SOS Bus Support Worker, Chelmsford
Location – Chelmsford
Hours – 12 hours per week
Working Pattern – Friday and Saturday (10pm to 4am)
Salary – £9,399 per annum pro rata
Closing date – 27th January 2026
Job Purpose & Summary
The Chelmsford SOS Bus operate every Friday & Saturday night between the hours of 22:00pm – 04:00am, and fundamentally provides pastoral and medical support to the night time economy in Chelmsford Town Centre, to reduce Accident & Emergency attendances. Bank holidays are also included. Your main responsibility will be to lead and supervise the volunteers throughout the shift and deal with any issues that arise throughout the night to ensure a smooth and efficient running service
What its like to work for Open Road
Your main responsibility will be to lead and supervise the volunteers throughout the shift and deal with any issues that arise throughout the night to ensure a smooth and efficient running service Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support services across Essex & Kent including a range of interventions that deliver mentoring, advice and information programmes. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.
Benefits to you
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, pro rata per annum, plus a day off for your Birthday
- Royal London Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to our in-house Organisational Training Plan, and full training tailored to your development needs
What you need
– have sound organisational, communication, people management and administration skills.
– be able to relate to all ages and have experience and enjoy working with a wide range of people.
– have an appreciation of cultural differences when working in an ethnically mixed area.
– be able to supervise individuals and develop volunteers in line with organisational objectives.
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level for Adults and Children.
Application
Please use the following link to complete our online application form. Prior to starting please ensure you have all of the relevant information to hand. Take time to review the job pack below as the shortlisting will be carried out with the Job Description and
in mind.
Person SpecificationOpen Road Application Form (online form)
Open Road Equal Opportunities Form (online form)
Alternatively, you can use this link to complete the form via word and email to shannon.fleming@openroad.org.uk
Open Road Equal Opportunities Form
Open Road values and respects the diversity and individual differences of our services users, staff and our volunteers.
Job Pack
Job Introduction
- Location:Newbury, Berkshire
- Rate:£13.00 per hour
- Hours:Part Time (21 hours)
- Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Sponsorship:Not available
How would you feel if you knew you would change lives and make a difference in someone's life experience?
As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you will make a difference every day, supporting people to live their best lives, giving them confidence and choice.
One day, it could be a trip to the supermarket, the next, supporting them in a new hobby. Your support means people can live more independently; in the way they choose. Ultimately, your support gives people the freedom to be themselves.
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.
However, we know that what is essential is your kindness, energy, and willingness to make someone's day brighter.
For this role you will need to work a specific pattern of Late shifts with some sleep in shifts across Monday, Thursday and Sunday each week.
How you'll make a difference
- Support people to enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
- Build trust, connection, and independence
- Work with a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
Our Benefits
- Buy & 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 & 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.
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker - Criminal Justice
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Complex Needs & Outreach Keyworker
Salary: £25,000- £27,000 pro rata
Location: Kent Advance Women’s Centre including co-location at Folkstone Probation Office
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to EL1 MOJ Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
This is a pilot project for Advance working with women with complex needs related to their involvement with the criminal justice system.
As the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to women experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities, including homelessness, domestic and sexual violence, mental health challenges, substance misuse, and social exclusion. Working flexibly across outreach and community settings, you will focus on building trusting relationships with women who may be disengaged from or distrustful of services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed holistically.
You will be based primarily at Folkestone Probation Office, with up to two days per week spent providing outreach support in the community. This position involves close collaboration with the Folkestone Women's Pod to identify women who require intensive support.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.
About You:
To be successful as the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
You will be highly empathetic, able to listen without judgement, and emotionally resilient when supporting women who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. The role requires tenacity and persistence, maintaining consistent engagement with clients who may have chaotic circumstances or face barriers to accessing support. You will advocate on behalf of clients, coordinate multi-agency responses, and support women to access safe accommodation, health services, safeguarding support, and pathways to recovery and independence.
This role demands a proactive, compassionate professional who can manage complex risk, work autonomously, and remain motivated and resilient while delivering person-centered, strengths-based support to some of the most vulnerable women in the community to enable them to lead safe and fulfilling lives.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
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Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 1st February 2026
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Interviews are taking place on: w/c 9th February 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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Complex Needs and Outreach Keyworker
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Complex Needs & Outreach Keyworker
Salary: £25,000- £27,000 pro rata
Location: Kent Advance Women’s Centre including co-location at Folkstone Probation Office
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to EL1 MOJ Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
This is a pilot project for Advance working with women with complex needs related to their involvement with the criminal justice system.
As the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to women experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities, including homelessness, domestic and sexual violence, mental health challenges, substance misuse, and social exclusion. Working flexibly across outreach and community settings, you will focus on building trusting relationships with women who may be disengaged from or distrustful of services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed holistically.
You will be based primarily at Folkestone Probation Office, with up to two days per week spent providing outreach support in the community. This position involves close collaboration with the Folkestone Women's Pod to identify women who require intensive support.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.
About You:
To be successful as the Complex Needs & Outreach Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
You will be highly empathetic, able to listen without judgement, and emotionally resilient when supporting women who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. The role requires tenacity and persistence, maintaining consistent engagement with clients who may have chaotic circumstances or face barriers to accessing support. You will advocate on behalf of clients, coordinate multi-agency responses, and support women to access safe accommodation, health services, safeguarding support, and pathways to recovery and independence.
This role demands a proactive, compassionate professional who can manage complex risk, work autonomously, and remain motivated and resilient while delivering person-centered, strengths-based support to some of the most vulnerable women in the community to enable them to lead safe and fulfilling lives.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
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Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 1st February 2026
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Interviews are taking place on: w/c 9th February 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week over a 7 week rolling rota, shifts include evenings and weekends.
Contract: Fixed term until 13/01/2027
The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich www.thewallich.com/about-us
Project Description
The project operates in Flintshire and provides emergency overnight accommodation for service users who would otherwise be sleeping rough that night. The service provides short term residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on.
Purpose of Role
To coordinate and provide short term residential support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to access and maintain accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’. Support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter; see our
Application Guidance page for tips on what to include. Closing date for this vacancy is 4th February 2026 at 09:00am. The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464
Support Worker Male Only
Support Worker Male Only
Job reference:005109
Salary:£12.30 per hour
Closing date:02/02/2026
Location:Wheathampstead
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Support Worker (Male Only)
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? Or perhaps you're considering a rewarding change in your career? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are currently seeking support workers to join our team in Wheathampstead, a lovely village located between St Albans and Luton. In this role, you will be supporting six adults aged between 18 and 60, each with their own unique personalities and needs.
This is a full-time position offering 37.5 hours per week, following a rotating shift pattern which includes days, evenings, and weekends. If you are looking for more flexibility, we also have part-time and flexible hours available.
We believe that life should be enjoyable, and our team is committed to creating joyful and meaningful experiences for the people we support. We often go for walks, visit the cinema, and enjoy outings to the zoo. Closer to home, we like exploring the village, browsing the shops, or relaxing with a coffee at a café or a visit to the pub.
At home, we enjoy sensory activities and use specialist equipment to help engage with different experiences. We also appreciate the simple things in life, like reading together or enjoying some quiet time.
If you share our values of kindness, respect, compassion, fun, and honesty, we would love to hear from you. Join a supportive and caring team where no two days are the same, and your work has real purpose.
Due to occupational requirements, we are only able to progress with applications from male applicants for this vacancy.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and begin your journey with us.
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About you
Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.
We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.
You must be a driver with a UK manual driving licence.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.
But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
How to apply
If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.
Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call usand we will send an appl...
Grove Cottage Job Description Job Title Reporting to Organisation Main Purpose of Role Nursery Keyperson Nursery Manager Grove Cottage – Bishop’s Stortford Mencap To ensure effective, high quality and professional delivery of Grove Cottage ‘s special needs nursery provision. General Duties Delivery of nursery provision: • Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for children. • Ensure children’s needs are fully catered for including: o Support children socially and emotionally. o Deliver stimulating and fully-inclusive activities within the EYFS framework. o Deliver appropriate extracurricular activities. o Take part in outings, including weekly swimming sessions and half termly day trips. o Administer medication and tube feeding as necessary (training will be provided). o Prepare snacks. o Assist with toileting and general wellbeing. o Set up equipment and tidy away each day. Ensure areas are safe. Regularly check equipment. • Keep up to date with policies and ensure policy compliance. Work within Ofsted guidelines. • Observe, monitor and report on children’s progress within the EYFS framework. • Undertake ongoing training, as necessary. • Liaise with schools and other educational settings. Assist with smooth transitions into nursery and to new settings. • Liaise with parents/ carers on an ongoing basis. • Participate in meetings with families and external agencies. • Attend regular staff meetings. • Experience of working with children with learning disabilities is desirable • Knowledge of Early Years services and EYFS is desirable • Good verbal and written communication skills • Basic IT skills • Willingness to undertake training as required • Good at juggling tasks • Uses initiative to solve problems • Team player and self-motivated to work on own as required • Focused on getting job done • Positive role model, enthusiastic and inspires others, advocate of Grove Cottage `1 Key Skills & Attributes: • Professional appearance and approach to work • Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality and show initiative • Flexible and adaptable • Good attention to detail • Ability to stay calm under pressure • Methodical and thorough approach to work • Organised Required Qualifications: • NVQ Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent) • Paediatric First Aid The above is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not exhaustive nor intended to be a definitive list of your duties, as flexibility in meeting Grove Cottage’s needs is required by all employees. For more information, go to www.mencapgrovecottage.org. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two references, which must be returned before employment commences. `2
Support Worker: Residential Services (North Lanarkshire)
Your work will be challenging but it will transform lives for generations.
About Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As a residential support worker you will:
- support the development of life skills and homemaking in preparation for a tenancy,
- provide emotional support,
- help to reduce harm caused by homelessness and trauma.
There is a rolling rota including night shifts and / or sleepovers.
Job Purpose
As a support worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualificationsExperience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skillsKnowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Kn...
Discounts for carers
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Salary Range: £32,745 - £35,124
Location: Sight Scotland, Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SF
Hours per week: 37
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 3 months at 23:59 GMT.
The vacancy
We are looking for kind, caring, creative, forward thinking and dedicated people to join our team offering care and support to children and young adults with visual impairment and complex needs. This will be based within our residential houses in Edinburgh.
If you want to make a difference to the lives of people living with sight loss and you have a HNC in Social Care plus all eight SVQ units, an equivalent degree or qualification for registration with the SSC or other professional body, please apply now. We would love to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for multiple full-time Residential Care Workers. All posts are subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update.
Please note, applicants are required to have full UK working rights. We do not offer sponsorships.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via peopleandculture@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
• Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
• Putting our community at the heart of what we do
• Campaigning for change
• Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
• Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
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Job Introduction
- Support Worker: Abingdon OX14
- Rate:£12.43 per hour
- Hours:Part Time - 15 hours per week
- Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Preferred:Full UK driving licence and previous experience in Health & Social Care preferred 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).
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
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.
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Job Introduction
- Support Worker: Keynsham, Somerset BS31
- Rate:£12.67 per hour
- Hours:Part Time (22.5 hours)
- Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- 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).
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
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.
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Dim/23080
£12.35 Per Hour
Newbury
England, South East England, Berkshire
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Newbury!
Pay: £12.35 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Location: Newbury, RG19 (Just a 6-minute drive from Newbury Train Station!)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Each day is different supporting people and seeing changes.” – Current Support Worker
Are you a friendly, outgoing individual who’s passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for someone with a great sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and the enthusiasm to help people live life to the fullest! If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team!
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You’ll work in a welcoming respite support service with six rooms, providing care for individuals who stay for varying durations—from weekends to several months. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, fostering close relationships with their families to provide holistic care.
Our residents love to:
- Go on exciting day trips to the zoo.
- Relax at the cinema or enjoy a swim.
- Explore new places on holidays.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy learning new skills while embracing daily challenges, this role is perfect for you.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Empowering Independence:Support people to live their lives how they choose and achieve their goals.
- Daily Living Support:Provide varying levels of personal care, meal preparation, medication, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Providing Care:Support individuals with health needs such as stoma care, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and more.
Flexible Shift Patterns
- Day Shifts: 7:00am – 2:30pm
- Day Sleep-In: 2:30pm – 7:00am (Includes £50 sleep-in)
- Sleep-In: 10:00pm – 7:00am (Paid to sleep)
Weekend availability is highly valued.
Rotas provided in advance for a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:We put people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
Dim/23080
£12.35 Per Hour
Newbury
England, South East England, Berkshire
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Newbury!
Pay: £12.35 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Location: Newbury, RG19 (Just a 6-minute drive from Newbury Train Station!)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Each day is different supporting people and seeing changes.” – Current Support Worker
Are you a friendly, outgoing individual who’s passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for someone with a great sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and the enthusiasm to help people live life to the fullest! If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team!
Who Will You Be Supporting?
You’ll work in a welcoming respite support service with six rooms, providing care for individuals who stay for varying durations—from weekends to several months. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, fostering close relationships with their families to provide holistic care.
Our residents love to:
- Go on exciting day trips to the zoo.
- Relax at the cinema or enjoy a swim.
- Explore new places on holidays.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy learning new skills while embracing daily challenges, this role is perfect for you.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Empowering Independence:Support people to live their lives how they choose and achieve their goals.
- Daily Living Support:Provide varying levels of personal care, meal preparation, medication, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Providing Care:Support individuals with health needs such as stoma care, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and more.
Flexible Shift Patterns
- Day Shifts: 7:00am – 2:30pm
- Day Sleep-In: 2:30pm – 7:00am (Includes £50 sleep-in)
- Sleep-In: 10:00pm – 7:00am (Paid to sleep)
Weekend availability is highly valued.
Rotas provided in advance for a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:We put people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!