Job reference:006237
Salary:£12.65 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Not specified
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Lisburn we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
North Down Ards is an Independent Living service. Independent Living specialises in providing flexible, client-driven approach to care, health and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.
Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which embraces homecare, accessing local activities, community support and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
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Great RQIA, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by RQIA in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Please see the link below to access the AccessNI Cod...
Job reference:006215
Salary:£12.25 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Telford we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Telford provides independent living services to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Shaftesbury specialises in providing person-centred, flexible care and support in the community for people with a wide range of needs and living situations. Whether people require support for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. The service embraces homecare, community support and day service
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
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Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006226
Salary:£12.25 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Not specified
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Wall Street we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Wall Street is a residential home in Hereford city centre. The service offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and highly trained staff.
With a specialism in supporting people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury or stroke, the service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. With the people that use our services, we create care and support plans that meet personal goals and needs. Personal choice about how they live is top of the list for people who live at Wall Street, with active support from staff.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006226
Salary:£12.25 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Not specified
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Wall Street we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Wall Street is a residential home in Hereford city centre. The service offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and highly trained staff.
With a specialism in supporting people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury or stroke, the service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. With the people that use our services, we create care and support plans that meet personal goals and needs. Personal choice about how they live is top of the list for people who live at Wall Street, with active support from staff.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Consultant - Partnerships, India
About the British Asian Trust:
The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering high quality programmes in South Asia. Since our formation, we have reached the lives of over 18 million people across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka with high-impact interventions to address the subcontinent’s critical unmet needs in areas of livelihoods, mental health, education, child protection and conservation.
Role overview:
We are looking for a consultant-partnerships to join our team and help us deepen our engagement with the government in India across our work in education, skilling and livelihoods. This includes several new initiatives to institutionalise employment and entrepreneurship initiatives. This role will be based in Gurgaon, India.
Key Deliverables:
- Shaping content for meetings with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Provide input and draft MoUs and Contracts
Manage data, create reports for external stakeholders and funders. - Research opportunities to provide customised state level offerings.
- Track latest research and global developments in the field of skilling and livelihoods with a systems lens.
H ow to apply:
Read details of the role and submit your application online
Closing date for applications: Friday, 30th January 2026.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Please note that due to the large number of applications we expect to receive we will only be able to contact short-listed candidates and cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for the British Asian Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
Female Support Worker - Drivers only
Job Introduction
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
You will be working in one of our supported living facilities in Barnsley or supporting people with mental health needs in their own home or local community. Our services offer support for adults with Learning Disabilities and individuals with mental health needs. We tailor our support to enable people to be as independent as possible.
We use a digital social care record system, to support daily recording, which will make your day-to-day tasks easier and allows you to spend more time with the People We Support.
The service offers support to individuals living in their own homes in local communities therefore you will have a base. Support workers need to be outgoing, be able to use their own initiative and work as part of a team. The job is very rewarding enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
Shift Patterns
What are we looking for in a Support worker? We would like you to have a flexible approach to the role, be able to work a full range of shift patterns including 7am starts till 5pm then a 5pm sleep in till between 7am and 10am the next morning.
Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- Promoting the independence of people we support
- Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- Helping residents stay safe and healthy
- Assisting with personal care needs
- Manual handling
- Supporting people with medication
- Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- A great team player with lots of energy
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
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.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.
You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Turning Point
Activity Assistant / Support Worker - Sussex House (Day Services)
Role/Job Title: Activity Assistant / Support WorkerLocation: Sussex House Day Services, 19 High Street, Battle, TN33 0AE
Hours: 37 hours per week (rota) between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 19:30pm
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Activity Assistant / Support Worker to join our team at Sussex House Day Services in Battle.
Working under the supervision of the Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Support Workers, you will support individuals with autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities to engage in meaningful daytime activities, hobbies and interests. The role focuses on promoting independence, choice and a fulfilling lifestyle through positive support and structured activity programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in care, with full training and ongoing support provided.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Paid Trainingand opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS Check(we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible Work Arrangementswith the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Annual Leave(including Bank Holidays) pro-rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service
- Nest PensionandDeath in Service Benefit
- Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance ProgrammeandMental Health First Aiders
- 20% Discountat Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted Menuat the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees
- Refer a Friend Scheme– earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
Key Responsibilities
l Support people we support with personal, social, emotional and recreational needs
l Assist with and deliver individual and group activity programmes
l Provide 1:1 support where required
l Support service users to access community-based activities
l Record and evidence progress through notes, photos and other documentation
l Maintain high standards of care, safety and professionalism
l Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
l Drive service vehicles (including minibuses if D1 qualified) to transport service users
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and empathetic
- Energetic with a positive “can-do” attitude
- A good communicator and team player
- Passionate about supporting people to reach their potential
Essential Requirements
- Availability Monday–Friday between 8:30am and 7:30pm
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to complete the Care...
20 hours per week.
St John’s exists to share the good news of Jesus Christ and to live out our vision to be God’s community, in the community, for the community. This role supports that mission by overseeing the church website, social media presence, and other communications, while also assisting with service preparation, sermon resources, and worship support. The post ensures that our ministry, outreach, and community life are communicated clearly and effectively.
The role also involves working closely with the Parish Administrator to ensure smooth day-to-day communication and administration across church ministries.
Job description and application form
Closing Date: 4 Feb 2026
Interviews: 13 February 2026
Youth Support Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Learning Disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will ensure that young people living in Turning Point’s supported accommodation are supported to thrive and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, increasing their independency to create a positive move on into the community.
As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) at our service in Leyland, The Mill.
Role Responsibility
You will be supporting Young People to manage their finances, gain independent living skills, promote health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities.
The role is changeable, and every day will be different, some examples of what you will be responsible for are:
- Managing the referrals, sign up, support and move on for the Young People
- Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments focussing on young people’s needs, strengths and goals.
- Providing support with budgets and finances
- Provide an excellent rent / service charge collection service, ensuring regular accounts monitoring and contact with people regarding payments
- Completing accurate and detailed daily records for the Young People
- Providing practical support and guidance to the Young People including daily living skills, cooking, cleaning, and ‘moving on’ plans
- Ensuring proactive and constructive communication to the Young People including facilitating weekly key-working sessions, problem solving and supporting with their day-to-day needs
- Supporting the Young People and landlords with housing management tasks addressing practical aspects of living in supported housing, including managing repairs, tenancies, income and anti-social behaviour.
- Prioritising your own case load and using your initiative to plan and implement agreed actions
- Building and maintaining relationships with a range of other professionals to work together to aim for positive outcomes for the Young People
- Facilitating and arranging engaging activities with tenants throughout the year.
- To work alongside colleagues, and management in shaping and developing the way we provide and manage our schemes, including improvements to processes and how we work with young people
- Following organisation policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the service
- Turning Point responds to the needs of the individuals and some of the tasks are therefore unpredictable. It is expected that the Youth Support Worker will work in a flexible way when required and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered within the job description, which can include cover for colleagues as required.
The Ideal Candidate
As a Youth Support Worker, we are looking for candidates who have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers.
We’re ideally looking for a person with a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Social Care, Youth Support Work or Housing/Homelessness, however this is not essential for the role. We are also looking for people with a background of working with young people and an understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of Young People.
Ideally you will have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering, and skill building opportunities.
You need to be a great team player with lots of energy, you’ll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience.
Shift patterns
The service is staffed 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. As a Youth Support worker, you must be flexible to the service needs which include days/evenings and weekend working.
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 t...
Youth Support Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Learning Disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will ensure that young people living in Turning Point’s supported accommodation are supported to thrive and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, increasing their independency to create a positive move on into the community.
As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) across two locations in Chorley (Parker House and The Bridge).
Role Responsibility
You will be supporting Young People to manage their finances, gain independent living skills, promote health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities.
The role is changeable, and every day will be different, some examples of what you will be responsible for are:
- Managing the referrals, sign up, support and move on for the Young People
- Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments focussing on young people’s needs, strengths and goals.
- Providing support with budgets and finances
- Provide an excellent rent / service charge collection service, ensuring regular accounts monitoring and contact with people regarding payments
- Completing accurate and detailed daily records for the Young People
- Providing practical support and guidance to the Young People including daily living skills, cooking, cleaning, and ‘moving on’ plans
- Ensuring proactive and constructive communication to the Young People including facilitating weekly key-working sessions, problem solving and supporting with their day-to-day needs
- Supporting the Young People and landlords with housing management tasks addressing practical aspects of living in supported housing, including managing repairs, tenancies, income and anti-social behaviour.
- Prioritising your own case load and using your initiative to plan and implement agreed actions
- Building and maintaining relationships with a range of other professionals to work together to aim for positive outcomes for the Young People
- Facilitating and arranging engaging activities with tenants throughout the year.
- To work alongside colleagues, and management in shaping and developing the way we provide and manage our schemes, including improvements to processes and how we work with young people
- Following organisation policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the service
- Turning Point responds to the needs of the individuals and some of the tasks are therefore unpredictable. It is expected that the Youth Support Worker will work in a flexible way when required and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered within the job description, which can include cover for colleagues as required.
The Ideal Candidate
As a Youth Support Worker, we are looking for candidates who have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers.
We’re ideally looking for a person with a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Social Care, Youth Support Work or Housing/Homelessness, however this is not essential for the role. We are also looking for people with a background of working with young people and an understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of Young People.
Ideally you will have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering, and skill building opportunities.
You need to be a great team player with lots of energy, you’ll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience.
Shift patterns
The service is staffed 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. As a Youth Support worker, you must be flexible to the service needs which include days/evenings and weekend working.
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...
The Youth Association The Youth Association is one of the oldest and one of the most innovative youth work charities in the UK. As an independent charity, we are proud of our history and heritage, our record of championing good youth work in the voluntary sector and the generations of young people we have supported to overcome disadvantage. We are just as proud of our innovative and entrepreneurial attitude to service development. Ever since our founding in 1904, it has been the Association’s mission to create opportunities for young people to achieve their potential, to raise their aspirations and to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Our mission is to Grow Yorkshire’s future. We do this by helping YP in Yorkshire to: • Build their confidence & feel proud of themselves • Identify their goals & aspirations and make progress in achieving them • Start a business, get a job or get on a course • Meet new people and make new friends Job Description Job Title Location Pay scale Benefits Hours Youth Support Worker Office base: 12 South Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LR Project work: Barnsley, Leeds or Wakefield Level 1: £27,082, paid at £16.49 / hour (incl. £2.41 quasi holiday pay) Employer contributory pension scheme of 8% gross salary (when meeting the threshold). Own transport mileage allowance Part time, to be discussed with TYA management, based on allocated project, experience and organisational need Contract length Permanent but variable hours Responsible to Lead Youth Worker or Senior Youth Worker DBS This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 1 The purpose of the post To support the effective delivery of youth work projects in a variety of settings, including street-based, educational institutions and other community settings. The post holder will work with Lead Youth Workers and others to support the delivery of youth work sessions, as well as elements of session planning and evaluation. They will desirably have experience in front-line youth work delivery. The post holder will undertake a JNC- recognised youth work qualification at Level 3 (or above) in parallel with their post. Roles, Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To work with young people in informal and formal settings through a range of programmes throughout South and West Yorkshire. 2. To support the delivery of youth work sessions in a variety of settings, including detached, educational, and community-based work. 3. To contribute ideas and practical support to the planning of youth work activities, working under the direction of a Youth Worker or Lead Youth Worker. 4. To actively participate in the delivery of sessions, helping to create engaging, safe, and supportive environments for young people. 5. To contribute to the evaluation of sessions through verbal feedback, written notes, or monitoring tools, as directed. 6. To build appropriate relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model and promoting TYA values. 7. To attend team meetings, supervisions, and training, and contribute to continuous learning and improvement. 8. To support the promotion of youth participation within sessions, encouraging young people to express their views and make decisions. 9. To follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies and procedures at all times. 10. To work collaboratively as part of a team and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies. 11. To undertake a JNC-recognised youth work qualification at Level 3 (or above) alongside this role, with appropriate support. 2 12. To work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends, as agreed. 13. To carry out other related duties appropriate to the nature and level of the post, as required. Reviewed April 2025 3 Person specification Essential Desirable Qualifications Capacity to pursue a JNC youth work qualification, recognised by the NYA, at level 3 or above Experience Some experience of working with young people At least 1 year of experience working with young people Working with groups in informal settings in a creative way Development and delivery of youth work programmes Training Special knowledge Awareness of young people’s issues in a contemporary context Working with young people in a youth work setting Child protection First Aid Other training on issues affecting young people Local and central government initiatives Young people’s participation Awareness of organisations working within the wider youth sector Practical and intellectual skills Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills Good record-keeping and report-writing skills Confident communicator and ability to work as part of a team Driver /own transport Ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour Competence in IT Identified Applicati...
Join Our Team – Youth Support Worker
Ready for a new challenge in 2026?
Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Role
The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting, innovative project aiming to support over 1 million young people to build positive futures.
Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed by young people and built around a social kitchen concept. We create welcoming spaces where young people can:
- Learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals
- Share food and eat together
- Have fun through games and activities
- Explore topics that matter to them
- Build confidence, teamwork, and life skills
Session Details
- Tuesdays– Highbridge, 4:30pm–6:00pm
- Wednesdays– Bridgwater, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Applicants must be available to facilitate these two sessions, you will need to be able to design and deliver these workshops in different places and spaces to help young people develop confidence, teamwork, and skills. You will also need to attend events, find creative ways to engage young people across Sedgemoor, and evaluate sessions by recording outcomes.
Contract Hours
Hours will be between 18.5 – 25 per week (flexible, including evenings).
What We're Looking For
- Experience engaging with young people aged 10–25
- Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive group sessions and workshops
- Ability to provide emotional and practical support in line with safeguarding policies
- Flexibility to adapt to young people's needs
- Strong partnership skills to work with Co-op, Children's Services, and the community
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please apply and if you would like more information please Contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager
📱 07729 300857 | ✉️ Jessica.hanson@barnardos.org.uk
When applying, please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
Apply early – this advert may close before the stated deadline due to high interest.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days...
Are you looking for a new opportunity for 2025?
Do you have a passion for engaging with children and young people?
Are you able to develop supportive relationships with young people within a groupwork setting, whilst introducing them to new experiences, working to increase their confidence, and ambition and to help them realise their own potential?
Our partnership with the Co-op is an exciting, innovative project where we are aiming to support young people, aged 10-25 years across the UK.
Our Barnardo's Co-op Partnership goals are:
- Improve mental wellbeing
- Improve access to basic needs (food)
- Improve access to opportunities
We are recruiting a dynamic ‘As and When' Project Worker, who can support us to deliver our new service in Bridgewater For Our Future!
Sedgemoor For Our Future has been designed by young people, for young people.
The role is flexible with opportunities to support the team in running groupwork sessions designed to support and improve young people's mental wellbeing, access to food through cooking activities and support to run events that young people can access to develop skills and confidence.
Groupwork sessions will largely be running during evenings and during half terms. For Our Future (SFOF) is a service that has been co-designed by local young people and is part of Barnardo's partnership with the Co-op. The partnership has three key aims:
- Improve young people's mental wellbeing
- Improve access to basic needs (food)
- Improve access to opportunities
SFOF runs 2 groups per week, one in Sedgemoor (Weds) and one in Highbridge (Tues) where young people can come together and:
Learn to cook
Eat together
Make new friends and connect
Talk about things that are important to them
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people aged between 10-25 years.
- Inclusive, kind and non-judgemental in their approach to engaging with young people.
- Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends where required to meet the needs of the service.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager, jessica.hanson@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Acce...
Lead Care and Support Worker
Job details
Salary
£14.42 per hour weekdays and £18.03 per hour at weekends
Hours of work
Full time 37hrs, 52 weeks and Full time term time 41hrs, 42 weeks
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
Onsite, Ullenwood
Contract type
Permanent
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
25/01/2026
About the role
It’s not a given that you will move up the ranks to manager if you join our team. However, many of our Senior / Lead Facilitators have secured promotion having joined National Star in more junior roles. Whatever your career aspirations if you share our culture and ethos we’re confident you’ll have a rewarding career at National Star.
Our Ullenwood campus located at the top of Leckhampton Hill, is looking for a Senior / Lead Care and Support Worker to support the management team of a specific residential area.
There is no such thing as a typical student at National Star. They have a range of physical and learning disabilities and different hopes and aspirations for the future. From personalised care to simply being there, you will support the students at college and pursue their hobbies, learn life skills such as cooking and laundry and lead a busy and active life.
Your first-class people skills will help you to lead a team of care workers, working together to provide a high standard of individualised care, promoting and encouraging our residents' personal independence. After a comprehensive induction into how we work at National Star, you will be able to work on your own initiative and be able to plan and organise effectively.
We’re anticipating that you will have at least two year’s care experience, and for this role it is essential that you have supported residents with a learning and/or physical disability. It is also important that you have a Level 3 qualification in health or social care.
Internal candidates are expected to be either a current specialist or advanced Facilitator and hold a level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care.
There are posts based at our Ullenwood campus both term time and all year opportunities (term time is 42 weeks per year). The lead role requires shift work, with early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts ending at 10pm and 11pm with alternating weekend working.
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
Award-winning training
Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
Westfield medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
Last reviewed on 09/01/2026
Dim/23086
£13.55 Per Hour
Stowmarket
England, East of England, Suffolk
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 27.0
Closing Date: February 05, 2026
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, we put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that values inclusion, respect, and support for both our colleagues and the people we support. When you join us, you become part of a team that prioritises your health, happiness, and work-life balance while making a real difference every day.
About the Role
- Female Waking Night Support Worker – Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14)
- Part-Time - 27 Hours per Week
- Wake Nights: Sat–Wed: 22:00–07:00 / Thu & Fri: 22:00–09:15
(Days can be flexible, but hours cannot change due to routine)
We’re looking for an experienced Female Waking Night Support Worker to provide overnight support to a woman in her 20s who lives in a supported living flat with access to a shared garden. She has autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and experiences anxiety, so a calm and reassuring approach is essential.
She’s musical, creative, and full of personality. She loves going to clubs, playing guitar, making cards and models, and attending music events and parties. She enjoys pub lunches, walks, and spending time with her family. She’s sensitive and expressive, with a love of bright colours and all things artistic.
You’ll provide overnight support to help her feel safe and settled, offering reassurance and encouragement as needed. While she’s independent, she may need prompting with routines and emotional support. You’ll monitor wellbeing, respond to any needs during the night, and help maintain a peaceful environment.
About You
You’ll have previous experience supporting people with autism, epilepsy, and complex needs. You’ll be patient, adaptable, and confident in providing person-centred support during waking nights. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a calm environment are essential.
Rewards That Make a Difference
- Competitive Pay– Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave– 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme– Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits– Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts– Through Viv up and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development– Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks– Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture– Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videosfor all our recruitment communications.
- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.