Careers at Response
Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.
Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)
Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends.
Service – Rowan House & Morrell Crescent, Littlemore, Oxford
What You’ll Be Doing:
Response is looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join their dedicated teams at Rowan House and Morrell Crescent. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Morrell Crescent is home to 37 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment.
Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health & safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills.
Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.
Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.
Some of the core duties include:
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.
- Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.
- Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.
- Support clients to attend appointments where required.
- Ensure daily paperwork is completed.
- Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.
- Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration.
- Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one’s support and given information about the service.
The Successful Applicant:
Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.
Essential criteria:
- GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate
- IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.
- Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.
- Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.
- A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.
- Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response’s vision, m...
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Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester and Tendring, Colchester and Clacton, £24,570.00
Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Full & Part Time
Application Start Date
14-01-2026
Application End Date
01-02-2026
Location
Colchester and Clacton
State/County
East of England
Zip Code
CO1 1JH
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Healthcare
Position
Mental health
Experience
2+ Years experience
Education
NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level
Description
Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota: 10:00-18:00; and/or 18:00-23:00 (including weekends and bank holidays)
Base: Colchester and Clacton
Contract: Permanent
FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour)
Do you have experience of supporting people in mental health crisis? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to build on your knowledge and experience, and further your career within the mental health sector?
We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient people to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.
Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing ill mental health or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis and via group work. You will proactively work in partnership with a variety of our teams and wider organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.
You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.
Support workers will work either early (10:00-18:00) or late (18:00-23:00) shifts, which will include weekends and all bank holidays as our services runs 365 days a year to ensure we provide the support our service users need. This role is based across both sites - Colchester and Clacton, and you would need to be able to work in both locations.
We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
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Mental Health Support Worker - Clacton, Clacton, £24,570.00
Employment Type
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Full & Part Time
Application Start Date
14-01-2026
Application End Date
01-02-2026
Location
Clacton
State/County
East of England
Zip Code
CO15 1NZ
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Healthcare
Position
Mental health
Experience
2+ Years experience
Education
NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level
Description
Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota: 10:00-18:00; and/or 18:00-23:00 (including weekends and bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent
FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour)
Do you have experience of supporting people in mental health crisis? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to build on your knowledge and experience, and further your career within the mental health sector?
We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient people to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.
Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing ill mental health or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis and via group work. You will proactively work in partnership with a variety of our teams and wider organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.
You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.
Support workers will work either early (10:00-18:00) or late (18:00-23:00) shifts, which will include weekends and all bank holidays as our services runs 365 days a year to ensure we provide the support our service users need. Occasional work at our Colchester site may be required.
We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
Mental Health Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
📍 Location: South Shields, NE33 2QU
🕒 Hours: 18 per week
💷 £12.21 per hour
Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Support
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and non-judgmental approach needed to help people live fulfilling lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re seeking a experienced Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in South Shields, where you will play a key role in providing compassionate support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team, offering flexibility while making a significant impact on peoples lives.
Working in this role you would need to be resilient, have an open mind, and have a non-judgmental approach, so this would appeal to people who share a real interest in Mental Health
The Role
Providing support to a gentleman within his own home, duties will include
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Tending to all aspects of daily living, including personal care
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Domestic Household Support (cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home)
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Support with budgeting and finances
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Social Support, helping to engage in community and social activities
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Family Support, assisting families in maintaining relationships
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Medication Support
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Liaison with Health Professionals and Social Care Professionals to ensure holistic care
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In-house and out-of-house activities, including assisting with outings and interes
Various shift patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends and sleep overs.
Day shift 8am - 9pm
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are not only experienced but also share a genuine interest in mental health and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
✅ A resilient and open-minded approach to supporting others
✅ Strong communication skills with a non-judgmental attitude
✅ Ability to assist with a variety of tasks, including personal care, domestic services, and community support
✅ A passion for empowering people we support to live independently and achieve their goals
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Why Work With Us?
At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we show to the people we support. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
🌟 Flexible hours to fit your personal schedule
🌟 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
🌟 Accredited training to help you develop your skills and career
🌟 Employer contributory pension scheme
🌟 Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more)
🌟 £10,000 Life Assurance cover
🌟 Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 support)
🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme
🌟 Discounted shopping & leisure activities via Reward Gateway
🌟 Regular staff recognition and refer-a-friend bonus
Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know
Our Values
We are driven by our core values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you share these values and want to help us make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, apply today!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling, flexible role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care!
📧 Please ensure you check your email regularly (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application.
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Careers at Response
Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.
Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)
Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends.
Service – Scrutton Close & Newman Court, Oxford.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Scrutton Close & Newman Court! The Scrutton Close/Newman Court team focus on supporting clients within their own accommodation. Staff offer a high level of support, and work closely with clients to achieve their personal goals and gain increased independence before taking the next step in their journey.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment.
Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health & safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills.
Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.
Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.
Some of the core duties include:
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.
- Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.
- Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.
- Support clients to attend appointments where required.
- Ensure daily paperwork is completed.
- Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service
- Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.
- Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration
- Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one’s support and given information about the service.
The Successful Applicant:
Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.
Essential criteria:
- GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate
- IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.
- Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.
- Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.
- A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.
- Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response’s vision, mission and values
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate respect for differe...
Mental Health Support Worker
Job Introduction
Do you see yourself working for a CQC rated outstanding service? Douglas House is proud to be one of only 6% highest rated mental health services in the UK and is part of Turning–Point, a leading Health and Social Care Organisation and a Registered Charity. We are located in a community setting near to Didsbury Village, Manchester with great transport links.
We care for 12 male and female service users, who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, offering therapeutic packages of mental health rehabilitation to those who are both informal and detained under the Mental Health Act.
Role Responsibility
Working alongside a full and varied multi-disciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrists, doctors, mental health nurses, art therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers, project workers, and peer support workers. You will develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and help them to develop appropriate coping strategies and skills for independent living. Douglas House is a unique environment that gets great results for its service users, and has a friendly, caring and inclusive team.
We operate a self-rostering system which means we can work around you and your commitments.
The Ideal Candidate
Health and social care experience or qualification would be desirable but we can support you to gain further qualifications whilst in post if you are the right person for the job. You must be an excellent communicator, be enthusiastic about giving good care and possess good people skills.
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 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 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.
Turning Point
Mental Health Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
📍 Location: South Shields, NE33 2QU
🕒 Hours: 18 per week
💷 £12.21 per hour
Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Support
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and non-judgmental approach needed to help people live fulfilling lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re seeking a experienced Relief Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in South Shields, where you will play a key role in providing compassionate support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team, offering flexibility while making a significant impact on peoples lives.
Working in this role you would need to be resilient, have an open mind, and have a non-judgmental approach, so this would appeal to people who share a real interest in Mental Health
The Role
Providing support to a gentleman within his own home, duties will include
-
Tending to all aspects of daily living, including personal care
-
Domestic Household Support (cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home)
-
Support with budgeting and finances
-
Social Support, helping to engage in community and social activities
-
Family Support, assisting families in maintaining relationships
-
Medication Support
-
Liaison with Health Professionals and Social Care Professionals to ensure holistic care
-
In-house and out-of-house activities, including assisting with outings and interes
Relief hours available - Various shift patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends and sleep overs.
Day shift 8am - 9pm
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are not only experienced but also share a genuine interest in mental health and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
✅ A resilient and open-minded approach to supporting others
✅ Strong communication skills with a non-judgmental attitude
✅ Ability to assist with a variety of tasks, including personal care, domestic services, and community support
✅ A passion for empowering people we support to live independently and achieve their goals
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Why Work With Us?
At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we show to the people we support. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
🌟 Flexible hours to fit your personal schedule
🌟 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
🌟 Accredited training to help you develop your skills and career
🌟 Employer contributory pension scheme
🌟 Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more)
🌟 £10,000 Life Assurance cover
🌟 Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 support)
🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme
🌟 Discounted shopping & leisure activities via Reward Gateway
🌟 Regular staff recognition and refer-a-friend bonus
Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know
Our Values
We are driven by our core values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you share these values and want to help us make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, apply today!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling, flexible role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care!
📧 Please ensure you check your email regularly (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application.
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Job reference:006223
Salary:£15.00 - £21.50, Depending On Experience
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:24
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse.
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 Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury.
Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation.
Treetops is a high-dependency, residential care home providing 24-hour nursing and personal care for adults with disabilities, most of whom are younger.
People at Treetops have a wide range of individual choice, enabled by active support from staff. The service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different – that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers 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, which is listed below:
- Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
- Great CQCgreat reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent byCQCin all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
- 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.
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
- 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.
The Youth Work Service in Dumfries and Galloway are offering an exciting opportunity for a Youth Development or Community Worker who has significant experience in working with young people to join an innovative and award-winning youth work team to lead the delivery of Youth Work Services within the Oasis Youth Centre and wider Dumfries area of Dumfries & Galloway with this permanent post.
Assessment and Referral Worker
We are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
The Role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support individuals from across Scotland to access Rae House Residential Rehabilitation service. The role is Monday to Friday,30 hours per week.
Having experience in working with multiple stakeholders and nurturing relationships you will be able to confidently provide guidance to individuals, families and stakeholders in relation to accessing and developing residential rehabilitation pathways into the service.
You will ensure clients feel supported from the point of referral through to their admission to the residential service; offering responsive support to both the individual and their family members. Completing robust assessments and delivering one-to-one and /or group interventions designed to prepare individuals for a rehab stay. You will also meet individuals on their day of admission and offer support post-admission, ensuring they are welcomed in to the therapeutic community welcome house programme according to their individualised needs. You will be positive, innovative and motivational with the ability to work to your own initiative, as well as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.
About You
To join us as an Assessment and Referral Worker at Rae House, you will need:
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
- An understanding of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
- The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
- Knowledge of adult protection is essential as you will be working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Your Rewards
- Starting salary of £19,709.60 per annum with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising yearly to 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team
Apply Today
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of change. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so apply now to secure your place in our dynamic team. If you're considering relocation, rest assured that support may be available.
Unlock your potential and join us on the journey to transforming lives. Apply now and let's make a difference together!
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High Close is a successful non maintained special school offering day and residential provision for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Staff within the residential care teams support young people to be able to access their education and provide a waking day curriculum to enable them to learn and develop social skills and coping strategies whilst providing them opportunities to experience new challenges and adventures.
It's a challenging environment, calling for resilience, patience and tolerance, helping us to ensure children can achieve success in a safe environment. Staff have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team including Education, Therapy and both day and residential Care teams. Staff are given extensive training to meet the needs of the young people including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has experience working with children and young people and is seeking to further their career in a special school setting. You would join an experienced Therapy Team who are integral to the provision for the young people at High Close School. You would be responsible for the line management and supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and the assessment and treatment of young people at the school.
Our preferred candidate would have experience in working with young people with Special Educational needs however we welcome all applications. Candidate will need to demonstrate appropriate experience/knowledge of post qualifying relevant work experience (minimum 3 years) and experience of supervision/management responsibilities
Flexible working options are available from a minimum of two days a week term time to 5 days a week. The role is term time only (plus a training week in the summer holidays) and will require the successful candidate to work additional hours each week to receive full pay over the school holiday periods. Staff are also given a paid day off on their birthday following a successful probationary period
Barnardo's offers various opportunities and benefits to staff such as an Employee Assistance Programme which offers support to employees and their families and various other incentives such as the Employee benefit schemes where staff can access discounts for high street stores and popular activities.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please ensure you give as much information as possible in order to evidence your knowledge and capacity to fulfil the role.
For further information please contact Anne-Marie Stewart Wright on 0118 9785767.
Barnardo's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including references being taken up prior to interview and for the successful candidate, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
As part of your application, you will need to provide full details of your employment since leaving secondary education, starting with your current or most recent employment first and then by working backwards, including reasons for leaving. Please also include any periods of voluntary work and/or training, providing reasons for any periods not in employment, education or training.
Read further about our commitment to safeguarding and our pre-employment checks in our applicant information sheet below.
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At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop...
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
Oxenhope, Keighkey
30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
£35,162.50 -£41,062.25 FTE Per annum (£17.98 - £20.98 per hour) (plus competitive benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
We are there when it matters.
About us
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is in Oxenhope, near Keighley. As well as expert palliative care, we support people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We work across Airedale, Wharfedale, Craven, and north Bradford.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS and therapies teams are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide care and to patients in the hospice inpatient unit, and also within their homes.
The successful candidate will join a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Our team is dynamic, friendly and supportive and includes established specialists in the field of palliative care.
This exciting role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields, who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team.
If you are genuinely passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be, we’d love to meet you.
About you
We are looking for an experienced qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competent clinical ability, strong communication and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team. Experience in palliative care is highly desirable but we offer ecelletn support and training.
Minimum Essential criteria
• HCPC registration and experience in functional assessments
• Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task-based adaptations
• Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education
• Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers
Desirable criteria
• Experience in palliative, elderly, or neurological care
• Training in specialist equipment assessment or provision
Benefits
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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Consultant (organic agriculture)
Consultant (organic agriculture)
Are you an expert in the organic agriculture sector? Do you have an understanding of saffron production, preferably in Afghanistan?
Then we want to hear from you.
Hand in Hand is looking for expertise in the organic agriculture sector. Two of our partner companies in Afghanistan were recently awarded full EU organic certification.
Now, we are looking for an individual or agency to provide expert advice to us and our partner companies in Afghanistan. We need proven skills in the production, cultivation and harvesting of this valuable spice.
- If you have a solid track record helping farmers and organic agricultural businesses with good practice
- If you are familiar with EU regulations and certification and
- if you are available to support saffron producers in one of the world’s most challenging contexts, then we would like to discuss our project with you.
This consultancy can be delivered remotely from anywhere in Europe, but we are able to support travel to the region.
We urgently need to advise and support our partners pre-harvest 2025 (Nov/Dec); in the long-term, we are keen to consider the design and development of a manual for other companies who want to convert to organic in the region.
For more information, please contact Kathryn on kkelly@hihinternational.org
Consultant (organic agriculture)
Online / remote
Consultant (agriculture)
To be agreed
Consultancy
ASAP
University of California, Santa Cruz
Dean, Social Sciences Division
The University of California, Santa Cruz, seeks a collaborative leader and strategic convener to serve as the Dean of the Social Sciences Division. The Dean serves as the executive officer of the Division and partners closely with the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor to lead the Division and help guide the academic program of one of the nation’s most distinctive research universities through a period of transformative opportunity and change. The Dean will join a highly collegial and collaborative group of academic leaders and be expected to work closely with the deans of the four other academic divisions (Arts, Engineering, Humanities, Physical and Biological Sciences).
Set within 2,000 acres of coastal redwood forest overlooking Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz is a top-tier public research university that combines academic excellence with a bold commitment to access, sustainability, and social impact. With a total enrollment of nearly 20,000 students—approximately 17,370 undergraduates and 1,890 graduate students—UC Santa Cruz is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and holds R1 status. In fiscal year 2024, UC Santa Cruz secured over $250 million in extramural research funding, reflecting a dynamic research enterprise. The University’s annual operating budget exceeds $1 billion, with core funds supporting its mission of teaching, research, and public service. Guided by its strategic plan, Leading the Change, UC Santa Cruz is advancing student success, interdisciplinary innovation, and inclusive excellence.
The Division of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz encompasses eight academic departments: Anthropology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. It is the largest division on campus, enrolling roughly 36% of UCSC’s undergraduates and 17% of its graduate students. The Division offers fifteen undergraduate majors, four master’s programs, and eight doctoral programs—many of them interdisciplinary in scope and design.
Research in Social Sciences is supported by a wide array of interdisciplinary centers and initiatives that address critical social, economic, and policy issues. These include the Center for Agroecology, which manages a 35‑acre organic farm in partnership with UCSC’s Agricultural Experiment Station, as well as the Center for Economic Justice and Action, the Center for Integrated Spatial Research, the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas, the Center for Analytical Finance, the Science and Justice Research Center, the Center for Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences, the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History, the Center for Labor and Community, the Right Livelihood Center, and the Institute for Social Transformation. The Division also houses two residential undergraduate colleges—College Nine and John R. Lewis College—whose Provost reports to the Dean and the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. In total, the Dean oversees a $40 million budget, approximately 150 full‑time faculty, and more than 100 staff members dedicated to advancing the Division’s teaching, research, and public service mission.
The next Dean of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz will assume this role at a pivotal time. As the Division with the largest undergraduate enrollment, a diverse interdisciplinary research portfolio, and a deep commitment to social justice, Social Sciences requires an experienced leader who will lead with vision and creativity. Navigating fiscal realities while driving innovation within the Division, the Dean will be tasked with strengthening research and teaching infrastructure, advancing graduate pathways, enriching experiential learning, deepening community engagement, and amplifying the Division’s impact locally and globally.
Equally critical will be the Dean’s role in expanding fundraising and strategic partnerships. The Dean must articulate a compelling vision that attracts transformative investments and cultivates collaborations with industry, government, and nonprofits. Through courageous leadership, creative problem‑solving, and a commitment to socially engaged scholarship, the next Dean will position Social Sciences as a dynamic, resilient, and globally impactful division,...
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to join us at one of our events. As a volunteer on the day you’ll be part of an amazing atmosphere and will support Mencap to make change through raising funds or engaging with your local community.
The 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon is on April 12th, and we need volunteers to join us from 10am - 2pm to help cheer on our 40 incredible runners! You will see them run past twice at our cheer point near Chancery Lane, giving you the chance to give them a massive cheer to boost and support them on their way. Every runner will be allocated a starting wave between 9:20am and 10:40am so please be on time to the cheer point so see as many runners as possible! You will be given a pink t shirt and cheering materials on the day to make a huge wave of noise to support #TeamMencap.
What will I be doing? You will be volunteering at Mencap's cheer point near Chancery Lane on April 12th. This might include:
- Cheering our runners
- Waving flags
- Making lots of noise with clappers and whistles
- Giving out high fives
- Thanking people for running and raising money for Mencap
Our events are vital to Mencap, bringing people together to share experiences, launch programmes and celebrate successes! They also often help to raise funds for our services, such as the Learning Disability Helpline, advocacy services, and national campaigns such as "Homes Not Hospitals".
We hold lots of events throughout the year, including bike rides and runs from 10km all the way up to Marathons. We also do art showings, bucket collections, garden parties, Christmas wrapping sessions, and lots more!
We couldn't run these events without the support of volunteers, so by giving a few hours of your time you can help us to host events, raise vital funds to support Mencap's work and support people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team alongside volunteers with and without a learning disability. You will represent Mencap and help to promote our work and raise awareness for people with a learning disability at iconic events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:
- Friendly and Approachable
- Reliable, Kind and Patient
- A good communicator (including listener)
- Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Ready to be loud, cheer, and give high fives!
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
- Make new friends
- Receive agreed out of pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
- Receive a full volunteer briefing and training on the day
- Volunteer alongside our experienced
- Have a chance to give back your local community
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.<...