EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT OUTREACH ADVISOR PERSON SPECIFICATION You will need to demonstrate in your application and at interview that you possess the essential criteria for this post as detailed below. In addition, demonstration of the desirable criteria will also assist you in your application. Your supporting statement should be concise, explain why you are suitable for the role with particular reference to the job description and person specification. A = Application P = Presentation T = Test I = Interview Key Criteria Qualifications Requirement Essential/ Desirable Measurements Information and Advice Qualification at Level 3 or above 1. 2. Strong levels of Literacy, Numeracy, and IT to facilitate the completion of high-quality applications in Desirable Essential conjunction with participants Experience 1. Experience of working with people providing information, advice & guidance as well as employment and learning outcomes 2. Experience of working to targets and deadlines as set out by contract profiles 3. Experience of outreach work 4. Experience of providing 1:1 support and using action planning methods to enable individuals to achieve their goals 5. Experience of referring and supporting individuals to access learning and employment 6. The ability to identify an individual’s barriers to work and to signpost to relevant local support agencies 7. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to use online computer systems, inputting real time data and completing reports and case studies to evidence work completed 1. Knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/ employment related benefits 2. Knowledge of the effects of been NEET or Unemployed on people. 3. An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who are long term unemployed. Knowledge Desirable Essential Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Desirable Essential Essential 4. Knowledge of the local labour market – routes into the labour market and knowledge of progression Essential routes including local education, training and specialist service provision Skills 1. Effective communication skills with the ability to build relations with clients to enable both support and Essential challenge to be provided as applicable 2. Have effective advocacy skills and use innovative practise to engage people into relevant services 3. An organised approach with the ability to effectively plan and manage a personal diary to meet the Essential Essential needs of a busy case load 4. The ability to work alone unsupervised and complete all tasks agreed within deadlines whilst Essential maintaining high quality standards 5. The ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with partners to ensure that clear Essential pathways of progression into learning and employment can be achieved 6. Flexible approach to all tasks and duties with a team ethos and a willingness to undertake training Essential and development activity 7. Full clean driving licence, use of own vehicle with adequate insurance for travel across the whole of Essential Kirklees during working hours A AI AI AI A AI AI AI AI AI AI AI A AI AI AI AI AI AI A
Female Community Support Worker - Liverpool (Mill Street)
Req # 742
Liverpool - Mill Street, 349 Mill Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Friday 16 January 2026 at 02:00
FEMALE Rehabilitation Support Worker ** WE DONT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. **
Liverpool
Salary: up to £13.75 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people
with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie
About you
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
- have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
- enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
- have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
- have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
Benefits Include:
- A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
- 33 Days Annual Leave
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and Support
- Company Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Eye Voucher Scheme
- Long Service and Staff Awards
- Free Parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking
Apply Nowbutton.Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job Details
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Regular
- Hiring Min Rate
- 12.75 GBP
- Hiring Max Rate
- 13.75 GBP
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Liverpool - Mill Street, 349 Mill Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Description Job Title: Location: Contract Duration: Salary: Hours of Work: Independent Sexual Violence Advocate Based in Barnsley town centre Initially to March 2027, potential for extension subject to funding £29,869 per annum, increasing to £30,811 upon successful completion of ISVA accreditation 37 hours per week This post is open to female applicants only * About BSARCS In 1987 a small group of women from a variety of backgrounds came together on a voluntary basis with the aim of developing a support service for women and girls in Barnsley. Two years later, they opened a helpline service for women who had experienced sexual harm, initially operating on a very limited budget and for two hours a week, with no premises of their own and the bare minimum of equipment. In the years since then BSARCS has grown beyond recognition and in the year 2024/25 we provided specialist therapy, advocacy and support to around 1500 women, men and children who have experienced sexual violence or harm as well as to their relatives. In the same year, we also delivered specialist training courses to over 800 professionals in the borough. BSARCS is governed by a Board of Trustees and currently has around 30 individuals working from our Barnsley premises, including our CEO, Business Support Team, Training & Development Team, Adult Services and Children’s Services. We also have a team of volunteers supporting our work. We are committed to partnership working and, as a result, our funding streams are diverse, attracting both statutory funding and charitable grants. Why work for us? We are an innovative, flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees, offering the following benefits: 30 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part time employees) Christmas Closure A competitive pension scheme Westfield Health membership Free car parking We really value our staff team and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, irrelevant of their role. About the role South Yorkshire Sexual Violence Partnership (SYSVP) is made up of four specialist sexual violence partners in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to deliver a regional ISVA service, commissioned by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Each partner employs Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) to deliver advocacy, practical and emotional support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse, both within and outside of the criminal justice system. You will be joining an existing team and will provide high quality support and advocacy to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse or harm, and to their families, using a trauma informed approach. We are proud that our services meet the national ISVA quality standards and will require the successful applicant to complete the ISVA development programme at the first available opportunity, if they haven’t already done so. The role will be closely linked to other services, both internal and external, and you will work flexibly and collaboratively to enable children to access the appropriate services at the right time. Your work will be overseen by the ISVA Lead, who will also provide you with regular casework supervision and line management. In addition, you will participate fully in regular clinical supervision to support your personal wellbeing and address any issues of vicarious trauma. You must hold a full driving licence and must have access to your own vehicle to be considered for this role. Role specific responsibilities Providing effective emotional, practical support and advocacy to survivors of sexual harm in line with ISVA quality standards and organisational policies and safeguarding frameworks To deliver effective support to survivors, and where appropriate their families, to cope with and recover from, the experience of sexual harm Assessing the needs of your clients, developing individual risk and support plans which address them, maintaining clear, concise and prompt written records of all work undertaken Ensuring that your clients are aware of the services and support they are entitled to and assisting them to develop an effective support network Working with service users in their own homes and other settings and accompanying them to meetings and appointments, as appropriate Working collaboratively with other agencies, attending meetings, contributing to the overall support for your clients and to promote trauma informed responses (from all agencies) Prioritising the safety of your clients and associated children or adults and, where relevant, following safeguarding procedures and when required and keeping ...
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?
Supported Housing Catering Assistant - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum pro rata to £17,795 - £19,238 (Salaries vary depending on experiences)
Hours – 26 hours per week (Flexible Working Pattern – Alternate Weekends and Occasional Bank Holidays)
Service – Rowan House, Littlemore, Oxford
What You’ll Be Doing:
Response is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person to join the Rowan House team. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs. 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. Our clients are with Response to gain skills in living independently, while also focussing on improving their mental health.
Responses aim is to enhance “co-production working” between staff and residents so we work together to develop Responses activities and services. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Staff 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.
We want you to support us to support our clients in looking after their physical health and wellbeing through diet and nutrition.
Overall job responsibility:
- Provide staple meals for residents.
- Work with the support team to engage with residents around their physical health and wellbeing of diet and nutrition.
- Oversee the daily running of the in-house catering provided by Apetito including heating and serving of Apetito meals on a daily basis.
- Oversee the daily preparation of lunch and supper meals including meals not provided by Apetito on a daily basis.
- Ensure the residents have a person-centred approach with regards to their meal choices and that their dietary needs are taken into consideration when planning menus.
- Assist management with the menu planning and ordering process for food deliveries.
- Keep a clean and tidy work environment to comply with food and hygiene safety regulations.
- Support residents who wish to volunteer kitchen duties in accordance with their care plans, risk assessments and food safety guidance.
The Successful Applicant:
Our main priority is to find people who can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you can:
- Build relationships and be friendly, compassionate, respectful, patient and empathetic towards others.
- Basic Food Hygiene knowledge. Willingness to work towards Level 2 if not already obtained.
- Care for others and support them in challenging times. Perhaps you have done this in your personal life for friends or family.
- Work calmly and methodically, with organisational, written and verbal skills.
- Have respect for difference and diversity.
- Use IT, with a basic knowledge of Word and Outlook.
If you feel you would be an ideal candidate but don’t have all the essential criteria, we would still like to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata and standard bank and public holidays.
- Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
- Employee Assistant Plan - with access to free counselling
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave
- £500 refer a friend bonus scheme
- Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
- Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS
- Free flu jabs
- Free DBS application
You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients
...Nursery Officer (Early Years Practitioner)
Working hours: 40 hours per week (Term-time only option available)
Interview Date: 12th January 2025
An opportunity to join our team at Copper Beech Day Nursery registered GOOD with OFSTED to provide Early Years care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Key responsibilities: Under leadership of Nursery Manager and Nursery Supervisor, the successful candidate will work as part of the team to provide safe, high-quality education and care for all children that attend the setting. To share in the planning and delivery of the EYFS by providing creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment. In addition, assume responsibility for the running of the room in the absence of the Nursery Supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure childcare knowledge and skills are kept up to date, taking note of all new policies and procedures
- Ensure daily risk assessments are carried out and conduct risk assessments as required
- Show prospective parents around nursery
- Share responsibility for the guidance and development of any students within the setting
- Share responsibility for ensuring all planning is complete to a high standard and is beneficial to the children’s development
- Keep administrative procedures up to date and accurate, record all incidents appropriately
- Ensure that nursery is clean and hygienic at all times, ensure that daily cleaning is done, and any other cleaning as required
- Attend training as seen appropriate some of which may be out of nursery hours
- Delegate responsibility and duties to staff when required
- Undertake other duties as required for the effective running of the nursery
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in an Early years/Childcare setting
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge around safeguarding principles and procedures
- Confident with IT - including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced with the barred Child Workforce DBS Disclosure and relevant qualifications
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
The information you submit here will be used by The Salvation Army for the purposes of recruitment. It will be shared internally to support your application. We will not use your data for any other reason.
To find out more about how we manage your details and protect your data rights, please see our full privacy statement at https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/privacy-statement.
Your application is processed on a third-party system which automatically deletes your details after one year. The Salvation Army will not retain any information related to unsuccessful applicants beyond this time. Information of successful candidates will be retained for seven years from end of employment.
If you have any queries about your application or how your personal data is managed, please email recruitment@salvationarmy.org.uk.
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Female Support Workers, Croxteth (drivers preferred)
Full and part time, up to 39 hours
£25,467.86 per annum based on a 39-hour working week
Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!
We are seeking friendly Support Workers to join our supported living in Croxteth. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!
What do we look for in a support worker?
- A good verbal and written communicator
- Patient, caring and supportive
- A passion to develop and learn new skills
- Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
More about the role
The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. Our service in Croxteth supports 3 people. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:
• Cooking and baking
• arts and crafts and gardening
• Learning new skills
• Access community activities such as local walks
• Supporting people in their voluntary work
Our offer to you
Our teams make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Medicash (subject to eligibility)
- Wellness plans
- Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
- Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
- Birthday day off
- Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
- Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.
The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab
* These vacancies are advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
- Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Getting Started:
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of you...
Redcar Wellbeing Practitioner
Redcar & Cleveland Wellbeing Service
Closing Date for Applications: 5th February 2026
As a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Redcar and Cleveland Wellbeing Service, you will be responsible for delivering holistic support to people, supporting them to foster self-empowerment to maintain their emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Your role will involve helping people to talk through their current situation and difficulties, uncover and re-evaluate their strengths, and put tools and plans in place to work towards their goals. You will also be required to deliver information and support outreach sessions, and to facilitate support groups.
Overview
As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:
- Work in partnership with external agencies to support clients.
- Promote client and public involvement in shaping services.
- Participate in training and development as required.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving service needs.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Relevant degree in health, social care, or education
Experience in mental health support, including 1:1 and group work
Main Responsibilties
- Client Support: Provide structured emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, promoting wellbeing and recovery.
- One-to-One Work: Conduct assessments, develop personalised support plans, and monitor outcomes in line with the Wellbeing Service model.
- Group Facilitation: Deliver peer-led sessions, focus groups, and training to raise awareness and build resilience.
- Community Engagement: Encourage clients to participate in community activities, learning, volunteering, or employment.
- Peer Support: Support the development of peer-led initiatives within services.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and the Service Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred services.
- Safeguarding & Confidentiality: Adhere to safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality policies at all times.
- Service Development: Contribute to service planning, evaluation, and improvement through client feedback and outcome monitoring.
- Administration: Maintain accurate records, manage your diary, and complete administrative tasks efficiently using the Mind case management system.
- Information & Signposting: Provide informed, friendly support and signposting via phone, email, and in person.
- Training Delivery: Lead or support mental health awareness sessions for partner organisations.
Working Hours
Up to 36.5 hours per week (job share considered)
Salary Range
£25,192.81 per annum (pro rata for hours less than 36.5)
Wellbeing Practitioner
Job Purpose
Our Wellbeing Practitioners support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for a male* Wellbeing Practitioner member to join a team of enthusiastic and confident Wellbeing Practitioners to support a 29 year old man in his own home. This position is on a permanent part-time basis of 32-hours per week. This person lives in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. This team support his development and learning to make a positive difference to his life.
The ideal candidate would have a clean UK driver's license for a manual car, and ideally experience of working with people with autism, and a learning disability. Also, it is essential that they have the ability to stay calm in stressful situations. It would be beneficial if you already have a working knowledge of Sign-along/ British sign language and if not, a willingness to learn is essential as this supports him with clearer communication.
The candidate will also be required to be flexible with regards to shift patterns which is planned in advance, as a team.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
This young man has lots of capabilities and enjoys many wellbeing based activities such as going for walks, going to the gym, swimming, cooking, occasionally going to the cinema, listening to music and sensory activities.
He does not communicate through words but communicates very well using Signalong.
An Ideal candidate would be someone who has experience working with adults who have autism or learning disabilities and is willing to learn his specific way of communicating.
It is essential that the person working alongside him must be able to assist with fine motor activities, for example tying shoelaces and personal care activities, such as shaving.
It will take time to get to know him well therefor good communication skills are crucial to help reduce any confusion which may cause anxiety.
You will be required to maintain good communication with his family and team in order to maintain a consistent approach at all times.
As he has his own transport a clean UK manual driving licence, is essential, in order to allow him to access activities within the wider community.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s journey into becoming more independent.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact: nicole.lawrie@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full role profile.
Job Ref: LR251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
- This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
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St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Zero Hour Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten, which is growing due to increasing demand for places.
St Mary’s offers full day care for children aged from 2 to 5 years of age. A Level 3 childcare qualification is required, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents. St Mary’s is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the school.
For more information about the role, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk
To apply, please download and complete the Application form at the bottom of the Vacancies page, and return it to the school by email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk, or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.
Senior Youth Support Worker
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Senior Youth Support Worker.
About the job
Location: Exmouth & Ottery
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract - For 1 year with potential of becoming permanent
Hours of work: 10 hours per week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt 9 - 10 (£27,817.00 - £28,516.00), qualified scale pt 10 - 13 (£28,516.00 - £31,885.00)
Deadline for application: 5th February 2026
Interview Date: 13th February 2026
Job Ref: DYS315
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Exmouth & Ottery youth centres and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
What is the role
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Leading youth work in a variety of settings
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Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
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Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
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Working with partners and stakeholders
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Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
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Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action
Who we’re looking for
About You:
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Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable skills required for the demands of the post
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Leadership and confidence
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Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
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Creativity and solution focused thinking
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Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
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Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
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High commitment to continuous professional practice
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A reflective practitioner
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A valid Driving License with a vehicle to drive to our different locations
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing ...
Rehabilitation Trainer and Behaviour Advisor
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,545 – £30,866 per annum
Location: Thirsk YO7 3SE
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026
We’re recruiting a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our Behaviour team based at
Thirsk!This is a really exciting opportunity to join the Blue Cross Behaviour Service.More about the role
We are looking for a talented behaviour advisor who has a thorough understanding of reward-based training techniques, to work with pets in our care (be it on site, in foster, or post adoption). Working under the guidance of an Animal Behaviourist, you will be implementing and facilitating rehabilitation programmes practically, as well as advising and coaching centre teams who work with the pets in our care.
No two days will be the same – you could be working with an owner with a problem they are having with their pet, team training, assessing pets for adoption, supporting a pet on site or collaborating with your peers across Blue Cross. If you are looking for a dynamic role which helps people and pets and is at the forefront of animal welfare, then this is the role for you.
This role is full-time working Monday to Friday. While remote working is not available, there will be occasions when you'll need to travel to other sites or take on duties outside these hours or at weekends to meet the needs of the pets and people.
About you
You will be a confident, adaptable and compassionate animal handler and trainer who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and pets. With excellent communication skills and an understanding of animal behaviour, you will be skilled at teaching and demonstrating training techniques and advising our teams and pet owners on behaviour issues. In addition, you will thrive working collaboratively with others and have a desire to improve the experience of the pets in our care.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Demonstrable experience of:
- Pet behaviour and training techniques, and evidence of success in understanding pet behaviour /training problems
- Carrying out behaviour and training programmes for dogs, across a variety of breeds and temperaments
- Developing training programmes and delivering to owners / caregivers that are practical and realistic for a pet owner
- Full UK driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
It would also be great if you had:
- Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) standard of Animal Training Instructor (ATI) qualification or working towards
- Experience of working with multi species animals
- Experience of promoting better understanding of pet behaviour through the media, or performing other public speaking
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on
Monday 2nd February 2026.The recruitment process will consist of a competency-based interview and animal handling assessments.Blue Cross benefits
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...Care Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs)
Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshirePay: £13.30 – £14.14 per hour (£25,943 – £27,564 per annum)Hours: Full-time & Part-time availableShifts: Early (7:00am–2:30pm) | Late (2:15pm–9:45pm) | Weekends
Looking for a rewarding care role working with children?
Join St Elizabeth’s Centre as a Care Support Worker and help children with epilepsy and complex needs live happy, safe and fulfilling lives.
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
St Elizabeth’s Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Our site includes:
- Children’s Homes
- School and College
- Supported Living
- On-site therapy and nursing teams
We offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where care staff are trained, valued and supported.
About the Care Support Worker role
As a Care Support Worker in our Children’s Homes, you will support children aged 5–19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.
You do not need previous care experience — full training is provided.
Key responsibilities
- Providing person-centred careand support
- Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines
- Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities
- Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings
- Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary teamincluding nurses, therapists and teachers
- Following care plans and behaviour support strategies
What we’re looking for
- Kind, patient and compassionate individuals
- Reliable and calm, especially in challenging situations
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work early, late and weekend shifts
- Experience in care, epilepsy or complex needs is welcome but not essential
Training & development
We provide:
- Full paid induction
- Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams
- Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training
- Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF Level 3) (Mandatory requirement)
- Career progression into Senior Care roles
What we offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- 20% uplift for weekend overtime
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Free DBS check
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised staff transportfrom Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
- Affordable on-site staff accommodation(£200 per month, up to 2 years – role dependent)
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Getting here
St Elizabeth’s Centre is in a rural location. Access to reliable transport is essential, particularly outside set shift patterns. Subsidised staff transport and on-site accommodation are available.
Apply now
Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis.
If you need adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Safeguarding & inclusion
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People.
Care Support Worker | Children’s Residential Care | Epilepsy | Complex Needs | Hertfordshire
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Bank Contract - Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Job reference
- 122641
- Department
- Theatre
- Location
- East Grinstead
- Pay scale from
- No Pay Scale
- Pay scale to
- No Pay Scale
- Closing date
- 30/01/2026
- Description
Recognised as a Centre of Excellence, The McIndoe Centre is looking for experienced
Anaesthetic Practitionersto join their ever-growing and developing Theatre team on aBank Basis.About you:- Registered Nurse or equivalent ODP Level 3 qualification.
- Prior experience within a UK hospital setting.
- Experienced in anaesthetics, with completion of a UK recognised anaesthetics course.
- You will be a passionate and empathetic experienced professional, with excellent communications skills to help build those all-important and respected relationships with our patients and your colleagues.
- Prior experience within a hospital theatre setting.
- Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
- A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, IntegrityandPride.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Short Breaks Service as a Waking Night Support Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Rothley, Leicestershire.
Hours: 9.45pm-8am (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off)
This post carries a salary enhancement in the form of a Night Shift Premium allowance in recognition of the unsociable hours element of the role (Calculated at a third of hourly rate)
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Please note: You must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to work in our other Leicestershire Residential Services Children's homes based in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Market Harborough & South Braunstone.
Our beautiful new Short Breaks home in Mountsorrel will support children & young people between 0-18 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), various complex needs and challenging behaviour. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To contribute to the up keep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people in a children's home setting.
- Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- There is an expectation for night staff to make themselves available during the day with advance notice at scheduled times to attend mandatory training and ongoing group supervision and consultation in line with duties related to their role.
For more information about this role, please contact Azra Bibi - azra.bibi@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. 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.
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 the...