Deputy Home Manager - Residential

Deputy Home Manager - Residential

Location: Longlands Care Home, Blackbird Leys, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £31,000 per Annum

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Times: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Longlands Care Home is situated a quiet residential location in Blackbird Leys in Oxford. Our home is at the heart of a very active local community. We offer a friendly, comfortable environment with a skilled and enthusiastic team that is all about person centred care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, motivated and driven to make a difference?

Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?

As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have previous management experience in a elderly care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

The Bridge Foundation: The Bridge in Schools

Placement Opportunity for Honorary Child Counsellor/Therapist

The  Bridge  Foundation  provides  a  specialist  mental  health  service  for  staff,  parents,
children and families in primary and secondary schools.

Honorary  Counsellors/  Psychotherapists  are  asked  to  carry  a  caseload  of  up  to  4
sessions per week. There is no remuneration, but in exchange for offering these hours,
Honorary counsellors/psychotherapists are given fortnightly clinical supervision with an
experienced child therapist, attend school team meetings, and are invited to attend
staff clinical meetings and CPD.  The clinical hours are arranged at the convenience
of  the  therapist/school.  All  supervision  and  service  meetings  take  place  each
Wednesday morning during term time at the Bridge Foundation.

The honorary counsellor/therapist will be based in a school serving a deprived area of
the  city.  S/he  will  provide  counseling/therapy  sessions  for  troubled  children/young
people  who  have  exhausted  the  school  pastoral  support  system,  and  whose
emotional needs remain a cause for concern. Case management will be provided
by the Bridge therapist in post at the school.
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The post will be for up to 1.5 days per week, comprised of 4 sessions in school and
half a day to attend supervision and team meetings on a Wednesday morning at
the Bridge Foundation. However, we would consider less hours dependent on
applications received.

The time commitment is a minimum of one year.  Confirmation of appointment
would be subject to two satisfactory references, of which one should be from a
current clinical supervisor.

Child protection and other relevant training is provided in line with service
requirements.
Honorary therapists are also entitled to free places at Bridge conferences.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

•  Experience of working with children
•  Counselling training/qualification (or completing psychodynamic training)
•  Experience / evidence of interest in working within a psychodynamic

framework

•  Evidence of the capacity to work with colleagues in teams

Desirable

o  Relevant knowledge, skills, interest and experience, amongst which

might be experience with / qualifications in working
  with BME and/or refugee/asylum seekers
  with parents/families in community settings
  with diversity

o  Experience or training in working with interpreters
o  Capacity to maintain records and prepare written reports and make

presentations.

o  Experience of working with other agencies, including statutory services

JOB DESCRIPTION

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To carry out initial client assessments, with support from the case manager.
To provide psychotherapy/counselling sessions to children.
To take clinical notes and keep up clinical records
To record relevant information as a contribution to project monitoring and
evaluation
To participate in, contribute to, and learn from, regular supervision sessions
To liaise with school staff over referrals and assessment
To liaise with other agencies, including statutory services, if necessary
To carry responsibility for equipment, records, and the use of space for
counselling sessions
To attend regular relevant management and Bridge Foundation team meetings
where appropriate
To work with interpreters as necessary
To comply with and work within the Bridge Foundation’s policies, procedures and
guidelines, including those related to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety,
Confidentiality of Information, Child Protection and Record Keeping

Based at All Saints’ Church, Ockbrook near Derby (Available Full-time, term time only, or part-time)

Would you like to join a thriving, community-minded church to continue, grow, and develop our varied ministry with the children and young people in our local villages, supported by our committed and enthusiastic volunteers? All Saints’ Ockbrook has a growing congregation of different ages and a desire to bless all those around us. Our worship services are relatively informal, with a music group and variety of leaders and preachers.

Existing weekly activities include Shining Stars, a busy pre-school group, a Wednesday after-school Youth Café, Sunday Night Saints (a lively teenage group), and Rise & Shine (a Sunday morning group for 4 to 12-year-olds). We run a summer holiday club and a youth weekend away, enjoy periodic interactive all age (4ALL) services, and have experimented with breakfast services for families with pre-school children and babies. There are strong connections with the 3 primary schools in our parish, where the children’s coordinator is warmly welcomed to take assemblies and be involved in their activities.

You will have a strong Christian faith, have worked or volunteered with children or young people, and be passionate about encouraging children, young people, and their volunteer helpers. You will be educated to A-Level (or degree standard) or have an equivalent level of experience of working with children and/or young people.

This is available as a full-time position (37.5 hours a week), or as two part-time positions for a children’s coordinator and a youth coordinator (19 hours a week). In both cases, candidates can choose to work 52 weeks a year or 41 weeks a year mainly in term-time. You will receive close support including at the weekly church leadership meetings, and during regular one-to-ones with our vicar.

The salary for a full-time, full-year position is £27,441 with 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays. Salary and holidays will be pro-rata if working part-time and/or fewer weeks.

For more details, and an application pack, please email Tim Sumpter, Vicar of All Saints Ockbrook with St Stephen’s Borrowash, tmsumpter@hotmail.co.uk

We are recruiting for a full-time Children and Youth Ministry Lead to support our mission & discipleship of children, parents, families & carers both within the church and our wider community.

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus and is committed to the Christian discipleship of young people, to be our Children and Youth Ministry Lead.

We are looking for a leader with a vision for nurturing the faith of children and young people and eager to introduce new children, young people and their families to Jesus and to help them find their place in the church.

This involves vision and strategy, supporting and empowering volunteers, effective administration, running groups and events, and being an effective communicator with children, young people, parents, families and carers.

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.

Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 pa

Hours:  Full time (40 hours a week), to include Sunday mornings, Wednesday mornings for staff meetings, and some Saturdays and evenings. Could be a job share for an established job share partnership.

Application deadline: January 26^th 2026

Interviews:  2^nd February 2026

How to apply:

Please read our job description: Children and Youth Ministry Lead Job Description 2026

Please complete our application form and confidential declaration form below and email them both to vicar@hernehillparish.org.uk before 26th January 2026.

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We are recruiting for a full-time Children and Youth Ministry Lead to support our mission & discipleship of children, parents, families & carers both within the church and our wider community.

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus and is committed to the Christian discipleship of young people, to be our Children and Youth Ministry Lead.

We are looking for a leader with a vision for nurturing the faith of children and young people and eager to introduce new children, young people and their families to Jesus and to help them find their place in the church.

This involves vision and strategy, supporting and empowering volunteers, effective administration, running groups and events, and being an effective communicator with children, young people, parents, families and carers.

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.

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Children and Youth Ministry Lead Job Description

Please complete our application form and confidential declaration form below and email them both to vicar@hernehillparish.org.uk before 26th January 2026.

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Children and Youth Worker

Emmanuel Community Church Stockport

We exist to treasure Christ and proclaim Him together.
Are you passionate about the gospel?
Do you want to see children and young people be rooted and built up in Christ?
 

Required Skills

Love of Jesus, His Word and His people

Please read the attached file for more details.

Contact:  office@emmanuelcc.co.uk for application form
 

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If you're interested in this job please:

Email Chris Johnson at:
chris@emmanuelcc.co.uk

This job has been listed by an FIEC Church. We are a family of more than 600 independent local churches with a heart to see the gospel of Jesus making a difference through our nation.

Find out more about FIEC and how you can get involved.

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

**Please note we do not accept CV’s

JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker

LOCATION: Caithness

SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Caithness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.

JOB SUMMARY

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC

Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
• Uniform provided
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
• Organisational support into personal/professional development
• Employer pays for PVG

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
• Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

To Apply: Email us at hr@centred.scot for an application form.

ABOUT CENTRED

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

**Please note we do not accept CV’s

JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker

LOCATION: Inverness

SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Inverness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.

JOB SUMMARY

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:

• Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
• Food and fluid preparation
• Skin integrity management
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC

Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
• Uniform provided
• Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
• Organisational support into personal/professional development
• Employer pays for PVG

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:

• Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
• Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
• Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
• Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
• Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

To Apply: Email us at hr@centred.scot for an application form.

ABOUT CENTRED

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

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Salary:

Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (CISVA)
Based in Doncaster town centre
To March 2027, initially with the possibility of renewal, subject
to funding
£29,869 per annum, increasing to £30,811 upon successful
completion of ISVA accreditation

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week (full time)

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 children and young
people, involving their families where appropriate in line with ISVA quality standards
and organisational policies and safeguarding frameworks

  To  deliver  effective  support  to  young survivors,  and  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 (and their carers, where appropriate) are aware of the

services and support they are entitled to and assisting them to develop an effective
support network

  Working with children and young people in their own homes and educational settings

and accompanying them to meetings and appointments, as appropriate

  Working collaboratively with other agencies, attending meetings, contributing to the
overall plan for the child and promote trauma informed responses (from all agencies)
to best support the needs of the child

  Prioritising the safety of your clients and associated children or adults and, where
relevant, following safeguarding procedures and when required and keeping other
agencies informed about important developments in your clients’ situations

  To  manage  a  caseload,  maintaining  records,  monitoring  and  evaluation  systems  as

required

  To  establish  and  maintain  effective  working  relationships  with  stakeholder  agencies,
including  local  support  agencies,  health,  education  providers,  the  police  and  Crown
Prosecution  Service  (CPS)  to  ensure  appropriate  communication  and  support  is
available to your clients

  To attend, and contribute to, multi-agency meetings and case conferences

For children and young people accessing, or considering accessing, the criminal justice
system

  Providing your clients with clear explanations of the reporting procedure, timescales

and processes associated with the criminal justice system

  Supporting your clients to make decisions associated with the CJS process and

supporting them to progress through the criminal justice process

  Ensuring your clients’ rights under the Victims Code are upheld, liaising with the

Police and CPS on behalf of the client as is appropriate

  Supporting the need of your clients to access special measures
  Supporting your client through and following trial, in conjunction with Witness

Services

  Providing a clear and comprehensive explanation of the options for civil redress,

including compensation, where appropriate

This role description cannot cover every eventuality or task that may arise within this position
and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are
broadly consistent with the role.  Although the job description does not form part of an
employment contract, any significant departures from the stated responsibilities will be
agreed in consultation wi...

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Location: WatfordHours: 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

£25,876.50 per annum / £13.27 per hour
Salary:

Salary:

Watford Mencap is a local charity supporting over 800 people with learning disabilities and their families across South West Hertfordshire. We’re passionate about inclusion, independence and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

We’re currently looking for a Children & Young People Activity Leader to join our Community Activities team.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll plan, lead and deliver engaging, inclusive activities for children with a range of needs. You’ll work closely with families, colleagues and external partners to ensure every child feels supported, safe and valued.

You’ll also play a key leadership role during sessions, supporting staff, modelling best practice and helping develop high-quality, person-centred services.

This role is based at our Community Hub in Watford and includes evening and weekend work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and leading fun, inclusive and safe activity sessions
• Supporting and supervising staff during sessions
• Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Ensuring sessions meet individual needs and promote independence
• Maintaining accurate records and managing risk responsibly
• Acting as a positive role model within the team

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children with learning disabilities or additional needs
• Caring, patient and reliable
• Confident communicating with children, families and colleagues
• Organised, proactive and able to lead by example
• Flexible and happy to work evenings and weekends

You’ll share our values of being Inclusive, Respectful, Welcoming, Progressive and Challenging, and want to make a genuine difference in your work.

Why Work for Watford Mencap?

• Be part of an award-winning local charity
• Strong focus on staff support, training and development
• A meaningful role where your work truly matters
• Friendly, supportive team environment

How to Apply

Call Kelsey on 07788 543 157 for more information

If you are interested, apply by completing an  Application form. 

Please find  here the job description and person specification. Click 

for details of our benefits.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Support Worker in Community Activities

Full time, £23,809.50 pa

Do you want a job where you can make a difference every day?

Would you like to support someone to make the most of their life?

If the answer is Yes, come and work for Watford Mencap.

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It's no ordinary job and every day can be different. Most importantly it's about offering opportunities for children and young people to experience things that many of us take for granted.

You will act as a role model for less experienced staff, organising sessions and ensuring those attending have an enjoyable time, with a clear emphasis on a person-centred approach to promote clients’ independence, decision making and choice.

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Children and Young People’s Support Worker for Holiday and Weekend Short Break Scheme (East Sussex)

Children and Young People’s Support Worker for Holiday and Weekend Short Break Scheme (East Sussex)

Location:

2 roles available

Hailsham -

7.5 hours on a Sunday during term time plus additional holiday activity supports
Uckfield - 7.5 hours on a Saturday

during term time plus additional holiday activity supports

Contracted Hours:As above

Hourly Rate:£12.21

What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
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• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
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• Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
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• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

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About the Role:

The support worker provides flexible support to children, young people and their families within both group environments (building based and community based)

They will work with young people and children aged 8-25 years with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated disabilities to help develop individual skills and confidence in all aspects of daily life, including building positive relationships, activities, leisure and social skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

· To support children and young people who attend our groups to remove barriers so that they can engage as fully as possible in order to benefit from the group objectives and realise their abilities.

· To support children and young people to engage in activities that broaden their opportunities to be part of their local community.

· To work closely with the Group Lead and other Support Workers to provide a safe and enjoyable group environment for the children, young people and their families.

· Develop close professional relationships with colleagues, children and young people and maintain up-to date picture of the individual needs of each service user.

· To provide personal care if required to children and young people where needed whilst maintaining the dignity of the individual.

· To support children and young people to attend the groups by providing support prior and after sessions where needed for individuals.

· To provide support to the Group Lead to document and reflect on group sessions.

· To comply fully with Aspens Charities expected practices and procedures including Child Safeguarding.

· To conduct yourself at all times in a way that represents the values and principles of Aspens.

This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder.

The post will include other duties and responsibilities not specified here. It is also likely that changes will be required: such variations are common place and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

About the Service:
The team within the Children and Young People’s Service work closely with families, carers and other social services involved in a child/young person’s care to build a package of support that is right for every individual and help every step of the journey. Our East Sussex services include social support groups, after-school clubs, Saturday clubs, community-based 1-1 support and holiday activities as well as residential holidays for children and young people with autism and learning disabilities aged 8yrs to 25yrs.

Our existing staff teams deliver excellent services based o...

Job reference:AA CG

We are looking for someone to join our excellent team on an ad-hoc basis to support a 10 year-old with learning disabilities and provide occasional support for his 6 year old younger brother (who does not have a learning disability).

This is an excellent opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention Team (including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and physiotherapy). The main part of the post is to support a young 10-year-old boy to pursue his hobbies/interests and provide support with learning and communication through play therapy. Direction will be given by parents and full training will be provided on the job.

Applicant will support child using different learning strategies and communication devices (proloquo2go). Opportunities will also be provided to develop skills in using a range of different tools and techniques.

• Duties will include supporting the individual to undertake a variety of social, learning, toileting and physio activities. You may very occasional be asked to carry out light domestic duties, such as tidying toys and tidying 10 year old’s bedroom.
• Experience of working with children with learning difficulties would be beneficial. Although you will be working with various professionals, you will report directly to parents and have weekly updates on progress.
• The post holder will also be expected to support with personal care.

This post is suited to someone that is reliable, kind, uses initiative and is trustworthy and willing to learn on the job. We looking for someone who is flexible – but at the same time we work with you around your schedule.

Working hours are Wednesday 3.15pm – 6pm and Friday 12.45pm – 6pm.

Below 15 hours per week so post is suitable for University students. This is a permanent role and looking for someone who can commit for more than a year.

This is a permanent role and looking for someone that can commit for more than a year.

If you are interested in working with really happy, energetic children and learn more about play therapies and other forms of therapies.

The hourly rate is £14 per hour.

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a short paragraph on why you would like the job, a little bit about yourself and your previous experience by email to: pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or can be posted to:

PA Recruitment, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road. Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

Please ensure that you have paid adequate postage to send any application forms by mail as LCIL does not accept postage otherwise.

No closing date for this post but please apply as soon as possible. 

Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.

                                                                                      JOB VACANCY

CHILDREN, YOUTH & SCHOOLS WORKER

We  are  seeking  to  appoint  a  part-time  Children,  Youth  &  Schools  Worker,  based  at
Illingworth Moor Methodist Church, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 9LL.

If you’re passionate about sharing God’s love with children, young people and families, and excited
about  growing  faith  with  those  groups,  then  we’d  love  to  hear  from  you.  We  are  looking  for
someone  who  can  develop  our  existing  children,  youth  and  schools’  work  and  explore  new
initiatives  to  support  families  within  the  church  and  wider  community.  Previous  experience  of
working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to develop the mission of the church through working with
children,  young  people  and  families  based  in  Illingworth,  primarily  in  both  church  and  school
settings. This will be achieved by organising church activities and working in conjunction with other
young people’s groups, partner organisations, agencies and volunteers.

For a full list of responsibilities, we encourage you to request an application pack.

The  appointment  requires  an  enhanced  DBS  disclosure  with  barred  list  check,  and  satisfactory
references.

The  appointment  requires  an  understanding  of  the  aims,  ethos  and  structure  of  the  Methodist
Church  in  Britain  and  an  occupational  requirement  exists  for  the  post-holder  to  be  a  practising
Christian.

Hours of work:

Contract:

Rate of pay:

Location:

Next steps:

NEXT STEPS & MAIN TERMS

15 hours per week, with core hours worked 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Mondays,
5:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, and up to 6 Sunday mornings per year
(to  lead  Parade  services).  The  remaining  hours  can  be  worked  flexibly,
Monday  to  Friday,  in  agreement  with  your  Line  Manager,  which  may
include  some  occasional  evening  working.  Actual  days,  start  and  finish
times will be variable in accordance with the needs of the Employer. You
will not be expected to work on more than four days in a calendar week.
Initial 2 Year Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension subject
to review and funding.
£14.65  per  hour,  with  enrolment  in  the  Church’s  workplace  pension
scheme.
Based at Illingworth Moor Methodist Church, Keighley Road, Illingworth,
Halifax, HX2 9LL and working with local primary schools.
For  more  information  and  an  application  pack,  please  contact  Tracy
Brennan, Centre Manager via immccentremanager@gmail.com or 07842
411236.

Closing date:
Interview date:  Week commencing Monday, 9th February 2026
Start date:

Friday, 30th January 2026 at 12 noon

Monday, 13th April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

            To learn more about our Church and the work that we do, please visit:

www.illingworthmoor.org.uk