JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Community Support Practitioner Location: Home based, some office visits required, flexible, with some travel UK wide required Hours of Work: Full-time – (Maternity leave cover) Contract: Fixed-term 12 months Dec 2025 to Nov 2026 Maternity cover Line Manager: Head of Support Overview As a member of the Community Support Team, you will work closely with our small group of experienced practitioners to provide confidential support at any life stage and for any type of SMA, and family member / carer across the UK. You will build key Relationships with: Individuals and families affected by SMA • • Health, education, and social Care professionals • Wider SMA UK team, volunteers, and trustees • Disability and support charities and organisations Key Responsibilities As a member of the Community Support Team, you will • Respond to requests for: Emotional support, practical guidance, information and grants from individuals and families affected by SMA. Information and resources from health, education, and social care professionals working with people who have SMA. • Respond in a timely and empathetic way using communication tools that best suit the person. • Follow organisational guidelines and with the Head of Support, assess the need for a home visit, offering this when requested and appropriate. www.smauk.org.uk • office@smauk.org.uk • 01789 267520 Unit 9, Shottery Brook Office Park, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NR Registered Charity Number: 1106815 • Ensure you work holistically with the individual or family: Offering the opportunity to join SMAUK networks, where they may be connected to others to share experiences Signposting to other charities and organisations that may enable specific issues to be addressed. • Assess when your contact and support has reached a natural end and agree this with the person, reassuring them they may contact the Community Support Team at any time in the future and that other SMA UK resources remain open to them. • Be alert to, and address, child, and adult safeguarding concerns, following the organisation’s policy guidance, working with the Head of Support and Designated Safeguarding Officers. • Take an active part in weekly Advocacy and Support team meetings, sharing knowledge and undertaking support work that benefits and enhances the work of the charity. In the role you will engage with the wider charity team, including: • Head of Advocacy to enable: Issues raised by individuals from the SMA community to be known and appropriately worked on. Individuals willing to speak up on issues or to join advocacy groups to be identified and supported to do so. • Information Lead to enable: Questions being raised by the SMA community to be known and appropriately worked on and added to our website information. Individuals willing to assist with the development of information to be identified. • Community Engagement co-ordinator to enable: Topics to be identified for podcasts and webinars. Support of the community networks. Understanding of community needs for virtual and face to face events. To work with and offer support to fundraising and communications team as required. www.smauk.org.uk • office@smauk.org.uk • 01789 267520 Unit 9, Shottery Brook Office Park, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NR Registered Charity Number: 1106815 To fulfil the role you will be required to: • At all times, adhere to all the organisation’s policies, processes, and guidance. • When agreed, attend the charity’s events which require a Community Support team presence in a supportive or representative role. This may include weekend working. • Take part in training and supervision sessions as agreed. • Attend and contribute to team meetings both virtually and in person. • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of issues and information relevant to the role. • Be committed to up-skilling in information and related technologies. • Fulfil any other duties required by and negotiated with management. www.smauk.org.uk • office@smauk.org.uk • 01789 267520 Unit 9, Shottery Brook Office Park, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9NR Registered Charity Number: 1106815 Person Specifications A professional education, health or social care qualification Commitment to the vision, purpose, and values of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK Knowledge of and experience in the disability sector Lived experience of disability Excellent listening, relationship building and communication skills An understanding of commitment to and experience of addressing child and adult safeguarding concerns A high standard of written communication An understanding of and commitment to adhere to all aspects of confidentiality. The ability to work in a co-operative manner with colleagues and peers and to work independently The ability to relate to a wide range of people of diverse backgro...
D019331
£12.35 Per Hour
Crowthorne
England, South East England, Berkshire
Part Time
Hours per week: 30.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker – Crowthorne (RG45)
Weekend Working RolePart TIme 30 Hours Per Week + Sleep-In Shift
“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Female Support Worker to join our team in Crowthorne, supporting four adults to live full, independent and meaningful lives. This role focuses on weekend working, providing continuity, stability and high-quality support.
You’ll be supporting two ladies and two gentlemen aged 40s–60s, who live together and enjoy an active, sociable home environment.
They are individuals with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, each with unique personalities and interests.
They enjoy:
- Photography, music, dancing and Elvis
- Clubs, restaurants and local events
- Creative hobbies and community activities
- Outings with friends and social groups
One gentleman does not use words to communicate but expresses himself clearly through gestures and sounds. One person uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
This is a warm, lively home where people support one another — and where your positive energy will really be felt.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live the lives they choose.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting everyday living
Helping with meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a safe, welcoming home.
Personal care
Providing respectful, dignified personal care where needed.
Mobility support
Supporting one individual who uses a wheelchair during community activities.
Medication administration
Ensuring medication is given safely and in line with training.
Meaningful activities
Joining in with photography, music, dancing, outings and social events — and encouraging independence and confidence.
This role focuses on weekend cover, working:
- Saturday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in: Saturday night
- Sunday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per shift.
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
We’re looking for a Support Worker who brings warmth, reliability and enthusiasm.
You’ll be:
- Caring, compassionate and people-focused
- Energetic and positive, with a good sense of humour
- Confident building relationships with individuals and families
- Proactive and dependable
- Passionate about encouraging independence and wellbeing
This role is female-only due to the personal care needs of the people we support.
A recognised Great Place to Work
Proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Rewards that make a difference
- £12.35 per hour
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, meals and gyms
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
Grow with us
- Paid training and development
- Funded accredited qualifications
- Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and Aspire
Live well, work well
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
- Staff listening network
- Health checks
Belonging and Inclusion
A supportive, values-led organisation where you can truly be yourself.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews continue until the role is filled.
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- An enhanced DBS check is required and paid for by Dimensions.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated recruitment communications are available.
Apply today and join...
D019331
£12.35 Per Hour
Crowthorne
England, South East England, Berkshire
Part Time
Hours per week: 30.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker – Crowthorne (RG45)
Weekend Working RolePart TIme 30 Hours Per Week + Sleep-In Shift
“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Female Support Worker to join our team in Crowthorne, supporting four adults to live full, independent and meaningful lives. This role focuses on weekend working, providing continuity, stability and high-quality support.
You’ll be supporting two ladies and two gentlemen aged 40s–60s, who live together and enjoy an active, sociable home environment.
They are individuals with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, each with unique personalities and interests.
They enjoy:
- Photography, music, dancing and Elvis
- Clubs, restaurants and local events
- Creative hobbies and community activities
- Outings with friends and social groups
One gentleman does not use words to communicate but expresses himself clearly through gestures and sounds. One person uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
This is a warm, lively home where people support one another — and where your positive energy will really be felt.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live the lives they choose.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting everyday living
Helping with meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a safe, welcoming home.
Personal care
Providing respectful, dignified personal care where needed.
Mobility support
Supporting one individual who uses a wheelchair during community activities.
Medication administration
Ensuring medication is given safely and in line with training.
Meaningful activities
Joining in with photography, music, dancing, outings and social events — and encouraging independence and confidence.
This role focuses on weekend cover, working:
- Saturday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in: Saturday night
- Sunday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per shift.
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
We’re looking for a Support Worker who brings warmth, reliability and enthusiasm.
You’ll be:
- Caring, compassionate and people-focused
- Energetic and positive, with a good sense of humour
- Confident building relationships with individuals and families
- Proactive and dependable
- Passionate about encouraging independence and wellbeing
This role is female-only due to the personal care needs of the people we support.
A recognised Great Place to Work
Proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Rewards that make a difference
- £12.35 per hour
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, meals and gyms
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
Grow with us
- Paid training and development
- Funded accredited qualifications
- Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and Aspire
Live well, work well
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
- Staff listening network
- Health checks
Belonging and Inclusion
A supportive, values-led organisation where you can truly be yourself.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews continue until the role is filled.
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- An enhanced DBS check is required and paid for by Dimensions.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated recruitment communications are available.
Apply today and join...
Dim/23047
£13.04 Per Hour
Tadley
England, Hampshire, South East England
Permanent
Hours per week: 29.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Start 2026 with purpose as a Weekend Support Worker in Tadley, Basingstoke!
Location: Tadley, Basingstoke – RG26 (Just a 5-minute walk from Donnington Grove Veterinary Group)Pay: £13.04 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.” – Current Support Worker
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? At Dimensions, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join our friendly team in Tadley. You’ll support five incredible individuals—three gents and two ladies—helping them live life to the fullest in a warm, inclusive home environment.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
Each person has a unique personality and vibrant interests:
- Outgoing Gent:Loves music, action movies, football, and holidays.
- Sociable Lady:Enjoys arts & crafts, shopping, and pampering.
- Active Gent:Thrives outdoors—parks, swimming, and music sessions.
- Cheeky Gent:Loves cooking, crafts, and being hands-on.
- Fun-Loving Lady:Brings joy to every singing session and social outing.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your role will be varied, rewarding, and tailored to support these wonderful individuals:
- Daily Support:Assisting with personal care, medication, and manual handling.
- Encouraging Independence:Supporting meal preparation, household tasks, and hobbies.
- Promoting Wellbeing:Offering emotional support and inclusion in activities.
- General Duties:Cooking, cleaning, and laundry to keep the home welcoming.
Shift Patterns
- Long Days: 7:30am – 10pm
- Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
Dim/23047
£13.04 Per Hour
Tadley
England, Hampshire, South East England
Permanent
Hours per week: 29.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Start 2026 with purpose as a Weekend Support Worker in Tadley, Basingstoke!
Location: Tadley, Basingstoke – RG26 (Just a 5-minute walk from Donnington Grove Veterinary Group)Pay: £13.04 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.” – Current Support Worker
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? At Dimensions, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join our friendly team in Tadley. You’ll support five incredible individuals—three gents and two ladies—helping them live life to the fullest in a warm, inclusive home environment.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
Each person has a unique personality and vibrant interests:
- Outgoing Gent:Loves music, action movies, football, and holidays.
- Sociable Lady:Enjoys arts & crafts, shopping, and pampering.
- Active Gent:Thrives outdoors—parks, swimming, and music sessions.
- Cheeky Gent:Loves cooking, crafts, and being hands-on.
- Fun-Loving Lady:Brings joy to every singing session and social outing.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your role will be varied, rewarding, and tailored to support these wonderful individuals:
- Daily Support:Assisting with personal care, medication, and manual handling.
- Encouraging Independence:Supporting meal preparation, household tasks, and hobbies.
- Promoting Wellbeing:Offering emotional support and inclusion in activities.
- General Duties:Cooking, cleaning, and laundry to keep the home welcoming.
Shift Patterns
- Long Days: 7:30am – 10pm
- Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
Job Description: Sleep Advice Consultant Job Title Sleep Advice Consultant Reports To Sleep Team Manager Directorate Research and Information Services Team Sleep Home-based, with regular travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK. Purpose of the Role The Sleep Advice Consultant will play a key role in the development, promotion, and delivery of the Cerebra Sleep Advice Service. This full-time post will work closely with the existing Sleep Advice Consultants and the Sleep Team Manager to expand the reach and quality of the service, ensuring consistent, high-quality advice across the UK. The Sleep Advice Consultant will contribute to the promotion and delivery of the Cerebra Sleep Advice Service for children with neurological conditions with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to inclusion. Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Supporting Delivery of Sleep Advice • Deliver the Cerebra Sleep Advice Service in line with agreed service standards, ensuring an inclusive, respectful, and person-centred approach. • Provide accessible sleep support to parents, carers, and families with a child with a neurological condition through Cerebra Sleep Workshops and online Sleep Seminars across the UK and individual one-to-one telephone consultations and sleep clinics. • Work collaboratively with families from diverse backgrounds to assess and manage children’s sleep challenges in a supportive and empowering way. • Assess the existing sleep patterns of the neurodiverse child from the submitted sleep diary, referral and initial telephone consultation. • Develop tailored sleep strategies that meet the unique needs, values, and circumstances of each neurodiverse child and their family. • Participate in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Cerebra Sleep Service, using feedback to inform service improvements and development. • Contribute to internal and external meetings, including multidisciplinary and partnership teams, promoting open dialogue and mutual learning. • Help create and review sleep-related materials that are clear, accessible, and meet Cerebra’s quality standards. • Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with other professionals, organisations, and services. • Engage in ongoing learning and development, including training from sleep specialists and other relevant sources, and from within Cerebra. Cerebra – Working wonders for children with brain conditions Page 1 of 3 • Share stories or case studies to help illustrate the impact of the Cerebra Sleep Service, with appropriate consent, anonymity where required and sensitivity. • Actively contribute to awareness and engagement activities such as Cerebra Sleep Week and fundraising activities where possible. 2. Team and Organisational Responsibilities • Take part in regular supervision sessions and team meetings, keeping your line manager informed and contributing to a positive team culture. • Uphold Cerebra’s Data Protection Policies and all relevant confidentiality and safeguarding policies. • Take ownership of your workload, ensuring services are delivered effectively, ethically, and with compassion. • Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the team and organisation. 3. General Responsibilities • Adhere to Cerebra’s Data Protection Policy and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. • Take responsibility for personal workload, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met. • Work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and with other teams within Cerebra. • Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role and the evolving needs of the charity. Person Specification Criteria Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Desirable A background in sleep support or a related field (e.g. child development, health and social care, psychology, nursing, education, or social work) including professional, voluntary, or lived experience. At least two years’ experience supporting children and/or families — professionally, voluntarily, or through personal lived experience. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt communication for diverse audiences. Qualification in training facilitation, teaching, or presentation skills. Accredited sleep training from recognised providers (e.g. Sleep Scotland, Sleep Charity, EDS, Sleep Southampton). Experience of supporting or working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism, ADHD, learning disabilities). Awareness of how social media can be used to raise awareness and share information about services. Cerebra – Working wonders for children with brain conditions Page 2 of 3 Experience in using Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or similar digital tools for recording and tracking support work. Personal, family, or...
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SHS Practitioner, Family Support Worker
Location: Ashmount Primary School, N8 9EG
Hours: 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday TTO+Inset days
Salary: £8,985 - £10,001
Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Interview dates to be confirmed week following.
This post is a permanent position
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As the Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families, in partnership with school staff to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagements in learning. You will also deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of individuals. This is an exciting role and vital to our success in achieving our goals.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- providing expert pastoral support
- working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- working in an educational or outreach environment
- working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.
As an employer, we offer:
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Family Support Worker (SHS School Practitioner)
Ashmount Primary School, London
N8 9EG
£8,985 to £10,001 per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 24/01/2026
Job reference: AJ1362954AshFSWSP
Family Support Worker (SHS School Practitioner)
Ashmount Primary School, London
£8,985 to £10,001 per year
Accommodation Advanced Practitioner Location: Pdap Accommodation Properties Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Salary: £28,000- £30,000 per annum Reports to: Accommodation Manger Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project. Evening and weekend work as required. Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO. The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap) N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership. Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated team working across our safe accommodation service. This role focuses on providing specialised support to women who have experienced domestic abuse and are living with the impact of the trauma they have experienced. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering trauma-informed care, promoting recovery, and empowering women to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive environment through both one to one and group interventions. Our safe accommodation service offers holistic, person-centred approaches to ensure residents feel heard, respected, and empowered. The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything they do. Key Responsibilities 1. Direct support and interventions • • • • Provide one-to-one trauma informed interventions Help women rebuild and strengthen their self-esteem and emotional wellbeing Support women in understanding the impact of domestic abuse and provide practical tools to support recovery. Signpost to specialist services when applicable. 2. Facilitating Group Activities • • • Design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing. Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills. Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading group sessions where appropriate. 3. Individual Support • • • • Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed. Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning. Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal, housing, benefits, health). Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are met. 4. Partnership and Safeguarding • Work closely with external agencies (e.g. Adult social care, housing, mental health services) to ensure coordinated support. • Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures. • Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards • To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice 5. Organisational Development • To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to take full account of these in the development of services • To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation • To embrace Pdap’s approach to continuous improvement 6. Internal and External Liaison and Engagement • To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation • To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse • To represent Pdap operationally where required. • To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and professionals • To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals. Other • To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees • To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues • To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team • To take part in Pdap 24hr out of hours on-call rota It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time Person Specification • Minimum 3 years experience of working with adults who have experienced trauma • Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-b...
Your values:
The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, working with challenging behaviours, autism and sensory communication, and physical health.
If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have extensive experience in social care.
You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.
We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and the Picture Exchange System.
During recruitment you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem Solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact
Victoria Andrews , our recruitment specialist, for a friendly informal chat on 07816 268813 or email: Victoria.Andrews@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
Senior Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
- Job Reference: 293571HLL
- Date Posted: 7 January 2026
- Recruiter: Social Interest Group
- Location: Catford, London
- Salary: £28,000
- Role: Senior Manager jobs
- Job type: Permanent
- Work hours: Full Time
Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to support in leading the night shift within our Lewisham service. The service offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered within community services. Our residents typically stay with us for up to nine months upon being discharged from acute wards, avoiding admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We provide residents with support to step down into less supported accommodation, becoming more independent and integrated into the community.
As a Senior within the team, you will be the main point of contact during the night shift across two residential properties, leading the team by example, providing specialist support and managing the environment to be psychologically informed to empower the team and residents to ensure safety, wellbeing, and progress towards resident recovery goals. You will hold a caseload, providing person centred, tailored support to residents directly to help them overcome their personal challenges, meeting their goals and confidence. The Night Team play a crucial role in continuing the high quality support provided during the day, ensuring a safe, respectful, and responsive environment for residents. You will be expected to remain awake, alert, accessible and actively engaged throughout the shift.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing tailored, person centred support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and independence.
- Helping residents build skills and confidence to move towards independent or supported living.
- Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.
- Maintain accurate records and handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
- Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment that promotes positive engagement and progress.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and the management team to deliver high quality care.
- Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift.
- Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager.
- Key worker responsibilities: complete inductions, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, and welfare checks; update records, monitor access, manage unauthorized visitors, follow missing person protocols, and escalate issues to on call when needed.
- Health & Safety: carry out property checks, report maintenance issues, keep communal areas clean and safe, and complete required reports (AINMs and others).
Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.
Salary: £28,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours as per service requirements.
About You
We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate individual to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, supporting residents to reach their full potential within a flexible, recovery focused service. You’ll provide high quality care, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team that values communication, empathy, and empowerment. You will be able to be proactive and continue supporting our residents even during quieter hours, supporting with ensuring the service runs smoothly and you are actively engaged with the wider team and residents, supporting the team to stay motivated and working together to achieve the service KPI's.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours
- Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users
- Previous experience in a similar position, where you can share your skills knowledge, and experience to support others
- Ability to be a point of contact and ...
Healthy Family Support Practitioner – Full-Time Vacancy Working with children and or Young People 5- 9 years old and their families: Basildon Area
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced 5+ yrs practitioner to join our Healthy Family Team. Our teams are fully integrated consisting of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Support Practitioners, Family Hub Practitioners and Community Connectors.
5+ Healthy Family Support Practitioner Role
- To work with children, young people and their families, on a one to one or group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes.
- To work in partnership with parents/carers to empower them and to enable them to achieve better outcomes for their children.
- To work co-operatively with children's services, health agencies, primary schools and other community based services, to provide the most effective service for children young people and families.
- Undertake developmental and health reviews of children and young people at key stages of their life
0-5yrs on occasions
- Working in an integrated team to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme
- Promoting first relationships and attachment
- Promotion of the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
- Providing universal and targeted support to families through delivery of group sessions
- Working in partnership with individuals and their families to achieve positive outcomes
- Deliver evidenced based parenting support to all families
- Providing evidence-based interventions with families to support their children to become School Ready and meet age appropriate levels of development
- Organising and undertaking Integrated two-year reviews in partnership with the family and the child's Early years setting
- To participate in and deliver ECFWS virtual sessions to ensure all families are reached and have meaningful contact and achievable outcomes
- To make contact with families where parental conflict has been identified as a ‘risk' factor, providing brief intervention support and advice
- Participating and leading on health promotion activities in the family hubs and delivery sites or at external venues and events
5 – 19 (25 SEND)
- To make contact with families where parental conflict has been identified as a ‘risk' factor, providing brief intervention support and advice ·
- Provide Coaching and Skills training to young people and their parents to support the development of emotional literacy and overall wellbeing
- To Deliver Educational sessions to Parents, Children and Young People adapting style and content to meet the audience. ·
- To work in partnership with other specialist providers in providing dedicated support to families of children aged 6-19 with a view to minimising harm and building the resilience of children and young people.
- To work in an empowering way to develop self-confidence, self esteem and emotional wellbeing within families · Support the development of Health Family hubs and Delivery sites as sanctuaries for families fleeing domestic abuse
Full details of role and responsibilities are detailed within the Job Description attached.
Essential requirements for the role
Qualification mandatory for practice: a minimum NVQ Level 3 and have experience of working with children within School, Home and community settings
Confident when delivering advice and support to Parents and Carers
Have a good understanding of accurate recording
Have a sound knowledge of GDPR
Have experience and empathy when building relationships with vulnerable children and adults.
Be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
Applications are shortlisted by demonstrating experience aligned to the Person Specification. When completing your application, please ensure that you include as much detail as possible and reference your experience to reflect the person specification.
This role is based in the South Essex locality, working in and around the Basildon Area
Please ensure you read the attached Job Description and if you have any further questions regarding this position please contact
Nicola Proudfoot or Julie Kirkham
As per NHS guidance this role may require successful applicants to evidence immunisations or immunity for MMR and Chicken Pox. This is due to the clinical focus of some tasks and the requirement to work with vulnerable families, young people and children.
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Job reference:006230
Salary:£12.82 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court, we are recruiting for Bank Night Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Night Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
John Grooms Court is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
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Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006230
Salary:£12.82 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court, we are recruiting for Bank Night Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Night Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
John Grooms Court is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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Support Worker Easingwold Full-time Hours- UK Driving License Essential
- Adult Social Care
- Permanent
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rota includes days, nights, weekends)
- B0399-7734457
- Easingwold
- Easingwold
- £12.71 per hour
- 28/01/2026 23:59
Job overview
Main duties of the job
· Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.
· Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
· Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
· Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
· Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
Working for our organisation
- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client’s lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions.
Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, you will personify our values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD).
- Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
- Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
- Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
- Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
- Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
- Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
- A valid UK driving license is essential
Person specification
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Current driver licence
Applicant requirements
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Job Introduction
- Location:Street, Somerset
- Rate:£12.67 per hour
- Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs) or Part Time (22.5 hrs)
- Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Required:Full UK driving licence and access to a car - beneficial but not essential
- Sponsorship:Not available
Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?
As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.
It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.
We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.
Making a difference for those we support includes;
Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals
Building trust, connection, and independence
Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues
Our Benefits
- Buy and sell annual leave
- Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
- Wellbeing scheme
- Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
- Blue Light Card reimbursement
- Pension and Life Assurance
An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).
We interview as we receive applications, so please apply today!
We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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