The purpose of this role is to assist with the smooth and safe running of the canoe safari and boat tours experience. This includes interacting with our visitors and supporters in a positive way, shaping unforgettable experiences and helping them understand and connect to wetlands.

The role includes the supervision and providing leadership to a team of volunteers and maintaining both the wetland habitat on the safari and surrounding area including the new play area, kiosk and compost toilets. 

This is a casual position where hours are offered on an ad hoc basis. Candidates will need to be willing to work weekends, bank holidays and during the school holidays.

• A team player with excellent communication skills, especially dealing with people of all ages and abilities.
• Able to use their own initiative and be confident in making decisions.
• Experience of undertaking an outdoor pursuits sport including water sports, climbing and hiking would be an advantage for this role.

Sound like your kind of role? Take a look at the full job description to find out more.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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 ...

Finding Freedom From Abuse

Role Title

Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Reports to  Head of Refuge

Location

Test Valley
•  To work outside of normal working hours including participation in the on-call rota. When on

Special
conditions

call, the role holder needs to be available for work and have access to a car.

•  The role holder needs to have an objective distance from any personal experience of violence

or abuse.

•  Due to the nature of this role, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that only female

candidates will be considered.

Role
Purpose

To provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes
enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.  A key requirement is to
provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive
and welcoming environment.

Responsibility
Areas

Service
delivery

Key Activities

•  To provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and other

forms of violence and abuse in accordance with FFFA values.  This will include
conducting key work sessions on a regular basis and keeping casework records up to
date.

•  To welcome new residents, explain and arrange for them to sign occupancy

agreements, ensuring that they are aware of their options for moving on to more
permanent accommodation and to develop a proactive move on strategy for individual
residents.

•  To collect rent payments promptly, record properly, and bank within agreed timescales.
•  To ensure that rooms becoming vacant are re-let as soon as possible, taking all

appropriate steps to enable new referrals into the service.

•  To establish the risks to, and the needs of survivors of, domestic violence and their
children through assessing their practical and emotional support needs throughout
their stay at the refuge.

•  To develop individual support and risk management plans which address the risk of

harm to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their
children, and to ensure that such plans are in place for each resident.

•  To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are
brought to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another
manager.

•  To work in partnership with other agencies and to advocate for survivors to ensure

their needs are met.

•  To assess benefit requirements of women escaping domestic violence and other forms
of violence and abuse and to ensure prompt take up of housing and other benefits.
•  To ensure that survivors are aware of their rights to legal protection for themselves and
their children, arranging for the provision of legal advice as required and accompany
women to appointments if appropriate.

•  To recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face barriers when
seeking help to access the service, including those from different ethnic and cultural
backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled people, women with complex needs and
other hard to reach groups.

•  To be an ambassador for FFFA, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure an
effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic violence and other
forms of violence and abuse and their children.

•  To work within FFFA management system following all policies and procedures.
•  To provide statistical monitoring or reports as required.

Refuge Support Worker

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•  To report any problems/difficulties/complaints to the Head of Refuge and participate in

follow up investigations as required.

•  Ensuring that all relevant records are kept accurately and in a timely manner.
•  To write accurate and concise reports and case studies
•  Undertaking administrative and financial tasks and maintaining full records and receipts

for all activities.  This will include issuing licence agreements, collecting rents and
service charges, and assisting women in completing applications for housing and
benefits.

•  Help maintain accurate and confidential records using our secure web-based case
management database and contribute to monitoring information for the service.

•  To participate in fundraising activities on behalf of finding freedom from abuse
•  To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that professional boundaries are observed
when working with residents, staff and external bodies and to work within FFFA Code
of Conduct.

•  To participate in the on-call rota, providing 24-hour support over 7 days, to ensure

effective out of hours coverage of the service.

Security

•  To maintain the security and well-being of survivors of domestic violence and other forms

of violence and abuse and their children within the premises, and to communicate
immediately with the Head of Refuge any breaches of security, house rules or occupancy
agreements especially where there is concern about safety.

•  To control access to the refuge when on duty and r...

Job Introduction

• Location:Wisbech
• Hourly rate:£12.60 per hour
• Hours per week:Bank
• Required:Full UK driving licence and some experience working within the health and social care sector
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health means embracing their unique journey. Every day brings new opportunities to explore interests, from a peaceful walk in the park to enjoying a favourite café or engaging in their hobbies. Your role is to empower and connect, helping them navigate life with confidence and independence.

We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:

✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.

✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.

✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.

In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.

What does it mean to be a support worker?

Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?

In this role, you will:

• Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
• Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
• Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.

People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:

Working together

• Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
• Communicating openly and building trust.
• Helping each other to provide the best support possible.

Giving our best

• Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
• Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.

Having courage

• Being open to new ideas and approaches.
• Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
• Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.

If you’re all about possibilities and interested to support someone in a way that is meaningful to them, apply today.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. 
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

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Job reference:006236

Salary:£12.65 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Bank

Closing date:

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Lisburn we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

Lisburn is an Independent Living service. Our Independent Living specialises in providing flexible, client-driven approach to care, health and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.

Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which embraces homecare, accessing local activities, community support and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: 

• Great RQIA, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by RQIA in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)

• 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.

Please see the link below to access the AccessNI Code of Pract...

Job reference:006237

Salary:£12.65 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Not specified

Closing date:

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Lisburn we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

North Down Ards is an Independent Living service. Independent Living specialises in providing flexible, client-driven approach to care, health and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.

Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which embraces homecare, accessing local activities, community support and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:

• Great RQIA, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by RQIA in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)

• 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.

Please see the link below to access the AccessNI Cod...

Job reference:006215

Salary:£12.25 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Bank

Closing date:

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Telford we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

Telford provides independent living services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Shaftesbury specialises in providing person-centred, flexible care and support in the community for people with a wide range of needs and living situations. Whether people require support for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. The service embraces homecare, community support and day service

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: 

• Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)

• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

• Excellent training package provided for all staff.

• Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.

• Pension Scheme.

• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Job reference:006226

Salary:£12.25 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Not specified

Closing date:

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Wall Street we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, as the hours available do not meet the guidelines set by the Home Office.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

Wall Street is a residential home in Hereford city centre. The service offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and highly trained staff.

With a specialism in supporting people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury or stroke, the service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. With the people that use our services, we create care and support plans that meet personal goals and needs. Personal choice about how they live is top of the list for people who live at Wall Street, with active support from staff.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care: 

• Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)

• We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.

• Excellent training package provided for all staff.

• Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.

• Pension Scheme.

• Access to our employee assistance program.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Job reference:006216

Salary:£12.65 per hour

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:Bank

Closing date:

Job Description

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury York House we are recruiting for Bank Enabling Support Workers.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As a Bank Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.

There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.

York House, Shrewsbury, is one of 35 registered care homes run by Shaftesbury, the disability charity that connects people with their communities.

Shaftesbury’s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for physically or intellectually disabled people. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.

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.

Client Involvement Support Worker

• Job Reference: 00004514-1
• Date Posted: 16 January 2026
• Recruiter: Julian House
• Website: https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/
• Location: Bath, Somerset
• Salary: £25,685
• Role: Frontline jobs, Other jobs, Experts by Experience jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Work hours: Full Time

Job Description

Job Role: Client Involvement Support Worker

Salary: £25,685 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Bath

Additional information:

• Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota will be required.
• Involvement in the first responder system (emergency cover) at our homeless hostel.
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the service and clients, including one evening shift per week (12:00 – 20:00) and one weekend per month.

Application closing date: 13 February 2026

About Julian House:

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

As a Client Involvement Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating positive change for people in our community. This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days look the same. You’ll help shape inspiring activities, lead an energetic Day Centre environment, and support individuals to access the health services they need to thrive.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

⭐ Bringing activities to life

You’ll design and deliver a vibrant programme of client‑led activities, workshops, training sessions and opportunities that promote confidence, wellbeing, and personal development. You’ll spot meaningful opportunities across our services and encourage clients to get involved in the things that matter to them.

⭐ Leading our Day Centre with warmth and energy

You’ll manage and create a welcoming, inclusive space for people facing homelessness, mental ill‑health, substance use, domestic abuse or social isolation. This is a place where people feel seen, supported, and empowered — and you’ll be central to that experience.

⭐ Supporting people to improve their health

You’ll work across different settings to connect with current and former rough sleepers, helping them access mainstream health services and navigate any barriers in their way. Your support will open the door to better wellbeing and long‑term stability.

This is a role where your creativity, compassion, and motivation can genuinely change lives — every single day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build positive, trusting relationshipsthat boost clients’ confidence, support their personal growth, and strengthen their self-esteem.
• Encourage meaningful client involvementby matching individuals with activities that support their goals, reduce boredom, promote recovery, and help them move forward in life.
• Support and collaborate with volunteersin the service, identifying any gaps and working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop a strong and effective volunteer team.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date client records,ensuring high-quality case management and consistent communication across the service.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by  clicking here.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of working with vulner...

Bridge Support

Job Title:        Bank Flexible Support Worker (X3)

Location: Basildon Services – Luncies Road SS14 1SD, Trindehay SS15 5DL & Ardleigh – SS16 5RB

Contract Type: Bank Contract

*Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour (Statutory bank holiday Hourly Rate: £25.20 per hour)

Reports to: Service Manager

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The Bank Flexible Support Worker will be responsible for providing support to clients with enduring mental ill health, to live valued lives within the community. This will include the provision of personal, emotional, and social care. To work closely with clients and relatives/carers, protecting their dignity, choice, self-esteem, and well-being at all times

Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the healthy workplace charter 2019, Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025 and retained its Mindful Employer status for a further two years 2024-2026.

Bridge cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life, and we don’t just write it we act on it too.

This spans from how workers feel about their duties and providing them with meaningful work, giving our employees a voice in accepting and utilising feedback, to their working environment ensuring quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people. Put us to the test and apply today!

As stated in the attached Job Description, this vacancy is subject to a pre right to work checks and an active Enhanced DBS. Please note Bridge Support does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

All mandatory training will be provided.

Benefit:

• Death in Service x 2 of your salary over the last 12-month period you have been working.

To apply CV’s together with a supporting Personal Statement should be emailed to vacancies@bridgesupport.org, all applications will be considered, and the closing date is 5.00pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

Pre-Screening Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th February 2026.

Interviews will be held on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Please feel free to share this with anyone whom you feel may be suitable.

As a face painter you will be out and about in the grounds, engaging with visitors to create memories and helping them and you to have a great day out!

We believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we awe-inspiring nature up close at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, visitors can explore unique wetland habitats and the amazing array of birds and mammals that inhabit them. Our volunteers help to welcome and inspire visitors.

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number. 

Just to let you know, some of our roles are very popular. To help our teams and minimise disappointment for people kind enough to want to support us, we might take roles down before the closing date if we get a lot of applications. If you do miss a role, or are looking for something particular, you can sign up to opportunity alerts. 

This role will suit you if you:

• Have good communication skills and an outgoing personality
• Looking for some relevant work experience
• Have a willingness to talk to visitors both on a one-to-one level and to larger groups
• Are interested in education related activities and the natural environment
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Enjoy working with families and children
• Have previous experience of face painting
• Are happy volunteering on your own initiative under the direction of the Visitor Experience Manager

Please note that unfortunately this role is not suitable for Under 18's.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
• Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
• Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

maureen.hankins@irishcauseway.org.uk

Causeway is a small housing association, originally set up to accommodate young Irish migrants, and now providing housing and support services to people from anywhere in the world, with a wide range of needs – from those who just need an affordable place to live, to those who need a helping hand to achieve their life goals.

Pretoria Road, London N17 8DX

Hybrid work

£30,784 a year - Full-time (4-DAY WEEK)

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave

• Free parking

• Company pension

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site parking

 

Full job description

About Us

Causeway is a small housing association, originally set up to accommodate young Irish migrants, and now providing housing and support services to people from anywhere in the world, with a wide range of needs – from those who just need an affordable place to live, to those who need a helping hand to achieve their life goals. We are a four day week organisation, therefore our full time week is a 32 hour 4 day week.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to be part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, where your skills and creativity will be valued. You will grow and develop with colleagues in similar roles and work collaboratively with other team members, gaining experience in new areas while contributing to the learning of others. Many of our staff have developed their interests in other areas or been promoted to more senior roles within the organisation. You will receive regular supervision and the space to discuss, create, learn, and develop with your peers.

You will also receive 30.5 days annual leave and a 6% contribution to your pension, rising to 12% after two year's service. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available. The salary for this post is £30,784 per year.

About the Role

Job Type: Permanent, 4 days per week

Job description

• Working to a list of daily and weekly repair and cleaning jobs reported by tenants and the housing team.

• Carrying out minor repairs, that do not require a specialist contractor, in Causeway’s shared houses and self-contained flats.

• Performing basic emergency repairs such as fixing leaks.

• Clean and decorate void rooms.

• Cut back gardens as and when necessary.

• Complete routine maintenance projects such as laying lino or other flooring replacement.

• Carry out occasional painting in communal areas.

• Clean out rain gutters and drains.

• Put together flat packed furniture as and when necessary.

• Perform simple lock changes on room doors.

• Basic understanding and adherence of health & safety regulations in communal areas.

• Liaise with specialist contractors.

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Causeway’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, Causeway reserves the right to change this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,784.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you own or have daily access to a vehicle?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, N17 8DX