Male Community Support Worker (Casual)
Overview
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ID
300382
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Salary
£12.50 per hour
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Type
Relief
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Location
Cross Hands
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Hours
Various
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Closing Date
09/02/2026
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Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?
Come and Join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.
You will join our amazing Community Service team in Cross Hands.
This is a casual role working as and when required to cover for another support worker when they are away - they currently provide support on a Thursday for 5 hours.
We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.
The person you will support has a farming background and is now visually impaired. This is not a regular role, the successful candidate will join the team to provide consistent support for the client when the current worker is unable to.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support with a variety of community tasks. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance.
Benefits
- 32 days of annual leaveincluding Bank Holidays pro rata
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Wisdom app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
- Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Ongoing development opportunities
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- Positive, with a can-do attitude.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
- Great communicators
- A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential, as well being willing to drive the resident's vehicle.
- Business Car Insurance essential
- Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments is beneficial.
- Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
No two days will be the same
This role might include supporting people with:
- Within their home, and within the community.
- To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
- Finances.
- Appointments
- Their social life
- Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Ref: TSW – 01.26 Posted: 2 days ago
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact locally and changing the lives of vulnerable young people? Roundabout is looking for a Tenancy Support Worker to support homeless young people aged 16-25 in Sheffield.
About the role Supporting Tenants works with young people who are either moving into their own homes, or who are currently at risk of becoming homelessness due to the fact they are struggling to manage their current accommodation. As a tenancy support worker, you will work as part of a team to provide intensive and structured one to one support to a caseload of young people and young families using a strength-based approach to achieve the goal of sustaining their accommodation. The role involves developing the skills and confidence of young people and empowering them to achieve identified goals and maximise independence within the timeframe for support. The role involves some lone working with young people some with a variety of multiple and complex needs. Roundabout is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of the young people who access its services. In this role you will work as part of a multi-agency team to safeguard vulnerable young people and families, participating in multi-agency case meetings, conferences and where necessary take the lead role and organise these meetings. Please download and complete an application form, ensuring that all areas of the Role Specification are addressed in your application. Please return your fully completed application form before the closing date to: recruitment@roundaboutltd.org Please note, CVs will not be accepted. The closing date for receipt of completed applications will be Monday 2 February 2026 at 3pm . Interviews will be held on Monday 23 February 2026. Roundabout Ltd is committed to actively valuing diversity and encouraging equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented. Roundabout is a Company Limited by Guarantee No: 3313253 and a Registered Charity No 1061313.Tenancy Support Worker
How to Apply
- Location
- Ripley and Chesterfield
- Work Base
- Office based with travel
- Salary
- £20,608.00 - £21,871.20 per annum
- Hours per week
- 30 hours per week
- Shift Pattern
- Covers Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Application Deadline
- Monday, January 26, 2026 11:45 PM
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- The Role
If you would like to arrange an informal meeting or have a discussion regarding the role, please contact
Michelleon07510930958.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team of Tenancy Support Workers in Amber Valley and Chesterfield area.
If you are self-motivated and enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same, then this role is for you!
We help people with their mental health in both supported living settings and in the community, helping them build the confidence and daily living skills necessary for independent living. As a keyworker, you will work with individuals to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness, while also promoting positive and healthy lifestyles and assisting them in developing the skills needed for independent living.
You must have a ‘can-do' attitude, be willing to go the extra mile, and be able to think outside the box. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and up-to-date record-keeping on our internal IT system. Whether working independently or within wider teams, you should be proactive and capable of making decisions with the sole purpose of supporting the individuals we work alongside to achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals.
To upload your CV to this role click Apply Now!
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Clickhereto read our Carbon Reduction Plan.In partnership withTreeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.
Office: 01536 416560 Email: help@a-c.org.uk
Join Our Team as a Tenancy Support Worker
Empowering Lives, Supporting Independence
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where no two days are the same? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Tenancy Support Worker to join our team as Maternity cover. This is a vital role working with vulnerable individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them move toward independent living while maintaining professional boundaries.
What You'll Be Doing: A Day in the Life
As a Tenancy Support Worker, your day will be varied, dynamic, and impactful. Here’s a glimpse of what you might do:
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Morning Tasks:
- Conduct one-on-one key work sessions using tools like Outcome Star and WEMWBS to assess and support residents’ wellbeing.
- Guide residents through practical courses on budgeting, understanding benefits, and landlord responsibilities.
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Midday Activities:
- Assist new residents in settling into supported accommodation by completing paperwork, explaining house rules, and creating a welcoming environment.
- Signpost residents to relevant local services, from healthcare appointments to community resources, fostering their independence.
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Afternoon Duties:
- Conduct risk assessments, ensure health and safety compliance, and handle safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies when required.
- Provide advice and mediation for residents, using a firm but fair approach to build strong, professional relationships.
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Ongoing Support:
- Motivate residents to manage personal responsibilities, like paying weekly personal charges, and coach them on maintaining their tenancy.
- Encourage proactive steps towards independence while addressing any barriers they may face.
- Help residents set up direct debits and complete grant applications to secure financial stability.
Qualities and Skills We’re Looking For
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
- Personal Qualities:Resilience, empathy, confidence, and a natural ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Professional Skills:Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Attitude:A flexible, open-minded, and motivated team player who is eager to support others while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Practical Requirements:
- Full driving licence (essential).
- Knowledge of local services (advantageous).
- Impact:Be part of a team that transforms lives by empowering residents to overcome challenges and gain independence.
- Team Support:Work with a collaborative, supportive team where your efforts are valued.
- Growth Opportunities:Expand your skills in areas like safeguarding, mediation, and tenancy management.
- A full-time role with competitive benefits.
- Opportunities for training and development to grow your career.
- A chance to work on the road and not be tied to an office, helping residents across different locations.
Why Join Us?
What We Offer
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MERTON MENCAP Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School) Job Description Title: Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School) Responsible to: The Team Leader or, in their absence, the Deputy Team Leader Hours: 9.30am – 4.30pm (7hrs) on Saturdays (term time only). Offered weekly or fortnightly. Additional hours required for training, supervision, meetings and visiting, by agreement Salary: £11.05 per hour Place of Work: Based at Perseid School, Morden (venue may alter) Job Purpose To support the safe delivery of activities at the Saturday Club (Perseid) for children with learning disabilities/autism Responsibilities/activities/duties • Support children with learning disabilities/autism to participate in play activities on-site and in the community in line with risk assessments • Provide care to children with learning disabilities/autism in line with their care plan • Assist in the setting up and clearing away of equipment and materials during activities • Undertake training relating to working with children with learning disabilities/autism and their families, in particular training on safeguarding and health and safety • Communicate outside normal hours, as necessary • Take part in project meetings to plan or review services, as necessary • Complete any relevant paperwork • Work within Merton Mencap’s standards, policies and procedures and code of conduct, in particular policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, health and safety practice, equal opportunities and confidentiality • Be familiar with and act in accordance with the procedures for health and safety regulations at any premises where project activities take place, particularly fire evacuation procedures • To undertake any other duties consistent with the post Support Worker – Saturday Club (Perseid School) – JD PS April 2022 MERTON MENCAP Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School) Person Specification Essential • Awareness of and commitment to safeguarding and keeping children and vulnerable adults safe • Commitment to excellent health and safety practice • Commitment to equal opportunities • Experience, knowledge and understanding of the needs of children with learning disabilities/autism • Ability to communicate appropriately with children learning disabilities/autism and parents • Ability to work flexibly over a wide range of activities • Good communication skills • Flexible and adaptable approach • Enthusiastic and self-motivated Desirable • Training in safeguarding, health & safety, manual handling, equal opportunities & confidentiality • First aid certificate • Experience in a similar service provision Support Worker – Saturday Club (Perseid School) – JD PS April 2022
Emmaus (pronounced eh-may-us) Glasgow is a homelessness charity with a difference. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging.
We are based in the north west of Glasgow – supporting up to 27 homeless people in our residential project, which we term our community, who help to operate social enterprises and give back to our local, national and international communities.
Our project operates on an ethos of equality, respect and collaborative working.
We are seeking a full time Support Worker – resident support and training, to join our small team. The role will be to provide practical, emotional and development support to the people who live with us, who we call our companions.
Key aspects of the role
- Keywork with an allocation of companions – establishing personal support care plans and providing support for companions to reach personal goals through everyday activities and planned 1-1 sessions. Ensure recording system is up to date.
- Support the everyday running of our homeless project, which we refer to as our community, and be responsive and flexible to the needs of companions throughout the day.
- Become a V1 assessor to develop training opportunities for residents to achieve Core Skills awards within the SCQF/ SQA framework.
- Undertake On Call telephone access as required (currently 1 week per month).
Person skills
We are looking for someone with integrity, respect and compassion and is committed to working alongside our companions and who is willing to be flexible in what is required in their day. An understanding of the trauma impact of homelessness is essential.
You must hold a qualification relevant to being a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service and be able to register with SSSC.
After interviews, the successful candidate will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and complete a PVG check.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave and 10 Public Holidays.
- Offer of condensed hours to four day work week.
- Employee Wellbeing Assistance
- Monthly support and supervision
- Annual bonus scheme
- Real Living Wage Employer
The general hours of this role are Monday to Friday (day), cover for Public Holiday and On Call Rota Duties Out of Hours.
Interviews expected to take place at our service on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please telephone Mhairi Gordon, Community Leader, on 0141 353 3903.
Bank Supported Housing Support Worker
- Job Reference: 00004510-1
- Date Posted: 8 January 2026
- Recruiter: YMCA DownsLink Group
- Website: https://www.ymcadlg.org/
- Location: Horsham, Sussex
- Salary: £12.60 Per Hour
- Role: Frontline jobs
- Job type: Contract
- Work hours: Part Time
Job Description
We are looking for Bank Supported Housing Support Workers to join our Our 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) services. Our OLYP services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team.
Are you looking for a rewarding job with flexibility to work around your commitments, whilst making positive changes in young people’s lives?
You will be offered available shifts (day, evening, night, weekends and bank holidays) in advance and at short notice – you choose which ones you want to work.
At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building
Our Bank Support Worker roles are similar to our Support Workers roles, but they work on a more flexible, temporary basis – they are great way into the organisation and can be a stepping stone into other roles.
In this rewarding role you will work proactively and creatively alongside young people providing support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services by providing consistency and reliability.
You will ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
Closing Date: 07 February 2026
Job Application Form
Bank Supported Housing Support Worker, Horsham, £12.60
Employment Type
Part Time, Zero hour
Application Start Date
06-01-2026
Application End Date
06-03-2026
Location
Horsham
State/County
West Sussex
Zip Code
RH12 5GG
Country
UK
Work Style
On-site
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding job with flexibility to work around your commitments, whilst making positive changes in young people’s lives?
You will be offered available shifts (day, evening, night, weekends and bank holidays) in advance and at short notice – you choose which ones you want to work.
At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We are looking for Bank Supported Housing Support Workers to join our Our 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) services. Our OLYP services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building
Our Bank Support Worker roles are similar to our Support Workers roles, but they work on a more flexible, temporary basis – they are great way into the organisation and can be a stepping stone into other roles.
In this rewarding role you will work proactively and creatively alongside young people providing support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services by providing consistency and reliability.
You will ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
Please note this is a rolling advert; applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable applicants will be invited to attend interviews on a rolling basis.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tammy.Fraser@ymcadlg.org.
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org.
TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.
We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond p...
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Kellie Swindells, at recruitment.region2@c-i-c.co.uk.
✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region2@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
We are recruiting for a Property Clearance and Maintenance Worker to join our Property team.
Our Property team is responsible for the management of a portfolio of over 500 properties varying in size throughout Glasgow and the team consists of general administration, maintenance workers, technicians and painters. The Property Clearance and Maintenance Worker is part of our uplift and removal team and will carry out clearance and minor repairs of properties to provide a high-quality accommodation function for the people we support.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Carry out clearance of property contents including fixtures and fittings, furnishings, white goods, floorings, and consumables.
- Deliver furniture, white goods, flooring and consumables as required.
- Carry out basic clean of property on a clean as you go basis.
- Use Sanondaf products in initial clearance and on final check before handover .
- Keep all Right There vehicles clean and tidy using Sanondaf were required.
- Keep all Right There tools and equipment in good condition, report where items are damaged or need to be replaced.
- Look for ways to recycle /upcycle any equipment taken from properties .
- Ensure sure all waste is disposed of in a timely manner with the appropriate waste transfer notes in place .
- Risk assess all areas prior to any works commencing and use the correct PPE dependant on the level of risk
- Ensure works are carried out to a standard in line with Right There and contractors’ standards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and report any safety concerns or incidents.
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We’re looking for someone that has gained experience of carrying out repairs, cleaning and labouring duties as well as good DIY skills. A full, valid driving license is an essential requirement.
What you can expect from us...
- You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and through them to the Property Maintenance and Health & Saftey Manager
- Your normal working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
- Your main place of work is Rosemount Business Park, Charles Street, Glasgow, G21 with regular travel to property locations
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
- Life Insurance from day one
- Cycle to work scheme
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave
Full list of benefits is detailed in the job & person specification
Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews arranged therefore the advert may close earlier than the advertised date.
Location: Unity Building, Bradford, BD1 3DN
Hours: 0 hour contract
About the service...
New Vision Bradford is a partnership between Waythrough, the Bridge Project, Project 6 and Creative Strength. Under this umbrella, the partnership delivers an adult substance misuse service for the Bradford District. We provide a safe environment for people to develop life skills and confidence, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and become active, contributing members of the Bradford community.About the role...We are looking to appoint Sessional Recovery Coordinators on a fixed term basis, under the New Vision Bradford umbrella to work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) across all stages of the individuals’ recovery journey, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery.Other duties will include:
- Manage an adult caseload of a variety of substance use issues, opiate/non opiate and alcohol
- Devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
- Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
- Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
- Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.
- Scripting.
- Support the evening clinics.
- Experience of working with people with alcohol and/or drug problems and/or people with complex and multiple needs.
- A driving licence and having access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential.
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site .
🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
📅 Annual leave purchase scheme
💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
👪 Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
👓 Eyecare vouchers
🛍️ Blue light card discount
💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
🏃♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
🤝 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employerWe value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national ...
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
Job reference:000789
Salary:£32,567.00 - £40,603.00 per annum (SCP 23C –31C) Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Care – Residential Services
Hours Per Week:37 hours . To be worked over a combination of early and back shifts, including weekends.
Closing date:28/01/2026
Job Description
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
- Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
- Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
- Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
- Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays
About Kibble
Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.
When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.
Job Purpose:
The post involves direct working with young people who, because of adversity or trauma, are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.
We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children/ young people, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma informed way. You will be able to provide children/ young people with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour.
Following social pedagogical principles, our children/ young people need opportunities to problem solve and experiment with taking risks to challenge themselves physically and mentally. We recognise the powerful healing and developmental role of play in children’s/ young people lives. Therefore, we are very keen to have people on board who are in touch with their inner child and are willing to be creative about and fully involved in, outdoor play, messy play, risky play, and the range of play opportunities we provide for our children/ young people.
This post will offer the successful candidate stability, with guaranteed hours, and the benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who has flexibility throughout the working week and weekends to work both early and back shifts. The varied shift pattern provides opportunity for the successful candidate to interact with a range of different employees and children and young people at Kibble.
Main Duties:
The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas.
The Care Programme:
The Child and Youth Care Worker will:
- Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed.
- Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within Kibble to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement.
- Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the care plan including social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker.
- Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and is supported.
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Support Worker- Driver essential
Overview
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ID
300424
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Salary
£24,375 per annum
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Type
Permanent - Full Time
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Location
Selly Park
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Hours
37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
09/02/2026
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Interview Date
As suitable applications are received
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Downloadable Files
Looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our fantastic team as a Support Worker at our 6-bedded Supported Living service in Selly Park, Birmingham.
This is a permanent role, with contracts available for part and full time hours per week. As a Support Worker, you will receive £12.50 per hour/ £24,375 per annum FTE. A full manual UK license is desirable as we have automatic & manual company vehicles used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.
We are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs, including mobility impairment, learning disabilities and sensory losses. You will support the people with a range of activities and wellbeing events to make sure they have an active lifestyle.
Knowledge of or qualification in British Sign Language is desirable.
This role in Selly Park might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
- Personal care and hygiene.
- Finances.
- Medication and wellbeing.
- Working.
- Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
- Their social life and nightlife.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
- Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness application
Ready to make a difference?
To apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates...