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Salary: £18,673 per annum (based on 28 hours per week off the £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage))
Based: HMP Norwich Visitors’ Centre
Working Hours and Patterns:
- The work pattern covers 28 hours per week as follows:
- Tuesdays 8.30am to 4.30pm (7.5 hours with 30-minute unpaid break), Wednesdays 10am to 4.30pm (6 hours with 30-minute unpaid break), Thursdays 8.30am to 4.30pm (7.5 hours with 30-minute unpaid break) and Saturdays 8:30am to 4pm (7 hours with 30-minute unpaid break)
- Although a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand.
We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Norwich providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
HMP Norwich, part of the main HMP Estate. offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.
We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.
Ideally you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.
For this post we are particularly looking for you to have experience of working in the catering/hospitality sector as it will focus on running/working in the Tea Bar.
To apply, please click on the apply online button
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday, 28 th January 2026
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 28/01/2026
Norfolk
£18,673 per annum (based on 28 hours per week off the £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage))
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Role profile Peer Worker Recovery & Justice Location: Hours: Midlothian, travel throughout area 18 hrs This role is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Disclosure Find out more about working at Health in Mind on the careers section of our website. About us Health in Mind is one of Scotland's best-known and trusted mental health charities. Since 1982, we have evolved in response to need and now promote positive mental health and wellbeing in local communities across Scotland. Our vision Our purpose Everyone in Scotland has positive mental health and wellbeing, and can access high-quality support if, when and how they need it. Through our unique pathway of support, collaborations, campaigns, and resources, we build hope, resilience and understanding of mental health and wellbeing. We bring this to life by: • Living our Values • Focusing on Communities • Being knowledgeable and expert • Having national reach Our approach to support People tell us what we do is special and unique- it is the 'Health in Mind way'. This is summed up by our approach to support: • People at the heart of all we do • Trauma skilled and informed • Support when and how people need it • Curious, proactive and flexible • Community focused and collaborative • Accessible to all • Peer engagement and support • Upholding human rights. Our values Our values are at the core of everything we do. Include a relevant quote for example, a team member, person using services or volunteer. (VAG 16) - First name, role (Arial 14) The Team Team Structure This role sits within Recovery and Justice Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services which are offered across Midlothian. Team Leader - leads, manages and develops the team to support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, and realise their potential, in line with their hopes and goals; ensuring the service delivered by the team is in line with agreed funding, targets, objectives and contracts. Peer Support Co-ordinator - develops a network and range of support opportunities, with the aim of developing peer support as an option for people involved with criminal justice services. Support and Development Workers - they work alongside people who use substances and/ or are involved with criminal justice to improve their mental health and wellbeing through offering trauma informed, person-centered support on an individual and group basis; in person and online Peer Workers - use personal experience of recovery to work alongside people to encourage and enable them to identify personal outcomes resulting in a greater understanding of their mental health and wellbeing, and improved quality of life. Senior Services Manager (South) Recovery and Justice Team Leader Peer Support Coordinator Support & Development Peer Worker Being part of Health in Mind has helped me through some difficult times in my recovery. A service I'm most grateful to have had or life could have been very different. Midlothian Person Accessing Services Role Profile Role Focus I develop mutually empowering relationships, sharing my personal experience of recovery, and overcoming barriers and discrimination in a way that inspires hope I provide quality support to people based on the principals of Peer Support, which include empathy, mutuality, and empowerment. I work alongside people to encourage and enable them to identify and work towards personal outcomes resulting in a greater understanding of their mental health and wellbeing, and improved quality of life. My approach is compassionate, and trauma informed; putting people at the heart of all I do, ensuring support is offered when and how people need it and is accessible to all. I facilitate groups and inform the content and delivery of groups. I respond to the needs of the community and people I work with. I am community focused and work collaboratively, with curiosity, and flexibility. I work hard to understand and identify barriers to accessing support, and work with people to overcome them. I value and encourage insights and expertise of lived experience, using my own experience where appropriate. I understand that I am accountable for demonstrating the quality and effectiveness of my work by providing accurate and timely information into organisational systems. Relationships • I proactively build positive, respectful relationships with my team, colleagues, external stakeholders and the wider community. I understand this is at the heart of my effectiveness in this role. • Within my relationships I work with integrity and am open, and inclusive, and I contribute to any discussions in a respectful, meaningful, and constructive way. Managing resource and risk • I effectively plan and monitor my workload and resources to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. • • I understand the important of working safety and am jointly accountable for ensuring our work meets Health and Safety standards. ...
Job reference:AP CG
I am looking for someone to support my 11 -year-old son who is non-verbal with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as an intellectual disability and who lives with me. The current situation is that my son has difficulty engaging in any after school activities due to a lack of routine.
The aim would be to assist me and my son building up confidence in getting him engaged more with activities outside home such as swimming in particular as the aquatic environment is beneficial to improve his mood and provide exercise. He also very much enjoys trampolining. The long-term goal is to establish a safe routine for my son to get settled in out of school activities to such a degree that I can also spend more time with my other teenage daughter who currently lives with her grandparents.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in or training towards Allied Healthcare/Education disciplines such as Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Education/Child Development. The main part of the post is to support a young 11-year-old boy to pursue his hobbies/interests and provide support with learning and communication through play. Direction will be given by myself and full training will be provided on the job.
Applicant will support the boy using behavioural strategies and techniques, communication method such as PECS, sensory and emotional strategies.
- Duties will include supporting the child to undertake a variety of social, learning activities including building up confidence in travelling in public transport.
- Initially shadowing and working alongside me as the boy’s mum in order to increase confidence in developing routines outside the family home so that my son becomes settled enough to pursue social activities with the support worker and independently from his mum’s presence.
- The post consists in 6 hours per week after school hours, worked flexibly doing 2-3 shifts per week to be negotiated.
- The hourly rate is £12.87 per hour.
Person Specification:
- Experience working with children with ASD as well as how to handle potential ‘meltdowns’ essential although training will be provided and the work will initially consist in shadowing and working in partnership with the boy’s parent. The role would be beneficial for those studying or have a background in education, psychology, and speech and language therapy.
- Applicants will be required to join the PVG scheme if not already a member, fees will be covered by the employer.
- This post is suited to someone that is reliable, kind, patient with a soft personality, uses initiative and is trustworthy and willing to learn on the job. The post is for female only applicants because my son builds easier rapport with female workers.
*Genuine occupational requirement
How to apply
To download an application pack please click here AP CG Application pack 2026, or call our recruitment line on 0131 475 2558 quoting the job reference AP CG.
Closing date: open
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York Carers Centre Carer Peer Supporter (Mental Health)
Working Wednesday to Sunday, covering 8am – 8pm
Peer support role: 22.5 hours per week
Fixed term contracts until 31st March 2027
Salary Scale: £26,835 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £16,319)
Do you have experience of providing unpaid care for someone with mental ill health? Do you feel you are in a position to use this experience to support others? Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes and in shaping the future of mental health support in York?
York Carers Centre, an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York, is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team at the new 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre. Working within a multiagency team, you will support carers’ health and wellbeing by providing information, advice, and guidance.
This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in using their previous experience to support others, who can work within the boundaries of confidentiality and can work effectively with a wide range of clients, to provide one to one emotional support and group work.
If you can advocate on behalf of vulnerable individuals and have knowledge of the voluntary and statutory services, then you may be the person we are looking for.
Successful applicants will have the confidence to develop effective partnerships, brokering services for unpaid carers and promoting unpaid carers needs to public, private and voluntary agencies. An understanding of the needs and rights of unpaid carers will be required.
The role will involve working alongside other organisations to provide a holistic offer within the Centre, covering the hours of 8am until 8pm, Wednesday – Sunday on a rota. The role will include evening and weekend work, travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area to meet the needs of carers.
In return we’ll offer you:
· The opportunity to make a notable contribution to shaping the future of mental health support in York and to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers
· A friendly supportive working environment
· Generous Annual Leave
· Learning and development opportunities
· Contributory pension scheme
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: Friday 13 February 2026
For further information, please see our Carer Peer Supporter Recruitment Information Pack
To apply please visit Hireful Here
To arrange an informal chat, please email Karen Weaver, HR Consultant, at YCCHR@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.
If you are not appointed, your application will be destroyed after six months following the recruitment process.
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The salary for this post is £6,552.00
( based on the Real Living Wage of £22,932 FTE per annum or £12.60 per hour)
Based: HMP Chelmsford Visitors’ Centre
Working Pattern:
We run the visit centre on Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays & Sundays and have a rota-based shift pattern available as below:
- Based on a rota working 10 hours average per week working every Monday 5.25 hours (11.15am – 4.30pm) and every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) 4.75 hours (11.30am – 4.15pm)
- For all options a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand.
We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Chelmsford providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.
HMP Chelmsford part of the main HMP Estate offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.
We are seeking Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assist on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.
Ideally you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills sometimes under challenging circumstances whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic.
To apply, please click on the apply online button
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 26 th January 2026
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 26/01/2026
Essex
£6,552.00 (based on the Real Living Wage of £22,932 FTE per annum or £12.60 per hour)
The Provide Community Grant scheme offers grants to charities and community interest companies that focus on health and social care support.
Department: Football Division – Men’s First Team Football Department
Hours of Work: Full-time (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
1. The Department
Our Men’s First Team Medical and Sports Science Department strive to deliver a world-class, multi-disciplinary service to empower our players to achieve and maintain their peak performance. We are driven by a relentless desire to win, our team continually challenges on another, fostering a high-performance environment grounded in excellence and innovation.
2. The Role
Based at our world-class facility at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, we are looking for an experienced Soft Tissue Therapist with a passion and expertise in providing proactive treatment, reducing injury risk and ultimately maintaining our players peak performance.
You will be responsible for providing evidence-based soft tissue therapy for the players including conducting thorough assessments of soft tissue injuries and providing individualised treatment plans with clear clinical reasoning.
This is an opportunity to work with some of the best football talent in the world and to make a valuable impact on their career.
You will play a vital role in our multi-disciplinary working collaboratively with the Performance Director, Head of Medical Services and Head Physiotherapist.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
To be considered for this role, you will need to hold the following qualifications:
* Level 3 or 4 in Sports Massage
* BSc in Sports Therapy (or equivalent)
You will need to have previous, significant experience in delivering soft-tissue therapy in an elite sports environment, ideally in football and have experience in using instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, such as TECAR.
We are looking for someone who is a concise, assertive and effective communicator and can build relationships with a range of stakeholders including the wider multi-disciplinary team and our players. You will need to be organised with a proactive, calm and positive attitude and be comfortable in working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
You will need to be available to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and matchdays and be available to travel to away matches on a rota basis.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV
2. Answer the following question:
a) Please outline how your key skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
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Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives,
supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards
required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
Within the Broomhouse area we are looking for a female to work alongside 2 ladies
who are neighbours, who require support to live full and active life’s.
The hours of support is 27.5 per week:
Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm
Sleepovers are desirable but not essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity:
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an established team that values diversity and
inclusion. You’ll work alongside colleagues gaining valuable experience and insights.
Interview will be held on 24th February 2026.
You will take part in Thistle Foundation 4-week academy
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact:
Sharon.Hauxwell@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: SH261
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE))
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Can you imagine a world without the barriers that people living with disabilities face every day?
A world where everyone can live in their own home, be part of their community, and do the things that matter most to them.
At Thistle, we work alongside people to make that vision real, focusing on strengths, passions, and potential. At Thistle we support people to live life on their own terms and share their unique strengths and gifts with the world.
If you believe in a society where everyone’s contribution is valued, join us and be part of the change.
Hear more about what it’s like to work alongside someone at Thistle from Martin and Renzo here!
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Female Personal Assistant with a full valid driver’s licence to join an existing all female team to provide support to a woman who lives in her own home in Leith (along with her three cats!).
This is a permanent post, and the hours will be made up of shifts occurring during the times in which support is provided. This is usually between 9am and 7pm on various days of the week. However, the candidate would need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to changing needs.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
Join a team supporting Cat, someone who loves getting out and about and going places. She enjoys chatting and her daily outing to Greggs for a cup of coffee, as well as going to the shopping centre to visit the clothes shops. When the weather isn’t great, it’s really important to her to be able to get places in the car, so she works well with someone who is able to drive her places regularly. The start and end of her days are generally more slow-paced, with an outing or two in the afternoon to get out and run errands. When Cat gets home in the evening she enjoys getting comfy with her three cats at home and watching her favourite tv soap or murder mystery show.
Cat has a great sense of humour and works well with people who can share that with her. She is also someone who knows her mind and will communicate if there is something that doesn’t work for her.
You would be joining a small, personalised team and you would be expected to take part in the additional responsibilities that come with this, such as rota planning, attending meetings and planning sessions, supporting the person to achieve her outcomes, and carrying out a share of admin tasks for the team as required. Time for these tasks is built into your contracted hours.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact melanie.caplan@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: CM251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for Personal Assistants to work with this 49 year old gentleman that lives in Craigmillar. There are various hours of work available.
About this opportunity
This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bi-polar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who loves to laugh.
He has a weekly routine that includes swimming and horse riding and this is very important to him. This gentleman is tactile and fun, he enjoys company and to chat. He is very able and does not require any support with his personal care and is a delight to know.
Someone who has experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact christine.mccall@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: GC241
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
-
Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your manager or coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
At Thistle, our Personal Assistants are inquisitive and bold. They are human rights defenders who are committed to working alongside people and supporting them to live life’s of meaning and purpose.
Job Details
We are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. This can include personal care, driving, and sleepovers/waking nights. We are looking for several part time staff who can work flexibly, creatively and can use their initiative to seek out different opportunities to enable people to live their best life. There are various hours available between 10hrs -20hrs per week.
If you’re passionate about what matters to people and to supporting someone to live a good life, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must have or be willing to work towards a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: PA251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Practice Development Facilitator or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We have one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 28-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh.
This position is for a personal assistant. One position of 20 hrs. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.
Support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 11am to 5pm but this may vary. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.
Amongst other things she enjoys: -
- Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.
- Listening to music.
- Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate
- Going to the cinema
- Doing the occasional arts and crafts
- Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.
If you would like some more information about this vacancy, please contact
jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk or Heather.Simmons@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: DB251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
- This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are a young professional married couple living in the Leith/Newhaven area of Edinburgh, we have a toddler and a cat. J is currently a postgrad student and M is in full time employment. We are looking for new Personal Assistant (male or female) to join our team of dedicated PAs employed by the Thistle Foundation. These positions are for 2 - 20 hours per week with the possibility of more. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours, 7 days a week. You will begin this role with M’s shift pattern then transition to working with J when required.
About this opportunity
We are looking for a young at heart individual who can provide personal care and social support to help us live independent lives. We need you to be able to use your initiative and think creatively to problem solve in the moment while keeping a sense of humour. You will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of our changing schedule. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours. All days are different, you will need to be able to adapt to different situations, be that going to university, office or travelling to other areas of the country to do sports and comedy gigs. We enjoy socialising and spending time with friends and family.
We aim to create a fun and inclusive work environment. We have childcare support from another provider, so our house is quite busy. You will be part of a larger team and be responsible for creating rotas with the support of other PAs and your Lead Practitioner.
We require that you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and keep up to date with boosters.
Driving (wheelchair accessible van) would be non-essential but highly desirable ability.
We have a cat.
We ask that you are happy and able to work around toddlers.
Both male and female personal care is a requirement of this role.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact leigh.hunter@thistle.org.uk
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Job ref: MC251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Details
Sociable and good-natured young woman who lives in central Edinburgh seeks caring and supportive female* PA.
Flexibility is important plus the ability to work well in a small, friendly team. A person-centred approach is key and ongoing training will be provided.
Musical and creative interests are helpful along with a willingness to learn about simple therapeutic approaches. Good attention to detail is also vital for this role.
Part time post available. 16-20 hours per week.
There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
You would be working in a small, friendly team and will build a relationship with the person and her family.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a
- a creative mind
- enjoys music
- is good at forward planning and using their initiative
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: AM251
Job Purpose
- Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
- Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
- This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
DEBT ADVICE Admin Assistant
Role title: Debt Advice Admin Assistant
Hours: Min of 3 hours per week
Location: Can be remote or in office
Principal purpose:The role is to support the Connect Centre Coordinator with administrative tasks.
Reporting to: Debt Advice Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Record client details once a referral is received
- Make initial contact with clients over the phone to assess
- Contact the Money Mentors with client details
- Contact the Money Mentors, passing on information they might find useful
- Refer clients to any other sources of help or support which KingsGate has identified
- Operate within the code of practice, policies and procedures of the service
- Undertake appropriate training
- Attend Money Mentor gatherings
Personal qualities and skills
- Empathetic, non-judgmental and a good listener
- Able to relate to a wide range of people
- Willing to learn new skills
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Be honest and act with integrity
- A good level of numeracy and literacy
- Appreciate the importance of working within policies and procedures
- Able to stay objective and avoid becoming personally involved
If you would like to discuss this role you can email david.kennedy@kingsgate.church
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer role please complete the application form and email to hradministrator@kingsgate.church
Psychotherapy Manager (Interim)
- Job Reference: 01-26
- Date Posted: 5 January 2026
- Recruiter: Providence Row
- Website: https://www.providencerow.org.uk/
- Location: London
- Remote Working: Some remote working possible
- Salary: £50,000
- Role: Frontline jobs, Experts by Experience jobs
- Job type: Contract
- Duration: 6-9 months
- Work hours: Full Time
Job Description
About us:
Providence Row tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. The charity was founded in 1860 to work with vulnerable people living in the East End of London. We are extremely proud of how the charity has continued to grow and develop over 150 years.
For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.
About the role:
- Leadership and Team Management
- Provide regular clinical and line management supervision to six practitioners.
- Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance through reflective practice and professional guidance.
- Lead on recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of team members.
- Oversee referral pathways, allocation of cases, and management of team caseloads.
- Monitor service delivery to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical practice.
- Lead risk management processes and provide senior oversight of complex or high-risk situations.
- Hold a small caseload, providing assessment, formulation, and psychotherapeutic interventions in community settings.
- Participate in organisational planning, meetings, and strategic discussions.
- Promote the service externally and support its integration within wider multidisciplinary networks.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Benefits:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply:
Please follow the link and submit your CV along with covering letter.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews:
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.