Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children.

Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by.

You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn.

We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Hedgerows (Netherfield), Wolverton Mill, Westcroft, Rowans (Fullers Slade), Emberton and Cold Harbour (Bletchley).

We are seeking very special individuals to join us. Do you have:

• A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources
• Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities
• An interest in child development and how children learn

At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years career, whilst being supported and nurtured along the way. You will:

• Be a creative and inspirational role model for our children
• Learn how to deliver a holistic approach to the curriculum, ensuring the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children
• Seek out new experiences and skills to support you with your qualification and off-the-job training

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will gain:

• A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. We can also support you to achieve your maths and English functional skills qualifications if you do not already have these
• A paediatric first aid qualification.

Our early years apprenticeship offers you:

• A starting hourly pay rate of £8.00, increasing to £9.00 per hour 6 months after your apprenticeship enrolment date.
• A varied learning programme – filled with face-to-face tutorial sessions, opportunity to attend our additional workshop days and companywide training days to provide you with an apprenticeship programme that is truly supportive.
• A full time role (36 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience. You will work 30 core hours and 6 hours of off-the-job training.
• Opportunity to gain real-life, hands-on early years experiences to support you with your qualification and becoming a fantastic, qualified practitioner.
• A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:15am-18:30pm Monday-Friday.
• 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies – this will include workshops, experience in different nurseries and rooms, and mentoring sessions.

We will need to obtain suitable references and an enhanced DBS check for suitable applicants prior to employment commencing. You will also need to evidence your right to work in the UK and, if you hold maths and English qualifications, you will need to evidence these qualifications too. If your application is successful, our Recruitment Team will be there to support you through our onboarding process, every step of the way.

If invited to an interview, the nursery manager will ask a variety of questions and ascertain which level of apprenticeship is most suited to you.

Sustainability and being part of the local community is an important factor to us, so if you want to see if there is a nursery closer to you, get in touch with our HR team today on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk

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Benefits:

Benefits

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
• Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family - 5 days per year
• Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone - with paid holiday for this in your second year of employment (3 days)
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
• Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think ?
• Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a...

Employment Specialist (Royal Borough Kensington & Chelsea)

Job Role

We’re currently recruiting Employment Specialists who will be at the heart of our delivery approach.  
We’re currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role forms part of a specialist programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment.
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals. Working primarily with individuals who have health-related support needs, you’ll identify suitable job opportunities and provide tailored guidance to help them secure long-term, meaningful employment.
Using a person-centred approach, you’ll offer bespoke advice and support to each client, while also developing strong relationships with referral partners and local employers. Your ability to engage with stakeholders and understand individual needs will be key to enabling successful employment outcomes.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong understanding of the local labour market in the relevant geographical areas, along with proven experience supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs—particularly those with learning disabilities.  Have a track record of working in target-driven environments while consistently delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

  
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. 

JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT ACTIVITY WORKER
(To be read in conjunction with the Person Specification)
Integrated Wellbeing Service
Noah’s Ark Centre Therapeutic Services

LOCATION:

POST:
RESPONSIBLE TO:
SALARY:

HOURS:

START DATE:
OUTLINE OF POST:

Noah’s Ark Centre, 322-326 Ovenden Road, Halifax, HX3 5TJ and
allocated community venues in the Calderdale wards of Park
and Ovenden, and the wider community.
Project Activity Worker (Integrated Wellbeing Service)
Integrated Wellbeing Service Delivery Coordinator
£28, 996pa pro prata; Fixed Term till 31st March 2026 with the
possibility of extension subject to available funding
21 hours maximum per week (working at least one evening a
week will be required) though less hours may be agreeable
ASAP
To  design  and  deliver  specific  activity  group  programmes,
within the Integrated Wellbeing Service (15-25yr olds).

To  work  closely  with  the  Integrated  Wellbeing  Service
Coordinator,  Research  Coordinator,  and  Service  Managers,  to
deliver  an  effective  programme  of  wellbeing  activity
interventions.

To support and complement the Therapeutic Services Manager,
other  Service  Coordinators,  Therapeutic  Practitioners,  the
Money  Advice  Service  staff,  administrative  staff,  other  project
staff  and  Board  of  Trustees  in  progressing  the  development  of
Noah’s Ark Centre.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Noah’s  Ark  Centre  aims  to  provide  high  quality  therapeutic  services  adhering  to  the
principles of best practice, promoting equal  opportunities and client autonomy, always
work positively with diversity; whilst adhering to the Ethical Framework of the British
Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, individual’s rights to confidentiality and
data  protection,  and  the  need  for  appropriate  safeguarding  of  children,  young  people
and vulnerable adults.
We expect all employees to carry out their duties in a professional manner with a  client
focus,  ensuring  that  respect  and  courtesy  is  shown  to  them,  colleagues,  other  service
providers  and  all  those  in  contact  with  the  organisation.    We  expect  employees  to
deliver a flexible, creative, person-centred approach to supporting individuals, focusing
on  developing  trusting  relationships  to  improve  service  user’s  abilities  to  relate  with
other people.
We expect Service Coordinators, Therapeutic Practitioners, Project Activity Workers to
work together and support Managers to deliver a comprehensive infrastructure for the
efficient  and  effective  delivery  of  our  Therapeutic,  Counselling,  Wellbeing  and  Advice
Services.
We expect that together with all staff and management that the required record keeping,
data  management,  and  reporting  is  carried  out  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Board  of
Trustees.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.

To support Noah’s Ark Centre’s Designated Safeguarding Team in their roles as the
organisations Safeguarding Leads, ensuring compliance with Safeguarding
requirements by following safeguarding policies and procedures and keeping up
to date with appropriate training.

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Project Activity Worker
Job Description and Person Specification April 2025

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To work with and communicate effectively to all Noah’s Ark Centre’s management
team and attend team meetings.
To support the Therapeutic Services Manager and Therapeutic Practitioners
around client risk in respect of children, young people and adults accessing the
counselling/psychotherapy work delivered by the post holder at Noah’s Ark
Centre.
To ensure that the aims, objectives and funding goals of the Noah’s Ark Centre
Therapeutic Services are met.
To support the governance of the organisation, including attending Board of
Trustees meetings as required, AGM, Annual Report, and liaise with statutory
bodies as required.
To ensure compliance with regulations governing the delivery of Counselling and
Therapeutic services and to always ensure that we adhere to the Ethical
Framework of the BACP and GDPR.
To deal with complaints and incidents in line with Noah’s Ark Centre’s Policies and
Procedures.
To reflect on practice and participate in team meetings, practice development,
continuous professional development opportunities provided and peer
supervision group meetings wherever possible.
To ensure that Noah’s Ark Centre uses a range of techniques and interventions to
support people to achieve an appropriate outcome.

10.  To support the implementation of Noah’s Ark Centre’s strategic priorities and

ethos within the delivery of its therapeutic services.

11.  To ensure Noah’s Ark Centre’s policies and procedures are adhered to and inform

practice and development when performing the job role.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
9.

To design and deliver a regular ‘Real Food’ Cooking Group programme of
activities.

10.  To design and deliver a regular Walking Group programme of activities.
11.   To deliver activities flexibly and creat...

Job Description

Class Teacher (EYFS) – Summer Term

To carry out the professional duties of a class teacher as specified in the Hornsby House
contract.

In accordance with these terms and conditions, class teachers are responsible to the
Headmaster to:

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Promote the Aims, Values and Policies of the School.  To actively support the
School’s Equal Opportunities, Disability and Behaviour Policies to strengthen the
ethos of the School and maintain discipline and high standards of conduct and
appearance.

To be responsible for the effective supervision of the work of the Classroom
Assistant, where appropriate.

To be in the classroom ready to welcome the children at 8.00am and to be
responsible for marking the register promptly.

Plan and match work to the children’s individual abilities and skills both termly and
daily according to the scheme of work provided.

Receive, read and promote the academic, pastoral and administrative policies of
Hornsby House School.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Needs,
working closely with the SENCo and other colleagues to achieve this.

Assess children’s progress and maintain record-keeping procedures in line with our
school policies, and provide detailed written reports for the parents, within the
agreed time scale (twice yearly).

Actively promote home/school partnerships through clear welcoming, friendly
communication and consultation.

Give positive contribution to their work as a member of a year group team, taking
responsibility for some tasks and planning the term’s work in collaboration with
colleagues and the agreed scheme of work.

Take a keen interest in their own Professional Development, including attending
relevant INSET and reporting back to staff.

Be prepared to take an extra curricular activity after school, to drive the
minibus or accompany a group of children to a school activity off-site as appropriate.

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To be responsible for the display areas in the classroom and any other areas which
may be allocated by the Art Co-ordinator.

Cover for absent colleagues and to be part of the duty rotas for the supervision of
the children, both at playtime and lunchtime.

To attend Parents’ Evenings, occasional Saturday or evening activities and other
important commitments as specified by the Headmaster.

Ensure that teaching is always well-planned, appropriately paced and
structured, consistent with school curriculum policies, differentiated, regularly
marked and critically self evaluated so that improvements can be made.

To submit termly plans, to the relevant member of the curriculum leadership team,
for the work in each subject by the first day of each new half term.  To have daily
planning for each subject.

Assist with the training, where appropriate, of trainee teachers based in the class.
(not applicable to NQT candidates)

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be
required to carry out other duties as necessary as required by the Headmaster

Person Specification

•  A well-qualified and experienced Reception Class Teacher

•  Motivated, enthusiastic, sense of fun and approachable

•  To be able to promote the well-being, health and happiness of the children in their
class and any other assigned groups; foster positive self-esteem and hold high
expectations of children’s work and behaviour

•  To be able to develop and maintain high standards of classroom management and

organisation, to provide a stimulating environment for the children

•  Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and to be able to interact

well

•  Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the Curriculum in order to achieve the
highest possible standards of teaching and learning within the classroom context.

Job description
The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health is a charity supporting individuals living with or
recovering from mental ill health.
We are looking to recruit for the following position in the High Peak area.
(This position will be Buxton Office based but will require travel throughout the High Peak and
certain area’s within The Derbyshire Dale’s).

Bank Mental Health Support Worker
Hours and days to be mutually agreed as dictated by the demands of the business.

Salary scale from £12.21 per hour  (plus 3% pension contribution)

The position of Mental Health Support Worker involves supporting and motivating individuals
to improve their mental health by helping them develop self-care skills, build resilience and
better utilise community resources. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with
people, will be reliable, confident, have excellent communication skills, and be able to provide
our clients with support and encouragement.

Do you genuinely care about making a difference and are motivated to improve the mental
wellbeing of people living in Derbyshire? We’re looking for individuals who are keen to make
a difference to the lives of people and their communities. Ideally, you would have at least one
year's experience of providing mental health support, paid or unpaid.

We advocate a positive work / life balance and provide a flexible working environment.

You must be a car owner and have a full licence. This role will require the successful individual
to be flexible and prepared to travel to the areas specified above in order to cover work as
necessary.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the position of Bank Worker, please
ring Kerry Hall in our Matlock office on 01629 733915.

Application  is  by  submission  of  a  CV  and  covering  letter  (outlining  how  your  skills  and
experience meet the requirements of the Person Specification). Please phone
01629 733915, to see a copy of the job description and person specification before applying.

Job Types: Zero hours contract       Pay: £12.21 per hour

Experience: Mental Health Support: 1 year (preferred)      Schedule: Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

                                        Driving Licence and use of a car for work purposes (required)

Work Location: In person