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Facilitator – Day service

39 hours per week – Specific Purpose Contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) desirable

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.

Qualifications required:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

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“The Unicorn School has been truly lifechanging for my child and me.”Application packSEN AdministratorSEN AdministratorAbout the Schoolwww.unicornoxford.co.ukAt The Unicorn School, we transform the lives of children with learningdifferences and those of their families. With a personalised curriculum, highly qualified staff, cutting-edge technologyand kindness, we create the conditions for children to thrive and families toflourish. We are a small, independent school for children aged 7 to 16 years. Wespecialise in helping children who are struggling to achieve their potential inmainstream education. These children might have a diagnosis of dyslexia,dyscalculia or dyspraxia, often with co-occurring Autism or ADHD. This canpresent as difficulties with language, speech, literacy or numeracy that are likelyto have a significant impact on their self-esteem, happiness and futureopportunities. www.unicornoxford.co.ukExpansionSEN AdministratorIn 2024, we received 375 enquiries for 24 places from parents who aredesperate to find a school that can support their child or from six localauthorities who have hundreds of children on their waiting lists. Therefore, thereis a clear need to expand.In September 2025 we opened our new school building, The Ock Buidling. Thissecond site is opposite our existing school, enabling us to double in size. The sitealso means that we can offer a post-16, life skills provision for the first time. This expansion presents exciting opportunities for our staff as well as ourstudents and their families as we grow our student body and breadth of ourcurriculum, especially at KS4.Benefits of working with us www.unicornoxford.co.ukSupportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to schoolimprovement, who will work with you to achieve your goalsStudents who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learningExcellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern andtechnologically advanced learning environment for students. FromSeptember 2025 KS4 are housed in a newly developed building across theroad.The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our studentsA competitive salary (including a staff laptop) and pension contributionsProfessional support to continually progress and develop your careerAccess to Simply HealthSEN AdministratorJob descriptionwww.unicornoxford.co.ukMain Duties & Responsibilities:To support the SEN team with general administrative responsibilitiesCo-ordinating documentation for Annual Review meetings including liaisingwith local authority officers and parents around meeting date and accessLiaising with staff members around submission of school reports for annualreview meetings to ensure they are completed in a timely mannerTaking minutes in annual review meetings and collating paperwork to send tolocal authorityLiaising with external therapists and assessors who visit the schoolPerson Specification:Strong administrative/organisational skills including ICT skills and ability tomanage deadlines efficientlyExperience of the EHCP process is desirable although not essential as trainingwill be providedGood interpersonal skills including working as part of a teamHigh level communication skills, both verbal and writtenSEN AdministratorThe Unicorn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofall its pupils. As a SEN Administrator, you will be expected to:  Work in line with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies andprocedures, as well as relevant statutory guidance (e.g., Keeping ChildrenSafe in Education, Prevent)Collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to ensure the bestinterests of pupils are promoted, including sharing concerns where necessaryMaintain a vigilant and proactive approach to identifying and responding topotential safeguarding issuesParticipate in regular safeguarding training to keep your knowledge andunderstanding up to datePromote a culture of safeguarding and pupil welfare throughout your work atthe schoolCommitment to Safeguarding and WelfareSEN AdministratorMaking an applicationApplication FormCVs are not accepted as part of the application process. If you wish to beconsidered for this post, please complete the application form, providing fulldetails of your education and employment history, including any unpaid orvoluntary work. Where there are gaps in your employment, please state thereasons why (eg. gap year, career break, unemployment etc).You will note that we require details of two referees, one of which must be yourcurrent or most recent employer.Suitability for this PositionThis section of the form is very important. It gives you an opportunity to explainwhy you are applying and why you are the best person for this job. Use theinformation provided in this application pack as your guide, and give specificexamples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements forthis post.Please remember to sign the declaration on the final page of ...

Prison to Community Link Volunteer

• locations
• Devon SSMTR - Magdalene House

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR011187

Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well raising awareness and supporting family members.

We have a dedicated Criminal Justice Team that helps people who have become involved in the criminal justice system and who wish to make changes to their drug and/or alcohol use. This involves writing reports to the Court in line with community sentencing, liaising with Probation in order to facilitate Court Orders relating to drug and/or alcohol use and supporting those released from prison as they transition back to community living.

Role overview:

We are looking for a volunteer to meet people on the day they are released from prison, who can support these individuals to attend initial appointments across organisations in the community.

This role would be well suited to someone looking to gain experience working within the criminal justice system and who is willing to develop understanding of the challenges the early days of living back in the community can bring.
Individuals with lived experience are also strongly encouraged.

Volunteers would need to be available from 8am on the day(s) they volunteer, to meet clients in the reception lounge of HMP Exeter // HMP Channing’s Wood.

Tasks may include:

• Supporting people to attend appointments with probation, allocated police officers or Together Drug and Alcohol Services.
• Providing a supportive, non-judgemental and listening ear.
• Co-facilitating group support sessions, including SMART Recovery meetings (training provided)
• Signposting to other activities / support the service user to work alongside other organisations e.g. GP or additional mental health support services.

All volunteers are asked to adhere to organisational policies including safeguarding, information governance and health and safety.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

We would love you to bring to this role:

• A confident and friendly approach
• A willingness to learn
• Ability to problem solve

• Awareness of the challenges / barriers faced by people entering / at risk of entering the criminal justice system

Skills we would like you to bring to the role:

• Confident IT skills – aside from any IT skills required for the role, some of our mandatory training is done online through eLearning modules
• Professional, honest and committed
• Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience of criminal justice, drugs/alcohol addiction and recovery, mental health or other associated issues
• Good time keeping
• Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
• A driving licence and own transport would be an advantage but is not essential
• An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website, and you can call a specific project to make enquiries.
• A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Fre...

Description

Role: Interim Accommodation Officer

Location: Hackney Older People Services

Contract: 12 month fixed term, with view to extending

Hours: Full time, 38 Hours per week

Salary: £28,000 per annum

About Outward

For 50 years, Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London, predominantly in North East London. Established by families seeking alternatives to institutional care, we’ve grown into a respected provider of person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs. We support over 1,000 people across nine boroughs, guided by our core values: engage, enable, and empower.

About the Role

Outward’s Older People’s services include a number of self-contained flats used by the London Borough of Hackney as interim accommodation. These homes provide short-term housing for older residents who can no longer remain in their previous accommodation but are yet to be offered a permanent home that meets their changing needs.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and organised Interim Accommodation Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for providing a housing management service that ensures residents are safe, comfortable, and well-supported throughout their stay, and that they are well-prepared when it’s time to move on.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with Hackney’s teams, including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Brokerage Officers
• Supporting residents at the point of move-in and move-out
• Carrying out risk assessments and regular welfare checks
• Reporting repairs and health & safety concerns
• Coordinating with care providers, families, and other stakeholders to meet residents’ individual needs

This is a varied role that requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach to managing day-to-day responsibilities, and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to bring fresh ideas, energy, and dedication to a role that supports older people to feel safe and in control, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post you involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of providing housing or supported accommodation services to vulnerable individuals
• Experience of managing voids and tenancy processes, including sign-ups, end-of-tenancy checks, and property inspections
• Experience of managing tenancy breaches, including anti-social behaviour, and responding to complaints
• Experience of assessing client needs and working collaboratively with social workers, care providers, and support agencies
• Understanding of welfare benefits, including the ability to support with claims, appeals, and access to entitlements
• Sound knowledge of housing management procedures, including arrears management, tenancy sustainment, and repairs
• Experience of liaising with landlords, contractors, and local authority teams
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and ability to work with vulnerable adults
• Awareness of voids management procedures and experience working to targets

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and maintaining professional relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with proven experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of tasks, while actively contributing to team objectives
• Skilled in writing clear, accurate reports and maintaining professional records
• Proficient in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and housing or case management software
• Experienced in supporting clients with practical tasks, such as completing benefit applications, sourcing documentation, and...

Please see details (including application information) below for coaching vacancies around the county.

Head Coach Surrey VI Cricket Squad

Ready to take on an inspiring challenge? Surrey Cricket Foundation is looking for a new Head Coach to lead our fantastic and determined Vision Impaired (VI) Cricket Squad!

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled leader to drive the team forward and champion the growth of VI cricket in the county.

The squad is vital for its members, with players noting the positive impact on their confidence, independence, and social life, leading to opportunities to represent the county and even the national teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

This role is all about bringing your best coaching energy to a brilliant group of players.

• Design and implement a coaching plan and philosophy which benefits all members of the squad.
• Plan, organise, and lead engaging and effective training sessions. You’ll be coaching players across different sight classifications (B1, B2, B3 and B4), making every session count.
• Manage the team and coach them during regional and national fixtures.
• Develop the next generation of Surrey VI talent.
• Create a positive, supportive, and competitive environment where everyone loves to play and is focused on performing their best.
• Keep track of player performance and deliver great individual feedback and development pathways.

What We’re Looking For:

You should be an energetic and experienced coach who champions inclusion in cricket.

• Solid coaching experience in cricket, ideally with teams that compete regionally or nationally.
• You’ll need at least an ECB Level 2 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• You must have excellent communication skills and know how to motivate and lead a team.
• You’re committed to making sport accessible and inclusive.
• You’ll need to be available for training and some matches, which often happen in the evenings and on weekends.
• Experience working with disabilities, especially vision impairment, is great, but not essential. We are happy to support the right candidate with specific training and development in VI cricket coaching.

Why Coach for Surrey?

You’ll be joining a historic club dedicated to excellence and community!

• Work with a truly dedicated and competitive squad.
• Be part of the prestigious Surrey Cricket family.
• Access to great facilities and support, including VI-specific training if needed.
• Play a crucial role in developing disability sport.
• Competitive salary based on your experience.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to support your application.

For more information or to apply for the role please contact Caroline Robinson, Disability Development Officer on crobinson@surreycricket.com

London Youth Games Foundation

The Borough of Richmond has had a long standing and successful relationship with London Youth Games entering U13 Boys and Girls competitions. The development team at Richmond are willing to pay a coach to support the team on the day and run training sessions weekly from January – early March when the competition is:

Saturday 7^th March                   Qualifiers                       Harrow Leisure Centre

Sunday 22^nd March                   Finals Day                      University of East London

It would be so disappointing if there was not a Richmond representative for 2026.

If interested, please contact me and I can put you in touch with the right people to make this happen.

Sharon Eyers (She/Her)

Sports Development and Delivery Officer

020 3927 2921 | 07557 956354

Battersea Ironsides Cricket Club - Player/Coach

We are looking for a player coach to join Battersea Ironsides for the upcoming 2026 season. The role would involve junior and senior coaching across the week and playing for the 1XI on a Saturday, who are in division 5 of the Surrey Cricket Championship league. This role is all about supporting the development of the club as the club looks to progress in the coming in years.

Additional details:

U15s Tuesday Night Coaching

Wednesday Night Senior Coaching

Allstars/Dynamos Saturday Morning Coaching

1xi Saturday Cricket playing commitment

Must be from the UK or have a valid UK work visa.

DBS check required.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in a club to develop and coach players with fantastic potential across all senior teams, with a rapidly growing senior membership.

This will be a paid position depending on experience, which can be discussed with those who are interested in more detail. We are looking for an initial 2-yea...

ACS International Schools are seeking an outstanding IBDP Chemistry Specialist (Grades 11 and 12) and MYP Science Teacher to join the Upper School team at ACS Egham International School in August 2026.

At ACS Egham, we deliver the International Baccalaureate as our sole curriculum. This aspirational, globally recognised programme empowers students to become independent, confident learners and critical thinkers. With over 50 years of IB experience, ACS is one of the world’s most established IB school groups. Set in 36 acres, just outside of London, ACS Egham offers authentic and inquiry based learning to students ages 4-18, from over 50 nationalities.

Why work at ACS Egham:

• Teachers have a maximum teaching load of 21 hours per week, allowing time for planning, collaboration and meaningful student feedback.
• Small class sizes in a well-resourced, modern learning environment.
• A strong commitment to professional development, with excellent opportunities for growth and progression.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking school community focused on excellence in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related subject/Bachelor of Education.
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or international equivalent).
• IB DP and MYP experience is preferred.
• Strong IT skills, ideally with experience using Apple technology.
• A proven ability and enthusiasm for integrating technology to enhance learning.
• A positive, inclusive and professional approach with a strong understanding of adolescent learners.
• Professional level of spoken and written English.
• Experience working in an international school environment is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits of Teaching at ACS:

• We are a well-resourced school, enabling us to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to learn and achieve.
• We take the professional development of our staff seriously and provide ample opportunities and resourcing to support this.
• Additional benefits include: competitive salary, 3 personal days, relocation allowance*, visa sponsorship*, home leave allowance, subsidised lunch, free parking, Cycle to Work scheme, use of school gym (for a small fee), private medical insurance (optional), pension scheme.
  * Subject to terms and conditions.

Start date: August 2026

Working hours: Full time, term time, Monday to Friday

Location: In person, Egham, London Road, Surrey, TW20 0HS

Closing date: 31st March 2026

The school reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Job Reference:

1677

Location:

West Yorkshire

Hours of Work:

22.2

Salary:

£24,449 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours £14,669)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

16 Feb 2026

ID: 1677 Perinatal Peer Supporter
Bradford Perinatal Support Service

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (Part-time)
Salary: £24,449 FTE per annum (Pro-rata for part-time hours £14,669)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based in Bradford – Working across Bradford District including Keighley and Shipley


Family Action & the Service:
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

Do you have experience of being a new parent or supporting someone through pregnancy or early days of parenthood? Are you a great listener who is skilled at connecting with others? Would you like to grow in a role where you can use your own lived experience to support new and expectant mums? If so, we want to hear from you.

Family Action Perinatal Support Service offers one to one peer support for women, who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues pre and post birth.

Your impact:
As a Peer Supporter, you will work with new and expectant mums to improve maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing, whilst helping parents to be more emotionally available for their babies. You will assess their needs, support them through their recovery journey by providing listening support sessions, and working jointly on recovery plans. You will build trusting relationships that allow service users to feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings, and ensure access to other forms of support through effective signposting.

Your skills & Experience (please see job description for more information):

You will have your own experience of pregnancy, birth and caring for a newborn, or you will have supported someone close to you through this critical perinatal period. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the emotional impact of pregnancy and birth and the demands of parenthood. You will be able to empathise with the needs of families during the vital first 1001 days of their baby’s life, and be able to deliver messages about perinatal mental health, and the importance of attachment and bonding. We are looking for positive and self-motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop within this exciting role. We are looking for excellent listening skills, empathy, and ability to build rapport. Successful candidates will also have good organisational and time management skills. You will be able to keep on top of a busy caseload whilst delivering high quality support. You will be required to travel frequently, across the Bradford district, to deliver face-to-face support often in people’s homes. You will be involved in developing relationships and building links with other professionals and local support services. You will use your connections to support service users to access local services and to generate appropriate referrals. You will provide guidance on how parents can effectively relate to their baby.

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 25 working days plus bank holidays.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 16th of February 2026 at 23:59


We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can speak and understand Urdu, Punjabi or Bengali; or who can speak and understand Polish, Czech or Slovak.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a s...