Bank Support Worker - St Columb
Job Reference brandontrust/TP/663/1247
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Job Introduction
Bank Support Worker
Location: St Columb
Salary: £12.64 + £60 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Flexible shifts on a 24/7 rota (planned in advance)
About the role
As a Support Worker at Brandon Trust, you’ll be part of something meaningful—supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life in the way that suits them best. Whether it’s helping someone pursue a new hobby, build routines, plan a trip, attend their work, maintain their house or simply enjoy their day, you’ll be working alongside them to make it happen.
You’ll support with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking, and managing health needs—always led by the person’s own preferences and goals.
You’ll also support with personal care. This means helping people with washing, dressing, and other essential personal routines. It’s a vital part of enabling people to live with dignity, choice, and independence. Personal care is always delivered in a respectful and person-centred way, in line with each individual's needs and preferences.
No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to be part of someone’s progress and independence.
Why this role matters
You’ll be joining people on their own journeys—whether that’s growing in confidence, building friendships, or trying something new. You’ll see the real impact of your support and share in the everyday moments that matter most.
This is work with purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values respect, individuality, and connection.
What we’re looking for
- A kind and thoughtful approach rooted in empathy and respect
- A genuine interest in other people’s lives, routines, and goals
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to inclusion and celebrating what makes each person unique
- A full UK driving licence
No experience? That’s okay.
Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to support you too.
Bank Support Worker - Bodmin
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Bank Support Worker
Location: Bodmin
Salary: £12.64 + £60 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Flexible shifts on a 24/7 rota (planned in advance)
About the role
As a Support Worker at Brandon Trust, you’ll be part of something meaningful—supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life in the way that suits them best. Whether it’s helping someone pursue a new hobby, build routines, plan a trip, attend their work, maintain their house or simply enjoy their day, you’ll be working alongside them to make it happen.
You’ll support with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking, and managing health needs—always led by the person’s own preferences and goals.
You’ll also support with personal care. This means helping people with washing, dressing, and other essential personal routines. It’s a vital part of enabling people to live with dignity, choice, and independence. Personal care is always delivered in a respectful and person-centred way, in line with each individual's needs and preferences.
No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to be part of someone’s progress and independence.
Why this role matters
You’ll be joining people on their own journeys—whether that’s growing in confidence, building friendships, or trying something new. You’ll see the real impact of your support and share in the everyday moments that matter most.
This is work with purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values respect, individuality, and connection.
What we’re looking for
- A kind and thoughtful approach rooted in empathy and respect
- A genuine interest in other people’s lives, routines, and goals
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to inclusion and celebrating what makes each person unique
- A full UK driving licence
No experience? That’s okay.
Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to support you too.
Bank Support Worker - Hull
Req # 721
Hull - Victoria House, Maldon Drive, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Monday 22 December 2025 at 02:00
Support Worker
** WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE**
Hull
Salary: up to £14.25 per hour
We are looking for flexible workers who can do a range of shifts including Days/Nights and weekends
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Victoria House is a beautiful service situated on the bank of the Humber and provides accommodation, support, and care for people with brain injury and complex needs. It is part of Brainkind, a leading national charity, providing innovative care, rehabilitation, and support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury.
You will get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you are interested in building a career, we are here to support you all the way on your own journey.
- Brainkind has employed new management to support Victoria House.
- Boundaried, dignified and able to keep own counsel.
- Have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the challenging times of their rehabilitation.
- Enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues.
- Have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy.
- Have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
- Have experience in moving and handling including hoists.
- Enjoys providing people with good quality care
- Understands the importance of person centred night checks, security and providing basic night care support such as repositioning.
- For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie
Benefits Include:
- A competitive rate of £14.25 per hour
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and Support
- Company Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Eye Voucher Scheme
- Long Service and Staff Awards
- Free Parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
If this position sounds of interest to you, click the Apply Now Button.
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Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
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*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Employment Indicator
- Bank
- Hiring Min Rate
- 12.75 GBP
- Hiring Max Rate
- 14.25 GBP
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Hull - Victoria House, Maldon Drive, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, United King...
This an exciting opportunity for caring, compassionate and talented Support Workers, to work within a well-established service, supporting 1 person. This service will be supporting them with learning disabilities, whilst also promoting their choices, wellbeing and independence.
The person supported here had Autism and Learning Disabilities and has support 24 hours per day, but they also love visiting the local community - especially charity shops and getting out and about.
They would like their staff team to be quieter but with a dry, sarcastic sense of humour.
At this service there are a core staff team on shift at any one time - these include day shifts and also nights too.
The chosen candidates for this service MUST be fully flexible on the days and timings they can work.
Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female member of staff to support them. For this particular role Male staff is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality act 2010.
Bank Support Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
Our services in Thornton provide 24-hour facilities in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities and additional health issues. We are looking for individuals to support a young gentleman.
Bungalow 10
We are a group of 4 people with a learning disability who live together and have done so for a number of years. We all have individual interests but also like spending time together. We need support in order to take part in activities inside and outside of our home. At the moment we are hoping to have another 2 people who will come to live with us, once we find people who have similar interests and support needs.
Bungalow 11
We are a group of 4 people with learning disabilities who live together in a home that has room for 2 more people to move in with us in the near future. We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in.
We all like to have visits from our families and friends and we like to be supported in a way that ensures that we live as independently as possible. We sometimes need 1-1 support to enable us to attend local social activities such as visiting the library, visiting parks, going out for meals or to go shopping. This is very much a hands-on job where no two days are the same.
Bungalow 8
We are a group of 5 people with learning disabilities who live together in a home that has room for 1 more person to move in with us in the near future. We enjoy spending time together but also have individual interests, to which we need support to be able to take part in.
We sometimes need 1-1 support to enable us to attend local social activities such as visiting the library, visiting parks, going out for meals or to go shopping. This is very much a hands-on job where no two days are the same.
We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.
Please note: in this service we support people with complex learning disabilities and there are high levels of personal care involved.
Shift Patterns may look like this:
We have a wide range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends available. An example of what the shift patterns may look like, early shift, 07:00 – 14:30, late shift, 13:15 – 20:45 and a night shift 20:30 – 07:15.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- promoting the independence of people we support
- supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- helping residents stay safe and healthy
- assisting with personal care needs
- manual handling
- supporting people with medication including creams and lotions
- ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- a great team player with lots of energy
- able to demonstrate good communication skills
- able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
- transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more ...
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
What essential skills and experience is needed for the role?
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
🌙 Bank Support Worker – Day Shifts
📍 Location: Farnworth, Widnes
🕘 Shifts: 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM (Monday - Sunday) - Bank work does not provide guaranteed hours each week, but supports the service during annual leave/sickness/etc
✨ About Us
Welcome to our home – a warm, friendly 4-bedroom bungalow where we support two adults to live life to the fullest! They’re fun-loving, sociable people, and love getting out into the community for meals, pub visits, and sensory-friendly activities.
💡 Your Role
As a Bank Support Worker, you’ll be the reassuring presence during the night, supporting with each person's individual needs and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable.
✅ Provide personal care and medication support
✅ Be kind, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference
🌟 Why Join Us?
- Work in a spacious bungalow with lovely gardens
- Be part of a supportive, trained team (Epilepsy First Aid, Buccal Midazolam, Moving & Positioning, Medication Admin)
- Help people live their Best Lives Possible every day
🌟 Support Worker – Make a Real Difference!
📍 Inverurie | 👩🦰 Female-only role | ⏰ Relief (bank) positions available
Are you upbeat, caring, and ready to help amazing women live their best lives? 💜 Join our award-winning charity and support 4 lovely ladies (aged 31–62) with autism and learning disabilities in their shared home.
🎯 What You'll Do:
- 🛍️ Go shopping, swimming, dancing & out for coffee
- 🎬 Movie nights & restaurant trips
- 🗓️ Help with routines & schedules (Makaton/pictorial experience = bonus!)
- 💊 Medication, 🍳 cooking, 🧹 home care, 💬 social support
📅 Shifts:
We’re flexible! Example shifts:
- 8am–3pm | 3pm–8:30pm | 3pm–3pm next day (includes sleepover)
💡 Why Join Us?
- Supportive, experienced team 🤝
- Fun, fulfilling work 🎈
- Real impact every day 🌈
For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now! 🚀
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Experience working with adults in a care at home setting.
• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
The Performance Reporting Specialist helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing timely data tracking all key areas of service delivery so that Guide Dogs ensures it is meeting its performance targets. This role needs to understand the drivers of performance, be knowledgeable on historic performance versus targets, and work with service leaders to improve performance cost effectively into the future.
We’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team, and the organisation. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.
For this role you’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For this role you the successful candidate will be homebased with occasional travel to one of our offices.
We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
DiversityGuide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
SafeguardingGuide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate profileTo be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
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GCSE’s grade C or above in Maths & English (or equivalent) (QCF level 2 / SQCF level 5).
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To be able to confidently deal with complex financial and technical disclosure standards.
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Experience of a planning environment.
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Evidence of developing reports at operational, tactical level
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Demonstrated experience and understanding of the impact of change.
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Evidenced experience of influencing the business to make sound decisions
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of financial and organisational/business
context
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Demonstrated the ability to build and establish a credible business partnership with all
areas of the organisation.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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Sound knowledge of planning and reporting practices and understanding of tools and
techniques to influence and partner across all levels of the organisation and flexibility to
apply these in different circumstances.
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Experience in CRM reporting /systems reporting
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Experience of computer-based reporting systems.
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Understanding of the general ledger and its feeder systems and coding structures.
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Ability to build highly effective and collaborative working relationships with all levels of
the organisation.
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Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple way to meet the needs of a
diverse audience.
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Strong influencing skills.
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Negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Logical and organised approach.
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Ability to think strategically and understand the broader organisational issues.
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Strong problem solver, using a variety of analytical and influencing techniques to formulate
a proposed way forward.
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Strong modelling and analysis skills, including the use of Excel.
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Ability to work with a relatively low level of supervision, prioritise and communicate the
impact of conflicting demands to ensure deadlines are met.
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Ability to work quickly to a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to maintain focus and drive to resolve issues.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Speci...
Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of the students we support?
The role of a Learning Support Assistant is to provide support for students in their learning which includes their extended curriculum, external placements and visits, 1-1 and small group sessions – under direction of a session leader. You will also support students with the full range of communication systems, eating and drinking, personal care, mobility, medication and therapy subject to supervision and training.
Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.
Hours - 34.5 hours per week worked over 39 weeks per year (term time role)
Monday 08:30-4:00pm Tuesday – Friday 08:30am – 3:15pm.
Starting salary - £19,694.13 (salary already pro-rated to working weeks worked) The full time equivalent is £24,700 per annum.
Location - Bridge College, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2GR
Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?
We offer a comprehensive range of CPD opportunities to support personal and career development and you will also be joining a great team of likeminded people with the students at the heart of what they do.
Key tasks within this role are:
- To provide support and guidance to the young people by removing barriers to their learning as well as supporting and facilitating changes and transitions along the journey of excellence.
- Contributing to all relevant aspects of planning, recording and evidencing progression
- Be an active participant in supporting the timetable in all it’s different contexts - assisting and supporting students within learning environments including swimming and hydrotherapy in the College’s purpose-built pool and other therapy and/or leisure facilities and on residential courses.
- Maintaining records using Data bridge and other college information and recording systems.
- Contribute to planning and review processes.
- Liaising with families, carers and others as necessary and with regard for the confidentiality required by the college and the Together Trust.
What can you bring to our students….?
- Can you support our students in obtaining their potential by demonstrating a commitment to achievement and an understanding of working with the needs of students with learning difficulties?
- Do you thrive working as part of a team which includes teachers, speech & language therapists, educational psychologists and other educational assistants?
- We are seeking individuals with experience of working with young adults with additional needs who may on occasion display challenging behaviour.
- Do you work as a Carer or in a Hospital? Have you offered support with behaviour needs?
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit,up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
- Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeinga...
Learning Support Worker
Learning Support Worker
Job reference:005131
Salary:£12.25 per hour
Closing date:24/02/2026
Location:Kennington
Job Description
Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ?
We are looking for a Learning Support Worker, to work 30 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and the occasional weekend, we normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.
So what would you be doing?
This is a varied role in which you will support people to attend our learning centre in Kennington, Oxfordshire as well as provide one-to-one support out in the community. Day-to-day activities include supported employment, arts and crafts, snooker, baking, drama, music, dance, and horticulture; the list is endless!
One day you may find yourself supporting a small group to visit the Abingdon Market, play a few rounds of mini golf or go for a swim. The next, you could be taking William* to his work experience at a local farm or on a visit to a museum.
Perhaps you'll spend the afternoon in our learning centre where there is a computer suite, fully accessible kitchen, sensory/ games room and large courtyard which everyone likes to relax in on a sunny day. We hold a monthly disco which is an opportunity for everyone to let there hair down and have some fun! There is always lots going on and we like to say that nothing is off limits, so if you had any ideas or hobbies of your own whether it is experience or interest in dance, arts gardening or nature, we would love to hear from you.
"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."
*Name changed for privacy
#IND
About you
Experience is not essential. Often people join us from the hospitality or retail sector and find their skills adapt well. As long as you have the passion and drive to make a real difference, we can teach you the rest.
You can choose whether you would like to be a full-time, part-time or relief support worker and at interview we can discuss how many hours you are ideally looking to work. As activities take place in the daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, flexibility would be desirable.
Have a UK manual Driving licence, our learners like to be on the move.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.
But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
How to apply
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Vacancy Reference Number:
LSW26
Salary:
£13.15 per hour
Hours:
Negotiable
Contract Type:
Negotiable
Responsible to:
Student Support Manager
Job Location:
The main place of work is Greenbank College, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG. All employees are required to be flexible in their approach and would be expected to work at other sites as and when required.
Closing date:
Ongoing recruitment
Interview Date:
TBC
Job Purpose
The post holder is responsible for supporting students during education/vocational learning sessions and work placements and for providing on course assistance/support to tutors during sessions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support students during learning sessions/activities and work together with tutors in the delivery of learning opportunities.
- Undertake break and lunchtime supervision as
- To develop a flexible working practice to achieve students identified and agreed learning objectives.
- Liaise with relevant staff across the organisation and relevant external agencies contributing to the student’s individual action plan and agreed learning/work
- Take an active role in the student review process supporting the student, tutor and student’s representative in contributing to the learning process.
- Responsible for undertaking job task analysis whilst supporting students on work placement and work with students to ensure they can proficiently undertake each element of the job.
- Undertake administrative duties, maintain records, monitor and review work in compliance with Greenbank’s quality standards.
- Report any issues relating to student progress or additional support requirements to the Line Manager.
- Required to work as part of a team, sharing resource development and promoting good practice; attend team and staff meetings as required.
- Required to undergo training recommended by the line manager. To comply with all Greenbank’s policies and procedures and quality assurance
- Required to carry out other duties as assigned by Greenbank’s senior management team.
Additional vacancy details
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and adhering to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should note that the successful candidate will be asked to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Activity Playworker
Location: The Hub, Finchley N3 3ED
Hours: Bank, Zero Hours
Contract: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
About the Role
Are you caring, patient, and motivated to make a positive difference for children and young people with additional needs?
Join our friendly Unity team as an Activity Playworker, where you’ll help create safe, inclusive and engaging play experiences for children and young people who attend our school holiday programmes and weekend clubs.
You’ll be part of a vibrant team that brings joy, creativity and care to every day. Helping each child develop confidence, friendships and new skills. You will be provided with full training to help you reach your full potential and gain the skills needed to support the children and young people who attend Unity.
Whether you’ve worked with children with disabilities before or are looking for a new challenge, we look forward to welcoming you into our enthusiastic and dedicated team!
About Our Children & Family Services
Norwood’s Children and Family Services support children and young people who are neurodiverse or have disabilities and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks, family activities, and play schemes like Unity.
Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it’s through play, care or learning, we believe every child should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Your Day-to-Day
- Support children and young people with have neuro developmental disabilities attending the school holiday schemes and weekend clubs.
- Create a fun, inclusive and engaging environment where children and young people feel safe, valued and free to express themselves through play.
- Use a personalised approach (based on information provided in a care plan) to ensure that their needs are met and they are supported to communicate in their preferred method (Speech, Makaton, Gestures, Symbols, etc.)
- Assist with personal care where required such as toileting, eating, drinking. Some of the children and young people we support have complex medical needs and require additional support to meet their basic needs; full training is provided.
- Ensure all activities meet health and safety standards and safeguarding expectations.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and deliver high-quality experiences.
- Communicate effectively with the Service Manager, colleagues, and parents/carers to share updates or concerns.
- Help set up and tidy activity areas before and after sessions.
- Attend team meetings, debriefs and training sessions to continuously improve practice.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible and creative thinking, willing to adapt quickly to situations and go with the flow.
- Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding.
- Must be aged 18 or older.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
- Understanding of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disabilities or a willingness to learn.
- QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare or a related subject.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the Jewish community.
Reward & Benefits
- Be part of a passionate, supportive team making a real difference in children’s lives.
- Flexible, rewarding work that fits around your availability.
- Full induction, supervision, and training provided.
- Opportunities to devel...