School Minibus Driver (Dorchester / Weymouth)

Department

Dorset Operational

Employment Type

Part-Time

1.    About DCT

• Dorset Community Transport (DCT) has been providing safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities across Dorset since 2011. Our instantly recognisable green minibuses can be spotted throughout Dorset!
• DCT provides home-to-school journeys for children across the Dorset and BCP Council areas.
• DCT is also dedicated to supporting and enabling independent living, reducing isolation and encouraging social interaction, especially for vulnerable people (such as older or disabled people or those with mobility difficulties who struggle to leave their homes). We also provide group transport to local voluntary, community and social groups.
• DCT is part of ECT Charity, a nationally-recognised social enterprise that creates social value through its charitable activities.
• 
  DCT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process (and if a position is offered, in employment) if required.
• DCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and any vulnerable person using our services. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow safer recruitment practices which are outlined in further detail in our Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Protecting People Policy.

2. Summary of Role

• Our Minibus Drivers (Drivers) provide home-to-school transport for pupils attending mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools.  In addition, Drivers may also take community groups out on activities and/or provide a door-to-door transport service for vulnerable individuals.

• Our Drivers act with the utmost level of professionalism, care and compassion to ensure that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
• Drivers also undertake routine administration tasks (e.g. recording mileage, cancellations, etc.) and are provided with full training on the technical skills required (e.g. safely transporting wheelchair users). Further detail on Drivers’ key tasks are provided below.

3. Key Tasks

• Collect passengers from home address or other specified pick up point and transport them safely to their destination (e.g. shopping centre, places of interest, mainstream or SEND schools).
• Provide a door-to-door service and assist passengers to and from the minibus (e.g. help with shopping or mobility aid).
• Ensure the passenger is safely at their destination (depending on passenger, this may include checking others are present, and/or confirming return arrangements).
• Prior to driving, ensure all passengers are safe and secure in the vehicle and that safety requirements are complied with (e.g. seatbelts or wheelchair restraints). Where appropriate, this will involve working with a Passenger Assistant, whose focus is on the behaviour and safety of the passengers.
• Conduct vehicle defect checks and record appropriately.
• Complete required paperwork with regard to passenger lists, mileage records etc. including feedback.
• Account for any cash taken during a shift if relevant.
• Read emails, safety notices, updates, etc. provided to keep all staff up-to-date.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated to them by the operations team.

4. Requirements for Role

4.1 All Drivers must:

• hold a full UK driving licence, including D1 or D1 101 category (please note that we cannot accept drivers with more than 6 penalty points or with previous drink driving convictions);
• be over 21 years old;
• have use of private transport to get to work;
• have extensive driving experience (as part of a previous role or otherwise) and the ability to plan routes;
• be committed to high levels of customer care and be caring and sympathetic (particularly to the needs of older and disabled people);
• be able to get on with people from all backgrounds (e.g. people from all ethnic and religious groups, people of both sexes, people with disabilities) politely and sensitively;
• be reliable, conscientious and punctual;
• be physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities (e.g. assisting disabled people to walk to/from vehicle, carrying shopping, assisting wheelchair users);
• have their own mobile phone and ability to access to email on a daily basis;
• be able to read, understand and ...

School Minibus Driver (North Dorset)

Department

Dorset Operational

Employment Type

Part-Time

1.    About DCT

• Dorset Community Transport (DCT) has been providing safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities across Dorset since 2011. Our instantly recognisable green minibuses can be spotted throughout Dorset!
• DCT provides home-to-school journeys for children across the Dorset and BCP Council areas.
• DCT is also dedicated to supporting and enabling independent living, reducing isolation and encouraging social interaction, especially for vulnerable people (such as older or disabled people or those with mobility difficulties who struggle to leave their homes). We also provide group transport to local voluntary, community and social groups.
• DCT is part of ECT Charity, a nationally-recognised social enterprise that creates social value through its charitable activities.
• 
  DCT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process (and if a position is offered, in employment) if required.
• DCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and any vulnerable person using our services. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow safer recruitment practices which are outlined in further detail in our Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Protecting People Policy.

2. Summary of Role

• Our Minibus Drivers (Drivers) provide home-to-school transport for pupils attending mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools.  In addition, Drivers may also take community groups out on activities and/or provide a door-to-door transport service for vulnerable individuals.

• Our Drivers act with the utmost level of professionalism, care and compassion to ensure that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
• Drivers also undertake routine administration tasks (e.g. recording mileage, cancellations, etc.) and are provided with full training on the technical skills required (e.g. safely transporting wheelchair users). Further detail on Drivers’ key tasks are provided below.
• This particular role will cover routes in Blandford Forum and surrounding areas.

3. Key Tasks

• Collect passengers from home address or other specified pick up point and transport them safely to their destination (e.g. shopping centre, places of interest, mainstream or SEND schools).
• Provide a door-to-door service and assist passengers to and from the minibus (e.g. help with shopping or mobility aid).
• Ensure the passenger is safely at their destination (depending on passenger, this may include checking others are present, and/or confirming return arrangements).
• Prior to driving, ensure all passengers are safe and secure in the vehicle and that safety requirements are complied with (e.g. seatbelts or wheelchair restraints). Where appropriate, this will involve working with a Passenger Assistant, whose focus is on the behaviour and safety of the passengers.
• Conduct vehicle defect checks and record appropriately.
• Complete required paperwork with regard to passenger lists, mileage records etc. including feedback.
• Account for any cash taken during a shift if relevant.
• Read emails, safety notices, updates, etc. provided to keep all staff up-to-date.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated to them by the operations team.

4. Requirements for Role

4.1 All Drivers must:

• hold a full UK driving licence, including D1 or D1 101 category (please note that we cannot accept drivers with more than 6 penalty points or with previous drink driving convictions);
• be over 21 years old;
• have use of private transport to get to work;
• have extensive driving experience (as part of a previous role or otherwise) and the ability to plan routes;
• be committed to high levels of customer care and be caring and sympathetic (particularly to the needs of older and disabled people);
• be able to get on with people from all backgrounds (e.g. people from all ethnic and religious groups, people of both sexes, people with disabilities) politely and sensitively;
• be reliable, conscientious and punctual;
• be physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities (e.g. assisting disabled people to walk to/from vehicle, carrying shopping, assisting wheelchair users);
• have their own mobile phone and abili...

School Minibus Driver (West Dorset)

Department

Dorset Operational

Employment Type

Part-Time

1.    About DCT

• Dorset Community Transport (DCT) has been providing safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities across Dorset since 2011. Our instantly recognisable green minibuses can be spotted throughout Dorset!
• DCT provides home-to-school journeys for children across the Dorset and BCP Council areas.
• DCT is also dedicated to supporting and enabling independent living, reducing isolation and encouraging social interaction, especially for vulnerable people (such as older or disabled people or those with mobility difficulties who struggle to leave their homes). We also provide group transport to local voluntary, community and social groups.
• DCT is part of ECT Charity, a nationally-recognised social enterprise that creates social value through its charitable activities.
• DCT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process (and if a position is offered, in employment) if required. 
• DCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and any vulnerable person using our services. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow safer recruitment practices which are outlined in further detail in our Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Protecting People Policy.

2. Summary of Role

• Our Minibus Drivers (Drivers) provide home-to-school transport for pupils attending mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools.  In addition, Drivers may also take community groups out on activities and/or provide a door-to-door transport service for vulnerable individuals.

• Our Drivers act with the utmost level of professionalism, care and compassion to ensure that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
• Drivers also undertake routine administration tasks (e.g. recording mileage, cancellations, etc.) and are provided with full training on the technical skills required (e.g. safely transporting wheelchair users). Further detail on Drivers’ key tasks are provided below.
• This particular role will cover routes in and around the Bridport area.

3. Key Tasks

• Collect passengers from home address or other specified pick up point and transport them safely to their destination (e.g. shopping centre, places of interest, mainstream or SEND schools).
• Provide a door-to-door service and assist passengers to and from the minibus (e.g. help with shopping or mobility aid).
• Ensure the passenger is safely at their destination (depending on passenger, this may include checking others are present, and/or confirming return arrangements).
• Prior to driving, ensure all passengers are safe and secure in the vehicle and that safety requirements are complied with (e.g. seatbelts or wheelchair restraints). Where appropriate, this will involve working with a Passenger Assistant, whose focus is on the behaviour and safety of the passengers.
• Conduct vehicle defect checks and record appropriately.
• Complete required paperwork with regard to passenger lists, mileage records etc. including feedback.
• Account for any cash taken during a shift if relevant.
• Read emails, safety notices, updates, etc. provided to keep all staff up-to-date.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated to them by the operations team.

4. Requirements for Role

4.1 All Drivers must:

• hold a full UK driving licence, including D1 or D1 101 category (please note that we cannot accept drivers with more than 6 penalty points or with previous drink driving convictions);
• be over 21 years old;
• have use of private transport to get to work;
• have extensive driving experience (as part of a previous role or otherwise) and the ability to plan routes;
• be committed to high levels of customer care and be caring and sympathetic (particularly to the needs of older and disabled people);
• be able to get on with people from all backgrounds (e.g. people from all ethnic and religious groups, people of both sexes, people with disabilities) politely and sensitively;
• be reliable, conscientious and punctual;
• be physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities (e.g. assisting disabled people to walk to/from vehicle, carrying shopping, assisting wheelchair users);
• have their own mobile phone and ability to access t...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

School Minibus Driver

Department:

Transport

Hours of Work:

Term-time role (34 weeks/year)
Mornings: Mon–Fri 6:30–8:30 am
Afternoons/Evenings: Mon–Thu 4–8 pm, Fri 4–6 pm
Some weekends required

Responsible To:

Transport Manager

Responsible For:

N/A

Summary of Role:

To be employed for driving School vehicles primarily in support of the School’s transport service.  The driver will
be responsible for transporting students to and from School and could also transport other staff members and
parents to and from school concerts and other events.

Specific Responsibilities:

1.  To undertake local transportation requirements as required by the school, ensuring that students arrive at

School on time and depart on time each day.

2.  To comply with all statutory and School regulations regarding the driving of School vehicles.

3.  To liaise with the Transport Manager on a regular basis, to manage issues as they arise and ensure an

excellent service.

4.  To behave in an appropriate manner to present a good image of the school to students, parents, and

members of the public.

5.  To clean and refuel allocated vehicle/s on a regular basis.

6.  To undertake any related tasks that may reasonably be requested by the Transport Manager, working as a

team member, and being prepared to support colleagues during busy periods.

Last updated: January 2026

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

Operational Excellence

•  Possess a clean, full, valid British driving licence

with category D1 (minibuses).

•  Possess previous driving/minibus driving

•  Own transport to/from school.
•  First aid trained.
•  Available to work any hours according to the

school’s needs.

experience.

•  Possess excellent communication skills both

written and verbal

•  Basic ICT skills.
•  Capable of working alone and as part of a team.

Personal Behaviours

•  Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic.
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills (to
liaise with pupils, parents, staff and members of
the public as necessary).
Initiative to think and plan ahead.

•
•  Flexible and polite.
•  Shows integrity
•  Willing to undertake training as required.

Ethos and Whole School Values

•  Committed to operating as part of the School

community.

•  Committed to the Sacred Heart Values.
•  Committed to Woldingham as a school with high
academic standing providing a holistic education
and outstanding pastoral care.

Safeguarding and Pastoral

•  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

•  A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Terms and Benefits
•  Start Date:  As soon as possible
•  Salary.  £13.89ph
•  Holiday.  The  holiday  entitlement  is  5  weeks  per  year  plus  public  holidays.  It  is  expected  that  holiday  will

normally be taken in school holidays.

Lunch.  A free meal is available in the dining room each working day when the kitchens are open, when on duty.

•  Pension.  You will be auto enrolled into the School’s pension scheme, which includes life assurance.
•
•  Parking.  There is free parking on site.
•  Gym and Pool.  There are staff sessions for use of these facilities.
•  Fees. School fees remission for dependants of the job holder attending the school. If not already at the school,

any child would have to meet all of the normal entrance requirements.

School Minibus Driver (East Dorset / BCP)

Department

Dorset Operational

Employment Type

Part-Time

1.    About DCT

• Dorset Community Transport (DCT) has been providing safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities across Dorset since 2011. Our instantly recognisable green minibuses can be spotted throughout Dorset!
• DCT provides home-to-school journeys for children across the Dorset and BCP Council areas.
• DCT is also dedicated to supporting and enabling independent living, reducing isolation and encouraging social interaction, especially for vulnerable people (such as older or disabled people or those with mobility difficulties who struggle to leave their homes). We also provide group transport to local voluntary, community and social groups.
• DCT is part of ECT Charity, a nationally-recognised social enterprise that creates social value through its charitable activities.
• DCT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process (and if a position is offered, in employment) if required. 
• DCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and any vulnerable person using our services. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow safer recruitment practices which are outlined in further detail in our Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Protecting People Policy.

2. Summary of Role

• Our Minibus Drivers (Drivers) provide home-to-school transport for pupils attending mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools.  In addition, Drivers may also take community groups out on activities and/or provide a door-to-door transport service for vulnerable individuals.

• Our Drivers act with the utmost level of professionalism, care and compassion to ensure that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
• Drivers also undertake routine administration tasks (e.g. recording mileage, cancellations, etc.) and are provided with full training on the technical skills required (e.g. safely transporting wheelchair users). Further detail on Drivers’ key tasks are provided below.

3. Key Tasks

• Collect passengers from home address or other specified pick up point and transport them safely to their destination (e.g. shopping centre, places of interest, mainstream or SEND schools).
• Provide a door-to-door service and assist passengers to and from the minibus (e.g. help with shopping or mobility aid).
• Ensure the passenger is safely at their destination (depending on passenger, this may include checking others are present, and/or confirming return arrangements).
• Prior to driving, ensure all passengers are safe and secure in the vehicle and that safety requirements are complied with (e.g. seatbelts or wheelchair restraints). Where appropriate, this will involve working with a Passenger Assistant, whose focus is on the behaviour and safety of the passengers.
• Conduct vehicle defect checks and record appropriately.
• Complete required paperwork with regard to passenger lists, mileage records etc. including feedback.
• Account for any cash taken during a shift if relevant.
• Read emails, safety notices, updates, etc. provided to keep all staff up-to-date.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated to them by the operations team.

4. Requirements for Role

4.1 All Drivers must:

• hold a full UK driving licence, including D1 or D1 101 category (please note that we cannot accept drivers with more than 6 penalty points or with previous drink driving convictions);
• be over 21 years old;
• have use of private transport to get to work;
• have extensive driving experience (as part of a previous role or otherwise) and the ability to plan routes;
• be committed to high levels of customer care and be caring and sympathetic (particularly to the needs of older and disabled people);
• be able to get on with people from all backgrounds (e.g. people from all ethnic and religious groups, people of both sexes, people with disabilities) politely and sensitively;
• be reliable, conscientious and punctual;
• be physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities (e.g. assisting disabled people to walk to/from vehicle, carrying shopping, assisting wheelchair users);
• have their own mobile phone and ability to access to email on a daily basis;
• be able to read, understand and follow w...

School Minibus Driver – (Mornings – 13.5 hours a week)

We are seeking a conscientious, approachable, and flexible driver who enjoys working with young people and values creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Job Title: School Minibus Driver

Responsible To: Transport Manager 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To drive Preparatory School and College minibuses and other vehicles as required.
• To carry out pre and post journey driver’s vehicle checks.
• To carry out minor maintenance checks such as checking/topping up oils, changing bulbs etc.
• To keep the vehicle clean and tidy inside and outside.
• To assist and supervising passengers as necessary.
• To assist other College staff as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence with a D1 entitlement (essential for minibus operation).
• Due to vehicle insurance requirements, applicants must be within the insurer-approved age range of 23 to 70.
• Be willing to attend and pass a minibus driving assessment test/MiDAS.
• Be willing to complete and pass the Disclosure and Barring Service vetting process.

This job description sets out main duties at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk 

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Transport Manager, Kirsty Brown kbrown@lancing.org.uk   

The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.

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School minibus driver (Ealing)

Department

Greenford Operational

Employment Type

Casual

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

£13.85

(1) About ECT

• Ealing Community Transport (ECT) has been providing safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities since 1979. Our instantly recognisable green minibuses can be spotted throughout Ealing!
• ECT is also dedicated to supporting and enabling independent living, reducing isolation and encouraging social interaction, especially for vulnerable people (such as older or disabled people or those with mobility difficulties who struggle to leave their homes). We also provide group transport to local voluntary, community and social groups.
• ECT is part of ECT Charity, a nationally-recognised social enterprise that creates social value through its charitable activities.
• ECT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process (and if a position is offered, in employment) if required.
• ECT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and any vulnerable person using our services. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow safer recruitment practices which are outlined in further detail in our Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Protecting People Policy.

(2) Summary of Role

• Our School Minibus Drivers provide home-to-school transport for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Our drivers act with the utmost level of professionalism, care and compassion to ensure that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
• Drivers also undertake routine administration tasks (e.g. recording mileage, cancellations etc.) and are provided with full training on the technical skills required. Further detail on School Minibus Drivers’ key tasks are provided below.

(3) Key Tasks

• Collect passengers from home address or other specified pick up point and transport them safely to their destination.
• Provide a door-to-door service and assist passengers to and from the minibus.
• Ensure the passenger is safely at their destination (depending on passenger, this may include checking others are present, and/or confirming return arrangements).
• Prior to driving, ensure all passengers are safe and secure in the vehicle and that safety requirements are complied with (e.g. seatbelts or wheelchair restraints). Where appropriate, this will involve working with a Passenger Assistant, whose focus is on the behaviour and safety of the passengers.
• Conduct vehicle defect checks and record appropriately.
• Complete required paperwork with regard to passenger lists, mileage records etc. including feedback.
• Read emails, safety notices, updates, etc. provided to keep all staff up-to-date.
• Attend and contribute at team meetings.
• Undertake all other reasonable duties as delegated to them by the operations team.

(4) Requirements for Role

4.1 All drivers must:

• hold a full UK driving licence, including D1 or D1 101 category (please note that we cannot accept drivers with more than 6 penalty points or with previous drink driving convictions);
• be over 21 years old;
• have extensive driving experience (as part of a previous role or otherwise) and the ability to plan routes;
• be committed to high levels of customer care and be caring and sympathetic;
• be able to get on with people from all backgrounds (e.g. people from all ethnic and religious groups, people of both sexes, people with disabilities) politely and sensitively;
• be reliable, conscientious and punctual;
• be physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities (e.g. assisting wheelchair users);
• have their own mobile phone and ability to access to email on a daily basis;
• be able to read, understand and follow written instructions;
• have excellent verbal communication skills;
• be able to accurately record basic information (e.g. mileage records and fares collected); and
• be smart and presentable.

4.2   Whilst it is not required, it is desirable if drivers have:

• familiarity with local area; and/or
• flexibility with regard to shift patterns.

4.3 We welcome applicants with no previous experience in similar roles as full training will be provided.

Minibus Driver

Barrow Hills School, Witley

Part-time – Term time only

Starting ASAP

4.00pm – 6.00pm (10 hours per week), term time only

Barrow Hills School seeks a Minibus Driver to join our professional, enthusiastic team. Applicants would be required to cover an afternoon (4.00pm-6.00pm) mini bus journey.

Barrow Hills is a co-ed 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

Our Barrow Hills family also has the unique advantage of governance by the Bridewell Royal Hospital Foundation and close affiliation with our partner schools, Kings Edward’s Witley and Longacre School, Shamley Green. We benefit from centuries of charitable history, links to the City of London and the generous shared resource an independent senior school provides.

Our aim at Barrow Hills is to inspire happy children.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as meals whilst on duty during term time, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, to bring to our wonderful team, then we would love to hear from you. Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.barrowhills.org , contact the HR Department on HR@barrowhills.org or telephone 01428 686739.

Barrow Hills School is a registered charity committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy.  We especially welcome applicants from under-represented groups. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms.

Part time Refuge Support Worker

We currently have an opportunity for a Refuge Support Worker to join Peterborough Women’s Aid. This role is based in Peterborough and is part time, 22.5 hours per week. The annual salary is £16458. Applications close on Monday January 26th at 5pm

You will work closely with families who have fled abuse and now reside out our refuge. You will offer practical and emotional support to these families and welcoming safe environment

You will work closely within a team in a fast-paced environment making quick informed decisions to ensure the safety of victims of domestic abuse.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and children living in our refuges. Including, completing safety planning, compiling support plans and undertaking regular key working sessions.
• Assessing referrals to the refuge to ensure that we can meet their needs.
• Welcoming new residents, explaining policies and procedures and completing entry paperwork.
• Ensuring vacant rooms are prepared and re-let as soon as possible.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date casework records.
• Establishing the risks to, and needs of, the residents assessing their practical and emotional support needs and using this information to formulate support plans.
• Support clients to access appropriate benefits, apply for housing and access legal advice, as required and attending appointments to support and advocate for clients, if needed.
• Ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are immediately raised with your line manager.
• Facilitating and running group work programmes.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies.
• Attend and participate in staff team meetings.
• Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of the service.
• Maintain confidentiality and work within PWA’s code of conduct and all other policies and procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing evening and weekend support.
• Complete awareness and educational talks to community groups and organisations, as required.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation. This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. As such we can only consider applications from women.

• Location:H&F Mental Health Community Support
• Closing Date:30 January 2026
• Pro Rata Salary:39
• Contract Type:Permanent
• Working Location Type:On- Site
• Hours per week:39

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Floating Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide holistic, person-centred support to a group of key service users linked to local mental health services in Hammersmith and Fulham. Using the recovery approach and SMART support planning, you will help individuals increase independence, maintain accommodation, and enjoy a good quality of life. This role involves visiting service users in various settings—including their homes, the community, supported housing, and hospitals—while devising effective interventions for those who are hard to engage. You will enable access to medical and mainstream community services, liaise with partners such as community mental health teams and housing services, and work collaboratively to address gaps in clinical and wrap-around support. Responsibilities include conducting needs and risk assessments, creating and reviewing SMART support plans, reducing unplanned hospital admissions, and encouraging engagement with networks and informal support systems.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

We are looking for someone with proven experience supporting individuals with mental ill health and complex needs, ideally within a community or outreach setting. You should have the ability to empower service users to achieve their goals and aspirations, alongside excellent knowledge of mental health issues, including signs, symptoms, and treatments. The role requires strong assessment skills to identify declining mental health and take appropriate action.

You will need a solid understanding of health and safety in community settings, key working practices, person-centred support planning, and the recovery approach. A commitment to equality, diversity, and promoting service users' rights, privacy, dignity, and choice is essential. Knowledge of welfare benefits relevant to the user group, safeguarding principles, and the ability to address safeguarding concerns appropriately are also required.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call:We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview:Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout thei...

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Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

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Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact

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Job Title: Visitor Services Summer Assistant (Casual)
Reports To: FOH Supervisor/Visitor Services Manager
Start Date : July 2025

Based at : Discover Bucks Museum, 9 Church Street in Aylesbury.

Discover Bucks Museum is an independent charity which looks after 130,000 objects telling the story of Bucks and beyond from 200 million years ago to the present day. We are looking for casual Museum Assistants – working on a Zero-hour basis to fit in around our peak periods and your other commitments. Most of these shifts will be based between Tuesday – Saturday during the day, but there will be occasional Monday, Sunday, and evening shifts during the holidays and for special events.

To find out more on what this role involves or to apply for the position, please see the role profile below and email hello@discoverbucksmuseum.org,attaching your CV and cover letter to outline why you are suitable for the role.

Summer Casual Assistant Role Profile

We request that all applications are by email only. No postal applications will be accepted.

Godstowe

Level 3 Nursery Assistant
Job Description

Job purpose

•  To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the Nursery

•  To maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment for all children.

Duties and responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may
also be required, as directed by the headteacher.

Job specification

Early Years Childcare and Education

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Implement and deliver the EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional,
physical and intellectual needs.

•  To keep informative, accurate and up to date records and assessments, including records of

progress and any behavioural and developmental reports, using iPads. Observations are recorded
on Nursery iPads using the Tapestry online learning journal. Contribute towards reports that are
completed from a template twice a year.

•  To carry out any recommendations made following regulatory inspections.
•  To work within the setting’s policies and procedures.
•  To respond to each child’s need for individual care and attention and provide a high level of care

and supervision that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.

•  To act as a Key Person to a group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the

planning of routines and activities. To support the work of other staff in their role as key person as
required.

•  To liaise closely with parents and carers as a Key Person: informing parents of their children’s

progress and encouraging them to become involved in their children’s learning.

•  To be aware of children’s special educational needs and disabilities, and work with other staff and

external agencies to support these children effectively.

•  To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary where

appropriate.

•  To promote positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and

incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own
behaviour

•  To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Nursery, Head of Early Years or

Senior Leadership Team.

•  To take a twice weekly aftercare duty from 4pm-5.25pm once per week.
•  To supervise lunch duties once per day.
•  Attend any training as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification/Skill Required

Essential

Desired

Experience of working in a Nursery setting or other similar experience.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

A willingness to obtain further qualifications or do relevant training.

Enhanced DBS.

A good, sound knowledge and understanding of EYFS

Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs and
current legislation relevant to the Early Years.

Ability and experience of implementing an Early Years curriculum, taking into
account the SEND Code of Practice, child protection procedures, religious and
cultural diversity and equal opportunities considerations.

Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Ability to foster strong working relationships with staff, volunteers and other
professionals.

Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement.

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Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways, verbally and in writing.

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Computer literacy, including experience using Word (or similar) for reports and
tablets (for using Tapestry online learning journal)

Able to work on own initiative and influence good practice though own
example.

Caring attitude and a friendly, flexible approach.

Creative

A great sense of humour

First aid qualification.

Food hygiene qualification.

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