Dim/23085
£13.55 Per Hour
Stowmarket
England, East of England, Suffolk
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 36.0
Closing Date: February 05, 2026
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, we believe in empowering our colleagues to grow and thrive. As an award-winning employer and one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities and autism, we offer a values-led culture, specialist training, and clear career pathways. If you’re experienced and ready to take on a role that truly makes a difference, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.
About the Role
- 36 hours per week / 4 nights one week, 3 nights the next (8pm-8am)
- Stowmarket, Suffolk.
We’re looking for an experienced Waking Night Support Worker to join our team and provide specialist overnight support to one gentleman in his 40s who requires 24-hour support. He has a history of behaviours of distress, but with the right approach, he thrives in a structured and supportive environment.
The person we support is highly independent, he enjoys restoring furniture, gardening, chess, science experiments, playing guitar, shopping, and holidays. He prefers to be seen as part of the team rather than someone receiving support, so engagement and communication are key! The best approach is to involve him naturally instead of asking him to complete a task, simply express that you need help and watch him step in eagerly.
This role requires experience working with complex behaviours and confidence in managing situations that may escalate. You’ll be part of a team that values proactive engagement and communication.
About You
You’ll have previous experience as a Support Worker, ideally with exposure to complex needs and behaviours of distress. You’ll be resilient, adaptable, and committed to providing person-centred care. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.
Rewards That Make a Difference
- Competitive Pay– Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave– 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme– Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits– Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts– Through Viv up and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development– Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks– Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture– Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videosfor all our recruitment communications.
D019327
£14.23 Per Hour
Weymouth
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: February 19, 2026
Support Worker – Waking Nights (20:00–07:30)
Location: Weymouth Contract: Full-time or Part-time
About the Role
We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our night team in Weymouth. You’ll be supporting a friendly gentleman in his 20s who lives with different support needs, working as part of a close-knit team within his own home.
This role is all about providing calm, consistent overnight support that helps him maintain a positive sleep routine while being there for him if he wakes or needs reassurance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting independent livingin a way that respects his choices and routines
- Providing personal carein a dignified, person-centered manner
- Administering medicationsafely and accurately
- Promoting a healthy sleep pattern, offering reassurance during brief periods of wakefulness
- Working collaboratively with his familyto ensure continuity and consistency of care
- Using IT confidently, including iPads and digital recording systems
What We’re Looking For
- Punctuality and reliability– essential for night support
- A calm, confident and reassuring presence
- Patience and emotional resilience
- A warm sense of humour, led by the preferences of the person we support
- Respect for personalised ways of working
- Ability to work well within a small, dedicated team
Why This Role Matters
You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, stable and positive environment for someone who thrives on routine, trust and genuine connection. Your consistency and kindness will help him feel secure throughout the night and supported to live life on his terms.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2026.
Apply now
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
D019327
£14.23 Per Hour
Weymouth
England, South West England, Dorset
Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing Date: February 19, 2026
Support Worker – Waking Nights (20:00–07:30)
Location: Weymouth Contract: Full-time or Part-time
About the Role
We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our night team in Weymouth. You’ll be supporting a friendly gentleman in his 20s who lives with different support needs, working as part of a close-knit team within his own home.
This role is all about providing calm, consistent overnight support that helps him maintain a positive sleep routine while being there for him if he wakes or needs reassurance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting independent livingin a way that respects his choices and routines
- Providing personal carein a dignified, person-centered manner
- Administering medicationsafely and accurately
- Promoting a healthy sleep pattern, offering reassurance during brief periods of wakefulness
- Working collaboratively with his familyto ensure continuity and consistency of care
- Using IT confidently, including iPads and digital recording systems
What We’re Looking For
- Punctuality and reliability– essential for night support
- A calm, confident and reassuring presence
- Patience and emotional resilience
- A warm sense of humour, led by the preferences of the person we support
- Respect for personalised ways of working
- Ability to work well within a small, dedicated team
Why This Role Matters
You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, stable and positive environment for someone who thrives on routine, trust and genuine connection. Your consistency and kindness will help him feel secure throughout the night and supported to live life on his terms.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2026.
Apply now
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Female Recovery Support Volunteer
- locations
- North Devon - Riverside Court
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR010848
We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.
The role:
Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.
We are seeking Female recovery support volunteers to enable us to create a safe space for vulnerable women in recovery.
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude who can build strong working relationships with others.
Tasks may include:
- Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
- Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
- Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
- Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
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
- Free induction and role-specific training
- Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
- Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
- Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
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.
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
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
Facilitator – Day service
39 hours per week – Permanent 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 essential
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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Dim/23086
£13.55 Per Hour
Stowmarket
England, East of England, Suffolk
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 27.0
Closing Date: February 05, 2026
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, we put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that values inclusion, respect, and support for both our colleagues and the people we support. When you join us, you become part of a team that prioritises your health, happiness, and work-life balance while making a real difference every day.
About the Role
- Female Waking Night Support Worker – Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14)
- Part-Time - 27 Hours per Week
- Wake Nights: Sat–Wed: 22:00–07:00 / Thu & Fri: 22:00–09:15
(Days can be flexible, but hours cannot change due to routine)
We’re looking for an experienced Female Waking Night Support Worker to provide overnight support to a woman in her 20s who lives in a supported living flat with access to a shared garden. She has autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and experiences anxiety, so a calm and reassuring approach is essential.
She’s musical, creative, and full of personality. She loves going to clubs, playing guitar, making cards and models, and attending music events and parties. She enjoys pub lunches, walks, and spending time with her family. She’s sensitive and expressive, with a love of bright colours and all things artistic.
You’ll provide overnight support to help her feel safe and settled, offering reassurance and encouragement as needed. While she’s independent, she may need prompting with routines and emotional support. You’ll monitor wellbeing, respond to any needs during the night, and help maintain a peaceful environment.
About You
You’ll have previous experience supporting people with autism, epilepsy, and complex needs. You’ll be patient, adaptable, and confident in providing person-centred support during waking nights. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a calm environment are essential.
Rewards That Make a Difference
- Competitive Pay– Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave– 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme– Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits– Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts– Through Viv up and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development– Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks– Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture– Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videosfor all our recruitment communications.
- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
Dim/23086
£13.55 Per Hour
Stowmarket
England, East of England, Suffolk
Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 27.0
Closing Date: February 05, 2026
About Dimensions
At Dimensions, we put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that values inclusion, respect, and support for both our colleagues and the people we support. When you join us, you become part of a team that prioritises your health, happiness, and work-life balance while making a real difference every day.
About the Role
- Female Waking Night Support Worker – Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14)
- Part-Time - 27 Hours per Week
- Wake Nights: Sat–Wed: 22:00–07:00 / Thu & Fri: 22:00–09:15
(Days can be flexible, but hours cannot change due to routine)
We’re looking for an experienced Female Waking Night Support Worker to provide overnight support to a woman in her 20s who lives in a supported living flat with access to a shared garden. She has autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and experiences anxiety, so a calm and reassuring approach is essential.
She’s musical, creative, and full of personality. She loves going to clubs, playing guitar, making cards and models, and attending music events and parties. She enjoys pub lunches, walks, and spending time with her family. She’s sensitive and expressive, with a love of bright colours and all things artistic.
You’ll provide overnight support to help her feel safe and settled, offering reassurance and encouragement as needed. While she’s independent, she may need prompting with routines and emotional support. You’ll monitor wellbeing, respond to any needs during the night, and help maintain a peaceful environment.
About You
You’ll have previous experience supporting people with autism, epilepsy, and complex needs. You’ll be patient, adaptable, and confident in providing person-centred support during waking nights. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a calm environment are essential.
Rewards That Make a Difference
- Competitive Pay– Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.
- Generous Annual Leave– 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.
- Pension Scheme– Employer and employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits– Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.
- Shopping Discounts– Through Viv up and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.
- Career Development– Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.
- Additional Perks– Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).
- Inclusive Culture– Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.
Apply Now
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the position is filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videosfor all our recruitment communications.
- Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
Nursing
Sister
Sister
Guilford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time |
Up to £51,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
37.5 hours per week
As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we’re offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you’ll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We’ll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. This is nursing as it should be.
As a Sister / Charge Nurse at our Guilford Hospital , you’re registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Cardiac to Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, Gynae and Urology.
As the oncology sister you will be;
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Responsible for ensuring we provide exemplary care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working with the Lead Cancer Nurse to education and support both patients and staff.
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You will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical area supporting the hospital management team in providing clinical leadership.
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Have experience in the administration of SACT supported by a recognized university accredited course
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Experience across Cancer/Oncology Nursing, providing evidence of the understanding of cancer and its treatment and the effects on patients and family
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Be an effective communicator with patients and key stakeholders.
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Comprehensive clinical expertise and knowledge of current professional practice and cancer policy requirements
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Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality information for patients and carers ensuring this is accessible, informative and that there are mechanisms in place for obtaining and responding to patient / carer feedback
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To maintain an awareness of up to date professional and clinical practice issues and ensure that national policy is reflected in practice
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Initiate, plan, lead and facilitate audit and clinical effectiveness projects/ programmes which provide clinical assurance and support the development of services from research and best practice guidance
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Promote quality, innovation, productivity and improve quality of care and services for patients and stakeholders.
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A chemotherapy qualification is essential, and a Cancer qualification is desirable. However, the role would be considered as a training and developmental role if required. There are plenty of opportunities for staff to develop their knowledge and skills and you will be offered support for your on-going professional development.
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We’ve been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit.
The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, to...
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care. We hire based on values, employment experience and lived experience, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
Job reference:006230
Salary:£12.82 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court, we are recruiting for Bank Night Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Night Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
John Grooms Court is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
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Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006230
Salary:£12.82 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Bank
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court, we are recruiting for Bank Night Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As a Bank Night Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be the opportunity to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
John Grooms Court is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff in adult care:
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Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. (terms apply)
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Shaftesbury will pay any accrued holiday for the period worked. You will receive a payment equivalent to 12.07% for each hour worked in the period; up to a maximum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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Our Benefits:
£14.81 per Hour
- Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
- Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
- Managed by supportive leaders
- 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
- Pension Scheme
- No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
- Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
- We will pay for your PVG
- Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
- Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
- Shopping Discounts Scheme
- Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
- Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
- Financial Hardship Fund
- Investment in your wellbeing
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.
Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.
We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!
We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.
Employment law and relations adviser
Circa £75,000 + benefits
12 months fixed-term contract
Full-time (35 hours per week)
London, Wimbledon (flexible and hybrid working)
About us
We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.
The role
As the Employment Law and Employment Relations Adviser, you will be a subject matter expert, responsible for providing advice and guidance to inform practical content for members to help them comply with employment law. You will help lead CIPD’s analysis of developments in employment law, including new legislation or emerging case law to highlight implications for people professionals, people managers and workplace practices. You will be developing evidence-based recommendations, producing accessible policy briefs and guidance, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies and trade unions.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the research, development, and evaluation of CIPD’s position on developments in employment law and employment relations.
- Providing expert advice and guidance on complex employment law and employee relations (ER) matters to CIPD’s knowledge content and learning teams and other key stakeholders, including the Chief Executive, the Director of the People Profession and the Head of Public Policy.
- Writing and reviewing content as required to allow the CIPD to present accurate, up-to-date information in line with legal developments, often working to quick deadlines.
- Communicating essential information for HR professionals through practical, clear, and easy-to-digest guidance.
- Monitoring the employment law and ER policy environment for emerging themes and building strong networks with stakeholders from the government, third sector, and professional networks to influence the national policy agenda.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government, trade unions and employee representative bodies.
- Working with the comms and knowledge content teams to ensure that the implications from developments in employment law and CIPD’s view on these are communicated effectively to members and externally through the media
- Contributing towards the member engagement by hosting webinars and engaging with our online and in-person communities.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience.
- In-depth knowledge of current and historical employment laws, regulations, and HR/ER policies and practices within the UK.
- Previous experience of working in a role advising on employment law and employment relations and providing practical advice and guidance to employers/the people profession.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting policy analysis, analysing complex information, and producing high-quality briefing papers, reports and position papers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to synthesise complex legal information into accessible, practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, wi...
Darlington Volunteers - Volunteering for Health Coordinator Job Summary St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington is seeking a Coordinator for the Darlington Volunteering for Health Hub. Darlington Volunteers is a funded partnership between Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland, Darlington Association on Disability, St Teresa’s Hospice and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity. Based at St Teresa’s Hospice, you will work with Darlington Volunteers partners and other local organisations to continue our project, developing and delivering an inclusive, contemporary, clear and supportive pathway to volunteering within health and social care in Darlington. This is an exciting time to join the project, as we are ready to launch our online hub for organisations and volunteers in Darlington to register. If you are passionate about removing barriers to volunteering and supporting the volunteering journey, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Location: St Teresa’s Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. Hours: 24 hours per week, over 3 to 5 days Monday to Friday. As the project develops, you may need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the hub and its users, which may include some evening and/or weekend work. Fixed Term Contract Duration: up to 30 June 2027. Post available immediately. St Teresa’s Hospice Band 3: £15,984 per annum actual for 24 hours per week (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,975 per annum). Important application info: Successful applicants are required to provide a basic disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by St Teresa’s Hospice. All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period. The closing date for this job is: Sunday 01 February 2026. Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor license, and are therefore only able to appoint candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Main duties of the job: This role will contribute to developing infrastructure to maximise the potential of volunteering within the local health and social care sector, including support with recruitment, selection and compliance checks and centralised induction via a new volunteering hub. You will work with local organisations supporting and engaging volunteers, and with people looking to volunteer in health and social care in the local area, including prospective volunteers for St Teresa’s Hospice, for the other core Darlington Volunteers partners, and for other local partner organisations. Your employer will be Teresa’s Hospice, a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity with Inpatient, Outpatient and Hospice at Home services, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families in their own homes and at St Teresa’s Hospice. Essential skills and experience include: • Experience of working directly with the general public, and/or volunteers or prospective volunteers • Experience of working in an administrative role, and maintaining confidential record-keeping systems • Understanding of equality and diversity legislation and best practice including Equality Act 2010 • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills For further details, please see the job description and person specification. An induction and ongoing training will be provided. About Us: Join an organisation where we all work together for a shared charitable goal, based in beautiful grounds, with a community feel and an inclusive culture. Benefits of working for St T's include: • Training and development opportunities • Flexible working schemes • Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements • Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events • Workforce events, including long service awards • Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling/CBT • Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage • Onsite Bistro • Free eye tests for computer users • Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs • Free will-writing service via Octopus Legacy • Free yoga classes, discounted local leisure centre membership and eligibility for Blue Light discount card Please contact HR for further details. St Teresa’s Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs Privacy Notice and St Teresa’s Hospice Recruitment Privacy Notice. St Teresa’s Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. To apply: You can apply via NHS Jobs at: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0481-26-0000 , or go to www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for vacancy reference: B0481-26-0000 For more information about the role, please contact the HR Office on 01325 254321. Our Values: Our values are our core beliefs. They ...