Resettlement Caseworker JO15/01/2026
- Location
- Kent
- Vacancy Type
- Fixed Term, Full-time
- Hours per week
- 35
- Application Deadline
- Friday, January 30, 2026
- Salary
- £32,598
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Summary
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The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
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Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
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Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
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Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
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Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact:julie.oneill@refugeecouncil.org.uk
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We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trained Clinical Supervisor to join our Derbyshire Talking Therapies team at Everyturn Mental Health!
This hybrid role is based primarily in Chesterfield and may involve occasional work across Derbyshire, including Derby and Chesterfield locations. You’ll work 22.5 hours per week, flexibly between Monday-Friday (8am-8pm), with the expectation of at least one late shift (12-8pm) per week.
This is a brilliant chance to make a real difference in the community while developing your skills within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
About the role
As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the autonomy to shape your practice while benefiting from regular, high-quality supervision and support from your line manager and clinical leads.
You will:
- Provide robust clinical supervision to Step 3 High-Intensity Therapists, ensuring safe practice aligned with NICE guidance and service protocols.
- Contribute to clinical assurance activities, including case reviews, clinical audits, and competency assessments.
- Work closely with operational and clinical leads to identify training needs and support performance and development.
- Hold a small clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based psychological therapies within a Talking Therapies context.
- Lead on the development of trainee staff, helping integrate new trainees and supporting clinical skills development.
- Create a culture of learning through skills sessions, reflecting on incidents, and supporting the use of audio/video recordings.
- Provide supervision in line with the service’s supervision protocol.
- Support the Risk and Referral Team, offering duty support and guidance around risk management and service suitability.
- Work with partners to support Step 3 KPIs and ensure effective step-up/step-down pathways for service users.
- Represent the service at partner meetings, universities, and stakeholder groups.
- Contribute to service planning, safeguarding processes, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Promote staff wellbeing and a positive team culture.
- Help ensure timely access to treatment in line with service modelling and the stepped-care approach.
- Support delivery of our service values and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for developing others. You will have:
Essential qualifications & experience
- Qualified and accredited High-Intensity Therapist (HIT)
- At least 2 years’ post-qualification HIT experience
- A Talking Therapies-recognised supervision qualification
- Experience providing clinical supervision
- Strong experience in risk management
Skills & attributes
- A commitment to clinical excellence and enhancing client experience
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience leading teams to deliver evidence-based interventions
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good IT skills
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to support others through change
- Excellent judgement, decision-making, and time-management skills
- A positive, motivated, values-led approach
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer!
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by e...
ICT Officer (Maternity Cover)
High Life Highland is a dynamic and exciting Charity to work for with our purpose being to make life better for everyone, including our employees. We strive to provide a family friendly work environment for all employees so that they find it easier to balance family and work obligations.
About the Role
The Digital & Technology Team are seeking someone to take on the role of ICT Officer for up to 12 months maternity cover. We are not seeking someone super technical, rather an excellent administrator/organiser who is keen to learn. The successful candidate will work with the existing postholder for a month to familiarise themselves with the role and embed themselves into the team. Thereafter full support will be available so if you fancy a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please make sure you are available to meet the date requirements listed before applying.
Based in the Highland Archive & Registration Centre, Inverness
35 hours per week, £31,486 – £34,925 per annum
Further information: Email Alan Hoseason (Head of Digital & Technology) to arrange a call: alan.hoseason@highlifehighland.com
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026.
Job Start Date: Monday 9th February 2026.
Vacancy Reference No: CHLH/2512/27
*** A Disclosure Scotland PVG check is not required for this post. ***
To find out more about the key duties, responsibilities and attributes required for this role, download the Job Description & Person Specification
About Us
High Life Highland is charity and our purpose is Making Life Better. We are a fun, friendly, kind, caring, supportive, inclusive and proud organisation with strong people values based around integrity, community, accountability, respect and example. We believe if all our of employees strive to embrace our people values then, collectively, we give ourselves the best chance of fulfilling our purpose of Making Life Better.
High Life Highland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, marital or family status, nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related factor
Our Benefits
Explore our full list of benefits here.
Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
- THE MESSAGE ENTERPRISE CENTRE34,896 per yearLondon, Greater London, United KingdomFull-time31st January 2026
This is an exciting role to develop a regional strategy for the Message Trust in London. We are looking for a strategic leader with a breadth of communication skills, and with a proven track record of pioneering new work particularly in partnership with local church.
A person who is strongly self-motivated, confident to take initiative, make decisions quickly and able to inspire others will thrive in this fast-paced role. You will be responsible for developing the team regionally, managing budgets, driving prayer initiatives to fuel the work and raising the profile of the ministry by increasing networks.
- Check out the benefits of working at The Message here: Benefits - The Message
- Hear the heart of what we are about at The Message: – you will be asked about these in any interview.Message Values Talk - The Message
- See links for job description and Working at The Message document.
- If applying from an external website, please visit www.message.org.uk/jobs for further details and to access the job description.
Salary £34896 - £39797 plus London Weighting (dependent upon experience)
This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIREStafford Central Primary Care NetworkFull-time27th January 2026Permanent
37 hours a week
£28,200 per annum
This post will work across the General Practice Surgeries within Stafford Central PCN. Primarily Weeping Cross, Beaconside & John Amery Drive. Mileage can not be claimed for travel between places of work or ocassional home visits to patients.
Would you like to be part of a dynamic, award-winning, local charity that helps communities to thrive?
Could you listen and communicate effectively?
Would you enjoy working as part of enthusiastic teams and using your initiative?
You will benefit from experience of supporting people through information, advice and guidance; managing a caseload; and using IT to keep good records.
However, we are more interested in your passion and energy to make a difference, as full training will be provided.
Support Staffordshire is working hard to become more inclusive of the communities we serve, and as such is especially keen to hear from applicants with protected characteristics and lived experience, that bring knowledge, skills and experience which we lack.
If you would like more information please contact Rebecca Causier on 07835 137 371.
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to complete an Application Form and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form.
The person appointed will require: Proof of right to work in the UK; Two satisfactory references; An enhanced and barred DBS check
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 27 th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 2 nd February 2026
(Interview travel expenses can be paid on completion of an expenses claim form and providing your bank details)
WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED20,330.27 per year (pro rata)Walsall, West MidlandsPart-time29th January 2026Job Introduction
Social Prescribing Link Worker (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £20,330.27 - £21,575.89 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (31st December 2026) Part Time, 28 hours per week
Closing Date: 29th January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed 2026
Make a real difference in your community
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to help people improve their health, wellbeing and independence, supporting those who may feel isolated, face inequalities or struggle to access health services.
In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships, provide personalised support, and empower individuals to access activities and services that improve their physical and mental wellbeing. You will work closely with health partners, community groups and voluntary sector organisations to ensure customers feel supported, connected, and confident in managing their wellbeing.
If you’re compassionate, a great listener, and driven to help others take positive steps in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re inviting people who are interested in a Social Prescribing Link Worker role to attend our Open Day at our Wellbeing Scheme.
Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Lockside Pointe, 1 Lockside Road, Walsall, WS2 8FE
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Learn more about our wellbeing schemes
- Meet the team and the people we support
- Discover what a career with whg could look like
Following the Open Day, some attendees will be invited to attend an interview the following week.
Main job responsibilities:
- Build trusted one-to-one relationships with individuals who need support with their health, wellbeing and confidence.
- Use motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to empower people to take control of their wellbeing and make positive lifestyle changes.
- Complete assessments using Warwick Edinburgh and WOOP plans to improve participant motivation and engagement.
- Support customers to access internal and external services in order to support their needs to help achieve a positive outcome.
- Support customers to maximise their health through take up of non-acute, non-medical community-based services.
- Co-design individual and small group health and wellbeing activities to improve participant outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate records, progress notes and documentation in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- Using an agreed case management system, support people to set realistic goals to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes
- Attend and contribute to national social prescribing worker events to keep up to date with best practice and training opportunities
- Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and embedding good practice at all times
We're looking for someone who has:
- A relevant qualification or experience of working with vulnerable people, social housing customers who present with health inequalities and social exclusion risk factors.
- Experience of using evidence-based assessment tools such as Warwick Edinburgh or the ability to learn and utilise this tool.
- Experience of case management
- An ability to complete face to face assessments in a variety of environments including home and community settings.
- An understanding of the social determinants of health and the ability to suggest interventions to reduce their impact.
- An understanding of barriers to engagement and the ability to help people overcome them and take up services.
- The ability to signpost and refer peo...
Refugee Support Group28,598 per year (pro rata)ReadingFull-time22nd January 2026Triage and Holistic Caseworker Location: Reading Salary: NJC Scale 5 £28,598 - £29,540. The salary offered will be based on the chosen candidate's level of experience and qualification. Contract: 1-year, full-time, renewable subject to funding and appraisal Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (09.00 - 17.00) Location: Office-based About Refugee Support Group At Refugee Support Group we have spent over 30 years supporting refugees and people seeking sanctuary as they try to rebuild their lives in Reading and the Thames Valley region. Following a period of organisational growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit one full-time Triage and Holistic Caseworker to join our Casework Team. This role will help us maintain our client-focused approach, uphold best practices, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations in the delivery of our services. More information about RSG can be found at www.refugeesupportgroup.org.uk About the Role We are looking for a patient, organised, sympathetic, and methodical Triage and Holistic Caseworker. To provide initial information and advice to clients who wish to access the casework service. You will ensure that clients meet our eligibility requirements by taking proof of registration documents. Where not eligible, you will signpost them out to appropriate services. You will be the dedicated first point of contact for the casework team and work closely with Reception to help manage client enquiries by phone, email and in-person. You will liaise with the rest of the casework team to establish team availability and co- ordinate client’s appointments and responses in a timely manner. You will refer clients who have eligible immigration/asylum matters onto IAA-accredited caseworkers. For non-IAA accredited matters, you will work holistically with clients signposting them where applicable to more specialised support services in Berkshire. You will work closely with the Holistic and IAA Level 1 Casework to co-ordinate holistic support which can include supporting with holistic support offered in the drop-in. We will offer support and development training to acquire IAA level 1 accreditation through our partnerships with Refugee Action and their Frontline Immigration Advice Project (FIAP). How to Apply Please forward a CV and cover letter (2 pages max) outlining your suitability for the role, ensuring you refer to all criteria of the job description and person specification. Please send to: recruitment@rrsg.org.uk Principle Tasks and Responsibilities: Leading client triage • Respond to client enquiries courteously, professionally, and in a timely manner, effectively managing incoming messages, calls, emails and in-person enquiries. • Conduct a standardised assessment of each client’s needs and eligibility for our advice. • When clients are eligible and in remit, provide initial general information, before allocating the case to colleagues in the casework team. • Ensure that the client signs all necessary consent forms, and they understand the scope of our work, our commitment to them, and to their data protection. • Open a client record in the charity’s Client Management System, log the data collected, and file consent forms and other records appropriately following prescribed casework procedures. • Work closely with the Casework Team lead to ensure client enquiries are handled in a timely manner and ensure casework team cohesion. Provide weekly overviews to the Casework Team lead on current casework capacity. • Assist members of the casework team by booking consultation appointments, providing reminders, and supporting the collection of impact and client feedback data. • When clients are out of remit, signpost clients to relevant external stakeholders. • Keep the team informed of the latest enquiry and in-remit case numbers at the weekly team meeting to support them in managing their caseloads. Casework • Adhere to casework procedures and the IAA Code of Standards. • Conduct with competence all tasks permitted under the direction of your • manager. Interview clients in a sensitive and professional manner to enable them to explain their problems. • Negotiate with statutory and non-statutory third parties on behalf of clients as requested. • Advocate on behalf of clients and refer to other agencies as appropriate. • Advise clients on relevant services for specialist help and signpost to specialist advisers or agencies, as appropriate. • Provide an advice service to the highest standard in line with 'Reading Advice Network (RAN)' and 'Safe & Sound' quality standards. • Provide practical and emotionally sensitive support to clients while they traverse the challenging UK immigration system. • Maintain comprehensive records on the case database system. • Network and develop partnerships with local, regional and national information and advice providers. • Attending external agency meetings where appropriate and ...
Herts Mind Network31,000 per year (pro rata)Hemel, Watford or BorehamwoodFull-time29th January 2026Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
The Team Lead plays a significant role in the co-ordination and running of the Primary Care Network Service. This role is key to the development and support of the team and the wider organisation and will be part of the new NHS Neighbourhood plans.
Please see the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re right for the role. Be sure to include your contact details, home address, and whether you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Submit your application to Danielle Levy (Director of Complex Needs and Community) at recruitment@hertfordshiremind.org
Please note, applications without a supporting/cover letter may not be considered.
Interviews to be held on 5th February 2026.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
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- Responsible toServices Manager (Complex Needs & Community)
- Working baseHemel, Watford or Borehamwood
- Working hours37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
- Rate of pay£31,000 - £32,000 per annum
- Closing date29th January 2026
- Interview date5th February 2026
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- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
- Birthday leave day.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
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WALLICH-CLIFFORD COMMUNITY27,264.5 per yearAngleseyFull-time26th January 2026Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week working a rota, mostly 9-5 and 8-4 shifts including one weekend every 4 weeks.
The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. www.thewallich.com/about-us
Project Description
Housing First Anglesey helps homeless people to find a permanent home quickly, providing ongoing support to help them settle in and maintain their new home. The project provides an intensive support package to actively address issues in a creative and innovative way.
Purpose of Role
Responsibility for coordinating and providing a flexible person centred, solution focused service, applying an assertive engagement and positive risk-taking approach, in line with Housing First principles. Within legal, moral and ethical boundaries, Housing First provision focuses on the long-term goal of creating sustainable tenancies and maximising connectivity with the local community. This role will work in an outreach capacity with those clients who may primarily need support with their mental health, enabling clients to access the services and interventions they need to build their resilience, gain confidence, reduce harm and acquire the personal and social skills they need to meet their aspirations.
This post will work specifically with Service Users whose lead support need is Mental Health, which may be accompanied by other complex needs.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Please note: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter - for your cover letter please summarise how you meet the requirements of this role as detailed in the job description ; see our
page for further tips on what to include: Application Guidance Job Description Link (Scroll down on this document to view this in Welsh) Closing date for this vacancy is 26th January 2026 at 09:00am. The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464
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Lothian Centre For Inclusive Living12.6 per hourDunbar, East LothianPart-time13th February 2026Job reference:AM AK EL
We are looking for a local personal assistant, for a 12-year-old boy, to accompany him to activities (or Social Activities)
He has been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, severs disease (which causes pain upon walking), chronic fatigue, and an autoimmune condition which affects his access to education and quality of life.
He loves computing and has an interest in coding and the mechanics of how things work but we would also like him to experience some real life learning, such as getting on a bus independently and going out for food, etc.
Kindness, reliability, a positive, flexible attitude and clear communication are key qualities for this role. A good sense of humour and a caring attitude will also help you connect and make a real difference while supporting a fun, happy child.
Person specification
– A reliable, caring, kind and clear communicator
– Someone with a younger sibling or relative who is neurodivergent, or who has neurodiversity training
– An interest in child led activity time both indoors and outdoors
– An interest in computers, coding and the mechanics of how things work
– Your own car and the relevant business insurance would be desirable but not essential
Hours and rate of pay: 2 hours a week, or 4 hours every 2 weeks, to be discussed, Monday or Tuesday, £12.60ph
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk, quoting Job Ref: AM AK EL
Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CENTRE LIMITED12.56 per hourSt Michael’s Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol.Full-timeAdmin and Communications Assistant for St Michael’s Church and Coffee Shop JOB DESCRIPTION St Michael’s Church Vision: Living to make a difference by being a Christian heart at the centre of our communities Aim: Location: Contract: Hours: Salary: Start: Benefits: To provide Admin and communications support to ensure the smooth running of St Michael’s Church, and The Coffee Shop. St Michael’s Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol. BS34 8PD Fixed-Term for a year (potential for permanent) 20 hours per week £12.56 per hour January 2026 but start date is flexible for the right candidate 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata) Line Manager: Administration and Communications Manager Responsible to: Main Duties: Director of Operations Finance Officer Coffee Shop Duty Manager • Posting on social media including designing graphics using Canva • Assisting with whole church communications • Competently use IT systems including Google Drive and Churchsuite • Help ensure that the website is kept up to date • To assist in producing policies and Risk Assessments as required • To help with rota management for Sunday Services • To prepare rotas to ensure The Coffee Shop is staffed appropriately (including volunteers) • To assist in organising Coffee Shop training for staff and volunteers • To assist in ensuring that all Coffee Shop staff and volunteers comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation • To work alongside the Coffee Shop Duty Manager to produce attractive menus and monitor pricing • To order food, drink and supplies for the Coffee Shop • Use appropriate marketing and loyalty schemes to increase sales in the Coffee Shop Other Tasks and Duties • As directed by The Administration and Communications Manager and other St Michael’s Staff You will need to be: • A team player • Adaptable and willing to learn • An excellent communicator both verbally and digitally • A committed Christian who is enthusiastic about: Learning and Growing Together, Sharing Jesus Together and Serving Together
REGIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATIONStockholm University, SwedenFull-time24th December 2026Vacancy: Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology – SOFI, Stockholm University
The Postdoctoral position is part of the research programme “Sustainable synergies” (www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/sustainable-synergies). The aim of the programme, which is based on both internationally comparative research and in-depth analyses of Sweden and the Nordic countries, is to study how social policy and the welfare state can be developed to support a sustainable working life for everyone. In focus are the working-life transitions that individuals make during their lifecourse, and the programme examines how the interplay between different social policies can support successful transitions for different groups in the labour market. Potential interplays include between different policies within a policy area (e.g. education policy) as well as between different policy areas (e.g. health and pension policies). The programme builds upon quantitative data, and programme members make use of for instance comparative country-level data, comparative individual-level surveys, as well as individual-level register data from the Nordic countries.
Main responsibilities
Research within the programme is organized around five crucial life-course transitions: between school and work, work and family formation, work and ill health, work and retraining, and work and retirement. The postdoctoral research will be part of one or more of the work packages around these transitions, depending on research interests.
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to develop and pursue independent research corresponding to that of the research program. An initial outline of research questions is to be included in the application in the form of a research plan. However, although independent research is essential, collaboration with senior colleagues is encouraged should opportunities arise.
Qualification requirements
In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country. The degree must have been completed no later than when the employment decision is made.
Assessment criteria
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree in sociology or a related discipline. It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree or an equivalent degree was completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Under special circumstances, an older degree may also be an advantage. Special circumstances refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to:
- The quality of earlier research and qualifications
- The degree to which the applicant’s research plan and previous research support the overall goals of the Sustainable synergies program
- Skills and experience relevant for the analysis of life-course transitions and social policy using quantitative research methods
- Written and spoken English skills, where the applicant is expected to be fluent.
About the employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2026-03-02 or as per agreement.
The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University. The institute is an internationally leading research institute in the field of social policy, welfare, inequality and labour markets and has over 90 employees.
More information about us, please visit: www.su.se/swedish-institute-for-social-research/.
We offer
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
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VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS' NETWORK NORTH EASTNorthumberlandFull-time28th February 2026Senior Adult Social Care Professional at Philip Parkinson Homecare
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Northumberland
Salary: £15 Per Hour
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Northumberland
Role description: Manager
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Adult Social Care Worker to join our team in Amble. In this role, you will support adults who require assistance to live safely, independently and with dignity. You will work closely with individuals, their families, and other professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
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Assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
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Support individuals with medication (prompting or administering).
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Promote independence by encouraging people to develop life skills and make their own choices.
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Support individuals to participate in community activities, appointments, and social events.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with service users and their families.
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Monitor and record changes in wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly.
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Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
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Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience isessential.
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Ability to work independently and
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Willingness to undertake training (including safeguarding, medication, and moving & handling).
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibility, reliability and a commitment to high-quality care.
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A caring, patient and respectful approach.
Requirements
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Right to work in the UK.
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Enhanced DBS check.
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Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings or weekends.
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Full UK driving licence and a vehicle to use for work.
What We Offer
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Competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
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Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
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Supportive team environment.
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Opportunities to progress within adult social care.
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Paid mileage/travel time.
Essex Domestic abuse innovation partnership are looking to recruit an outstanding administrator to our brand new service:
"Supporting you to Support them"
We are recruiting one part time administrator.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative new service which aims to offer help, guidance and support to friends and family of those experiencing domestic abuse with the goal of helping those impacted access support earlier.
The role will involve:
- Processing of client data to manage referrals- for example inbox management
- Assisting with financial management
- Supporting with routine health and safety oversight
- Liaising with IT colleagues to facilitate the development of our webpage and virtual offer
- Collaborating to facilitate data collection and analysis in order to demonstate outcomes of the service
The role would involve working during standard business hours the majority of the time, however the successful candidate would need to have some flexibility with this to attend meetings and training if required, as well as respond to needs of the service, and this would be agreed in advance.
The project is a new innovation project with 2026-2027 being the pilot phase.
Our ideal candidate with be warm, friendly, organised and with excellent interpersonal and relational skills as well as being proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Experience in either domestic abuse services or safeguarding practice would be advantageous.
If you have further questions please contact:: Robyn Roberts (She/Her)- Development Children's Service Manager
M: 07708468496
E: robyn.roberts@barnardos.org.uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sac...