JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE OF JOB: Floating Support Worker REFERENCE: FSWBH20/Jan26 SERVICE: Stopover Supported Housing LOCATION: Brighton & Hove HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours per week (in addition to sleep-in shifts designated by rota) PERMANENT CONTRACT: Working in low to medium-level support projects across Brighton & Hove. SALARY: Starts at Band 4, Scale Point 19, £30,315 FTE, pro rata (£16,386 actual), paid monthly by automated credit transfer on 25th of the month, in addition to enhancements specified below. ENHANCEMENTS: £30.00 per shift (sleep-in) HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: 27 days pro rata + 3 extra days at Christmas and the usual statutory holidays CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, 26 January 2026 INTERVIEWS: During week commencing Monday, 2 February 2026 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Supported Housing LINE MANAGED BY: Service Manager RESPONSIBLE FOR: Being part of a small team providing accommodation with trauma informed support to young women aged 16 to 25 during their transition between dependence and independence including young women who have recently become young mothers. FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT ABOUT THE POST: Please contact Stevie Graves on 01273 603775 or stevie.graves@impact-initiatives.org.uk. This post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work delivering trauma-informed support to young women. We welcome applications from all women, including trans women. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Impact Initiatives is a registered charity, no. 276669. Company registered in England, No.1402692. Registered office: 69 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE BACKGROUND & AIMS OF IMPACT INITIATIVES Providing a voice, hope and change for Sussex people in need. Impact Initiatives was founded in 1978 to resolve the social issues that Brighton and Hove communities were facing at the time. Our founders were a diverse collection of individuals who cared enough about community issues to come together and act against the injustices they saw on their doorstop. Over the years Impact has grown and evolved as an organisation but what has never changed, is that we continue to provide a voice, hope and change for the people who need it most. Today our services work tirelessly to support, champion and inspire children, young people, adults with disabilities and older people. Ultimately, we believe that everybody should have the opportunity to be the best they can be. Our vision is for Sussex people of all ages to reach their potential, living healthy and fulfilling lives. Impact’s model of having a Central Team - who provide expertise in finance, HR, IT and facilities, health and safety, and business development - ensures each of our specialist teams can focus on excellence in individual service delivery and development. We employ around 100 staff who are supported by a team of volunteers and currently work with over 10,000 people each year. Stopover provides a unique, women only supported housing in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. Accommodation is provided across 10 houses, detailed below. Stopover 1 provides supported housing for nine homeless or insecurely housed young women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five for up to two years. During this time, they are encouraged to develop the skills and confidence they will need to live independently and sustain a tenancy. The young women are expected to live within the house rules, attend key work sessions and complete the in-house life skills training before they are referred for move-on accommodation. The house offers intensive support; staffed twenty-four hours as a reflection of the clients whose needs arise from a history of negative and damaging relationships including abuse and domestic violence as well as mental health issues, behavioural issues, and substance misuse. The role of the Support Worker is to provide a consistent positive professional relationship that will allow the young women to start to trust, open up and address the issues in their past. As a result of presenting support needs there are times when the young women can challenge us, and an understanding of their previous chaotic lifestyles is essential in this role. Support Workers work as part of a rota system including cover over night and at weekends. All staff hold a caseload of clients within the house. Stopover 2 provides supported accommodation for nine young women between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five (under eighteen in agreed circumstances only) who have usually previously completed a successful stay in a house with higher support. Young women accommodated here will be expected to have completed a recognised life skills course and will be meaningfully o...
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE OF JOB: Floating Support Worker REFERENCE: SWWS20/Jan26 SERVICE: Stopover Supported Housing LOCATION: Worthing HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours per week (in addition to sleep-in shifts designated by rota) PERMANENT CONTRACT: Working in low to medium-level support projects across Brighton & Hove. SALARY: Starts at Band 4, Scale Point 19, £30,315 FTE, pro rata (£16,386 actual), paid monthly by automated credit transfer on 25th of the month, in addition to enhancements specified below. ENHANCEMENTS: £30.00 per shift (sleep-in) HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: 27 days pro rata + 3 extra days at Christmas and the usual statutory holidays CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, 26 January 2026 INTERVIEWS: During week commencing Monday, 2 February 2026 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Supported Housing LINE MANAGED BY: Service Manager RESPONSIBLE FOR: Being part of a small team providing accommodation with trauma informed support to young women aged 16 to 25 during their transition between dependence and independence including young women who have recently become young mothers. FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT ABOUT THE POST: Please contact Stevie Graves on 01273 603775 or stevie.graves@impact-initiatives.org.uk. This post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work delivering trauma-informed support to young women. We welcome applications from all women, including trans women. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Impact Initiatives is a registered charity, no. 276669. Company registered in England, No.1402692. Registered office: 69 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE BACKGROUND & AIMS OF IMPACT INITIATIVES Providing a voice, hope and change for Sussex people in need. Impact Initiatives was founded in 1978 to resolve the social issues that Brighton and Hove communities were facing at the time. Our founders were a diverse collection of individuals who cared enough about community issues to come together and act against the injustices they saw on their doorstop. Over the years Impact has grown and evolved as an organisation but what has never changed, is that we continue to provide a voice, hope and change for the people who need it most. Today our services work tirelessly to support, champion and inspire children, young people, adults with disabilities and older people. Ultimately, we believe that everybody should have the opportunity to be the best they can be. Our vision is for Sussex people of all ages to reach their potential, living healthy and fulfilling lives. Impact’s model of having a Central Team - who provide expertise in finance, HR, IT and facilities, health and safety, and business development - ensures each of our specialist teams can focus on excellence in individual service delivery and development. We employ around 100 staff who are supported by a team of volunteers and currently work with over 10,000 people each year. Stopover provides a unique, women only supported housing in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. Accommodation is provided across 10 houses, detailed below. Stopover 1 provides supported housing for nine homeless or insecurely housed young women between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five for up to two years. During this time, they are encouraged to develop the skills and confidence they will need to live independently and sustain a tenancy. The young women are expected to live within the house rules, attend key work sessions and complete the in-house life skills training before they are referred for move-on accommodation. The house offers intensive support; staffed twenty-four hours as a reflection of the clients whose needs arise from a history of negative and damaging relationships including abuse and domestic violence as well as mental health issues, behavioural issues, and substance misuse. The role of the Support Worker is to provide a consistent positive professional relationship that will allow the young women to start to trust, open up and address the issues in their past. As a result of presenting support needs there are times when the young women can challenge us, and an understanding of their previous chaotic lifestyles is essential in this role. Support Workers work as part of a rota system including cover over night and at weekends. All staff hold a caseload of clients within the house. Stopover 2 provides supported accommodation for nine young women between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five (under eighteen in agreed circumstances only) who have usually previously completed a successful stay in a house with higher support. Young women accommodated here will be expected to have completed a recognised life skills course and will be meaningfully occupied....
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- £15,514.27 per annum
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We are recruiting for a Floating Support Worker to join our team in Warwickshire.
Job Title: Floating Support WorkerLocation:Warwickshire
Salary:£15,514.27 per annum
Contract type:Part Time, PermanentHours:22.5 hours per weekThis is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Floating Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire. This service will provide emergency accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, ‘by-and-for’ services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to survivors and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse. This includes enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
The Floating Support Worker (FSW) will carry a caseload of survivors of domestic abuse to enable them to provide a more holistic and intensive support package. They will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis through to move on from the emergency accommodation. FSWs will work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 28 January 2026
Interview Date: 16 February 2026
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. For more information on our work, please visit
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Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Dim/23074
£14.23 Per Hour
Bath
England, South West England, Somerset
Permanent
Closing Date: February 04, 2026
Floating Support Worker – Bath, Bristol & Surrounding Areas£14.23 per hourFull & Part-Time Hours based contracts availableDriver with access to a car & business insurance essential
Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys meeting new people, and wants a role where no two days are the same?
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to work across different teams and services in Bath, Bristol and surrounding areas. Floating Support Workers, support individuals with a wide range of needs – from independent people to those who need assistance with personal care and complex healthcare needs.
Dimensions is a leading, national, not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our Floating Support Workers provide the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.
This is a role where your adaptability and compassion truly shine. You’ll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where you’re most needed and making a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it’s offering daily support, encouraging independence, or simply being a reassuring presence, your work will matter every single day.
We can offer either full or part-time contracts to suit your needs. Floating Support Workers are supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager as well as the management teams within the homes of the people we support.
In this role, no two days are the same as you will be guided by the people we support, and their support plans. The types of things you will get involved with will include:
- Building meaningful relationships with the people we support and those in their lives
- Doing the things that they enjoy both at home & out and about
- Helping them maintain their homes
- Empowering their independence
- Assisting with finances, meal preparation and personal care.
The people we support are happy to meet Floating Support Workers who have not done this type of role before as Dimensions provide all Support Workers with full training. All training is paid at your standard hourly rate, we also offer the opportunity to undertake diplomas and offer career progression.
Some of the people we support would like you to know that they don’t use words to communicate, and some of them use wheelchairs to mobilize. Any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.
As a Floating Support Worker, you must be happy to:
- Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at point of interview)
- Support people with diverse needs, including personal care & healthcare related needs
- Be flexible in the shifts you can work, typically; 7:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (sleep-ins may be required) although some homes may have other shifts available.
- Have the availability to work on alternate weekends
- Use your own car for commuting & have or be willing to obtain business insurance
Your rewards
- A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached
- Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
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.
Dim/23073
£14.23 Per Hour
Chippenham
England, South West England, Somerset
Permanent
Closing Date: February 04, 2026
Floating Support Worker – Chippenham, Trowbridge & Surrounding Areas£14.23 per hourFull & Part-Time Hours based contracts availableDriver with access to a car & business insurance essential
Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys meeting new people, and wants a role where no two days are the same?
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to work across different teams and services in Chippenham , Trowbridge and surrounding areas.
Dimensions is a leading, national, not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our Floating Support Workers provide the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.
This is a role where your adaptability and compassion truly shine. You’ll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where you’re most needed and making a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it’s offering daily support, encouraging independence, or simply being a reassuring presence, your work will matter every single day.
We can offer either full or part-time contracts to suit your needs. Floating Support Workers are supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager as well as the management teams within the homes of the people we support.
In this role, no two days are the same as you will be guided by the people we support, and their support plans. The types of things you will get involved with will include:
- Building meaningful relationships with the people we support and those in their lives
- Doing the things that they enjoy both at home & out and about
- Helping them maintain their homes
- Empowering their independence
- Assisting with finances, meal preparation and personal care.
The people we support are happy to meet Floating Support Workers who have not done this type of role before as Dimensions provide all Support Workers with full training. All training is paid at your standard hourly rate, we also offer the opportunity to undertake diplomas and offer career progression.
Some of the people we support would like you to know that they don’t use words to communicate, and some of them use wheelchairs to mobilize. Any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.
As a Floating Support Worker, you must be happy to:
- Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at point of interview)
- Support people with diverse needs, including personal care & healthcare related needs
- Be flexible in the shifts you can work, typically; 7:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (sleep-ins may be required) although some homes may have other shifts available.
- Have the availability to work on alternate weekends
- Use your own car for commuting & have or be willing to obtain business insurance
Your rewards
- A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached
- Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
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.
Deputy Home Manager
Role: Deputy Manager
Location: Southfield House, Spalding
Hours: 25 hours
Salary: £21, 259.53
About the Home...
Southfield House offers residential and dementia care to its 31 residents. The home is situated less than two miles from the centre of the market town of Spalding, home to the world famous Tulip Parade.
The home offers residents a real home from home in a calm and friendly environment. Cosy bedrooms look out onto landscaped gardens with raised planters, vegetable patches and water features, whilst comfortable lounges and friendly dining areas ensure residents can relax and enjoy all the usual home comforts.
Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, motivated and driven to make a difference?
Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?
As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
About you:
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have previous management experience in an elderly care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.
What you will get in return:
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata of part time hours
- Company Pension
- Life assurance
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today!
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Family Group Conference Coordinator - Trained, Self-Employed
Are you a trained Family Group Conference Coordinator?
Do you want to use your skills to support families, ensuring every member has a voice in decision-making?
Are you looking for a flexible role where your commitment is valued, and you can see the impact you create?
At Daybreak, a registered charity, we are looking for Independent Coordinators to join our team.
We work with a team of self-employed Coordinators across the South of England and are actively seeking trained and experienced Coordinators to help us expand the use of Family Group Conferences (FGCs) and other forms of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM). Our goal is to empower more families to respond to their challenges and create safer, stronger futures.
We welcome compassionate and committed Coordinators who can support families in demonstrating how they can keep each other safe. While FGCs are primarily used in children’s social services, we are working to extend their reach into a broader range of settings or situations. Now is a great time to bring your skills and experience to our growing team.
As a Coordinator, you will work alongside families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal justice and other Adverse Childhood Experience risk factors. Whatever your background, if you have the skills and training to support families in finding a way forward, we’d love to hear from you.
Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, so we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from Coordinators across the South of England to help us reach more families and communities.
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Full Family Group Conference Coordinator Training
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Experience in social care or a similar role that involves problem-solving in sensitive situations
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Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families in moving forward
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Strong facilitation skills, bringing people together and ensuring every voice is heard
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Openness and honesty in all interactions
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A creative and compassionate approach to working with families
Is this role right for you?
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If you enjoy working with children and families, this role is for you.
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If you want to help people have a voice and make positive changes, this role is for you.
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If you find satisfaction in creating safe spaces for families to address challenges, this role is for you.
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Outside London: £20 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £22 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.
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BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITEDSurrey Sports ParkFull-time10th February 2026
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity, open to Undergraduate Students seeking a placement to get involved right at the heart of student sport and physical activity.
Using data collected from Surrey Moves+, you will analyse this data and provide suggestions to further improve sports participation.
You are expected to support the Sport Participation Officer by leading the day-to-day running of the SurreyMoves+ activity project across the University.
In addition, the Sport Participation Coordinator will organise and deliver a number of health and physical activity initiatives with the aim to increase student and staff activity levels.
The role will primarily target students but will also provide opportunities for the wider University community to engage in participation, physical activity, and wellbeing programs.
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Registered Locality Manager - East Cornwall
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Job Introduction
Registered Locality Manager
Full time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £43,000 – £48,410 per annum
Are you an experienced CQC Registered Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role with real influence?
We are looking for a Registered Locality Manager to lead a group of supported living homes, ensuring they deliver high-quality, person-centred support and achieve strong CQC outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for quality, compliance, culture and performance across a locality.
The Registered Locality Manager will ensure services are safe, well-led and financially sustainable while enabling people with learning disabilities and autism to live full, independent and meaningful lives.
What you will do
As the Registered Locality Manager, you will:
• Hold CQC registration for services within your locality
• Provide leadership and direction to Deputy Managers and service teams
• Ensure all services meet or exceed CQC standards and the Health and Social Care Act
• Drive continuous improvement and quality across services
• Lead safeguarding, risk management and serious incident responses
• Build strong relationships with people we support, families, commissioners and professionals
• Manage budgets, staffing levels and financial performance
• Prepare services for CQC inspections and deliver action plans
• Promote person-centred practice, co-production and positive risk-taking
You will play a central role in shaping how services operate, making sure they are flexible, responsive and built around the people who use them.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a Registered Locality Manager who has:
• Experience as a CQC Registered Manager in learning disability, autism and supported living services
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act
• Experience leading and developing managers and teams
• A track record of improving service quality and inspection outcomes
• Confidence managing safeguarding, complaints and complex situations
• Financial and operational management experience
• A values-led, person-centred approach
You will be a confident and supportive leader who can challenge, inspire and develop others while keeping people’s rights, dignity and independence at the heart of everything you do.
Why join us
You will join a values-driven organisation that believes people with learning disabilities and autism deserve lives full of choice, opportunity and control. You will have the autonomy, support and leadership development to make a real difference across your locality.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to influence meaningful change.
About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know, we’re here to support you too.
About the role
Do you want to lead a service where your decisions directly shape patient outcomes and staff wellbeing? Step into the role of Theatre Services Manager, where you’ll take 24 hour responsibility for the operational and clinical management of Theatres and Sterile Services. You’ll drive innovation, oversee perioperative and post operative care, and lead a skilled workforce to deliver excellence every day.
This role offers you the chance to put your leadership, clinical expertise, and management skills into action at scale. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services, influence workforce planning, and embed education and research into daily practice. It’s a role where you can make a lasting impact, not only on patient care but also by creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive. Ready to use your experience to lead, inspire and innovate? Apply now!
A workplace that invests in you
✔ Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
✔ Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.
✔ A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The Island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the Island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and c...
Audio Editor
To ensure that audio transcripts of Torch Trust materials are of the highest quality for clients who are living with sight loss, so that they can grow in their faith.
We will email you our Torch News magazine four times a year, full of encouraging stories, updates and information on how you can get involved. Our quarterly prayer diary is included to give you a daily guide to how you can be praying for the ministry of Torch. By receiving these digitally you help us save costs and help the planet!
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To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss known to churches, small groups, sight loss charities and organisations as well as to attend exhibitions representing Torch Trust. This role requires the volunteer to share faith values, be a committed Christian and an active church member. This gives credibility to the role. You will be working within the Torch Trust mission and Basis of Faith.
- Delivery of talks about Torch Trust and the services we offer our clients in a variety of environments including churches, small groups, sight loss agencies and organisations.
- Being the contact point between Torch staff and individual churches, small groups, sight loss agencies and organisations in their locality for speaking engagements.
- Manning exhibition stands and speaking to people regarding Torch Trust and the services we offer.
- Position Type:Voluntary
- Team:Ambassador Programme Leaders
- Location:Variety of places including; churches, small groups, sight loss agencies & organisations and exhibitions.
- A good listener and able to empathise.
- Have good verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Non-judgmental; treats people with respect from all denominations/different churches and ability to network to promote Torch Trust and the services we offer
- Have some experience / knowledge about Torch Trust and the services offered.
Variety of places including; churches, small groups, sight loss agencies & organisations and exhibitions.
This is a flexible role, dependent on the volunteer’s availability and time.
Training will be provided by Torch Trust. Volunteers will be expected to attend initial training online.
- Application Form
- Informal interview including safer recruitment questions
- 2 references including a Church Minister or leader
- Self declar...
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 ...
Characterising glia in the enteric nervous system of adult Drosophila melanogaster
Key information
Research topics
This is a summer student position supervised by Anadika Prasad in Irene Miguel-Aliaga's lab.
Introduction to the science
The gut, much like the brain and the spinal cord, has its own nervous system, the enteric nervous system (ENS). The ENS comprised of millions of enteric neurons and glia resides within the gut wall and regulates fundamental processes such as nutrient absorption, digestion and elimination. Additionally, it functions as an important communication hub between the gut and the brain. One of the broad aims of our lab’s research is to elucidate how the gut communicates with neighboring tissues such as the ENS and the brain (and vice-versa) to regulate whole body physiology in mammals (mice) as well as invertebrates (fruit flies). Like mammals, the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster also has an ENS. While enteric neurons do not reside within the Drosophila gut, they project to and innervate the anterior region of the gut. In addition, neurons from the brain also directly innervate the gut. Although the Drosophila ENS is simpler than that of mammals, Drosophila enteric neurons share similar functions with vertebrate enteric neurons, making flies a strong model for studying ENS biology. While the role of vertebrate enteric glia in regulating a majority of ENS functions is slowly gaining traction, whether enteric glia regulate Drosophila gut physiology is unknown. The aim of my project is to determine whether enteric glial cells communicate with the gut and whether disrupting glial function adversely affects gut physiology in adult Drosophila.
About the project
The student will use powerful transgenic approaches (i.e. Gal4/UAS system) and imaging techniques to characterize the enteric glia in adult Drosophila. By employing well defined glial markers (i.e. Gal4 transgenic flies) as well as newly identified Gal4 lines crossed to fluorescent reporter flies, the student will determine whether glia surrounding the enteric neurons are a novel population of glia unique to the ENS. The student will learn several new techniques such as:
- Setting up genetic crosses using transgenic flies.
- Dissecting the adult Drosophila ENS and mounting them on slides for staining.
- Staining dissected samples with antibodies against proteins of interest.
- Using confocal microscopy to image stained ENS samples.
- Analyzing confocal images using image processing programs.
Candidate background
The post holder should embody and demonstrate the Crick ethos and ways of working: bold, open and collegial. The candidate must be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution, studying in the UK and must have completed a minimum of two years’ undergraduate study in a relevant discipline, and on track to receive a final degree grade of 2:1 or 1. In addition, they should be able demonstrate the following experience and key competencies:
- This project would suit students studying biology, biomedical sciences or medicine, who are interested in learning about gut physiology as well as gut-brain communication using powerful genetic techniques and capturing beautiful confocal images along the way
- Good knowledge in relevant scientific area(s)
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and also capable of interacting within a group
References
1. Gonzales, J. and Gulbransen, B.D. (2025)
The physiology of enteric glia.
Annual Review of Physiology 87: 353–380. PubMed abstract
2. Lemaitre, B. and Miguel-Aliaga, I. (2013)
The digestive tract of Drosophila melanogaster .
Annual Review of Genetics 47: 377–404. PubMed abstract
Could you take one of our established services to the next level, enabling us to reach more clients and expand in new locations? Can you bring energy and commercial awareness to our team? We need someone with good organisational skills to manage our clinics in Hampshire and support our dedicated team of volunteers and self-employed Foot Health Practitioners. Experience of working with older people or in the voluntary sector will be an advantage but not essential.
Service Delivery
- Co-ordinate and further develop a financially sustainable footcare service across the county of Hampshire.
- Liaise with our team of Practitioners to ensure delivery of a professional service, organising cover or rescheduling clinics when needed.
- Supervise, train and support volunteers who assist in the administration of clinics.
- Identify new potential clinic venues and undertake risk assessments.
- Liaise with venue owners regarding the running of clinics as appropriate, dealing with the administration around rent and bookings.
- Promote and expand the service and increase number of clinics and recruitment of clients to meet monthly targets.
- Monitor the level of service provided to our clients on a regular basis, thereby ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure accurate records are set up, processed and maintained for all clients, practitioners and volunteers as well as for each clinic attendance.
Team Management and Leadership
- To ensure the service is cost effective and efficiently resourced with the right number of practitioners and volunteers ensuring adequate absence cover is in place.
- To provide day-to-day supervision for a directly employed foot health practitioner.
- To arrange clinical supervision for practitioners as required.
- To ensure all practitioners adhere to the requirements of our formal Foot Health Practitioners’ Agreement.
If you have the right skills, passion, energy and commercial awareness, then apply today, we would love to hear what you can bring to the role.
Would you like to make a difference for older people? Do you have good organisational skills?
Our well established Foot Care Service operates in clinic venues across Hampshire. It provides a valued service for older people, helping them to maintain their independence and mobility. We are looking for a Co-ordinator to organise and oversee the practical arrangements around clinic operations including client appointments and payments, venue bookings and initial set up, cover for staff absence and budget management. You will be a good communicator and liaise closely with your team of volunteers and Foot Health Practitioners who deliver the clinics.
Service Delivery
- Co-ordinate and develop a financially sustainable Foot Care service across the county of Hampshire.
- Liaise with our team of Foot Health Practitioners to ensure delivery of a professional Foot Care service, organising cover or rescheduling clinics when needed.
- Supervise, train and support volunteers who assist in the administration of clinics.
- Make contact with new clients and enquirers, gathering enough information to identify quickly those most at risk.
- Identify new potential clinic venues and undertake risk assessments with support from the Health & Safety Officer.
- Liaise with venue owners regarding the running of clinics as appropriate, dealing with the administration around rent and bookings.
- Promote and expand the Foot Care service and increase number of clinics and recruitment of clients to meet monthly targets.
- Monitor the level of service provided to our clients on a regular basis, thereby ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure accurate records are set up, processed and maintained for all clients, practitioners and volunteers as well as for each clinic attendance.
- Work in accordance with all Age Concern Hampshire policies and procedures, in particular ensuring the health & safety and safeguarding of clients.
Team Management and Leadership
- To ensure the service is cost effective and efficiently resourced with the right number of practitioners and volunteers at all times and ensuring adequate absence cover is in place.
- To provide day-to-day supervision for directly employed foot health practitioners.
- To arrange clinical supervision for practitioners as required.
- To ensure all practi...
Deputy Manager - Auton House, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £34,862 per annum
Location: Auton House, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: Full time contract
The role
We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Manager to provide high quality care to ‘looked after children’ who may have had numerous placement breakdowns and who can present difficult challenging behaviours.
We are keen to recruit someone with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that can ensure our Charity values are at the heart of everything we do. These are a commitment to quality and providing excellence: showing dignity and respect and treating people we support with compassion as well as having trust and respect for work colleagues.
As a Deputy Manager, you will support and work with the Manager and senior team at an operational and strategic level; deliver excellent high standards of care; provide supervisions and values-led management to our team of Residential Care Officers. You should also be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing staff, alongside leadership abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You should hold a Diploma level 3 Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification and experience of working in a similar environment.
We offer a pleasant and supportive working environment and an excellent range of benefits.
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, including a day off for your birthday
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Company sick pay scheme
- Staff savings scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Free staff counselling service
- Blue Light discount offering shopping discounts on thousands of stores
- Charity workers’ discount
- Free life assurance
Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
Apply for this job
To apply for this vacancy, please either complete our online application form or send us your CV, along with contact details and the reference to this role, by emailing recruitment@stcuthbertscare.org.uk or call 0191 2288003.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.