Advice Worker - Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 27th January 2026.
Based at Women’s Centre, Ipswich.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026
Job Title: Advice Worker
Accountable to: Services Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £25,397 pro rata
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days a week to include Thursday and Friday)
General Responsibilities:
a) To assist all Lighthouse Women’s Aid staff, Officers and Volunteers in maintaining good working relationships with other agencies and the public, in order to promote the work of the charity and increase financial support for the charity.
b) To ensure that your attitude and behaviour remains professional and consistent with the expectations of Lighthouse Women’s Aid at all times.
c) To ensure that your work is consistent with the policies and procedures of Lighthouse Women’s Aid
Main Duties:
1. To provide general day-to-day support to the Services Manager and to work alongside the Lighthouse team in delivering services.
2. To work in collaboration with the Services Manager and other members of the Community Services team in respect of the range of community services being delivered. To ensure that these services are planned in advance, are delivered to a high standard, and are subsequently evaluated and reviewed. This will include responding to referrals.
3. Working as part of a team having responsibility for working with clients in providing advice on domestic abuse (whether current or historic), identifying levels of risk and appropriate support for service users accessing the Centre. Whilst working with clients to work with them in a trauma informed way.
4. To deliver additional sessions for the benefit of clients, for example, advice on child contact sessions and other such sessions dependent on need.
5. To provide office cover at the Centre as required, responding appropriately to queries as they arise.
6. To promote the work of Lighthouse Women’s Aid through general awareness-raising of the work of the organisation.
7. To ensure you are up to date with referral processes to other agencies and that these are made bearing in mind the safety of the client.
8. To comply fully with LWA Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Working as a team member:
9. To participate in regular support sessions with the Services Manager.
10. To give support and mentoring to those Volunteers/ other member of staff who have a role in supporting the work of the Community Services Team.
11. To ensure that all relevant issues are addressed and that information is shared as necessary, to provide a safe and seamless service and to keep Lighthouse Women’s Aid colleagues fully informed.
General Administrative support:
12. To ensure that any programmes/ work is evaluated, and this contributes to the development of the service.
13. To input spreadsheet / database information for the storing and collection of data and statistics, in relation to services provided by the Community Services Team. All information to be stored and used in line with GDPR regulations
14. To design and produce posters, leaflets, handouts, training materials, in respect of services that are provided by the Community Services Team, and to publicise services that are available to be accessed as appropriate
15. To ensure that all enquiries to, and requests for information from, the Community Services Team can, before being responded to, be established as coming from an appropriate, and legitimate source.
16. To ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times, and that paperwork and computer access is kept secure and that any relevant information no longer required is either securely archived or suitably disposed of by shredding, without delay.
17. To report any health and safety issues in relation to Community Services premises, to the Services Manager without delay.
18. To provide support and assistance in respect of any incident or accident involving an adult, child, young person, member of staff or volunteer, during the course of work. In the event of an accident, ensure that details are recorded in the Accident Book and that the Services Manager is informed.
Other Duties:
19. To attend both internal and e...
Are you a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Partner with a passion for driving positive change and an expert in fostering a culture of belonging and engagement through coaching? Do you excel at being a champion of change and challenging the status quo?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we want to hear from you! Join us at Mencap and be a driving force behind our organisational transformation.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic People Lead to join our team, leading a small team of People Partners, on a permanent basis. We can be flexible on the location of this role, but you will need to travel as and when required.
As a Strategic People Lead, you will work closely with Executive Directors and key stakeholders to lead and deliver the people agenda for your respective Directorates. This is a senior-level role, instrumental in aligning the organisational strategy with a forward-thinking and impactful people plan; role modelling our values and supporting our People Partners to continue their development and progression.
This role will focus on Organisation Design, Talent and Workforce Planning and will also be supporting two large operational directorates, including social care, education, communities and retail. The successful candidate will likely have technical HR experience of organisational change, including restructures, redundancies and TUPE.
What you will be doing:
- Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and act as the strategic partner to the Executive Directors.
- Lead the people agenda for the Directorates, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fostering a culture which aligns with Mencap Values.
- Champion change initiatives, providing independent voice and constructive critique to drive continuous improvement.
- Influence and contribute to the organisation-wide people plan as part of the People Leadership Team, focusing on strategy development.
- Manage and mentor operational business partners, building a proactive, high-performing team focused on value-adding interventions.
- Drive key people projects, ensuring they are successfully embedded across the organisation and adopted by colleagues and volunteers.
- Lead thought leadership in at least one strategic area (e.g., talent management, workforce planning, organisational design, or Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion).
- Leverage people data to identify trends, generate insights, and implement data-driven improvements.
- You will lead a team of People of Partners to achieve your strategic aims.
It is not essential to have previous experience within the Charity or Social Care sector. Experience in retail and other fast-paced industries would also be welcomed. We are open to consider any background, but you must have experience of working in a People Leadership role within a large organisation, or be able to evidence how your experience is transferable.
If this position sounds like you then please apply now by uploading an up to date CV and answering our application questions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within our workforce.
*Please note*The application closing date for the role will be on Thursday 5th February. First stage interviews will be held via TEAMS w/c 16th February with second stage interviews to follow w/c 26th February.
Job ID - 35450
Client Services Co-ordindator
Apply before 9am on 26 January 2026.
Job summary
- Salary
- £25,000
- Location
- Bradford
- Workplace
- Office based
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours per week
- 37
How to apply
You can email admin@bradfordcab.com to find out more information about this role and how to apply.
Interviews will take place on 3 February 2026.
About the role
Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice & Law Centre are a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice. This is a central role within the organisation. As a Client Services Co-ordinator, you will be friendly and welcoming. You will be the first point of contact for clients, and external stakeholders accessing the service via any channel (face to face, telephone and digital). This can be a challenging but rewarding role with plenty of contact with our clients, volunteers and paid staff. Our Client Services team play a crucial role in the day to day running of our service.
Coordinating the advice service
• Manage the practicalities of the advice session and ensure adequate staffing and resources.
• Coordinating the advice sessions and making sure this runs smoothly
• Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are followed during the advice session
• Provide an appropriate level of support to the client services receptionist
• Monitor the advice sessions to meet quality standards and service delivery and to identify development of these sessions
• Ensure remedial and developmental issues are identified and acted on to develop individuals, improve the quality of advice, and ensure clients do not suffer detriment due to poor or inadequate service/advice.
• Identify and address any safeguarding issues by liaising with the client services manager
• Keep technical knowledge up to date and provide technical support to the client services receptionist
• Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff can do their best.
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities as delegated.
• Participate in the induction of new staff as delegated.
• Support the client services manager to develop and maintain standards of service delivery
• Maintain complaints procedures in accordance with Citizens Advice guidelines
• We are interested to hear from people who ideally have experience of working within a similar client focused environment, where confidentiality is essential and are confident in dealing with clients who may be vulnerable or have multiple needs.
• The successful candidate will be supported through their on-the-job initial training period and encouraged to continually develop during their time with us.
For an application pack please email: - admin@bradfordcab.com
Closing Date:- 9.00 am Monday 26th January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Job reference:003935
Salary:£27,581 - £30,521 per annum
Closing date:25/01/2026
Employment type:Full Time
Hours Per Week:39
Town Name:Ayrshire
Are you an experienced social care or social work professional who’s on the lookout for an exciting new role? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Shared Lives and Short Breaks service are looking for a Shared Lives Assessor to join their team. This is a home-based role with travel across the Ayrshire and Central Scotland area, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of this region.
The Role
As one of our assessors you’ll be responsible for assessing, training and supporting potential shared lives carers through their applications, assessments and panel processes.
You’ll ensure that our future carers have the right values, understanding, motivation and passion to step in to their caring role. You’ll manage your portfolio of allocated Shared Lives arrangements, including providing direction, guidance and support to the carers to ensure that exceptional standards of support is delivered to the individuals within their care.
Part of your role will also involve visiting our carers regularly within their own homes. You’ll support, develop and monitor the arrangements in place while making sure that they have the tools to promote safe, person-centred support and care to the individuals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future growth of this excellent service.
About You
As this role involves travel throughout Ayrshire and Central Scotland, it’s essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
What we’ll need you to bring: -
- A warm, friendly personality and a positive, can-do attitude
- Demonstrable experience in health and social care or social work; working with adults who have learning disabilities, Autism or complex needs
- Experience or knowledge of Health and Social Care policy and practice
- Experience of managing, promoting and maintaining positive relationships
- Great communication, numeracy, written and analytical skills
- Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
- The ability to produce high quality written reports, to tight timescales
- A proven track record managing and developing people and quality services
- An SVQ Level 4 (SCQF level 9) in a relevant discipline or willingness to work towards this with the support of our Training Academy
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
- Your job changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local communities
- We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
- No uniform - we wear our own clothes
- We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
- Free parking on-site at our Ayrshire office
- We operate a flexi-time model for business support colleagues
- Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
- Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
- Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
- Long service awards
- Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
- 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
- Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
- Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few
Shift Patterns
This a full-time role consisting of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Although this role will be home based, you will be expected to attend our offices for meetings, visit carers and attend events. There will be an element of travel and therefore we are looking for the applicant to ideally live in Ayrshire or surrounding area.
Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? Please contact Marissa Speed, our Shared Lives Lead at Marissa.speed@cornerstone.org.uk
Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Ge...
Role: Female Activity Coordinator – ELMS Service
Location: Mirfield (WF14 0DQ)
Salary: £12.31/hr
Hours: Full time, 37hrs
Shift times: 08:30am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 3pm on Fridays, but this is subject to change as the service grows and expands and may include some weekend working in the future.
Job Description: 2024 06 26 ELMS Act Co JD.pdf
This role involves providing personal care to female service users. For reasons of dignity and privacy, it is necessary for the post-holder to be female. This requirement is permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, as a genuine occupational requirement.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.
At Hollybank we believe in quality of life, for life. This includes supporting people with their day to day lives, as well as engaging them in meaningful and impactful activities that help them to build skills and take part in their hobbies. That’s why, on our main site in Mirfield, we have the ELMS service and Bradbury Centre. Through these vibrant and dynamic services, we offer something new and different every day that really enriches the lives of the people we care and support for.
The enrichment team works closely with the therapies team to support with communication, assistive technology, hydrotherapy, and rebound therapy, but we also provide access to a range of activities like arts and crafts, sailing, abseiling, and music sessions.We are now looking for an enthusiastic, creative, proactive and passionate Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated Enrichment Team. Please read the job description fully before you submit your application.
What we ask for from all our colleagues:
- The confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
- Being curiousby asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
- Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
- Bringing your best self to work, being happyand positive in the way you work.
What we offer:
- Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
- Discount and reward portal.
- Full employee assistance program.
- Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
- Life insurance style benefit.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
- Staff recognition awards.
- Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
- Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
- Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.
We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.
JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Atelier Fellowship Programme Lead Reports to: Future Textiles Curriculum Manager Salary: £35,000 per annum (12-month contract with option to extend) Location: Dumfries House, Cumnock The King’s Foundation The King’s Foundation is a charity founded by King Charles III and was first formed in 1990. Inspired by the vision and values of His Majesty, the Foundation focuses on creating better communities where people, places and the planet can coexist in harmony. The charity offers education courses for over 15,000 students annually, health and wellbeing programmes for nearly 2,000 people every year, and spearheads placemaking and regeneration projects in the UK and overseas to revitalise communities and historic buildings. The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including the Castle of Mey in Caithness, Scotland, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, which are open to visitors. The Foundation also carries out its work at educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The King’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River Thames and the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea. The work of The King’s Foundation is underpinned by our Founder His Majesty The King’s philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future. We have a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills and experiences. The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees, including the provision of workplace adjustments. We do not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference such as socio-economic background or social origin. About the Programme This intensive programme is designed to develop the next generation of fashion makers, as they create a capsule collection, combining world-class artisanal expertise, sustainable design, and a commitment to craftsmanship. Open to graduates in Fashion Design and Fashion Technology, the eight-month residential fellowship will be based at the studio environment at Dumfries House. Fellows will be immersed in the complete creative journey—designing, handcrafting, and presenting their work—culminating in the creation of a capsule collection. On completion of the collections student will then work on a final portfolio look showcasing the skills developed in the programme. At the heart of this new programme lies a dedication to the sustainable evolution of luxury. Students will explore the creative interface between skills, materials, making, and design, developing expertise in areas including handcrafting, sewing, pattern drafting, and quality control. The fellowship will be delivered by expert artisans and tutors at The King’s Foundation, with mentorship and guidance from CHANEL and le19M, the Paris-based hub dedicated to the preservation and transmission of the Métiers d’art. This new programme follows the successful launch of the Metiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship in January 2023, which soon welcomes its fourth cohort, and the recent extension to the Métiers d’Art Millinery Fellowship, both based at The Chanel Metiers d’Art Atelier at Highgrove in Gloucestershire. The Role: The Lead Tutor will lead the day-to-day delivery and coordination of the Atelier Fellowship Programme, ensuring that training replicates professional production standards. This role requires an experienced technical educator or production specialist with proven expertise in luxury garment making, quality control processes and production management. The successful candidate will create a positive, structured learning environment, mentoring participants in the skills, discipline, and quality expectations required within the luxury fashion industry. Key Tasks Specific Duties will include: Programme Delivery • Provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment that allows student to build skills and confidence to reach their potential. • Manage day-to-day pastoral care support for the students as their main point of contact. • Lead the delivery of practical and theoretical sessions in garment production for a small collection. • Train and superv...
Kitchen Porter at Dyfi Wildlife Centre
Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR
Contact details
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to Nadine England, Catering and Events Manager at Dyfi Wildlife Centre, via email at: nadine@montwt.co.uk
The Kitchen Porter will be required to assist the Cook, Catering Manager and other members of staff with everything pertaining to the café. This is a critical role for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and efficiency to a high standard.
Mainly stationed on pot wash, the Kitchen Porter will also assist other members of staff front and back of house to run and clear plates, and ensure that the cafe is running smoothly and is clean and tidy. A passion for excellent standards of customer service is important to us, to ensure our visitors get the most from their trip.
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Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Job reference:005124
Salary:£35,683.57
Closing date:13/02/2026
Location:Wingrave
Job Description
Are you looking for the next stage of your career? Could you play a key part in our children's home for children with learning disabilities?
Deputy Manager (Children & Young People)
Location: Wingrave, BuckinghamshireContract: Full-time, PermanentHours: 38 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pmSalary: £35,683.57 per annum
MacIntyre is a national charity providing high-quality education, care, and support to children and young people aged 10–19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We are deeply committed to ensuring every child experiences a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, where their individual needs and strengths are recognised and celebrated.
We are currently recruiting two Deputy Managers to join our Ofsted-rated 'Good' children’s homes, located on the MacIntyre School site in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the care and development of children and young people with complex needs in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, deputising in their absence. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Support Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing. The role also involves participation in the on-call rota and a minimum of four waking night shifts per month (including some sleep-ins).
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the management and operation of the home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Ensuring best practice in safeguarding and person-centred care
- Overseeing rotas, key working, care plans, and staff development
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
- Supporting the delivery of our 24-hour curriculum in partnership with the education and therapy teams
Why Join MacIntyre?
Our vision is for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. We believe in the power of relationships, the importance of great interactions, and the right of every child to live a fulfilling, safe, and meaningful life.
At MacIntyre, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that is focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."
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About You
We are looking for a compassionate and committed professional who shares our belief in the potential of every child. You will need:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children’s residential setting
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Sound knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and positive behaviour support
- A proactive, person-centred approach to care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since.
We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading r...
Deputy Manager - Person specification And Skills Experience 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 KNOWLEDGE and abilities 1 Substantial recent experience of working in Health or Social care Experience of supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Mental in Supported health or Autism, Living, Day Opportunities or Residential services Experience and motivating staff teams, as a Team Leader or Senior care Experience of writing documents, reports, about the service and people as required leading of risk that ensuring of and recruitment, performance the ensuring of is managed safely is Experience supervision management of staff teams Experience environment and there compliance with all regulations Experience of carrying out assessments Experience of assessing people’s individual needs on a daily basis Experience of detailed record keeping Experience of managing self and others to deliver quality services to timescales Excellent communication skills. Experience of working in a diverse organisation and community Experience of working in a busy, growing organisation Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programmes, such as Word and Excel, able to research using the internet and learn different software packages eg. Google Awareness of policies and current issues 1 and written safeguarding verbal Essential Desirable √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 QUALITIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 issues Knowledge of current HR and employment and legislation Knowledge of data protection legislation Knowledge of Disclosure and Barring Service regulations Level in diploma management/health & social care or equivalent in 5 Level management/health & social care or equivalent or working towards / prepared to work towards Comprehensive knowledge of the Care Commission Regulations and able to ensure compliance Knowledge of health and safety legislation diploma Quality adapt service-oriented Flexible. to Able to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working Identifying potential problems and identifying ways to solve them, using own initiative Positive, helpful communication Good at multi-tasking – enjoys doing several different tasks at once Experienced self-confident person. Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude Interested in and committed to the aims of New Directions and inter-personal √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ In your personal statement on the application form please ensure that you give concrete and specific examples and evidence of how, when, where and why you meet the requirements on the person specification, i.e. what you are doing or have done in the past that is similar or transferable to our requirements. (Some of this evidence may not be work related but still relevant to this post). March 2022 2
Deputy Manager (2 sites)– Make Every Day Matter!
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the services in Abingdon and Didcot. You will lead by example, supporting and supervising a team of support workers to deliver high-quality, personalised care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
What You’ll Need
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism and PBS needs.
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a care and support setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred care.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); Level 5 desirable.
- Strong English communication skills (spoken & written) and ability to produce written reports
- Previous experience working within a PBS framework would be an advantage
- Experience in assisting with managing and assessing new people to support
- A valid manual UK driving licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
- Statutory guidance & CQC regulations exposure
- A deep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living
- Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the service and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
- Lead, motivate, and manage support workers, including supervision, training, and performance reviews.
- Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed.
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment for the people we support.
- Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Who You’ll Be Supporting
Big news — we are looking to recruit a new Deputy Manager for our lovely 2 Homes in Abingdon and Didcot!
Join us in our shared homes where you’ll be in charge of supporting 10 amazing individuals. You won’t be alone — you’ll be leading a passionate, caring team with the support from Registered Manager.
James* enjoys going to 'Farmability' where he gets to paint, feed the animals, do woodwork and much more. He has built his independence over the years and loves interacting with his housemates!
Jon* has the best sense of humour and always has a smile. He makes us laugh daily and is full of jokes. He loves to go swimming and to travel to Oxford and London.
Jake* enjoys ...
Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Job reference:005120
Salary:£25,965.72
Closing date:31/01/2026
Location:Milton Keynes
Job Description
Deputy Manager, Where Leadership Meets Purpose
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have experience supporting people with a learning disability and or autism and want to make a meaningful difference while developing your leadership skills?
As a Deputy Manager, you will be a key part of a well established, passionate team within a large, dynamic service where no two days are the same.
About the service
This MacIntyre service supports 37 people of mixed ages, interests and lifestyles, living in self contained residential flats with shared communal spaces. It is a vibrant, busy environment that values independence, choice and community connection.
Your role
Working closely with the Service Manager, you will help ensure the smooth, high quality delivery of our personalised adult services. You will play a vital role in creating an environment where people feel safe, respected and empowered to live lives that make sense to them.
Key responsibilities include:
Deputising for the Service Manager when required
Supporting staff through mentoring, coaching and identifying development opportunities
Managing rotas and contributing to the effective running of a large service
Building strong relationships with families, health professionals and specialist services
Responding proactively to changing health and wellbeing needs
Actively promoting MacIntyre values and strengthening community links
Above all, you will put the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
Working pattern
You will work on a rota basis, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and approximately four sleep ins per month.
Shift patterns include:
- Early:07:30 to 15:00
- Late:14:30- 22:00
Why MacIntyre?
At MacIntyre, we believe in inclusive leadership, continuous learning and doing the right thing, even when it is challenging. If you are ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your work has real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
#IND
About you
You'll be someone who can see the bigger picture and have the visionary skill to be able to help develop the service further.
You may have already worked as a team leader or a similar supervisory role, ideally within a registered care setting and have an understanding of how to manage a team successfully.
You’ll understand the intricacies and challenges of the sector, including CQC standards.
You will need to be flexible and organised, with a positive approach. Attention to detail, and good Microsoft Word and Excel skills would also be beneficial.
You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving service vehicles.
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About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers and Senior Support Workers only).
- Free Breakfast Club: Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast at our home, available every morning (January to March). It’s a great way to fuel up, connect with colleagues, and make mornings more enjoyable.
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
The Great Western Hotel is offering 15 boutique bedrooms, meeting/ function rooms, offices, and café. The hotel is an extension of YMCA Dulverton’s Group social enterprise initiative offering training in Hospitality, Catering and Business Skills to young people who may not otherwise be able to access such opportunities.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.
We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.
We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.
Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.
Wellbeing Coach (Bristol)
Job Role
Make a real difference by helping people overcome barriers and move confidently back into work.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, and take positive steps towards employment? We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Coach to join our team, providing tailored one to one and group support that empowers people to achieve and sustain good work.
In this rewarding role, you’ll help participants overcome personal barriers, improve their health and wellbeing, and develop the confidence and skills needed to secure employment. You’ll use your motivational coaching abilities to guide, inspire, challenge and encourage individuals, while working closely with local employers, stakeholders, and internal teams to create sustainable employment opportunities.
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who naturally builds rapport, motivates others, and brings empathy, resilience, and confidence when supporting individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. You’ll have experience working in health promotion, public health, or a related wellbeing field, along with a background in supporting individuals with health issues back into work through vocational rehabilitation or occupational health. You’ll be confident delivering group wellbeing interventions, workshops or training sessions, including through digital platforms.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £26,000 to £29,545 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Health Insurance Allowance
- Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual Pay Review
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
- Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!
If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location:Bristol
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Excellent people person with very competent communication skills
- Confident to organise and conduct job-search
- Identify any potential barriers to employment.
- Ensuring all paper-based employability tools such as covering letters, CV’s, speculative letters are in place.
- Consistently deliver performance outputs against agreed targets and contractual requirements.
- Using knowledge in health and well-being, as well as understanding conditions in order to enable a return to sustainable employment.
- Perform health specific assessments with customers to identify health challenges around finding, starting and sustaining suitable employment.
- Provide health advice using expertise and judgement, encouraging customers to address health specific barriers to work.
- Identifying evidence-based interventions to support the achievement of job goals that are suited to the customers mental and physical health needs, promoting the value of work for health & well-being, helping to build confidence and the practical and emotional skills to adapt to a working routine.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health promotion or public health
- Knowledge of the local labor market in the specified geographical area
- Experience working in a target driven environment
- Supported those with health issues back to work/ vocational rehabilitation / occupational health.
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For those who might be interested, Södertörn University (south of Stockholm) has a position opened for a doctoral student, who wants to write about post-communist countries or other Baltic Sea countries (Sweden does not count). Here is the link with the info:
One doctoral studentship in Sociology within the research area of Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society, affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS)
Huddinge
Reference number AP-2025/739
Södertörn University is a higher education institution in Stockholm that conducts education, research and collaboration with the surrounding community for sustainable societal development. Education and research are conducted in the humanities, social sciences, technology and natural sciences. The university also provides police and teacher education programmes with intercultural profiles. A significant amount of our research is multidisciplinary and specialises in the Baltic Sea region and Eastern Europe. At Södertörn University we combine subjects, perspectives, people and experiences, searching for surprising syntheses, challenges and development.
As a doctoral student in Sociology, you will join a research environment that offers multidisciplinary perspectives and an advanced curriculum.
The primary workplace for doctoral students is the Sociology Department at the School of Social Sciences, where they learn how to conduct independent scholarly research. Here, research is conducted within the following sub-fields of sociology: political sociology (e.g. social movements, protests, organisations, civil society); social stratification (ethnicity, class, gender); sociological criminology (surveillance, violence); sociology of social welfare and social policy; sociology of work; sociology of organisation; urban sociology; sociology of education; sociology of migration. While the discipline as a whole has a global analytical orientation, many of our projects focus specifically on the Baltic Sea region, Eastern Europe, the Nordic countries, and the European Union. Moreover, the Sociology Department and its doctoral students are involved in national and international sociology networks, as well as in multidisciplinary cooperation through the university’s Contested Democracy research platform and the university’s research centres Centre for the Study of Political Organisation and Reinvent – the Centre for City Dynamics.
For more information, please click here. For a Swedish version click here.
Doctoral studies at the Department of Sociology are included in the research area of Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society, which is an interdisciplinary research environment that encompasses the disciplines of Business Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work, and Sociology.
The work environment at Södertörn University is bilingual, with both Swedish and English as working languages.
For more information, please click here. For a Swedish version click here.
The planned research for this studentship must be relevant to the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe (please see this list of countries) because the position is affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS). This is financed by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies and is part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) at Södertörn University. Eastern Europe comprises post-communist central, south and east Europe. The Baltic Sea Region is the Baltic Sea and the surrounding countries.
The Foundation does not fund research that relates exclusively to Sweden or Swedish conditions. However, funding may be granted for comparativ...