Senior Facilitator – Supported Living
24 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Salary starting from €18.76 per hour
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Facilitator
- Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, drivers licence essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 13.5 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies or relevant 3 rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 7).
Permission to work in Ireland essential.
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Job Title: Lecturer in Public Services
Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Overview
Our Academy of Sport, Health and Public Services covers sport, Public Services, Personal Training and Adventure Sports with multiple facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready.
The College has significantly invested in the Academy, with a £6million investment in our new fitness studio, gym, international standard 4G pitch and sports performance centre. In addition, we also have strong links with a wide range of sporting and public sector organisations, such as England Amputee Football Association, RAF, AoC Sport and National Outdoor Training Centres.
About the role
We are looking for a high enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Public Services. The ideal candidate would have previous teaching experience and will be proactive in working with the Curriculum Area Manager to review, design and develop the Public Services curriculum at Reaseheath College. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting driving high expectations for our learners and a be key member within the Academy and across the College.
As a Lecturer in Public Services, the successful candidate will develop learners’ knowledge around our legal systems and how legislation is applied to current global situations as well as conducting a variety of outdoor adventurous activities and teaching learners how to respond in emergency situations.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding teaching on wide range of subjects within the Public Services curriculum consistent with awarding body requirements and College expectations.
- Assess both theory and practical competence through a variety of methods to maximise learners’ potential.
- Actively involved in curriculum development, including attendance, as well as running course manager meetings to review these.
- Support the management of a student cohort through effective target setting and monitoring to promote high expectation and achievement.
- End to end course management, from administration of modules, preparation and delivery of classroom-based lecturers, practical delivery and assessment marking.
The successful candidate will:
- Prior teaching experience and qualification is desirable.
- A relevant qualification or proven relevant work experience within the Public Service Sector.
- Experience as a Lead Internal Verifier would be desirable.
- Experience teaching BTEC courses would be desirable.
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering inspirational educational activity.
We can offer you:
- 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Two-week festive/New Year shut down
- Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
- Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
- On site gym membership available
- Pluxee reward scheme
- Free Parking
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
For more information, please refer to the additional job description.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equalit...
Business Development Manager Slave Free Alliance
Company Description
Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery with an effective and proven multi-disciplinary model. Our wholly owned social enterprise, Slave-Free Alliance, provides services to global companies and public bodies seeking to protect their operations and supply chains against the risks of modern slavery and labour exploitation. We have active programmes in the UK, USA, Ethiopia and Uganda, reaching approximately 200,000 adults and children a year. Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance have staff and volunteers involved in operational support, fundraising or other initiatives in Australia.Hope for Justice exists to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery by identifying victims, supporting survivors and preventing exploitation. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are a global organisation with staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, and ensure through our recruitment processes that we continue to welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our advertised roles, and you share our values and mission to end slavery, then we strongly encourage your application regardless of your background.
Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Slave Free Alliance team on a full time basis. The Business Development Manager will play an integral role in developing and delivering a new business development strategy.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills, creative problem solving and decisiveness are an essential for this role.
Requirements
Main Duties
- New business development. Build a sales pipeline to develop new & nurture existing relationships with businesses in the UK. This will involve “cold calling” businesses.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive business development strategy.
- Following-up on marketing qualified leads, replying to enquiries, converting leads.
- Writing proposals, create and deliver presentations, arrange and facilitate meetings, take responsibility for overall relationships with key stakeholders in target businesses.
- Work cross-functionally to develop compelling proposals for prospective SFA members/ clients.
- Provide monthly revenue forecasts for new business.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure SFA service contracts are delivered on time and to the agreed specification.
- Be one of the key representatives for SFA in UK.
- Support International SFA projects as required.
- Account Management of SFA Client base and newly on-boarded Members until point of handover
We expect all staff to understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
Key Result Areas
- Financial performance. Deliver the budgeted monthly new income for SFA in the UK.
- Development and execution of a sales strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Develop a sales pipeline that delivers new SFA memberships, training and consultancy services.
- Provide accurate income forecasts.
- Provide insights for SFA to develop new products and services that deliver on business’s needs.
- Identify and nurture collaboration partnerships to support budgeted income & profit targets.
- Identify profitable opportunities to grow SFA’s scale and influence in the UK.
Other information
As part of Hope for Justice/Slave Free Alliance, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 1 day Marriage Leave
- Birthday Day
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to our Employee Rewards Platform, providing discounts and offers for well-known retailers
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family
- Professional development opportunities
- Professional memberships paid
- Flexible and hybrid working
Role Detail...
Health & MHPSS Project Manager
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
March 2026, 6 months with possibility of renewal
Role Summary
Develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the Lebanon Health and MHPSS Programme in close coordination with the Deputy Country Director. The Health and MHPSS project manager report on projects progress in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget in proposals, logframes & funded budgets, with a focus on health system strengthening, training and coordination. Monitor and lead on the strategic direction of the Health and MHPSS programme in Lebanon through a strong understanding of ongoing and emerging Health needs. Engage in sector coordination with other stakeholders and ensure the availability of the necessary supplies for the Health and MHPSS projects and to ensure appropriate quality.
Project Overview
The Lebanon programme works across the country, including in the Bekaa Valley and Beirut Mount Lebanon. Medair supports both Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities with projects in Health, Mental Health, Shelter, Basic Assistance and GIS Mapping.
Workplace & Conditions
This is a position based in the Bekaa valley, Zahle. Frequent travel between Beirut and Bekaa valley and to the different clinic locations is required for this position. Take a look at Medair’s work in Lebanon.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership for the Health and MHPSS Programme, ensuring high-quality implementation, regular monitoring, and strategic development of new health interventions.
• Oversee project planning and delivery, managing activity plans, resources, and strategies to ensure timely, effective, and sustainable health outcomes.
• Manage and develop Health and MHPSS staff through supervision, training, mentoring, and regular coordination meetings to strengthen team capacity and performance.
• Lead financial management of Health and MHPSS projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with Medair and donor requirements.
• Strengthen coordination and communication with MoSA, health authorities, and partners, ensuring alignment with national standards and effective logistics and quality control.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:
• Clinical degree (nurse, midwife or doctor), or Public Health degree
• Strong English (spoken and written). Arabic a plus
• Management experience in a Health context and in developing country. Experience in the NGO sector
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Behavioural Skills
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style
• Good understanding of cross-cultural issues
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required
• Good communication skills
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with,Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Advertised on Jobupfree.
The Bridge Foundation: The Bridge in Schools Placement Opportunity for Honorary Child Counsellor/Therapist The Bridge Foundation provides a specialist mental health service for staff, parents, children and families in primary and secondary schools. Honorary Counsellors/ Psychotherapists are asked to carry a caseload of up to 4 sessions per week. There is no remuneration, but in exchange for offering these hours, Honorary counsellors/psychotherapists are given fortnightly clinical supervision with an experienced child therapist, attend school team meetings, and are invited to attend staff clinical meetings and CPD. The clinical hours are arranged at the convenience of the therapist/school. All supervision and service meetings take place each Wednesday morning during term time at the Bridge Foundation. The honorary counsellor/therapist will be based in a school serving a deprived area of the city. S/he will provide counseling/therapy sessions for troubled children/young people who have exhausted the school pastoral support system, and whose emotional needs remain a cause for concern. Case management will be provided by the Bridge therapist in post at the school. . The post will be for up to 1.5 days per week, comprised of 4 sessions in school and half a day to attend supervision and team meetings on a Wednesday morning at the Bridge Foundation. However, we would consider less hours dependent on applications received. The time commitment is a minimum of one year. Confirmation of appointment would be subject to two satisfactory references, of which one should be from a current clinical supervisor. Child protection and other relevant training is provided in line with service requirements. Honorary therapists are also entitled to free places at Bridge conferences. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential • Experience of working with children • Counselling training/qualification (or completing psychodynamic training) • Experience / evidence of interest in working within a psychodynamic framework • Evidence of the capacity to work with colleagues in teams Desirable o Relevant knowledge, skills, interest and experience, amongst which might be experience with / qualifications in working with BME and/or refugee/asylum seekers with parents/families in community settings with diversity o Experience or training in working with interpreters o Capacity to maintain records and prepare written reports and make presentations. o Experience of working with other agencies, including statutory services JOB DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • • • • • To carry out initial client assessments, with support from the case manager. To provide psychotherapy/counselling sessions to children. To take clinical notes and keep up clinical records To record relevant information as a contribution to project monitoring and evaluation To participate in, contribute to, and learn from, regular supervision sessions To liaise with school staff over referrals and assessment To liaise with other agencies, including statutory services, if necessary To carry responsibility for equipment, records, and the use of space for counselling sessions To attend regular relevant management and Bridge Foundation team meetings where appropriate To work with interpreters as necessary To comply with and work within the Bridge Foundation’s policies, procedures and guidelines, including those related to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality of Information, Child Protection and Record Keeping
Our department has a new position available: an Assistant Professor with expertise in urban geographies of climate crisis. Please share with anyone who may be interested:
https://www.sfu.ca/geography/about/work-with-us/faculty-hire-urban.html
The Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in urban geographies of climate crisis. The tentative start date for this position is
July 15, 2026.
Simon Fraser University is one of British Columbia’s leading research universities with campuses located on the unceded traditional territories of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples. The Department of Geography at SFU is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. We rank 4th of all Geography departments in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University subject ratings, and 1st amongst Canadian comprehensive universities in the 2025 Maclean’s University Rankings.
We seek candidates who have expertise in and seek to advance critical social science understandings of the multifaceted social and political aspects of climate crisis, centring urban geographic dimensions of the crisis. Specifically, these may include: i) urban climate justice; ii) climate-related urban social movements; iii) extreme weather as it relates to urban precarity (e.g., work, housing, food security); iv) critical analyses of urban infrastructures in relation to just climate futures; v) Black, Indigenous, and/or queer approaches to urban life and climate change; and vi) cities and extractivism. Other related interests are also welcome. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose work addresses one or more of these specializations in the context of the Global South.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in human geography, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Ph.D. candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon final completion of the Ph.D.
We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized program of research, and be an active, reflexive contributor to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs
The Department of Geography values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to reconciliation, and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments.
The successful candidate will demonstrate ability/willingness to teach undergraduate social science urban geography and climate-related courses, and contribute to graduate training.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scale bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 – $133,322. A reasonable estimate of the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340.
Applications should include:
- a 1-2-page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position, and a clear statement as to whether the applicant is legally eligible to work in Canada.
- a CV, including a list of publications.
- the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references (reference letters will only be requested from short-listed candidates).
- a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to ...
Job Opportunity
WHAM Artist for Small Island
Application deadline: 12pm noon Friday 23 January 2026
- ContractFull-time, Fixed-term
- SalaryPlease see details below.
We are looking for a Wigs, Hair and Makeup Artist to join us for our upcoming co-production of Small Island.
Small Island is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse and is in association with Actors Touring Company. The production will open at Leeds Playhouse.
We are looking for a Wigs, Hair & Makeup Artist to be part of the WHAM team at Leeds Playhouse from Monday 2 March 2026. You will be in Leeds throughout the Leeds Playhouse run and then will go on to Birmingham and Nottingham to deliver the shows there. It will be a 10-week contract over 11 weeks in total including a one week break.
The post will be one contract with Leeds Playhouse for the duration of the production.
The fixed-term contract run from Monday 2 March 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026, with a break w/c 20 April 2026.
Pay is £675 per week PAYE, paid monthly. Subsistence of £235 per week at Leeds Playhouse subject to location of home address.
Touring Allowance of £300 per week at Birmingham Rep & Nottingham Playhouse subject to location of home address. Rate after 5 April 2026 will be subject to UKT/Equity agreement.
Before applying for the role, please read our job pack below. This includes the full details of the role, including the list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse and our recruitment process.
To apply:
- Fill in bothforms below.
- Send your CV to production@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
You must complete all three of these before the application deadline.
The closing date for applications is 12pm noon Friday 23 January 2026.
Interviews to be scheduled for between the week commencing 26 January 2026.
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About the show
Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.
A powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, and designed by Simon Kenny, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope.
Four unforgettable characters bring this Windrush story to life: Hortense and Gilbert, determined Jamaican migrants in search of belonging and respect; Queenie, an Englishwoman who defies convention; and Bernard, her husband, struggling with change. Together, they discover love across culture, colour and class – and the fragile hope of a shared future.
Spanning decades and continents, this brand-new production draws on the joyful rhythms of calypso and the harsh realities of postwar Britain to explore the emotional truth of our collective history, brought vividly to life through music, striking visuals and a compelling story you will never forget.
The Production will open at Leeds Playhouse before transferring to Birmingham Rep and on to Nottingham Playhouse.
Cafe Assistant at Dyfi Wildlife Centre - Part Time
Closing date:
Salary: National Living Wage
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part timeLocation:
Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR
Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the cafe team at our Dyfi Wildlife Centre as Café Assistant - the first point of contact for café visitors
Contact details
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to Nadine England, Dyfi Wildlife Centre Catering and Events Manager, via email at: nadine@montwt.co.uk
The Cafe Assistant will be responsible for taking and serving orders, preparing drinks and food as required and ensuring the café 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.
More information
For details, please read the Job Advert and Job Description attached below:
Job reference:001242
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:27/03/2026
Department:Kelty
Location:Kelty
Employment type:Relief
Hours Per Week:Relief
Closing date:27/03/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service
We are a small, friendly support service providing 24-hour care and support to three adults with complex needs, living together in their own shared accommodation in Kelty. Our service is built around person-centred support, promoting dignity, choice, independence, and inclusion in everyday life.
Each individual we support has unique needs, which may include learning disabilities, autism and physical health needs, that require thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate support. We work closely as a team to create a safe stable homely environment, enabling people to live fulfilling lives within their community.
Support is tailored to each person and may include:
- Personal care and daily living support
- Promoting independence and life skills
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Medication support (where trained)
- Encouraging social activities and community access
- Working in partnership with families and professionals
As a small service, we pride ourselves on our strong team relationships, consistent staffing, and high standards of care. We are looking for Support Workers who share our values, are reliable and patient, and are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Hours: As part of our growing team, we’re expanding our relief pool – an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work that fits around their life. Whether you're a student, a parent, semi-retired, or simply after a better work-life balance, joining our relief team on a zero-hour contract lets you choose when you work. Shifts include earlies, lates and weekends.
Location: Kelty is a small town in Fife Scotland, located close to the Fife/Kinross-shire boundary. Community life in Kelty includes two primary schools, a modern community centre and library and local clubs and activities. Kelty sits near Loch Ore and with it's rolling Fife countryside, makes it pleasant for walks and outdoor pursuits.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed:
- Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
- Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
- Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads
- Eager to develop
- A genuine passion for caring for others
- Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Making a Difference Every Day – Join Carr Gomm as a Relief Support Practitioner in Forth Valley
Are you looking for a fulfilling role that makes a positive impact in your local community? At Carr Gomm, we are offering a unique opportunity to become a Relief Support Practitioner and make a real impact in the lives of both carers and their loved ones.
About Us
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity. Our service in Forth Valley provides respite breaks to people with caring responsibilities. We believe in the power of person-centred support and the importance of ensuring that carers have the chance to take a break when needed. Our support helps to keep people in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort.
About the Role
As a Relief Support Practitioner, you’ll be the helping hand that carers rely on. Your role involves providing respite care, allowing carers the well-deserved break they need. Your time with the person you support might include chatting and spending time together, helping with simple meal preparation, and assisting with personal care tasks like washing or getting dressed. You will provide respectful support to help with their daily needs.
We value flexibility, and our support visits can be tailored to work around your other commitments, whether it’s childcare, studies, or other responsibilities.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for caring people who have a genuine passion for making a positive impact in their community. You do not need professional experience to join us. We provide comprehensive induction training to all new team members.
Working with Carr Gomm
Hear from Dion, one of our Support Practitioners in Inverness:
A typical day for me would be starting at 9.30-10.00. Then I would maybe pick up a supported person and we would go for a coffee or to the shops or stay at home and maybe do things they cannot do for themselves like make lunch, have a cup of tea. We would maybe watch some tv, listen to the radio and chat. Every supported person is different and that’s what’s great about support work every day is never the same.
I enjoy working in social care as it’s a very rewarding job. You are making a difference to someone’s life by helping them do things they cannot generally do, and they really appreciate any help you give them.
You are making such a difference to people’s lives even just by a tiny thing that you might do for them. The people I have worked with are so appreciative. Some days it doesn’t feel like work because I get on so well with everybody I have supported and taking someone just for a coffee is like a normal thing you would do with a friend, but it really means a lot to the person you support.”
Our Impact
The Carr Gomm Charity Shop supports a range of projects and activities for people we help across the Highland. Many of these initiatives focus on reducing social isolation by creating opportunities for connection and creativity within their local communities.
Apply Today
Applying to join our team as a Relief Support Practitioner is quick and straightforward. Our online application process typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references.
We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.
For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).
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Job Description Job Title: Fundraising Apprentice (37.5 hours per week including study time) Responsible To: Events Fundraiser Responsible For: Not Applicable Training: The Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship combines workplace learning with online training sessions, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Purpose of Job Support the fundraising team in delivering and promoting a wide variety of activities, including mass participation events, challenge and community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and individual giving. Ensure excellent support and stewardship for fundraisers to help maximise income and impact. Main Responsibilities Support the team with administration tasks as required including producing fundraising packs, certificates, thank you letters, sourcing raffle and auction prizes and helping with event logistics. Manage the administration and communication for Regular Giving supporters, ensuring they receive timely updates, excellent stewardship, and a positive supporter experience. Ensure stocks of stationery, literature, and promotional materials are well maintained and available to support fundraising activities. Maintain accurate supporter records and mailing lists in the Beacon database, ensuring data is kept up to date, and create target lists to reach and engage supporters for fundraising opportunities. Write and source creative copy for fundraising and generic communications, e.g., blogs, e-newsletters and providing content for our digital channels. This includes developing relationships with fundraisers to gather emotive stories. Recruit and motivate Community Champions and other fundraising volunteers, ensuring they are well supported and engaged throughout all fundraising activities. Follow up on leads generated from our online services activities and maintain regular, friendly contact with past fundraisers by phone and email to build lasting relationships and encourage continued support. Assist the Fundraising Manager with research into new fundraising initiatives. Attend fundraising events with the team as required. Other It is a requirement of the position to remain flexible within your role and support the fundraising team as required and supporting other departments as business needs require for example, providing cover when other members of the team are unavailable. A willingness to be involved in the wider work undertaken by MS-UK is required. You will be expected to attend fundraising events as and when required. This may involve occasional weekend or evening work. You must comply with our internal policies and procedures e.g., Health and Safety Policy. This is not an exhaustive job description and these duties may change from time to time to reflect changes in the organisation’s circumstances. MS-UK therefore reserves the right to vary the job description in consultation with you. Essential Skills and experience Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics. Computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office. A keen attitude to learning and a willingness to undertake training. Good Organisational and time management skills. Good communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with fundraisers over the phone. Ability to work on own initiative. Flexible, enthusiastic and be a good team player. Polite and courteous and treats all people with respect. Commitment to MS-UK’s vision, mission and values. Desirable Skills and experience Experience of working in a busy office environment. Experience of using databases and Excel. Excellent copywriting skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Disability benefits champion
What will you do?
This is a rewarding opportunity to support our clients in applying for disability and other essential benefits aimed at reducing poverty and improving lives. As a Disability benefits champion, you’ll work closely with residents to guide through the often complex and confusing process of completing various claim forms. Following the initial Citizens Advice training, you’ll join a dedicated team, working directly with clients in face-to-face settings to help them access the benefits they are entitled to.
How much time do you need to give?
The initial training takes around 1 month if you attend twice a week. We prefer people who can commit to 2 days a week for at least 6 months after completing the initial training.
What do you need to have?
No formal qualifications are required – just the right attitude and dedication. We’re looking for volunteers who:
- are friendly, caring and empathetic
- are non-judgemental and able to remain impartial
- have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and are a good listener
- pay attention to detail
- are comfortable using computers for training, communications and writing up notes
- can work as part of a diverse team
- can handle challenging situations and use their initiative to solve problems
- will commit to the training programme and continuous professional development
We are keen to encourage volunteers who speak a community language, e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Portuguese, Bengali
You’ll also need to complete an Enhanced level DBS disclosure (criminal record check), which we will arrange. Having a criminal record does not necessarily prevent you from volunteering with us.
What we offer you
- Our Volunteer Coordinator will support you throughout your volunteering journey at CAW and ensure that you get any training that you might need
- You’ll join a positive, supportive and friendly team of volunteers and paid staff
- All our volunteers are an integral part of our team. You’ll be invited to attend regular training sessions, join social events and support group activities
- Your line manager will provide regular individual meetings and support
- You’ll have access to the national Citizens Advice e-learning, networks and resources.
- Reimbursement of agreed out of pocket expenses.
Progression
There may be opportunities to progress into Assessor and Adviser roles. Assessors carry out initial assessments and are trained in the main advice areas. Advisers explore and discuss clients’ issues and options in more dept and suggest the next steps.
If you are interested in joining the advice team, then you need to be prepared for a longer commitment and training.
Our commitment to inclusion
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with physical or mental health conditions, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQ+ communities.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone, and we expect our volunteers and staff to share this commitment.
Confidentiality
Everything that you see and hear in the organisation is private. All staff and volunteers must sign an agreement to observe a strict rule of confidentiality before they begin their role.
How to apply
You will need to complete the online application form. You can download the
Please email us at volunteering@westminstercab.org.uk if you’d like a paper copy of the form.
What happens after I have filled in the application form?
Your application will be acknowledged, and we will let you know when you should expect to hear back from us. Once your application has been reviewed and shortlisted, we will contact you for a conversation about your interest in volunteering at CAW. You may be asked to undertake a basic skills assessment and participate in an interview. The process will be friendly and supportive!
If you have any questions about the volunteer roles prior to completing your application please contact volunteering@westminstercab.org.uk
Description:
William Haggas is seeking an assistant yard manager. The ideal candidate will have plenty of experience with racehorses or high class competition horses and excellent references. Applicants should be able to demonstrate attention to detail, good horsemanship and teamwork.
Applicants must be able to take on head person duties and assist with yard manager. Must be experienced with medications, bandaging and managing staff.
Riders preferred and position comes with accommodation if required. Working one weekend in three, competitive wages and attractive bonuses.
Application:
Please email your application to ed@somerville-lodge.co.uk,
Lycetts Team Champion Gold Accreditation is awarded to yards that have shown outstanding levels of team ethos and staff engagement.