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SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Practitioner)
Location: One in a Million Free School, Bradford.
Hours: 35 hours per week - 5 days per week. Monday - Friday term time only plus inset days, plus 4 weeks (20 working days) to be completed over the school holidays.
Salary: £24,271 - £27,020 per annum depending on experience (This is the actual salary)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 2 February 2026
Interview dates: 1st Stage Interviews will be held online on between 2nd and 6th February 2026, with the second interview in school the week commencing 9th February 2026.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date, and as such we encourage you to submit applications early to avoid disappointment.
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.
Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As a Family Support Worker, you will work in close partnership with families and school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children we support.
You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality, engagement in learning, improved behaviour in school and the local community, as well as improving social and emotional regulation and well-being.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
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Working in an educational or outreach environment
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Working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
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Delivering family support
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Working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.
As an employer we offer:
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Employee assistance programme
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Life assurance
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Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role, please email recruitment@shs.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bradford
BD8 7DX
£24,271 to £27,020 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 03/02/2026
Job reference: PO1418141BraSFSP
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bradford
£24,271 to £27,020 per year
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SHS Family Support Practitioner
Location: Rokesly Infant and Junior School, N8 8NH.
Hours: 2 days Rokesly infants/Juniors TTO plus Inset Days
Salary: £8,985 - £10,001 per annum, depending on experience
Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Interview dates: WC 26th January 2026
2nd stage: TBC
This post is a permanent position
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As the Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families, in partnership with school staff to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagements in learning. You will also deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support.
You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of individuals. This is an exciting role and vital to our success in achieving our goals.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- providing expert pastoral support
- working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- Working with hard to reach families
- working in an educational or outreach environment
- working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.
As an employer we offer:
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
SHS Family Support Practitioner
London
N8 8NH
£8,985 to £10,001 per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 24/01/2026
Job reference: PO1476080LonSFSP
Documents
Job Description - Rokesly Junior School SHS Practitioner.pdf
SHS Family Support Practitioner
London
£8,985 to £10,001 per year
If you’re an experienced, positive, and solutions-focused individual with a passion for preventing homelessness, reducing reoffending, and supporting meaningful change in the lives of people involved with Criminal Justice services, this could be the ideal role for you.
The service supports individuals with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement as part of their Community Supervision Licence, helping them prepare for returning to the community upon release. Our service is also available to unsentenced men on remand awaiting sentencing.
About the Role
You’ll be based primarily at HMP Parc (Bridgend) and HMP Swansea, working closely with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with service users on the prison wings. At times, you may also support the service at HMP Cardiff, HMP Usk, or HMP Prescoed, depending on operational need.
In this role, you’ll deliver housing-focused interventions to improve housing opportunities and prevent homelessness for men on probation or approaching release. You’ll ensure holistic assessments are completed, make onward referrals to specialist services, and work collaboratively with prison, probation, and housing partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering 1:1 housing advice and interventions for men in custody or on probation in South Wales
- Completing housing needs assessments and developing structured action plans
- Actively engaging with Camau objectives to prevent homelessness and improve housing options
- Liaising with landlords, agents, and housing providers to source suitable accommodation
- Negotiating tenancy agreements and ensuring all properties meet Rent Smart Wales and safety standards
- Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, registered social landlords, and private sector partners across Gwent, South Wales, and Dyfed Powys
- Supporting service users to access Forward Connect and other Forward Trust services
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of housing and welfare benefits systems
- Experience providing housing or welfare advice to clients
- Proven ability to assess adults with multiple or complex support needs (homelessness, recovery, offending, etc.)
- Experience developing and delivering support plans to help clients sustain tenancies
- Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in abstinence-based recovery or homelessness
At Forward, we believe in second chances and value lived experience. We encourage applications from people in recovery, those with previous experience of offending, or anyone who has faced homelessness.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
All probation-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
Manchester Mind has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust for a number of years to deliver roles within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. Social Workers are a vital part of those teams and we are advertising for two roles in different teams within Manchester. The post-holders will work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams employed by Manchester Mind but managed on a day-to-day basis by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
As a Social Worker, you are a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care coordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and
complex needs.
The two full-time roles would be within the Central East CMHT and the South Mersey CMHT.
Job Title: Social Worker
Base: Community Mental Health Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,022 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
The skills and experience that are most important to us are:
- Qualified as a Social Worker.
- Experience of building kind relationships.
- Ability to work in a collaborative way.
Application documents can be downloaded from the box on the right.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Monday 26 th January 2026.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
Manchester Mind has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust for a number of years to deliver roles within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. Social Workers are a vital part of those teams and we are advertising for two roles in different teams within Manchester. The post-holders will work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams employed by Manchester Mind but managed on a day-to-day basis by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
As a Social Worker, you are a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care coordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and
complex needs.
The two full-time roles would be within the Central East CMHT and the South Mersey CMHT.
Job Title: Social Worker
Base: Community Mental Health Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,022 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
The skills and experience that are most important to us are:
- Qualified as a Social Worker.
- Experience of building kind relationships.
- Ability to work in a collaborative way.
Application documents can be downloaded from the box on the right.
The closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Monday 26 th January 2026.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
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Salary HDH Band 6 £41,598 - £51,091 per annum (pro rata)
Location Community based
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 12:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Social Worker
- Hours:Part time - 30 hours per work, Monday - Thursday
- Location:community based
- Salary:HDH Band 6 £41,598 - £51,091 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date:9th February 2026 at 12 noon
- Interview date:18th February 2026
Would you like to connect and engage with families and use your specialist knowledge and skills within the context of social work? We invite you to join our multi-disciplinary team developing social work programmes to empower children, young adults, and their families to optimally manage all psychosocial areas of their care
The complexity of the needs of the children and families’ Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice support are increasing. As a Social Worker you will be providing specialist psychological, emotional, and social support to patients and families whose lives are impacted by illness, loss, and grief. Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and a clear understanding of the holistic needs of patients and families living with life-limiting illness will come into play when formulating accurate assessments of need. From assessments and planning to delivery and review, your passion for achieving positive outcomes for our children and families will shine through!
As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have a wonderful opportunity to influence the shaping, development, and delivery of care that inspires and motivates patients and staff. Experience of working with people with complex needs would greatly benefit you in this role, however what is crucial is a genuine wish to work collaboratively with children and their families to make a real, lasting difference.
If you hold a recognised social worker qualification with experience in a relevant healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be able to travel independently to cover the 6 counties of the Helen & Douglas House Hospice catchment area
Informal conversations welcome in advance of application. For more information, please call Sue Simpson, Social Worker (Wednesday-Friday 9-4) or Debbie Kelly, Head of Community & Family Support Services (Tuesday – Thursday 9-5) on 01865 794749
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Please contact recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
The Company
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.
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Specialist Support Workers – Supported Living: Nuneaton & Bedworth
Specialist Support Workers – Supported Living: Nuneaton & Bedworth
We are creating a new team to focus on delivering a Care and Support Service for a Service User in their home, in accordance with the social care services regulations (Care Quality Commission).
We are looking for individuals to provide high quality Care and Support Services in a person-centred way.
We are recruiting in the following areas:
These roles are based:
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Nuneaton and Bedworth area
Roles:
We have both full time and part time roles available with a variety of working patterns including weekdays, weekends and waking nights.
Why work with us?
At Action Deafness, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our team members to thrive. By joining us, you will:
- Make a direct impact:Help individuals achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life through tailored support.
- Be part of a caring community:Work alongside a passionate and collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion
- Develop your skills:Receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
What we offer:
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Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
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23 days holiday per annum, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service.
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1 Wellbeing Day per year.
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Company Pension Scheme.
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Sick Pay.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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A DBS Enhanced Check.
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A detailed induction to the company and the role.
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Skilled and supportive team working.
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Ongoing training and support.
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Progression opportunities at a Deaf-led organisation.
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A rewarding role where your contributions truly matter!
For more information, please view the Job Description.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a fantastic organisation, we would like to connect with you.
Apply now!
If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to hr@actiondeafness.org.uk or complete the application form below. Any queries, please email HR.
For more information about Action Deafness and our mission, feel free to take a look around our website.
Together, let’s empower Deaf people to lead fulfilling lives!
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We are recruiting for a Family Support Practitioner at HMP Millsike.
Here at Forward Trust, we deliver a complex range of drug and alcohol services in the unique prison environment. Our support includes providing advice, health and wellbeing, motivational work, clinical services, and a wider range of group work and treatment programmes.
The Forward Trust services which are delivered within prison settings are commissioned by NHS England and are delivered in partnership with primary healthcare providers and HMPPS. Integration and partnership are integral to the work we do.
We believe that everyone can live a fulfilling life, whatever their past. Our work in prisons aims to support those affected by drug or alcohol issues to create lasting change and reduce dependency, homelessness, unemployment and re-offending.
Roles Responsibilities
Part of the Family Support and Specialist Programmes department, the Family Support Practitioner role will work in both their allocated prison and local community, providing specialist support to clients and family members through the delivery of effective 1:1 and group interventions. The role is also required to work closely with other Forward staff and external partners to ensure a holistic package of care and support is provided.
Recognising the importance of relationships in the lives of the people we support is crucial to providing the best possible treatment and services. This role will focus specifically on supporting clients to recognise healthy and unhealthy relationships, build new relationships and understand the role relationships play in their addiction, offending, mental health and other areas of need.
The Family Support Practitioner will also directly support family members and affected others, helping them to improve their health and wellbeing and help them to support clients to make positive changes. This role may be expected to work directly with children and young people, to promote whole family recovery and rehabilitation.
All prison based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 3-6 months. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances.
Checks will require you to provide information on the below:
- Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history)
- Your family (parents, parents’ partners, siblings, partner(s), children)
- Co-residents
- Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service.
- Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates
- Credit reference checks
- Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service)
- Other government and overseas agency or police checks.
The Ideal Candidate
Below is a list of the qualities that we are looking for in applicants to this post.
- Experience of providing family related support to clients with a history of addiction, offending and mental health problems.
- Experience of providing support directly to family members/affected others.
- Experience of working with complex families and facilitating family meetings.
- Experience of delivering group interventions/facilitating group work with clients.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to meet the needs of the service as it develops.
- A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to engage effectively with the client group.
- Understanding of the voluntary sector.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- A good understanding of adult and child/YP safeguarding responsibilities.
Senior Education Support Worker - Employability
Overview
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ID
300916
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Salary
£14,771 per annum
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Type
Fixed Term - Part Time
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Location
Loughborough
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Hours
22.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
26/01/2026
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Interview Date
03/02/2026
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Downloadable Files
Could you be a Senior Education Support Worker?
We now have an opportunity for a Senior Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Loughborough.
As a Senior Education Support Worker at Sense College you will be working with a small group of students aged 16-25 with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will work as part of the employment programme, working with students supporting them on work placements, employability sessions and careers activities. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing team where you will play a pivotal role in supporting students in reaching their aspirational goals.
This role will be a one year fixed term, full time role working 22.5 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday- Friday, for 39 weeks per year (term time).
Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
- 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
- Free DBS Check
- Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
- Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Employee referral scheme
- Health and well-being support
- Pension Scheme
- Discount scheme
Your required skills and experiences;
- Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Experience in teaching environment
- Have an understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs
- Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning
- Ability to support students with positive behavioural support
- Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunit...
Senior Education Support Worker - Employability
Overview
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ID
300915
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Salary
£24,619 per annum
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Type
Fixed Term - Full Time
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Location
Loughborough
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Hours
37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
26/01/2026
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Interview Date
03/02/2026
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Downloadable Files
Could you be a Senior Education Support Worker?
We now have an opportunity for a Senior Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Loughborough.
As a Senior Education Support Worker at Sense College you will be working with a small group of students aged 16-25 with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will work as part of the employment programme, working with students supporting them on work placements, employability sessions and careers activities. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing team where you will play a pivotal role in supporting students in reaching their aspirational goals.
This role will be a one year fixed term, full time role working 37.5 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday- Friday, for 39 weeks per year (term time).
Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
- 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
- Free DBS Check
- Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
- Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Employee referral scheme
- Health and well-being support
- Pension Scheme
- Discount scheme
Your required skills and experiences;
- Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Experience in teaching environment
- Have an understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs
- Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning
- Ability to support students with positive behavioural support
- Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunit...
JOB DESCRIPTION D3.1.2 Name of project: Norfolk Community Law Service Address: 14 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LB Title of Post: Family Legal Services Officer Responsible to: Family Service Manager Responsible for: Volunteers Date revised: October 2025 Job summary: To be NCLS’s ‘front door’ providing a client focused service, supporting the Family and Domestic Abuse Free Legal Advice clinics and assisting with administrative aspects to contribute to the effective running of NCLS office and services. Responsibilities: To take client and agency calls into NCLS including triaging and booking in clients for Free Legal Advice appointments in our Family and Domestic Abuse clinics To provide office and telephone cover and general office duties as necessary, and to deal in person with clients as appropriate To deal with signposting and referrals for clients, including via the NCAN referral system, maintaining up to date lists of groups, law firms etc who may be able to help To assist with arrangements for the Free Legal Advice clinic rotas, liaising with solicitors as necessary To accurately record client data on the case management system To support the supervision and training of volunteers To support the Senior Management Team as required To deal with incoming and outgoing post General Duties To maintain a duty of confidentiality in respect of all client matters at all times; To abide by the NCLS Equal Opportunities policy and to implement any relevant practice guidelines. To adhere to NCLS hybrid model of home working and office working agreeing to attend the office at the required hours. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as per the requirements of the Senior Management Team. The above may be subject to alteration from time to time according to any changes in service delivery, politics or priorities. As such, changes will be carried out following consultation with all parties involved.
NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE PERSON SPECIFICATION Family Legal Services Officer • Experience in an administrative role Essential • Confident in speaking with a range of people over the telephone Essential • Experience of working with those effected by Domestic Abuse Desirable • A commitment to issues of equality and diversity and an understanding of barriers to accessing services Essential • Ability to listen and communicate sensitively and effectively, both orally and in writing Essential • Demonstrable experience/understanding of the importance of teamwork Essential • Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office packages, with an ability to pick up new packages Essential • Ability to plan and prioritise work Essential • Ability to be self-motivating and self-managing Essential • Ability to deal with emotional situations calmly and objectively Essential • Attention to detail Essential • Willingness to travel occasionally within and outside Norfolk. Essential • Ability to attend occasional out of hours meetings and events as required Desirable
Volunteer Group Worker ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Purpose: Location: The Group Worker will work in one or more geographical Hub groups supporting parents or carers and their children. Groups will be located anywhere in Bath and North East Somerset. Responsible to: Family Services Manager Hours: Benefits: To be agreed A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued. Training and development opportunities Volunteer travel/mileage allowance. Equal Opportunities: The worker will be expected to implement Southside’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy in all aspects of their work. Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Southside is committed to protecting, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to endorse follow appropriate procedures to ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported to respond appropriately, efficiently and sensitively to child protection and safeguarding concerns. this commitment. We Confidentiality: The worker will be expected to abide by Southside’s Confidentiality Policy at all times. Information Governance: The worker will be expected to follow Southside’s Information Governance policies and procedures as defined by the NHS Toolkit. The below will be dependent on the commitment the volunteer is able to give and their desire for involvement and learning. All post requirements can be reasonably adjusted according to the volunteer’s commitment. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post: To support the Hub team and other staff involved in the Hub. Tasks will involve but will be not limited to: setting up tables and chairs, serving food, assisting with craft and play activities, offering information, advice and support to families with complex needs and cleaning and tidying up at the end of sessions. To attend summer picnics, outdoor activities or trips as required and agreed. To attend meetings and appropriate training as required. Work at all times within the policies, procedures and ethos of Southside. Whilst this role description attempts to cover the main duties of the post, it is not exhaustive. ATTRIBUTES Education and qualifications ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE A good general standard of education. Experience Some knowledge of child development and adult attachment relationships. Interest in working in community groups. Experience of working with families with complex needs. E.g. drugs and alcohol, mental health issues and domestic and sexual abuse. Skills and Abilities Ability to: make and keep personal and professional boundaries. engage with vulnerable service users and carers in a genuine and respectful way. recognise the need for and aim of intervention in the lives of parents and carers, as well as potential dangers and limitations. work effectively as a supportive team player as well as on one’s own initiative. Pro-active and confident communicator with excellent inter-personal and communication skills An understanding of risk assessment and risk management. Knowledge of benefits, housing and homelessness issues. Personal qualities Self-awareness and the ability to regulate and contain one’s own feelings and behaviour, and the ability to seek support when needed. A commitment to being open and curious to continuous learning.
Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Wickmeads!
Role: Activities Assistant
Location: 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Wickmeads, our residential care home, located in Southbourne, near Bournemouth.
In this role you will be responsible for helping to plan and deliver an on-going programme of social activities for the home’s residents.
About You
You’re a warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people and creating meaningful experiences. You have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
With strong time management and organisational abilities, you’re able to plan and coordinate multiple activities while adapting to changing needs.
You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do.
If you're passionate about making a difference in people's daily lives through fun, inclusive, and enriching activities—this role is perfect for you.
About the Role
- Supporting the delivery of a varied and engaging programme of social and therapeutic activities tailored to our residents’ interests and needs, including those living with dementia.
- Helping to plan and run a calendar of events that promotes wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment.
- Observing and responding to residents’ changing needs, raising any concerns with the care team as appropriate.
- Assisting during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable, and enjoyable dining experience.
- Encouraging and supporting residents to maintain independence and participate actively in daily life.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.
Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You'll receive a comprehensive...
Join Our Caring Community at Kenwith Castle!
Role: Activities Assistant
Location: Kenwith Castle Residential Home, Bideford ( EX39 5BE)
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 30 hours (including alternate weekends)
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Kenwith Castle , we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people and creating meaningful experiences. You have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with individuals of all backgrounds. With strong time management and organisational abilities, you’re able to plan and coordinate multiple activities while adapting to changing needs. You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's daily lives through fun, inclusive, and enriching activities—this role is perfect for you.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting the delivery of a varied and engaging programme of social and therapeutic activities tailored to our residents’ interests and needs, including those living with dementia
- Helping to plan and run a calendar of events that promotes wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment
- Observing and responding to residents’ changing needs, raising any concerns with the care team as appropriate
- Assisting during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable, and enjoyable dining experience
- Encouraging and supporting residents to maintain independence and participate actively in daily life
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;
- Ongoing training and development.
- Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
- Building genuine friendships with residents.
- Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.