Relief Support Worker Kirtling House
Kirtling House is a highly successful Residential Mental Health Recovery & Support Service in central Winchester, and due to our continued success, we are looking to add to our relief bank staff team. We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate person, who can work creatively alongside people with mental health needs on their journey towards greater wellbeing & independence.
Because of the nature of our work, you will be expected to work early/late shifts, weekends and sleep-in duties, depending on the needs of the service.
We are currently seeking to recruit relief workers to complement our full-time staff team. These zero-hour contracts shift patterns can work flexibly around you. Please note we offer an additional enhancement for sleep in shifts.
Given this role involves supporting vulnerable people, successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references prior to being offered employment. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship for non-UK nationals.
Key Responsibilities
Utilising your passion for empowering people with complex mental health and social care needs, you will be supporting individuals to increase their independence & life quality. Your role will be encouraging and assisting people to complete and learn daily tasks such as cooking, budgeting and exploring opportunities in the community as well as supporting with skills to self-manage metal wellbeing.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience is not essential as we offer excellent training opportunities and a chance to work within a dynamic, friendly working environment, competitive pay, career development & other benefits. However, a passion for supporting people to take control of their own lives and a belief in mental health recovery is crucial. Please note that preference will be given to those with experience of working within the social care and/or mental health sector.
Job Benefits
The benefits of working for Together
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About Together for Mental Wellbeing
Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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Role: Senior Practitioner – Southwark Works
Salary £39,518 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Camberwell – London
Closing date: 25/01/2026
Interview date: 06/02/2026
Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Senior Practitioner, we will make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment
About us…
Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in and around London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.
Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 15,000 people.
Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.
About this role…
We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join the Southwark Works Team.
Prevention services support vulnerable people by providing them with skills, housing advice, accommodation, and tenancy sustainment support. All these services to help people transition towards leading independent lives.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions.
You will:
- Manage a team of Employment Support Workers, providing regular supervision and leadership on a day-to-day basis
- Compile and submit performance reports, carry out regular project evaluations, analysing data and presenting reports
- Provide person-centred and high-quality support to people in Southwark who are unemployed, supporting them to find work
- Manage an active caseload of clients, providing employment coaching support to help people achieve their employment goals
- Develop and maintain strong working partnerships with other managers and departments within the company, and with external organisations such as Southwark Council, Jobcentre Plus, GP practices, employment services, training providers, and community organisations
- Keep up to date with local and national labour market trends, education/training opportunities, welfare benefit changes, and employment law in relation to people with mental health conditions
You will have:
- Knowledge and experience of providing support to people to find employment
- Experience of leading a high-performing team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships with employers and other stakeholders
- Strong IT and administration skills, the ability to manage a caseload, record evidence and interpret data
- Effective time management skills to manage competing demands
- Experience in working creatively and problem solving to tackle obstacles
We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
- Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
- Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
- Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
- Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.
- Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
To apply visit our website and complete our application form.
For further information please contact, Jo Hayward, Senior Practitioner at
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Job reference:003939
Salary:£28,007 per annum
Closing date:27/01/2026
Employment type:Part time
Hours Per Week:20
Town Name:Ayrshire
Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional looking for an exciting new role where you can really shine? We've got a great opportunity for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and dedicated individual to join our fantastic team in Ayrshire as a Lead Practitioner (Team Leader) on a part-time (20 hours per week), permanent basis across services.The Role
As a Lead Practitioner, you'll demonstrate great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and will lead and inspire your team of Support Practitioners.
You'll provide support, guidance and mentor your teams to ensure that they are professional, accountable, engaged and motivated resulting in them delivering first class, high quality care and support. Alongside our Service Lead, you’ll also contribute to ensuring that our service(s) are running within agreed budgets and in conjunction with our contractual requirements.For a full list of key responsibilities, please see our role profile attached to this advert.About you
What we'll need you to bring:-
- Knowledge of what it takes to run an effective service within the Health & Social Care sector
- A passion for and experience of delivering high quality, person-centred care and support
- Sound knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards
- Proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, their families and other stakeholders
- The ability to lead others and work collaboratively
- Great communication skills; both verbal and written
- A sound understanding of professional boundaries, accountabilities and responsibilities and how they relate to supporting vulnerable individuals
- A commitment to undertake and achieve a SVQ Social Services & Healthcare Level 7 qualification and PDA in Health & Social Care Supervision (if not already attained)
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to have a full UK manual drivers licence with a years experience on the roads.
Shift patterns
As a Lead Practitioner, you will usually work during office hours Monday-Friday, however, there may be occasions where we will need you to be flexible to work evenings, sleepovers, waking nights and weekends due to the needs of our service. On call duties will also be part of your role on a rotational basis.
What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -
- Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
- We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
- No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
- We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
- We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
- 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
Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We're waiting to hear from you.Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Caroline MacDonald on 01294 311723.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a relevant SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
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Young Persons Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you’ll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you’ll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
As a Young Persons Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30, 265 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Young Persons and Young Adults Service, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to 11–24-year-olds using drugs and alcohol. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of working with young people and working within the criminal justice system.
The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience.
We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Young Persons Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you’ll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you’ll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
As a Young Persons Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30, 265 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Young Persons and Young Adults Service, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to 11–24-year-olds using drugs and alcohol. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of working with young people and working within the criminal justice system.
The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience.
We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Young Persons Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Wakefield doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change.
We have roles in different teams including:
- Community based treatment services: providing assessment, coordinating treatment and working partnership to support individuals. The roles include delivering structured psycho-social interventions in group and one to level to enable our service users to acquire thinking skills and behaviours to make lasting change.
- Criminal Justice rehabilitation/recovery services: working closely with the Probation Services, Prisons and Police to provide a rapid, tailored response to individuals that support their recovery and rehabilitation
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
Recovery workers act as ‘key workers’ to a caseload of service users, supporting them to decide their goals around treatment and develop plans to achieve these. The role includes maintaining regular contact with your clients, offering advice, information and psycho-social interventions as well as providing assessments, risk management planning and working closely with our clinical staff around prescribing needs and partner agencies. No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range or service users and colleagues, an ability to manage different tasks and a commitment to Turning Point values are essential. You may have lived experience of substance Use/mental health/homelessness (self or a significant other), come with experience supporting people in health and social care or just have a keen interest in supporting this group; if your values are right, we have a role for everyone.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll have an understanding of substance and alcohol use and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. However, we also recognise that many people have transferrable skills from other backgrounds such as mental health, housing or other health and social care provision. The roles are varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to recovery will be vital but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation. We value individuals with lived experience but also those who are just interested in this line of work; our Trainee Recovery Worker program enables individuals without all relevant experience to gain an entry level position within the organisation before moving on to other roles.
We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the co...
Holiday Trading Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Free Blue Light Card
Salary £12.60 - £13.25 per hours (depending on experience) plus night, weekend & bank holiday enhancements
Location Whitehall, Bristol
Hours Zero Hours Contract
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join our fantastic team of colleagues based at our Saffron Gardens Care Home in Whitehall, Bristol.
This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives and be part of something more, so apply today!
About the role
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Deliver outcome-focused care and support to help people make the most of their lives and remain as independent as possible.
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To demonstrate, promote, and ensure high health and social care standards for the people living in the home.
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To work with the staff team to provide a homely environment for people living in the home.
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Maintain a kind, caring, and compassionate approach daily.
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Work within the expectations of a care environment based upon individualised care focusing on the physical and social well-being of the people in the home.
Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
About you
Whether you’re looking for your first role in care, returning to the workplace, looking for a change, or needing a job to fit your life outside of work, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Experience in care would be helpful; however, excellent communication skills, the ability to be kind and caring towards individuals who require support, teamwork, and passion for improving people's lives are what we are looking for. If you think this sounds like you, find your part of something more, and join our team today!
Job Benefits
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Competitive rates of pay
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Free enhanced DBS Check & uniform provided
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Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available
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£200 refer a friend bonus
- Plus all the benefits below....
Please Note: If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and confirm your right-to-work status. The documents required will be communicated to you by the hiring manager when booking your interview. Any copies of documents taken will be destroyed per our document retention and GDPR guidelines.
Benefits
Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.
Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.
We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.
As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.
About Brunelcare
Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.
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Holiday Trading Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Free Blue Light Card
Salary £12.60 - £13.25 per hour (depending on experience) plus weekend and bank holiday enhancements
Location Whitehall, Bristol
Hours 36 hours per week
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Are you looking to make a positive difference in people's lives? If so, there has never been a better time to join our team of dedicated Care Assistants and become part of something more.
About the role
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Deliver outcome-focused care and support to help people make the most of their lives and remain as independent as possible.
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To demonstrate, promote, and ensure high health and social care standards for the people living in the home.
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To work with the staff team to provide a homely environment for people living in the home.
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Maintain a kind, caring, and compassionate approach daily.
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Work within the expectations of a care environment based upon individualised care focusing on the physical and social well-being of the people in the home.
Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
About you
Whether you’re looking for your first role in care, returning to the workplace, looking for a change, or needing a job to fit your life outside of work, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Experience in care would be helpful; however, excellent communication skills, the ability to be kind and caring towards individuals who require support, teamwork, and passion for improving people's lives are what we are looking for. If you think this sounds like you, find your part of something more, and join our team today!
Job Benefits
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Competitive rates of pay
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Equivalent to 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after five years’ service (pro-rata)
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Free enhanced DBS Check & uniform provided
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Company Sick Pay
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Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services)
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£200 refer a friend bonus
Please be aware this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply at your earliest convenience.
Please Note: If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and confirm your right-to-work status. The documents required will be communicated to you by the hiring manager when booking your interview. Any copies of documents
Benefits
Established in 1941, Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West.
Today, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Somerset, Brunelcare works to support people to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
The extensive range of our services means that people can stay with us however their needs may change.
We are also widely recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia, and for supporting their families.
As a charity, we do not pay dividends to shareholders, and any profit we make is reinvested back into the services we provide.
About Brunelcare
Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West whilst also recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive.
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Our team is expanding in Greenock!! We're on the lookout for an understanding individual with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a part-time, permanent basis (16 hours per week).
You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.
It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.
The Role:
The people we support have a range of different needs including Mental Health, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma. As a Support Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in assisting with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, attending appointments and activities, handling personal finances, and personal care. As well as practical support, you’ll also offer emotional guidance and help individuals maintain meaningful relationships with their family and friends, empowering them to thrive in their own homes and communities
You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help, you’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
- Have an empathetic and caring nature.
- Good observation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence in using computers.
- Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
- Good organisational skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
- Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
- Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
- HSF Health Care plan.
- Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
Closing Date: 3rd February 2026
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Support Practitioner (Part-time 16 hours)
Greenock, Inverclyde, United Kingdom
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Join Our Team as a Women's Recovery Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Recovery Coordinator to join our team.
The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Connect, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance misuse and additional complex needs. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.
As a Women's Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance misuse and multiple complex needs. You'll manage a caseload of 25 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, and employment.
- Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.
- Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency working.
- Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.
What we are looking for:
- At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and motivational interviewing.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.
Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women's Recovery Coordinator!
Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and the position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Women’s Recovery Coordinator
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
SP1
£25,000 to £27,000 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 01/01/2027
Job reference: 130126
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Women’s Recovery Coordinator
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£25,000 to £27,000 per year
Department: Football Division – Men’s First Team Football Department
Hours of Work: Full-time (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
1. The Department
Our Men’s First Team Medical and Sports Science Department strive to deliver a world-class, multi-disciplinary service to empower our players to achieve and maintain their peak performance. We are driven by a relentless desire to win, our team continually challenges on another, fostering a high-performance environment grounded in excellence and innovation.
2. The Role
Based at our world-class facility at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, we are looking for an experienced Soft Tissue Therapist with a passion and expertise in providing proactive treatment, reducing injury risk and ultimately maintaining our players peak performance.
You will be responsible for providing evidence-based soft tissue therapy for the players including conducting thorough assessments of soft tissue injuries and providing individualised treatment plans with clear clinical reasoning.
This is an opportunity to work with some of the best football talent in the world and to make a valuable impact on their career.
You will play a vital role in our multi-disciplinary working collaboratively with the Performance Director, Head of Medical Services and Head Physiotherapist.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
To be considered for this role, you will need to hold the following qualifications:
* Level 3 or 4 in Sports Massage
* BSc in Sports Therapy (or equivalent)
You will need to have previous, significant experience in delivering soft-tissue therapy in an elite sports environment, ideally in football and have experience in using instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, such as TECAR.
We are looking for someone who is a concise, assertive and effective communicator and can build relationships with a range of stakeholders including the wider multi-disciplinary team and our players. You will need to be organised with a proactive, calm and positive attitude and be comfortable in working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
You will need to be available to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and matchdays and be available to travel to away matches on a rota basis.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV
2. Answer the following question:
a) Please outline how your key skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
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**Please note this role is fixed-term until 30/09/2026**
We are looking for a committed and motivated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our team. Working within an integrated healthcare framework, you will support adults (18+) who are experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol.
Our services are designed to deliver client-centred, evidence-based interventions that combine both harm reduction and abstinence approaches, depending on individual needs. You will manage a caseload, provide structured 1:1 and group interventions, deliver care plans, and ensure continuity of care through close collaboration with partner agencies.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while contributing to key outcomes for service users, commissioners, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload, carrying out assessments, risk management, and SMART care planning
- Deliver structured 1:1 interventions, group sessions, and treatment programmes
- Provide appropriate harm reduction advice and guidance
- Support clients in developing recovery plans tailored to their needs
- Work collaboratively with housing, healthcare, probation, employment, and other services to ensure through-care and integrated support
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of service delivery
- Contribute to service and commissioner targets, with a focus on measurable recovery outcomes
- Work flexibly, including some evenings/weekends and occasional travel to other projects to ensure continuity of care
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working in substance misuse services
- Experience in assessments, risk management, and SMART care planning
- Skilled in delivering structured interventions and facilitating groups
- Proficient in motivational interviewing (1:1 and group settings)
- Strong IT and record-keeping skills
- Understanding of holistic care, continuity of care, and community services
- Experience promoting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
Knowledge Required
- Strong understanding of issues faced by substance misusers
- Knowledge of the Recovery Agenda
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and responsibilities
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge and commitment to the 12-step recovery process
- Understanding of community support services and the criminal justice sector
- Lived experience of addiction or imprisonment (with at least 3 years’ clean time or 5 years since release, where applicable)
- Previous experience in a community or prison setting
- Experience utilising clinical supervision
- Knowledge of NHS health and wellbeing outcomes
- Additional qualifications in substance misuse
Applicants with lived experience of substance misuse should have at least three years of continuous recovery and be a minimum of three years post-discharge from structured treatment to be eligible for this role.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Sutton Mental Health Foundation PERSON SPECIFICATION Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker ‘E’ denotes essential criteria which will be used in shortlisting, while ‘D’ denotes desirable qualities or factors. 1. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE • Experience of supporting and engaging positively with vulnerable adults (and stakeholders involved in their care) using a person-centred approach to form collaborative, warm and empathetic relationships leading to positive outcomes.. E • Experience of confidently and effectively assessing risks and needs, as well as developing appropriate risk management plans. • Understanding of issues facing people in a mental health crisis, and experience of communicating effectively with people in a mental health crisis to finding safe and positive ways to ‘hold’ and de-escalate situations. • Strong grasp of equal opportunities, confidentiality, data protection, risk management and anti-discrimination practice • Knowledge of local mental health services • Experience of positively promoting organisation/service at external events, including delivering presentations and creating marketing material • Experience of working with BAME communities and young people • Knowledge of relevant legislation, eg Community Care, Mental health, Health and Safety and welfare benefits legislation E E E D D D D 2. EDUCATION 2.1 There are no specific educational or professional qualifications needed for this post. However, applicants must have a good level of literacy and be able to communicate with clients, professionals and carers. 3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 3.1 Excellent listening skills 3.2 Effective time management skills 3.3 Working co-operatively as part of a team 3.4 Dealing effectively and calmly with challenging situations as they arise 3.5 Working independently and taking initiative 3.6 Effectively using IT including case management systems, Microsoft 365 and equivalent E E E E E E 3.7 Speaking and writing fluent English and explaining information face to face, over the ‘phone and in writing and communicating effectively across cultural boundaries 3.8 Effectively following SMHF policies and procedures 3.9 Positive and flexible attitude to work E E 4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Sufficiently healthy and physically able to carry out the duties in the job description. The premises has a lift to the first floor but some rooms are only accessible by a short flight of (3 or 4) stairs. E 5. OTHER 5.1 Be able and willing to work the hours required, as needed bearing in mind that this service operates 365 days a year, 7 days a week, in the evenings. E 5.2 Be able and willing to undertake all necessary training and supervision E
Sutton Mental Health Foundation Background to the Sutton Crisis Café service Sutton Crisis Café is a new service offering out-of-hours support to people in mental health crisis as an alternative to attending A&E. It has two main aims; to benefit people experiencing a mild to moderate mental health crisis by providing a safe, non-clinical supportive environment for them to use, and to reduce demands upon hospital emergency departments and other mental health and emergency services by providing a safe alternative to those services. Sutton is one of the few areas locally without any alternative crisis provision to A&E, although it has been something local people have been working towards for some time. Through consultation and co-production we have shown that there is widespread support for our Crisis Café model across all sectors, from people who use mental health services locally to carers, clinicians and commissioners. The key objectives of the service are to: • Provide a non-stigmatising, calm and safe environment • Provide support to help people resolve their crisis • Provide practical and emotional support to enable the person to better self- manage their distress, aid their recovery, and reduce dependency • Ensure that support staff, peer supporters and volunteers are trained, supported and professional in their approach • Operate as an alternative to Emergency Departments and other emergency services for people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require medical intervention Link with wider services to ensure a joined-up partnership approach to the development of local services • The service will provide immediate, focused and time-limited emotional and practical support to people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require clinical input. It will work with people experiencing a range of different distress, including psychosis. The support will consist of: • • • • identifying coping strategies and improving wellbeing information and signposting conversations, group conversations and activities limited follow-up We expect to run the service in the evenings, Monday-Sunday. The service will be open every day of the year. Our model is a partnership approach between voluntary and statutory sector professionals and trained Intentional Peer Support workers and volunteers. The needs and views of visitors to our service will be at the heart of all that we do. The café will offer individual and group support, peer support and mindful activities. Those attending the café should feel heard, understood and listened to and have trust in those they have spoken with. People will have the opportunity to receive support from staff members on a 1:1 basis in a private room where personal information can be shared and discussed without being overheard by others. They will also have the opportunity to share the company of others in larger groups where they can talk or undertake quiet activities, such as board games. The service will provide informal peer support and buddying so those attending the café can benefit from other people’s knowledge and understanding of the emotional and practical challenges faced by people experiencing mental ill health. Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker Salary: £27,000 - £28,478 per annum pro rata Hours: 20 hours per week (evenings and weekends, hours to be agreed) Based at: 63 Downs Road, Belmont, SM2 5NR Reporting to: Crisis Café Manager Duration: Fixed term to 31st March 2022 This is a pilot project funded to 31st March 2022. If successful, this will lead to an extension of funding for the service for at least 2 years. Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Sutton Mental Health Foundation as we build a brand new Crisis Café service. Working in the Crisis Café, your role will be to work with people experiencing a mild to moderate mental health crisis. You will make them feel safe and listened to, help them to navigate their crisis over a series of visits, working with them towards a resolution of the crisis. Benefits • Holiday – 28 days pro rata, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service • Employee Assistance Program • Workplace Pension Scheme • Enhanced pay for working Christmas/New Year Job Description Service Delivery • To listen to and support people to de-escalate their immediate situation empowering them to develop self-management techniques, build their assets and advocate for their own wishes. • To assess the risks and needs of people using the crisis café service. • To provide one-to-one support, information and guidance to help crisis café visitors to navigate through their crisis, using an empowering, person-centered approach. • To work with Crisis Café visitors to promote mutuality and reciprocity, rather than dependency. • To treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information shard regarding clients. • Have an understanding of, and the ability and motivatio...
Locations:
Steam House Cafe (Ipswich)
Job Description:
Hours: 11 per week
Rota: Shifts will be mainly afternoons/evenings and weekend based. The service is operational 7 days per week, day and night, so flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
Pay: £12.60 per hour
About the service:
Steam House cafes are purpose designed mental health crisis cafes across Norfolk & Suffolk. We offer a unique and safe cafe-styled space with a fully-trained multidisciplinary team, offering holistic support to adults experiencing mental health crisis – day and night.
The service is operational 7 days per week, day and night, so flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
Drawing on experiences and learnings from decades of assistance to those most vulnerable in our community, STEAM provides clients with a calming and informed environment beneficial to their needs.
Each cafe provides guidance, support and personalised pathway plans, which are mindfully coproduced over a period of time with our team, to enhance future wellbeing for the client.
Main Responsibilities:
- To work in conjunction with managers and other key agencies in developing both policy and associated practice that meet the combined needs of the client group
- To provide individual and bespoke support, information, signposting and access to appropriate and relevant services for those wishing to access the crisis hub
- To be involved in supporting those who have low resilience and are at risk of, or are experiencing a mental health crisis
- To liaise with managers or other appropriate persons to ensure the safety of clients and staff
- To liaise with external agencies regarding presenting clients and any relevant history or risk factors
- Support clients to help identify individual needs and coping strategies, and to help provide and encourage a supportive and safe environment as an alternative to contacting emergency services or attending A&E
- To encourage clients to share knowledge and feedback, in order to provide a holistic and efficient service
- To record and evaluate the impact of interventions using appropriate evaluation tools
- Ensure that appropriate records and documentation are inputted in a timely manner and stored securely on the Access Community Trust (Access) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring concerns are reported to the relevant person(s)
- To undertake specific and specialised training in order to support the vulnerable client group and maintain continued professional development through attending agreed training and conferences
- To work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team and contribute to Team discussions
- To provide interventions that are evidence based, and to follow client centred principles. This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcomes of interventions, and maintaining appropriate records
Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working within adult mental health (E)
- Ability to confidently use verbal de-escalation techniques to good effect (E)
- Ability to prioritise workload (E)
- Proven experience working within a team of individuals (E)
- Experience of assisting to implement change (E)
- Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation (E)
- Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison (E)
- Previous experience of dealing with and reporting incidents, accidents or near misses and safeguarding reporting (D)
- Recent mental health first aid certificate (D)
- Recent ASSIST training certificate (D)
Skills & Knowledge (Essential/Desirable)
- Public speaking skills and the ability to participate in workshops and seminars (E)
- Knowledge of mental illness and the effects on service users and carers (E)
- Good IT skills (E)
- Understanding of co-production and peer support (D)
- Awareness of professional boundaries (E)
Personal Attributes
- Full driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles (D)
- Values diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity (E)
- Demonstrate evidence of team working (E)
- Able to work flexibly ac...