Optometrists wanted – Join Gwynns Opticians in South Wales. Gwynns Opticians is looking to recruit two Optometrists to join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team.
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What we offer
Why choose Gwynns Opticians?
Practice address:
Gwynns Opticians,
133-134 Dunraven Street,
Tonypandy CF40 1QD
Gwynns Opticians,
72A Taff Street
Pontypridd CF37 4SU
Gwynns Opticians,
28 Talbot Street
Maesteg CF34 9DB
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We are a committed independent practice, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice. Contact me to find out more or for an informal chat.
Full or part time vacancy
We’re looking for an Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll be an integral part of our team here and will help us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate. We’re also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs. Just as important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must. Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community. Educating others about the benefits of eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.
Practice address:
Querido & Davidson,
196 Chillingham Rd,
Heaton,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LN
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Pay: £40,000-£55,000 per year pro rata
Job Vacancy: Optometrist – Independent practice (part-time, permanent)
Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive, pro rata, dependent on experience
We’re looking for an outstanding optometrist to join our friendly, patient-focused independent practice. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care and want the time and tools to do your best work, we’d love to hear from you.
As an independent practice, we offer 30 minute testing times, allowing you to provide thorough and personalised eye examinations. You will have access to the latest equipment and the support of our highly experienced and qualified dispensing team.
This is a part-time, permanent position working up to 2.5 days per week, within an environment where patient care and clinical excellence are our highest priorities.
What we’re looking for:
Working hours
We offer a balanced and predictable working pattern:
Final working days and hours can be agreed based on availability.
What we offer
We are a long established, independent practice in Cambridge with a reputation for exceptional patient care and clinical expertise.
We offer:
We are looking for an optometrist to join our supportive, friendly team who shares our commitment to high quality patient care. The role is part time and is open to newly qualified or experienced optometrists who are registered with the GOC.
Practice address:
D Murphy Opticians,
34 Newmarket Rd,
Cambridge CB5 8DT
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Role Title Salary Term Hours Job Description Clinical Lead – Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service £40,000 - £43,750 according to qualifications and experience (pro- rata) Permanent Minimum 3 days (22.5 hours per week). Days and hours flexible. At least 2 days will be office-based. Location Post reports to Truro CEO Other Considerations • Successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check. • Probation period of 6 months, with interim review after 3 months • 28 days leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) In addition 2 week closure at Christmas and 1 week at Easter. • CLEAR is committed to workforce wellbeing and ensuring Continued Professional Development Job Role and Purpose You will lead CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service to deliver support for Children and Young People that is effective, safe and delivered to the highest professional standards, ensuring out continued accreditation with the BACP. You will be responsible for the clinical work, operational processes, support and compliance of a team of employed and sessional therapists. As part of the senior leadership team, you will support the strategic development of the charity and represent CLEAR in relevant strategic and operational partnerships and collaborations. You will also support service innovation and development, including a proposed move to an age-based model of 3 Clinical Service Leads. You will report to the CEO and be supported by a Referrals Manager and Referrals/Office Administrator and works collaboratively with a Clinical Psychologist in the Evaluation and Quality Lead role across all of CLEAR’s services. Key attributes You will be a competent, collaborative and trauma-informed leader, a champion of children’s rights and have an in-depth understanding of trauma and its impact on children and young people. You hold professional accreditation that meets BACP criteria for holding overall clinical responsibility or be working towards this. You will be compassionate and resilient, mindful of your own self-care and that of your colleagues. You will be organised, able to balance competing demands and a good communicator to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the annual Service Delivery Plan for the CYP trauma- recovery service, feeding into the strategic planning cycle of the charity and ensuring services are delivered to budget. • Ensuring the voice and needs of children and young people are foremost in service development • Oversight and management of clinical work and processes, building effective teams and working relationships, ensuring the children’s service is delivered in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and trauma-informed principles. • Ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained in line with BACP, HCPC, UKCP and other relevant professional frameworks • Line management of employed therapists, including regular 1-2-1s • Support and management for sessional self-employed therapists, including compliance and bi-annual contract reviews • Supporting the Continuous Professional Development of therapists, linking this to operational need and opportunities to develop CLEARs services • Ensuring compliance with CLEAR policy, procedure and process and high standards of clinical governance within the CLEAR database. • Ensuring SARs and police requests and court orders for session notes, are responded to in a timely manner, in line with CLEAR policy. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead in the development and implementation of clinical evaluation measures. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead to ensure reporting to funders is provided in line with the requirements of contracts and grant agreements. • Oversee Safeguarding for the service, assess risk for clients and therapists, and ensure that relevant policies, training and feedback/protocol is documented • Attend appropriate internal and external meetings to build and maintain excellent partnerships and systems approaches. General Duties • To foster excellent effective communications throughout the service both internally and externally. • To be responsible for own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate. • Participate in recruitment and induction of new staff as appropriate. • To undertake any other tasks deemed necessary so that the service is effective and well managed Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Post Graduate Qualification in counselling/therapy/psychology or other relevant field which includes a strong foundation in child development and attachment theory. Accreditation with relevant professional body or working towards accreditation A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with children and young people affected by trauma, including domestic abuse...
Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark
Pay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace
Full Time, Part Time positions available including small contracts
Reference: SA1131
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Embracing difference, leading change
Our Ridgepark service has recently grown as we’ve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community recently growing, we're looking for calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.
If you thrive on building trust, creating calm and can juggle change with consistency, we’d love to have you on our team! Demonstratable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable.
Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:
🌳 Long scenic walks
🏊♂️Swimming
🎳 Bowling
🧁 Baking
🌱 Gardening
🚌 Other planned trips and visits to places of interest.
About the Role:
As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.
Read the full Job Description HERE
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
See more about our colleague benefits HERE:
Closing Date: 30 th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 2 nd February 2026
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC009068
We are seeking a passionate Psychology teacher to bring the fascinating world of the human mind to life for our pupils. The successful candidate will teach Psychology to Years 12 and 13, have high expectations, dynamism, and excellent pedagogical skills. We expect our teachers to be champions of their subject and to encourage intellectual curiosity. Psychology is offered as an A Level and as an option within our IB Diploma Programme, so experience of teaching the IB Psychology course would be desirable. Experience of teaching A Level Sociology would also be advantageous.
Bryanston is a leading co-educational full-boarding school set in a beautiful 400-acre campus, surrounded by Dorset countryside, and provides an outstanding education for 780 pupils aged 3-18. We pride ourselves on being a happy, creative, and forward-thinking place to learn with the freedom to explore.
We welcome applications from NQTs and experienced teachers from both the independent and state sectors. Bryanston School offers an exceptional working environment, which includes a competitive salary, state of the art facilities and wide-ranging prospects for development.
Please view the full job description for further information.
Closing date for applications: 25, January 2026
Interviews are likely to be held on 2nd or 4th February 2026
The welfare of Bryanston pupils is of paramount importance. Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Bryanston is committed to celebrating diversity and a culture of open-mindedness and inclusion. We stand against everything to do with discrimination and promote fundamental British values.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School will conduct an online search of any applicant invited for interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Schoolis therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
PurposeTo support, coach and teach interns on a Supported Internship, to achieve an accredited Award in Employability and transition into paid employment. To provide 1 2 1 tuition support as required to interns and training and support for business partners and families, to ensure success during the supported internship and to prepare interns for job opportunities both within and outside of the host employer.
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Location:You will be based in Wandsworth
Employee BenefitsAs an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here:
Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf Join a diverse and inclusive organisationShaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact:
Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.
We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.
Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.
Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.
Vocational Tutor with Maths & English
Based: All Key College sites
Salary: £25,918 - £26,518pa (Depending on Experience)
Hours: 35hrs per week
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at YMCA Derbyshire; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county.
This role is part of the YMCA Derbyshire Lifelong Learning team.
The role is to deliver a vocational practical work skills programme including maths and English on site at Parcel terrace for 12 young people 16-24 year. Some of these learners will be high needs and require additional support as identified within an EHCP. You will operationally plan and deliver vocational programmes as well as maths & English to ensure provision is delivered within Our Lifelong learning guidelines and meets the individual needs of the participants effectively. Your key focus will be to support and development of the young people to ensure future success in building their life skills and securing next steps education or employment.
The programme you deliver will enable young people to study in a small bespoke environment which is within a green space where they can do practical hands-on skills alongside core life skills and Math and English.
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Duties will involve;
We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability to engage others to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges to participate in education to develop their skills effectively.
A driving license and use of own car is essential as there will be an expectation to work across numerous sites.
At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
What we offer:
JOB DESCRIPTION POST TITLE: Sessional Youth Club Worker POST REFERENCE: YMS/001 LOCATION: YMCA Swansea RESPONSIBLE TO: Youth and Community Manager PORTFOLIO: Youth and Community Department HOURS: Zero Hours SALARY: £15/£20ph 1.1 INTRODUCTION YMCA Swansea was established in 1886, it is a charity & limited company and operates as a social business. It is governed by a Board of Volunteer Trustees and employs a skilled and dedicated team to deliver services and support in Swansea and in communities across Wales. Vision: ‘An inclusive movement transforming communities, so that young people can belong, contribute and thrive’. Our core Business Services cover 5 Key Areas: • Health & Wellbeing • Training & Education • Support & Advice • Family Work • Accommodation YMCA Swansea has an established track record of supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people often with Protected Characteristics who may not easily access mainstream provision. We support young people through a range of youth work approaches, with the main ones being one-to-one case management, group work, youth clubs, online, trips and activities, residentials and outreach interventions. YMCA Swansea’s Youth and Community Department are looking to create a pool of sessional staff that would be available to work a variety of Youth Clubs and Activities during term-time and holiday programmes. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check for regulated activity (formerly a CRB) will be required for this role. 1.2 Types of Provision that may you be required to work/cover Y-Hub - is delivered across two key strands of youth work approaches: A Drop-in Youth Club, which runs on a Friday evening during school terms and an Outreach/Street-Work provision that is delivered different nights of the week to meet the needs of young people and the community. Our foundation, our aim and our drive is to create communities where young people truly belong, contribute and thrive. In just a few months of delivering this provision, we have witnessed what an invaluable service, Y-Hub is in achieving this. Y-Hub is genuinely a life-changing and at times a life-saving project. The Street-based aspect of the project involves responding to areas of risk, where young people are vulnerable to exploitation and more. Outreach has filled a desperate need within the town centre of Swansea, where Youth Workers have provided quality preventative and intervention youth work support for young people. Our street-based provision focuses on building effective relationships with young people based on trust and respect and building up a rapport, where they may then want to access other centre-based provision. GoodVibes - is an inclusive LGBTQ+ Youth group, that supports young people between the ages of 11-25. It runs every Tuesday evening where it provides a safe space that reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation. Young people can build peer friendships within a community so that they belong, contribute, and thrive. It is a group where young people can be surrounded by likeminded individuals in an environment that promotes respecting other people’s choices, citizenship, and cultural identity. It provides young people with the confidence to explore their own identity around people that really understand and care. GoodVibes operates on the foundation of strong values of inclusivity and diversity. Young people can come to GoodVibes without fear of judgment, harassment, bullying or discrimination and social pre-conceived norms. They can be 100% themselves and have a safe space to explore their identity. It is a group where young people can come and introduce themselves, their names, preferred names, pronouns, and favourite things. And what they receive from each other, and youth workers is acceptance, without questions. Young Carers - Runs every Wednesday evening during school terms. This is an opportunity for Young Carers aged 8-18, to have a break from their caring role, meet other Young Carers and participate in different activities to support their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing in a safe and friendly environment. Young Carers club is about providing fun and interactive activities for young people, that may not get many opportunities outside of this provision. to be around their friends building peer networks and gaining new experiences. We provide free transport to and from the sessions for Young Carers who may not be able to access the sessions due to transport being a barrier. 2.0 JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES To work under the direction of the CEO, Youth and Community Manager and the Youth Club Leader, to support the delivery of YMCA Swansea’s Youth Clubs Provision. Supporting young people between 8-25 to develop their personal, social, educational, and physical skills and help them reach their potential. 2.1 2.2 2.3 ...
A meaningful career starts here. Empower people to develop the tools they need to thrive.
As a Positive Behavioural Support worker you will help support people with learning disabilities, Autism, mental health and complex needs to transform their lives.
Who will I support?
You will work with adults (18+) to provide support that will significantly improve their quality of life. This will be supporting one gentleman within his own home who likes playing board games, going to events, spending time on the PlayStation, and being out in the local community.
How will I make a difference?
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
Check out more opportunities on our careers page: https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic full-time Head of Psychology from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of three Psychology teachers in the senior school, and to play a key role in shaping learning within our warm and dynamic community.
Person Specification The post will suit someone who:Charlotte Chapel is a baptist church in the heart of Edinburgh, whose members are devoted to seeing lives transformed through Jesus to the glory of God. We are committed to expository preaching, meaningful membership, disciple-making, and sending workers into gospel ministry in Scotland and beyond. As a church family, we long to see healthy churches planted, revitalised, and strengthened across our city and nation. We are affiliated to the FIEC and the Pillar Network.
The Pastor-in-Training role is created under the conviction that the local church is the primary training ground for pastors. Seminary studies are important in order to prepare a trainee pastor for a lifetime of ministry, but growing in character, conviction and competency in preparation for shepherding a local
church is learned in the local church.
The Pastor-in-Training is a learner and as such you will:
Our aim is to produce men who have been tested, taught, stretched, discipled, and entrusted with responsibility, men who can actually pastor a church.
A suitable candidate will be:
To apply, complete the form linked here - https://forms.gle/MqQds97yLd8EiQnn9
To find out more, contact info@charlottechapel.org
If you're interested in this job please:
Email Liam at:
liam.garvie@charlottechapel.org
This job has been listed by an FIEC Church. We are a family of more than 600 independent local churches with a heart to see the gospel of Jesus making a difference through our nation.
Find out more about FIEC and how you can get involved.
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:
What We’re Looking For:
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.
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
What we offerThis role is ideal for:
You will:
Key Responsibilities
We are recruiting a Horticulture Tutor to deliver practical, vocational horticulture training to young people across our sites in Greater Manchester.
This is a hands-on teaching role focused on Level 1 and Level 2 Practical Horticulture qualifications, with a particular emphasis on sports ground maintenance and grounds care. You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful achievement, helping them build confidence, practical skills, and clear progression routes into employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
Teaching will be practical, engaging, and learner-focused, working with a diverse cohort of post-16 learners. Alongside vocational delivery, you will support learners’ employability, personal development, and functional skills (English and maths), working alongside specialist teams.
You will also work closely with host clubs and external partners, maintaining strong communication and ensuring high-quality delivery throughout the academic year.
Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, teacher prohibition check, the receipt of satisfactory references, overseas check (if applicable), relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to...