Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead
Job Description
Working with the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead to join our Medical team as a consultant.
Job Title : Medical CPD and Practitioner Development LeadDepartment : Medical - Performance RugbyReports to : Clinical Services LeadRate of Pay : Dependent on experienceLocation : RemoteTravel Requirements : Allianz Stadium, camps, etc.Engagement Type : Contractor statusDuration : 47 days per year, 2 year contract
Application Information:
- Please submit a CV and cover letter (no anonymisation required due to the nature of this vacancy - please do submit anonymised documents).NOT
- This vacancy will close at 5pm on 4th February 2026.
- This role will require a .DBS check
The Role:
Responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of continuous professional development programs for the healthcare professionals supporting the RFU Performance Rugby Representative teams and squads (Mens Senior, Womens Senior, Mens U20, Womens U20, Mens U18 and Womens U18) ensuring skills stay current to support the delivery of high-quality care to players.
The Medical CPD and Practitioner Development Lead will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead to ensure that the Medical CPD programme and Practitioner Development provision meet the relevant medical governance requirements, are business relevant, cost effective and designed to optimise both the sustainable health of the players and the performance of the supported squads.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Practitioner Development of employed and contracted medical services staff, supporting delivery of performance objectives. Not limited to but will include a programme of:
- Three F2F Medical Services Team CPD Meetings per year (typically held at Allianz Stadium)
- Monthly virtual MDT CPD Meetings
- Regular Case Based discussions (typically virtual)
- Bespoke F2F CPD opportunities
- Supporting the Virtual clinical team
- Support the Clinical Services Lead in the organisation of PRD medical team clinical reviews following competition phases
- Collaborative responsibility (with the PRD Clinical Services Lead) for updating the Medical Services Resources SharePoint and maintaining medical resources
- Where workload allows, supporting the Clinical Services Lead in the development of PRD Medical Protocols and Procedures
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
- Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
- Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Diploma or MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine or Membership of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Experience in the clinical development of SEM practitioners
- Strong understanding of the Rugby Union and Sports Medicine CPD landscapes, CPD guidelines and the principles of practitioner development
- Experience of the provision of clinical services to teams and competitions in an elite sport
- Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills
Skills & Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker and strategic capability balanced with strong analytic skills and willingness to work strategically and operationally ...
Social Care Worker – Residential service
36 hours per month – Flexi part-time contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, drivers licence (manual) desirable
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 4.5 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
- A relevant 3with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; ANDrdlevel qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology
- Proof of success...
Social Care Worker – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean drivers licence desirable
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
- A relevant 3with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; ANDrdlevel qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology
- Proof of successful registration with CORU as a ...
ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Training in areas related to childcare, education or counselling Current First Aid certificate Educated to Degree Level Full UK Driving Licence Experience/Knowledge X X X X Essential Desirable Awareness of, and commitment to, Boarding Standards Health and Safety issues and ensuring students’ safety at all times Previous experience in a boarding school or summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules X X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Ability to foster a positive Boarding House environment and to lead and motivate students Ability to always engage and form good relationships with students and other staff Excellent organisation and communication skills A good sense of humour, energy, enthusiasm and flexibility and ability to work under pressure and as part of a team A good understanding of health & safety and safeguarding X X X X X The ability to speak other languages X
ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS Responsible to: Welfare Manager Main Purpose: The Assistant House Parents are responsible for working closely with the House Parent within their house, and the Welfare Manager to ensure excellent standards of pastoral care for the pupils on the summer school programme. Assistants will be led by their House Parents to ensure that all pupils enjoy a warm, welcoming, supportive atmosphere, and that the house is run smoothly to protect the safety and wellbeing of international pupils within the boarding house. Course Dates: The course in 2026 will run for 4 weeks, and we will be offering contracts of varying lengths, depending on the candidates’ availability and experience and our student numbers. All candidates must attend on-site induction prior to the start date (outlined below). If candidates have holidays, weddings, graduations etc booked, they must mention this at the interview stage. Time off for such events cannot be guaranteed otherwise. The course is run on the Senior School campus (Sedbergh), with three London trips running throughout the course. See breakdown of dates below (subject to change). - - - - 27th – 30th June 2026: London trip (induction takes place on 26th June in London) 30th June – 25th July: Senior School campus at Sedbergh (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June or 2nd July, depending on contract start date) 18th – 21st July: London trip 25th – 28th July: London trip Summer School roles are residential and involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay reflects both active working hours and periods of standby/on-call duty. Staff receive one full day off per week and reasonable daily rest periods. The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school. Roles and Responsibilities: Assistant House Parents will be guided and supported by their House Parent and the Welfare Manager to: • Establish a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the House, demonstrating superior pastoral care and discipline of students, ensuring that their safety and physical and emotional wellbeing is the top priority. • Ensure appropriate standards of behaviour are always upheld in the House, managing pupil conduct and behaviour, to promote harmony within the boarding house. • Ensure active management and supervision of all pupils during mealtimes to provide a pleasant dining experience for all pupils. • Ensure roll calls, registers, fire drills etc. are undertaken as required by legislation. • To be an integral part of the team welcoming pupils and their parents/guardians on arrival and supporting pupils and their parents/guardians on departure. • Ensure that wake up and bedtimes are observed as laid out in the Schedule. • To carry out daily room checks, ensuring that the boarding houses are kept clean and tidy, providing a safe, homely environment within which pupils feel comfortable. • Report any damages to the Operations team as necessary. • Inform pupils about the housekeeping and laundry protocols, ensuring that cleaning and linen changes are completed according to the agreed schedule. • Attending daily meetings with the Welfare Manager. • Referring any student requiring medical attention to the House Parent or Welfare Officer. • Ensuring any sick pupils in house are cared for while they are unable to attend lessons/activities. • Assisting with the extra-curricular programme where necessary. • Ensuring all pupil data is stored or destroyed in line with GDPR policies. • Ensuring the campus is closed down after completion of the course, and returned to its original state, to include all school facilities and equipment. • Assisting at any time, whether on duty or not, with an emergency or where a student is injured or unhappy. • Any other tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the International Summer School. Pre-Course Duties: • • Familiarising oneself with the Staff Handbook and SISS publicity materials (brochure, website etc). Liaising with the Welfare Manager, House Parents and other staff as required to build team rapport, e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior to the course. • Reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other policy documents provided. • Completing relevant Educare training modules as instructed prior to arrival. • Familiarising oneself with all relevant fire, health and safety policy documents and risk assessments associated with the role as indicated by the Welfare Manager and Course Director. • Attending the compulsory on-site induction training prior to the ISS start date. • Helping set up the campus prior t...
Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives
We are looking for a passionate Outdoor Tutor to lead farm-based and outdoor activities for
individuals and groups. You will play a key role in delivering fun, safe, and educational sessions,
helping students develop skills and achieve recognised qualifications.
Why Releasing Potential?
• Work in a tranquil outdoor environment.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
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Join a supportive and enthusiastic team committed to outdoor learning and wellbeing.
The Outdoor Tutor Role
As a Tutor, you’ll:
• Lead engaging outdoor farm activities for individual students and small groups, ensuring safety
and enjoyment at all times.
• Record student progress towards National Governing Body qualifications and maintain
accurate records using our MIS system.
• Ensure all equipment, resources, and qualifications are in place to safely deliver activities.
• Use Glasser’s Choice Theory to help students balance survival, love & belonging, power,
freedom, and fun.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to shape brighter futures.
What You’ll Need
• A valid UK driving licence (essential).
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience to handle challenges calmly.
• Creativity and curiosity -you’ll need both every day.
• Experience in SEN is welcome, but not essential- we value passion as much as experience.
• Experience working with young people in an outdoor setting
What We Offer
• Full-time salary starting at £26,481 (not pro-rata - real stability all year).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with substantial contributions.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and development with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A role where your work truly changes lives.
• A team that celebrates your skills and supports you every step of the way.
🛡 Safeguarding Commitment
We’re serious about safeguarding children.
All positions falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, as it
involves working directly with children or young people. As such, you are required to declare any
criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those that are considered "spent."
"To help keep our young people safe, candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an
enhanced DBS & barred list check, plus online and social media screening.
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Real impact: Watch small steps lead to big transformations.
• Real support: Be part of a close-knit team that has your back.
• Real growth: Access the training and development you need to thrive.
Apply today and join the Releasing Potential family.
Lead Youth Work Practitioner
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Lead Youth Work Practitioner.
About the job
Location: Tiverton
Employment type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: JNC: unqualified scale pt SCT12 - 13 (£30,745.00 - £31,885.00), qualified scale pt SCY14 - 17 (£33,066.00 - £35,533.00)
Deadline for application: 11th February 2026
Interview Date: 23rd February 2026
Job Ref: DYS316
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with young people in our Tiverton Youth Centre and local communities. This post requires either an experienced youth worker or someone looking to change careers and work with young people as part of the youth work team. Transferable skills will be considered. Our Youth Centres are busy and vibrant spaces.. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of leading sessions alongside providing young people with individual packages of support.
What is the role
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Leading youth work in a variety of settings
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Supporting the development of co workers and volunteers
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Codesigning and supporting the delivery of social action projects in the community
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Working with partners and stakeholders
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Planning, evaluating and evidencing of youth work
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Helping young people to develop skills and put their ideas into action
About You:
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Experienced youth worker or confident that you have the transferable skills required for the demands of the post
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Leadership and confidence
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Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
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Creativity and solution focused thinking
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Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness
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Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
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High commitment to continuous professional practice
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A reflective practitioner
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010,...
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trained Clinical Supervisor to join our Derbyshire Talking Therapies team at Everyturn Mental Health!
This hybrid role is based primarily in Chesterfield and may involve occasional work across Derbyshire, including Derby and Chesterfield locations. You’ll work 22.5 hours per week, flexibly between Monday-Friday (8am-8pm), with the expectation of at least one late shift (12-8pm) per week.
This is a brilliant chance to make a real difference in the community while developing your skills within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
About the role
As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the autonomy to shape your practice while benefiting from regular, high-quality supervision and support from your line manager and clinical leads.
You will:
- Provide robust clinical supervision to Step 3 High-Intensity Therapists, ensuring safe practice aligned with NICE guidance and service protocols.
- Contribute to clinical assurance activities, including case reviews, clinical audits, and competency assessments.
- Work closely with operational and clinical leads to identify training needs and support performance and development.
- Hold a small clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based psychological therapies within a Talking Therapies context.
- Lead on the development of trainee staff, helping integrate new trainees and supporting clinical skills development.
- Create a culture of learning through skills sessions, reflecting on incidents, and supporting the use of audio/video recordings.
- Provide supervision in line with the service’s supervision protocol.
- Support the Risk and Referral Team, offering duty support and guidance around risk management and service suitability.
- Work with partners to support Step 3 KPIs and ensure effective step-up/step-down pathways for service users.
- Represent the service at partner meetings, universities, and stakeholder groups.
- Contribute to service planning, safeguarding processes, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Promote staff wellbeing and a positive team culture.
- Help ensure timely access to treatment in line with service modelling and the stepped-care approach.
- Support delivery of our service values and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for developing others. You will have:
Essential qualifications & experience
- Qualified and accredited High-Intensity Therapist (HIT)
- At least 2 years’ post-qualification HIT experience
- A Talking Therapies-recognised supervision qualification
- Experience providing clinical supervision
- Strong experience in risk management
Skills & attributes
- A commitment to clinical excellence and enhancing client experience
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience leading teams to deliver evidence-based interventions
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good IT skills
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to support others through change
- Excellent judgement, decision-making, and time-management skills
- A positive, motivated, values-led approach
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer!
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by e...
Do you have a heart for church growth? Can you attract and encourage children and young people? Then come and join what God’s doing with us!
This is an exciting opportunity to work with three closely-linked churches in a beautiful part of Yorkshire.
The Calder Valley, in the South Pennines, is mid-way between Leeds and Manchester and enjoys a rural feel yet with good links to nearby towns and cities.
Each of the three churches has its own strengths, including active lay leadership and strong roles within their local communities, while each also has an appetite for more.
We are looking for a priest who will stimulate and manage our growth, our spiritual commitment to God and our service to our local communities. In return we will offer you our support, prayers and practical help from the people of our diverse congregations and parishes.
The Diocese of Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
Please see the Person Specification and Role Description, Brochures and Parish Profiles attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.
Closing Date: 8th March 2026
Interviews: are expected to be held on 13th April 2026.
Apply via Church of England Pathways
For more information on this post please email archdeacon.halifax@leeds.anglican.org
Social Care Workers – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
- Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- proof of application in progress with CORU.OR
Permission to work in Ireland essential.
Job reference:003943
Salary:£25,553 per annum (Part time pro rata)
Closing date:26/01/2026
Employment type:Full Time and Part Time
Hours Per Week:16 -39
Town Name:Uphall
Looking to start a new job in 2026 with satisfaction you'd struggle to find anywhere else? If you’re caring, reliable and have a great sense of humour, you could be just who we’re looking for to complete our amazing #TeamForrestWalk in Uphall, West Lothian. We have full-time or part-time opportunities available.
You don't need experience as a Support Worker or qualifications to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll pay you for your training and give you all the practical skills you'll need. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification and yearly SSSC registration fees too!Our team and the individuals you'll support
You’ll become part of a fun, friendly team who provide residential, respite and day care support to individuals with various disabilities and additional support needs.
With a focus on maintaining and promoting independence, you will work in a person-centred way to provide support in all aspects of daily living, including cooking and preparing meals, personal care, administering medication and managing personal finances. You’ll also play a huge part in supporting them with their hobbies and interests too, including cooking, baking, dominoes, basketball, going for walks and trips to the local pub.
All we’ll need you to bring is:-
- A caring and compassionate attitude
- The ability to work well in a team
- Confidence to lone work
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Confidence in the use of computers
- The ability to cook
Shift Patterns
As we're dedicated to providing the best support, tailored to the needs of each individual the shifts usually fall between the hours of 0700-2100 hours with sleepovers, waking nights, weekend and public holiday working forming part of your rota on a rotational basis.
Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional payment of £100.80 for every sleepover shift you work. Waking night shifts are paid at your normal hourly rate, plus an additional payment of £20 per night.What makes Cornerstone a great place to workAlong with hosting our annual
- You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
- 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 can't wait to hear from you!Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Aimee McCabe or Marrianna Nelson on 01506 857873.
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and hold the right to close this advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and have a commitment to working towards a SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.
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Job reference:001244
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:25/01/2026
Department:TouchBase Ayrshire
Location:Ardrossan
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:16 - 20
Closing date:25/01/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the Service
Located in Ardrossan, TouchBase Ayrshire is a purpose-built centre offering a diverse range of support services for children, young people, and adults with disabilities and additional needs. Our vibrant and welcoming environment promotes participation in therapeutic, physical, and social activities, all designed to foster personal growth, community involvement, and independence.
At Sense Scotland, we go beyond basic care, creating opportunities for individuals to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activities. In our dynamic, fast-paced setting, you’ll help people explore their passions, develop new skills, and build strong, trusting relationships. We aim to support each individual in achieving their personal goals and full potential, both within TouchBase and in the wider community.
Located near public transport links, TouchBase Ayrshire features an arts and music space, Sensory Room, Gym Hall, Trampoline area, and a courtyard. It serves as both a support hub and a social space, with a focus on value-based communication to tailor support to each individual’s needs and interests.
TouchBase Ayrshire is more than a centre of support—it's a fun, friendly, and inclusive place to work. Here, you'll find opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives, while being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Our day centre operates Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts. We offer flexible hours between 8:30am and 6:00pm.
Responsibilities of the Support Practitioner will include:
• Healthcare Support: Assist with healthcare needs, including medication administration and personal care, ensuring the well-being of individuals.
• Encouraging Independence: Promote independence and personal growth by following Support Plans tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily tasks and activities, ensuring clear documentation of progress and support provided.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with colleagues, families, and individuals to deliver high-quality care and support, fostering a team-oriented approach.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Job reference:001256
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:08/02/2026
Department:TouchBase Glasgow 2
Location:Glasgow - Kinning Park
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:30 hours per week
Closing date:08/02/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the Service
TouchBase Glasgow is a modern, purpose-built centre in Kinning Park, designed to support adults with disabilities and additional needs. Recently refurbished and close to excellent public transport links, our vibrant hub offers a café, arts and music spaces, and a welcoming courtyard. It’s more than a day centre—it’s a place for creativity, connection, and community.
We provide a dynamic environment where individuals can enjoy activities such as arts, music, cooking, and social events, fostering independence and personal growth. Every day is different, and you’ll play a key role in helping people live meaningful lives—whether that’s organising a baking competition, supporting a pamper morning, or exploring the local community.
What you’ll do:
- Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and providing personal care.
- Promote independence and respect individuality in line with each person’s Support Plan.
- Maintain accurate records of daily tasks and activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the people we support to ensure high-quality care and communication.
- You’ll join a fun, fast-paced team where building trusting relationships is at the heart of what we do. Together, we help each person achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.
Centre hours:
Our day centre operates six days a week, offering working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Our current vacancy offers 30 hours per week.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a role that’s as rewarding as it is varied, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed
- Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
- Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
- Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads
- Eager to develop
- A genuine passion for caring for others
- Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
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Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Job reference:001245
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:30/01/2026
Department:Strathbungo
Location:Glasgow - Strathbungo
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:35
Closing date:30/01/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service
Our Strathbungo Supported Living Service offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where each day brings unique experiences. We are a dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care to six individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, some of whom may not communicate verbally.
Our Team at Strathbungo strive to empower those we support to lead fulfilling, independent lives through tailored support and engaging activities. Our core principle is value-based communication, customising our support to align with the unique requirements of each individual. In our most recent care inspection, we achieved grade “6 - Excellent” we have also been awarded “Team of the Year 2025”
Who do we support?
At our Strathbungo service, we support four vibrant females, aged between 30 and 60, and 2 outgoing males. 4 individuals have their own flats and two share a flat in the Strathbungo area in Glasgow. They have various health conditions, including epilepsy, deaf-blindness, and mobility issues. Although they live independently, they all stay in the ground floor of a block of flats.
You will work on a 1:1 basis assisting them with day-to-day living, assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:
- Support within their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, support with finances companionship etc
- Liaise with families and other professionals to provide the best quality care
- Promote independence and individuality according to their Support Plan
- Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records
- Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with the staff team, families, and people supported.
The people we support are sociable and always up for fun and love to party! They enjoy local walks, shopping sprees, and movie nights at the cinema. Tuesday nights are a highlight at their favourite disco club, where they meet friends and dance the night away. They look forward to their annual holidays and love planning exciting social activities with friends and family, ensuring every day is filled with joy and laughter.
What’s the shift pattern?
Our Strathbungo service provides round-the-clock support every day of the year. As a Support Worker, you can be contracted up to 37hpw which means you will be required to work 23 shifts over the month therefore some weekend work is required.
Shifts include a mix of early shifts (07:30 – 14:30) and late shifts (14:30 – 21:30) with a requirement for some sleepover duties.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are consideri...
Job reference:001255
Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour
Closing date:08/02/2026
Department:Dundee Support Services
Location:Dundee
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:22.5 hours and 15 hours
Closing date:08/02/2026
About us
Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?
At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.
Dundee Day Support Service is looking to recruit part time Support Practitioners offering 22.5 hours or 15 hours per week. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and shifts will include early and late shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.
About the service
Dundee Day Support Services is registered under one branch within the Care Inspectorate covering more than one location - Support Service without Care at Home.
Dundee Support Services operates from 8am until 10pm over 7 days across two bases in Dundee. All the adults we support have a learning disability and /or physical disability and complex communication support needs.
Our enthusiastic team pride themselves in assisting the people they support to live a full, active and independent lifestyles despite any challenges they face. Our services offer excellent facilities and opportunities for these individuals to be involved in a range of activities. Our team also provide a safe, warm space to meet up and socialise with their peers, all while receiving specialist therapeutic support.
Your job will be to provide a person-centred care package in order to meet the needs of the people using the service, including support individuals with their personal care, moving and assisting routines, support with non-verbal communication and sensory techniques, support the adults to have lots of fun and achieve goals within their life.
• The Hillview base offers a more therapeutic type of support using a base where there are activity spaces available to support on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
• Community Links is a drop-in space offering a place to rest, eat or be supported with personal care.
As an organisation Sense Scotland is very committed to staff development. You will have access to induction, regular supervision, peer support meetings and management and practice development forums within the organisation.
About you
At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.
What you will need to succeed
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding
If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impact by helping those, we support engage in activities they love, this role is for you. Whether you have experience in health and social care and seek a better work-life balance or are considering a career change to start in social care, we want to hear from you!
#IND1
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.