Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Chilterns Court, Henley on Thames, RG9 2DR

Pay rate: £13.19 per hour ( NVQ and weekend enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday working alternate weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Situated in the charming town of Henley-on-Thames, Chilterns Court Care Centre offers first-class and compassionate residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to 64 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

#IND1

Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

Pay rate: £13.62 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements

Contracted hours: 14 Hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Edwardstow Court is a 48 bed Care Home situated in the heart of the Cotswold market town Stow-on-the-Wold. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, dementia, respite, and day care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location:Arundel

Pay rate: £12.82ph

Contracted hours: 30 hours

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Set in a beautiful Grade II listed castle, our unique care home has been designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, to promote a feeling of warmth and a sense of tranquility. St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home specialises in residential and respite care.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

Activity Co-ordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £30,302.63 Per AnnumWorking Hours: 37.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Location: Tile House & Cliff Road Mental Health Supported Housing, CamdenIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Activities Co-ordinator
The Activities Co-ordinator is responsible for developing a comprehensive directory of services and opportunities for customers of Riverside’s Supported Schemes across a small geographical area, ensuring the support service promotes empowerment and independence. This includes:
•    Developing links with local organisations to maximize opportunities for individual growth.
•    Providing support and advice to the team on opportunities for individuals.
•    Creating and delivering an organic programme of group activities across the pathway, tailored to customer strengths and goals. Activities may include support programmes, specific support-led subjects, and leisure/personal growth activities, delivered by various team members.
•    Working as part of a staff team committed to best practice in social housing, ensuring clients with specialist support needs are supported to the highest standards.About you
We are looking for someone with (to be taken from essential criteria)
•    Experience working with vulnerable client groups.
•    Experience delivering structured support in housing or social care.
•    Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and willingness to learn specific IT systems used in Care and Support.
•    Understanding of the PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments) approach.Why Riverside?
One Housing is a part of Riverside. At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
•    Competitive pay & generous pension 
•    28 days holidays plus bank holidays
•    Flexible working options available
•    Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
•    A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile
•    Deliver a best practice support service appropriate to clients’ needs.
•    Co-ordinate customer activities and support Journey Coaches in developing and delivering support/resettlement activities.
•    Ensure delivery of internal and external activities and opportunities, reflecting diverse client needs.
•    Assist Journey Coaches with day-to-day tenancy issues, rent payment, and benefits, linking with external resources or developing relevant groups.
•    Support with referrals and assessments, working with potential clients to identify suitable activity solutions.
•    Ensure clients have access to relevant external support services.
•    Support Journey Coaches to meet client outcome targets through key-working, support plans, risk assessments, and other interventions...

Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location - Lewin House, HP199hp

Pay rate: £12.40

Contracted hours 25

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Isis House, Oxford, OX4 3NH

Pay rate: £13.19 per hour

Contracted hours: 36.75 hours per week

Shift times: Flexible including alternate weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Located in the popular area of Iffley, close to Oxford is Isis House offering friendly and high-quality residential, early-stage dementia, intermediate and nursing care to 80 residents. The home is conveniently located close to shopping amenities, including a chemist, and is on a bus route to the city centre. A short walk from the well-designed grounds takes you to the river and the charming village of Iffley.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

#TH3

Emmanuel House Support Centre
 53-61 Goose Gate
 Nottingham
 NG1 1FE
jobopportunities@emmanuelhouse.org.uk
www.emmanuelhouse.org.uk
 0115 950 7140

29/12/2025

Re: Allotment Sessional Worker

Thank you for your interest in the role of Allotment Sessional Worker.

Below you will find the full job description and person specification. To apply please
send your CV and covering letter/email to paylor@emmanuelhouse.org.uk

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities including those
who have lived experience of homelessness. We welcome applications from Black,
Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, from people who identify within the Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBTQ+) and from people who consider
themselves to have a disability. We believe people with these lived perspectives have
a particular contribution to make to Emmanuel House and the homelessness sector.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Yours faithfully

Alastair Paylor

Alastair Paylor
Centre Manager

Allotment Worker

Emmanuel House has had an allotment on the historic St Ann’s site for approximately
15 years. As well as vegetable beds, soft fruit and fruit trees, there is a nice cabin and
a large wildlife pond.

Throughout the growing season we run weekly gardening sessions, offering users of
our service the opportunity to access a tranquil space in our busy city.

2026 promises to be an exciting year for the Gardening Group. As well as developing
the plot to include an outdoor kitchen we hope to introduce a second weekly
session.

A typical Thursday session will begin with the group meeting at Emmanuel House for
a brew and a light breakfast before heading up to the site by taxi. Some participants
will meet us at the gate to the site and we will walk up to the plot together.

Our sessions let participants engage with the project at their level, whether they
want to find peace or busyness they can get involved in gardening, and site
improvement projects such as preserving the gate and benches.

On the Thursday session the participants can get involved in preparing and cooking a
meal, which we eat together.

What we offer:

•  A good induction into your role and training that will enable you to feel you

are making a positive contribution.

•  Opportunity to progress in the homelessness sector.
•  Fair pay that is reviewed annually.
•  A friendly and supportive team and working environment.
•  Rolled-Up holiday pay.
•  Free refreshments.
•  A rewarding work experience.

Job Description

Job Title: Allotment Sessional Worker
Reports to: Centre Manager
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Working hours: Between March and October we are looking for cover every Thursday
10am-2.30pm, and on some Tuesdays.  Additional hours for admin/food shopping as
required
Tenure: Zero Hour Contract
Deadline: 29/1/2026

Purpose:

Working under the guidance of the Centre Manager and in partnership with a co-worker, to
coordinate and deliver a weekly gardening session for homeless or vulnerably housed
beneficiaries with support needs.

              Principal duties:

•  To receive referrals into the programme, to assess a beneficiary’s suitability

alongside the Access Team and to make contact and liaise with beneficiaries.
•  To contact beneficiaries the day before a planned session to promote participation

•

and to problem solve barriers to non-attendance.
In conjunction with your co-worker to plan and deliver allotment gardening
activities, ensuring that beneficiaries are appropriately engaged.

•  To support participants to garden within their own spaces and to move on from the
project into mainstream community gardening, training or volunteering activities
etc.

•  To be responsible for risk assessing and the delivery of health and safety throughout

the programme.

•  To develop the garden site, including improving the beds, compost area and rain

water harvesting.

•  Maintain good records, including service user feedback, monitoring of outcomes and

produce reports for Emmanuel House and funders of the project.

•  To open up and close the allotment.
•  To promote the project to partner agencies, both within homelessness and in the

community gardening environment.

•  To promote the therapeutic benefit of the outdoors to a hard-to-reach client group,

of homeless, vulnerable, marginalized and socially isolated people.

•  Nurture partnerships and developments with other providers and referral agencies.
•  To incorporate, develop and support the role of volunteers within activity sessions.

•  To be responsible for purchases as required and complete monthly expenses.

General requirements
•  To attend staff meeting when required.
•  To be committed to, and take an active interest in best practice in both external and

internal communications.

•  Undertake training, supervision and be committed to own development.
•  Undertake any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Centre Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

All wo...

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary £12.60 hour

Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir

Expiry 05/02/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Reach your full potential as a Support Worker in Quarrier Village.We’re looking for people who are skilled in supporting adults with complex needs and who can work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the people we support.

Your new opportunity

Quarrier Village Supported Living Service is looking for dedicated Support Workers to provide high‑quality support to adults with complex needs.

At Quarriers, we are an ambitious organisation and believe we have an important role to play in supporting people to live fuller, happier lives. If you are someone who is skilled in developing positive, supportive relationships and in promoting inclusive communities, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Working pattern

We are offering full‑time and part‑time contracts between 16–39 hours per week.
Shift patterns include early shifts, late shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.

What you’ll bring

• A full, valid UK driving licenceand access to your own vehicle. Some of the people we support have mobility vehicles, therefore this requirement is essential
• Valuesthat align with our organisation, including: respecting individuality, building trusting relationships, striving for excellence in support, acting with honesty and openness, focusing on outcomes, and upholding the dignity of everyone.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and take part in training
• Flexibility and availability to work a range of shifts in line with the needs of the people we support.

What you’ll get in return

🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚 Training & development opportunities
❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities

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Female Rehabilitation Support Worker - Birmingham

Req # 595

Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 January 2026 at 02:00

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker

LOCATION: Birmingham

SALARY: Up to £13.75 per hour

HOURS: 35hrs per week

**0900 - 1900 on a two week rolling rota including 1 weekend every 2 weeks.**

Drivers are desirable however not essential for the role.

This post is a dedicated 1:1 for a Female Client.

Located in Birmingham, Bristol Road is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for up to eight people with an acquired brain injury.

We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

You do not need experience in care or support roles, just enthusiasm and a passion for helping people  – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Supporting brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them regain the skills and confidence to live independently.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of Up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days AL
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

Scan this QR code and apply!

Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Please email your completed Application Form, along with an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Self-Declaration Form to hr@merchiston.co.uk

Applications will be considered as they are received and shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview prior to the official closing date. Merchiston reserves the right to appoint ahead of the closing date and thus early applications for this role are advisable.

Interested candidates can contact Omar Adams, HR Manager, at hr@merchiston.co.uk, should they wish to discuss this post further informally.

Closing date for applications: January 26 2026, at 5pm.

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Support Workers

Scottish Borders – Housing & Outreach

Full-time, Part-time opportunities available

£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW/SB/549

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:

• Scottish Borders Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells
• Scottish Borders Outreach Services – support currently provided across Galashiels, Bowden, Peebles and Hawick.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
• Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The closing date for completed applications Sunday 8th February 2026.

Interviews will take place in February 2026.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

*We are holding a recruitment event in the Scottish Borders on Saturday 31st January 2026, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at our Galashiels Office – 54 Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, TD1 1BT (located on the 1st floor). If you would like to learn more and have an opportunity to ask any questions please come along* 

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
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Prior to starting your application it would be beneficial to have the following information on hand:

• Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
• Details of current employment and previous employment history
• Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so

We highly recommend to read through our Support Worker  Job Description and Person Specification (available in the Apply Now Section). This will help highlight the areas in your skill set and experiences to reference throughout your application. It is essential that you show on your application form how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Project Worker Croydon Opportunity Zone (COZ)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Project Manager Croydon Opportunity Zone (COZ)

Salary: £12.55 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week /4 days (5 hours per day)

JOB SUMMARY

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To provide high quality personal, social, and emotional care for service users within day
care settings.

To care for and beware of the needs of people who attend a day center and help them
achieve a fulfilled, self-determined and dignified life.

To take part in the care planning process and provide care for individual service users
to meet the objectives of agreed personal care plans.

To always work within the section’s philosophy of care, promoting equality of
opportunity, choice, privacy, dignity, rights independence, and fulfilment for service
users.

To provide ongoing support to people from any ethnic community who are affected by
difficulties related to physical or sensory disability, learning difficulties and mental
illness.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC DUTIES

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To welcome new service users in the introduction to the service using a holistic
approach.

In conjunction with Croydon Opportunity Zone Manager to take part in the care
planning process and act as a Key Worker for individual service users.

To support and assist service users and encourage independence and self-
determination during their time at the centre.

To be aware of the individual needs of service users and respond appropriately to their
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Personal Care.

Clothing and personal belongings.

Food and diet.

Emotional, Social, Cultural and religious needs.

To provide all aspects of personal care as necessary e.g., washing, bathing, dressing,
feeding and mobilising service users. To be able to move and handle clients and
equipment.

To assist service users in personal care and, if needed, carry out an incontinence
program. In addition, assist allocated nurse/qualified staff to change and clean
colostomy and catheter bags, and take responsibility for the safe disposal of
incontinence waste.

To monitor service users’ practical and personal needs which may include clothing,
hairdressing and health needs, such as dentistry and chiropody and liaise with other
agencies as appropriate.

To be aware of the service users’ emotional needs, provide support in times of distress
and assist in maintaining good relationships with relatives, friends, and other service
users of the service.

To maintain a responsible approach to the service users’ personal belongings and
ensure that valuables are kept in a safe place.

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help with eating, in providing choice, to be aware of any special dietary needs of the
clients and assist with menu planning.

11.  To clean and tidy eating areas after meals, wash up crockery and kitchen tools when

necessary.

12.  To organise and be prepared to accompany service users on outings which may

include visits to shops, theatres etc. and activities outside the centre and, when
required, to escort service users to and from the centre.

13.  To assist with organising and leading activity groups for service users this may focus

on educational, leisure or therapeutic themes.

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In direct practice with service users, to be able to provide a high level of professional,
personal, and social care and be capable of meeting the needs of service users who
have multiple disabilities and a high care of need.

15.  To immediately inform the Croydon Croydon Opportunity Zone Manager of any

significant change in the service users’ behaviour pattern or appearance and provide a
full report at the end of the agreed period.

16.  To use IT skills in compiling reports and assist the admin staff in maintaining routine

administrative system.

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To attend all meetings all relevant to the service which may include away from the
centre.

To be aware of quality issues including the implementation of investors in people and
other organisations.

To receive formal supervision and appraisal from Croydon Croydon Opportunity Zone
Manager/Supervisor and to attend relevant training as identified through appraisal.

To abide by all the organisation’s Policies and Procedures and its Code of Conduct.

To be aware of and implement Departmental procedures on access to records,
complaints procedures and confidentiality.

To implement the organisations policy on valuing Diversity and ensure that issues
relating to equal opportunities are incorporated in the planning and monitoring of
services.

To ensure that all relevant aspects of health and safety regulations and organisation
policies are fully implemented in carrying out risk management.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required reflects the
developing ...

Location

Crewkerne

Closing Date

16/02/2026

Salary

£14.44 Per Hour

Reference

DIS/5827

Employment Type

Permanent

Department

Support Worker

Peripatetic Support Worker – South Somerset £14.44 per hourFull & Part-Time Hours based contracts available

Driver with access to a car & business insurance essential

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys meeting new people, and wants a role where no two days are the same?

As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to work across different teams and services in South Somerset, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs – from personal care to complex health support. Discovery is a leading not-for-profit provider of support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset & Cornwall. Our Floating Support Workers provide the highest levels of person-centred care, ensuring the people we support live the lives they want to lead.

This is a role where your adaptability and compassion truly shine. You’ll be part of a dedicated network of colleagues, stepping in where you’re most needed and making a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it’s offering daily support, encouraging independence, or simply being a reassuring presence, your work will matter every single day.

We can offer either full or part-time contracts to suit your needs. Floating Support Workers are supported by the Senior Resource Allocation Manager as well as the management teams within the homes of the people we support.

In this role, no two days are the same as you will be guided by the people we support, and their support plans. The types of things you will get involved with will include:

• Building meaningful relationships with the people we support and those in their lives
• Doing the things that they enjoy both at home and out and about
• Helping them maintain their homes
• Empowering their independence
• Assisting with finances, meal preparation and personal care.

The people we support are happy to meet Floating Support Workers who have not done this type of role before as Discovery provide all Support Workers with full training. All training is paid at your standard hourly rate, we also offer the opportunity to undertake diplomas and offer career progression.

Some of the people we support would like you to know that they don’t use words to communicate, and some of them use wheelchairs to mobilize. Any specialist training related to this will be covered when you join us.

As a Floating Support Worker, you must be happy to:

• Work within an hour commute from your home address (this can be discussed in detail at point of interview)
• Support people with diverse needs, including personal care & healthcare related needs
• Be flexible in the shifts you can work: typically, 7:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 (sleep-ins may be required) although some homes may have other shifts available.
• Have the availability to work on alternate weekends
• Use your own car for commuting & have or be willing to obtain business insurance

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

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• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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