Inpatient Unit and Palliative Advice Centre (PACE) at East Cheshire Hospice.
Due to an exciting expansion of services, the hospice is adding to its well-established team.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering exemplary care, to join us in supporting people affected by life-limiting illness in both the hospice and community settings.
The successful candidate will be supported to undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice to facilitate a transition from senior nurse to Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
You will be based in our purpose-built hospice situated one mile from Macclesfield town centre. There is ample free parking available on site.
Our service operates 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. This post will require weekend and evening work with the possibility of occasional rotation onto nights.
Our new team member will:
· Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illness.
· Act as a clinical leader, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
· Undertake face-to-face assessments and reviews of palliative patients within the hospice and community settings.
· Offer advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals both in person and over the phone.
· Coordinate care and contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and decision-making.
· Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
· Promote evidence-based practice and uphold the highest standards of care.
· Support the provision of additional hospice services such as blood transfusions and respite care.
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Job Title: Lecturer in Public Services
Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Overview
Our Academy of Sport, Health and Public Services covers sport, Public Services, Personal Training and Adventure Sports with multiple facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready.
The College has significantly invested in the Academy, with a £6million investment in our new fitness studio, gym, international standard 4G pitch and sports performance centre. In addition, we also have strong links with a wide range of sporting and public sector organisations, such as England Amputee Football Association, RAF, AoC Sport and National Outdoor Training Centres.
About the role
We are looking for a high enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Public Services. The ideal candidate would have previous teaching experience and will be proactive in working with the Curriculum Area Manager to review, design and develop the Public Services curriculum at Reaseheath College. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting driving high expectations for our learners and a be key member within the Academy and across the College.
As a Lecturer in Public Services, the successful candidate will develop learners’ knowledge around our legal systems and how legislation is applied to current global situations as well as conducting a variety of outdoor adventurous activities and teaching learners how to respond in emergency situations.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding teaching on wide range of subjects within the Public Services curriculum consistent with awarding body requirements and College expectations.
- Assess both theory and practical competence through a variety of methods to maximise learners’ potential.
- Actively involved in curriculum development, including attendance, as well as running course manager meetings to review these.
- Support the management of a student cohort through effective target setting and monitoring to promote high expectation and achievement.
- End to end course management, from administration of modules, preparation and delivery of classroom-based lecturers, practical delivery and assessment marking.
The successful candidate will:
- Prior teaching experience and qualification is desirable.
- A relevant qualification or proven relevant work experience within the Public Service Sector.
- Experience as a Lead Internal Verifier would be desirable.
- Experience teaching BTEC courses would be desirable.
- Demonstrable evidence of delivering inspirational educational activity.
We can offer you:
- 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Two-week festive/New Year shut down
- Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
- Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
- On site gym membership available
- Pluxee reward scheme
- Free Parking
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
For more information, please refer to the additional job description.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equalit...
Evening & Weekend Support Practitioner
Be part of a team that makes a real difference for families!
Part-Time, 27hrs (approx.)
ST1 | £13.06ph
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference to homeless and vulnerable families?
Join our team of dedicated staff at Gingerbread Family Support!
Overview:
Using a trauma-informed and holistic approach, you will support families within the accommodation to reach their full potential and to gain valuable life skills, enabling families to successfully move on to independent living.
You will promote independence, and the family will be at the heart of all you do.
You will coordinate with Family Practitioners to carry out support sessions, to promote all aspects of a healthy lifestyle including; routines, positive-parenting, healthy eating, money management and resettlement sessions.
You will need:
- to act as a positive role model to others
- to be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- to have excellent communication skills
- to have excellent attention to detail
- knowledge of homelessness issues
- an NVQ Level II in a relevant area is desirable
Hours: Working on a 2 week rolling rota;
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday 4.00pm – 10.00pm and Saturday, Sunday 9.00am – 10.00pmWeek 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4.00pm – 10.00pm
Salary: £13.06 per hour
To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter to HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Date of Interviews: TBC
SALARY:
£31,852.13 pa
HOURS:
37 hours per week
This post is fixed term up to 2 years, with the possibility of an extension.
Touchstone is a multi-award-winning mental health and wellbeing charity operating in communities across Yorkshire, including the 2nd most inclusive employer in the UK in the “Top 50 Most Inclusive Employers” list and achieved Investors in People – Platinum accreditation. Touchstone understands that we can only deliver excellence to the people we serve if the people we recruit are happy, empowered, supported to reach their potential and trusted to lead.
Beacon Leeds is a partnership of 3 Leeds-based charities; Turning Lives Around (TLA), Touchstone and Inspire North. Beacon provides a city-wide Housing Related Support accommodation service for vulnerable adults, couples and families to prevent homelessness and address housing need.
The postholder will work within a dynamic, fast paced housing support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown and unplanned outcomes are a factor. The postholder will need to be able to establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with a range of services and organisations across the Beacon partnership, whilst supporting a caseload of victim survivors.
Online Information Session: Monday 02 February, at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams
If you wish to attend please email recruitment@touchstonesupport.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 08 February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 18 February 2026
To apply, please send your application form to recruitment@touchstonesupport.org.uk
Application forms and documents:
Advice on Completing Application Forms
Equal Opportunities Policy – Agreed 2020
Touchstone Job Applicant Privacy Notice – NOV 24
As an employee of Touchstone you will benefit from the following:
- Working for a diverse and inclusive organisation e.g. 36% *BME staff, 25% *LGBTQ+ staff, 16% *staff with a disability. Staff and peer support networks (*as above and many more)
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 2 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Personal wellbeing budget. Access to counselling and 24/7 confidential staff helpline.
- Health and wellbeing activities and fun staff team away days
- Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
- Additional day of leave as a celebration day or health and wellbeing
- Learning and personal development opportunities
Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, an equal rights employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGB and Trans communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. All applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria will be interviewed. Additional information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.touchstonesupport.org.uk or by e-mailing recruitment@touchstonesupport.org.uk. Please note that feedback is not provided to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Employee assistance programme
Role Salary: £14,664.80 per year
Role Location: Home Based
Role Hours: 15 hours per week
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The vacancy
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Our adviser teams work within local areas providing a wide range of expert information and guidance, via a variety of channels including community settings. You’ll provide a personalised service that enables appropriate levels of self-advocacy and/ or advocate on behalf of clients, signposting to other services as relevant.
You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s, their families and carers to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible and to take an active role in their treatment becoming their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.
What you’ll do:
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Provide in depth, person centred information and guidance to clients by a range of means, including community settings, and ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources in line with service policy.
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Respond to enquiries through a range of channels and areas based on service need, keeping accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice.
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Make best use of time in providing an effective client service
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Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures
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Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients
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Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales.
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Maintain relationships and partnerships within internal and external teams and in a range of settings and ways to achieve the best outcomes of clients
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Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels
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Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning
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Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care
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Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people
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Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar
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In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits
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Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on 28th and 29th January 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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live in the area specified of
Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknelland be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport -
provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
Job applicant information pack Women’s Services Practitioner – OOCR Intensive Support (Female*) *Due to the nature of our work this is a genuine occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010, Sch 9, Pt 1, Para 1 We believe that all women and girls have the right to reach their potential and to live their lives free from poverty and violence. We are passionate about what we do. We know it makes a difference. Through our work we know that women and girls affected by poverty, trauma and abuse have the potential to transform their lives. We support them by providing a safe environment and high-quality gender-responsive and trauma-informed support. New Dawn New Day has worked to promote women’s wellbeing for over 30 years and delivers a range of services designed to meet the needs of women and girls, particularly those who have been impacted by trauma. We are committed to... • Improving women’s health and wellbeing, particularly those who face severe and multiple disadvantage or who are victims and survivors of abuse and trauma. Improving disadvantaged women’s social and economic circumstances. • • Enabling greater social inclusion for women with who have multiple unmet needs. We will do this by... • Ensuring that women have opportunities to enhance their health, wellbeing and personal development as well as their economic and social circumstances. • Developing quality early intervention services that work with women who are at risk of violence, abuse, exploitation and involvement in the criminal justice system. • Offering holistic, wraparound, gender-responsive support to meet the multiple needs of women. • Ensuring our services are trauma-informed and responsive. • • Being a collaborative, enterprising, sufficiently resourced and sustainable organisation. Influencing policy and practice to create improvements in services for vulnerable women. The following principles underpin our work... • All women have the right to live their lives free from poverty, violence and oppression. • Women affected by poverty, trauma and abuse have the potential to transform their lives through the provision of a safe environment and high quality, gender-responsive, trauma- informed support. • Women have the right to expect accessible, appropriate and timely support to address their individual needs. • Women have many needs and no one service can meet the needs of any one woman. We must therefore actively collaborate and work in partnership with other agencies to enable a co-ordinated package of support to be provided. • Women using our services have the right to have their say in how these services are run and become involved in the development and delivery of these services. Women’s Services Practitioner – Intensive Support We are seeking applications from experienced practitioners to deliver a range of support interventions to women referred to New Dawn New Day through our Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) pathway. These women may be diverted from formal criminal justice processes and can present with complex needs and significant barriers to engagement. This post will complement our existing OOCR pathway by working specifically with women who present with a higher level of need and who face greater challenges in accessing support. The role offers an opportunity to provide intensive, wraparound support that is responsive to the realities of women’s lives and rooted in trauma-informed, relational practice. The OOCR pathway is delivered in partnership with the OPCC, and forms part of NDND’s wider commitment to trauma informed support within criminal justice interventions. Support is delivered from our women’s centre in central Leicester and on an outreach basis across the county. This will be an interesting and varied post with the postholder working as part of a small team offering support on both a one-to-one and group basis. The approach is holistic, relational, gender responsive and trauma informed. On a day-to-day basis this will involve: • Dealing with referrals to the service; making contact with the women who are referred, liaising with colleagues in probation and setting up initial appointments. • Managing referrals to the service: making initial contact with referred women, liaising with police and partner agencies, and setting up appointments. • Carrying out holistic assessments of each woman’s needs, risks, and strengths, and co-producing action plans that reflect their goals and priorities. • Delivering support in community settings when attending the centre is a barrier, including home visits and accompaniment to appointments. • Providing practical and emotional support to help women take steps towards their goals. This may include referrals to specialist services (e.g. recovery, mental health, education, employment, debt and benefits advice), or advocacy to access housing, emergency support, or safeguarding. • Making regular check-in calls and...
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Our team is expanding in Greenock!! We're on the lookout for an understanding individual with a positive attitude to join them as a Support Practitioner on a part-time, permanent basis (16 hours per week).
You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.
It would be great if you have a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years’ driving experience but this isn't a deal-breaker.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.
The Role:
The people we support have a range of different needs including Mental Health, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma. As a Support Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in assisting with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, attending appointments and activities, handling personal finances, and personal care. As well as practical support, you’ll also offer emotional guidance and help individuals maintain meaningful relationships with their family and friends, empowering them to thrive in their own homes and communities
You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You’ll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help, you’ll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
- Have an empathetic and caring nature.
- Good observation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence in using computers.
- Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
- Good organisational skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
- Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
- Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
- HSF Health Care plan.
- Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
Closing Date: 3rd February 2026
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Support Practitioner (Part-time 16 hours)
Greenock, Inverclyde, United Kingdom
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Emotional Health Worker, Crawley, £26,765.00
Employment Type
Part Time, Fixed Term
Application Start Date
13-01-2026
Application End Date
08-02-2026
Location
Crawley
State/County
West Sussex
Zip Code
RH11 7AQ
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Description
15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week; Tuesday 10am-6pm and Friday 10am-6pm
At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Crawley and surrounding areas.
Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Crawley Youth Advice Centre, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer seven sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions
- Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups
- Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services
- Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals
- Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals
- Promote service user participation and voice
- Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded
- Experience in safeguarding children and young people
- Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways
- Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work
- Understanding of short-term support models
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Ellie.Hayes@ymcadlg.org. Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 8 February 2026 at midnight.
TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.
Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Emotional Health Worker
- Job Reference: 00004516-1
- Date Posted: 16 January 2026
- Recruiter: YMCA DownsLink Group
- Website: https://www.ymcadlg.org/
- Location: Crawley, Sussex
- Salary: £26,765
- Role: Frontline jobs
- Job type: Contract
- Duration: fixed term until 31 March 2027
- Work hours: Part Time
Job Description
15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week; Tuesday 10am-6pm and Friday 10am-6pm
Application closing date: 8 February 2026
At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.
We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Crawley and surrounding areas.
Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Crawley Youth Advice Centre, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer seven sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions
- Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups
- Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services
- Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals
- Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals
- Promote service user participation and voice
- Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded
- Experience in safeguarding children and young people
- Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways
- Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work
- Understanding of short-term support models
Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
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Employer
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Alternative Provisions Tutor needed in Aylesbury to support a young learner with core subject tuition. Part-time role, £35 per hour. Ongoing position with Education Boutique, a leading alternative provision specialist.
Pay: £35.00 per hour
Job Description:
- Location:Aylesbury
- Hours:15 hours a week
- Start Date:Ongoing
- Rate:£35 per hour (Self-employed)
- Organisation:Education Boutique
- Delivery:In-person with some online opportunities
About Education Boutique
Education Boutique is a leading provider of bespoke tuition and alternative provision, supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs. We specialise in delivering tailored, trauma-informed education to students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings. Our tutors are experts in their fields and bring compassion, creativity, and flexibility to every learning journey.
Key Responsibilities
• Tailor sessions to meet the needs of a learner with a complex profile
• Use trauma-informed and pupil-led approaches to foster engagement and progress
• Build strong, supportive relationships with the student to encourage confidence and participation
• Track and report on progress, adapting plans as needed to ensure continued development
Essential Requirements
• Trauma-informed teaching approach
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Self-employed status and right to work in the UK
• Availability during weekday daytime hours
• Reliable transport to attend in-person sessions
Ideal Candidate
• Calm, adaptable, and empathetic approach
• Skilled in supporting learners outside of mainstream education
• Creative and flexible teaching style to meet individual needs
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with Education Boutique and other professionals
Safeguarding Statement
Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Education Boutique is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Evening and Weekend Support Practitioner Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer Responsible to: Accommodation Manager /Head of Services Based at: Catherine Court Hours of Work: 27 hours per week Salary: £13.06 per hour Principle Objectives Using a Trauma Informed and Holistic approach, you will support families within the accommodation to reach their full potential and to gain valuable life skills, enabling families to move on to independent living successfully. You will promote each individuals independence in a person-centered manner and the family will be at the heart of all you do. Catherine Court is a registered Ofsted provider of supported accommodation. You will coordinate with Family Practitioners and carry out support sessions, on an individual or group basis, to promote all aspects of a positive, healthy lifestyle including healthy routines, positive parenting, healthy eating, resettlement sessions and managing money. As an Evening and Weekend Support Practitioner, you will work on a rota-system in the evenings and weekends, including Bank Holidays, working extra shifts when required to cover sickness and annual leave. Your main work will be at Catherine Court but you may be required to work at other Gingerbread premises. Support Practitioner Responsibilities • To work within the guidelines and expectations of Ofsted • To read Service User case notes at the beginning of each shift to be aware of the changing needs of all Service Users • To read Support Plans and action any Support Work allocated to you in a timely and effective manner • To be responsible for admissions of service users during your shift and welcoming them to the accommodation ensuring the family are shown the building, facilities and how to use appliances. • To visit each family during your shift and to attend to routine enquiries, providing support where necessary, whilst promoting independence • To facilitate residents meetings where all housing related matters can be discussed • To support and aid the emotional and physical wellbeing of families with a person centered approach in order for them to progress • To complete a ‘Handover’ to the next staff on duty following your shift regarding all families • To work with families on a one to one basis and in group activities to promote independence and the development of life skills • To ensure that residents are maintaining good home conditions and to put into place any support identified in this area in conjunction with Support Plans • To empower Service Users to understand their individual circumstances and to make any changes, if necessary, to move on to a settled and positive future • To keep factual and up to date records in line with Gingerbread’s procedures • To complete robust Risk Plans in conjunction with the Accommodation Manger which will support a family at significant times • To promote and encourage independence leading to a family being ready and able to move on to independent living • To work in a professional capacity with colleagues and other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, building positive working relationships • To encourage and empower families to become involved in services within Gingerbread and the wider community • To be responsible for giving verbal warnings, when necessary, in line with Gingerbreads procedures and the license agreement • To be responsible for Health & Safety as set down in the Health & Safety Policy of the Gingerbread Centre and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • To act as a positive role model to others in accordance with Gingerbread’s Ethos Safeguarding • To keep up to date with and work in accordance to Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and protection of all children, young people and adults • To report any safeguarding concerns to relevant agencies and Accommodation Manager / DSL in a timely manner keeping factual and relevant documentation Administration • To keep up to date, factual and accurate records • To provide information and statistics when required • To maintain regular contact with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies • To support Family Practitioners and Accommodation Manager to prepare reports, as and when requested, in conjunction with the Management Team • To be responsible for your own documentation of lieu time, over time and mileage • To understand Data Protection and maintain confidentially at all times Development and Training • To be willing to undertake individual specialist training in areas such as Trauma Informed Practice, Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, and any other areas deemed appropriate, as part of your own personal development and the specialist ...
Nursing
Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)
Theatre Practitioner - Recovery
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend workUp to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Recovery at our hospital, you’ll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
As a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery, you will:
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Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
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Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
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Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
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Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
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Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery
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Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols
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Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward
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Monitor patients' vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively
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Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
Helping you feel good
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge’s premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services.
Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple sa...
We are looking for a Theatre Practitioner - Recovery to join our Theatres team. The role of the Theatre Department is to provide patient care during the pre, peri and post-operative phase of a surgical patient’s care within the hospital.
This role involves providing a high standard of professional practice and clinical care. You will be working with the theatre team to promote a good working environment and maintain a supportive learning environment within the operating department.
Some of the duties and responsibilities of this role involve:
Clinical
- Implement basic nursing care independently.
- Implement new/complex care with supervision.
- Practise in own clinical area of practice to agreed competency level.
Managerial
- Utilise resources appropriately to ensure agreed standard of patient care
- Be able to delegate suitable clinical care to junior staff
- Develop preceptorship skills and actively support peers.
Team Role
- Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues.
- Facilitate a question and answer dialogue with patients and relatives.
- Be able to demonstrate listening skills and the use of non-verbal cues.
- Evaluate written information and documentation.
Salary: £36,037 per annum
Location: Dorset
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 25/01/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about safer, stronger communities? Do you have a keen eye for resolving complex issues and promoting tenant wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you!
As our ASB Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for residents experiencing anti-social behaviour. You'll take the lead in investigating cases, liaising with residents, external partners, and enforcement agencies to resolve issues sensitively and effectively which may include tenancy enforcement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of ASB complaints from start to resolution
- Conduct investigations, including interviewing complainants, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators
- Work closely with tenancy and neighbourhood teams, local authorities, and the police
- Prepare documentation for legal proceedings when necessary
- Support preventative initiatives and promote positive community engagement
About you
You’ll have previous experience/knowledge of tackling anti-social behaviour within the community and knowledge of the social housing sector.
You’ll be great at building relationships, happy to talk to anyone and will understand your audience. Your ‘can-do’ approach will help you to achieve the right outcomes
You will be adaptable in your style, happy to work flexibly to meet the needs of our customers and positive in your approach.
You’ll have strong case management skills, an attention to detail and previous experience in using CRM databases.
The role will require travel across both counties, so you will need a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
About Us
At Aster Group, we don’t just provide homes, we build communities. With a strong reputation for customer service and a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments, we are now looking for a dynamic ASB Officer to join our growing team.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in handling ASB cases or similar community safety roles
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations with professionalism
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service
What’s in it for me
We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:
- Flexible working – whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
- A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
- We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
- Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
- Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
- Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
- Enhanced leave
- We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives
Ready to apply?
To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.
You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check if successful.
Internally this vacancy will be offered as a secondment, please discuss with your leader before applying.
We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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Senior Learning Practitioner - Sixth FormLocation: St Elizabeth’s School, Much Hadham, HertfordshireContract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year)Salary: £24,202 per annum (pro rata salary)
We’re looking for enthusiastic Senior Learning Practitioner's to join our warm and dedicated Sixth Form team.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and motivated Senior Learning Practitioner's to take the next steps in their career in education. The successful candidates will compliment the work of the class teachers by planning, preparing and delivering creative learning activities for students.
Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you’ll play a key part in helping learners achieve their goals, gain confidence, and enjoy their school experience in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
What you'll do
- Work alongside the teacher with lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans
- Assist with development and implementation of individual learning, behaviour and support plans
- Support students 1:1 and in small groups with their learning, communication, and independence
- Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and emotional wellbeing.
- Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training provided)
- Contribute to a team that celebrates progress and nurtures potential — every single day.
About you
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience of working with children or young people in a learning environment as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).
Successful Candidates must;
- Have previous experience in an education or care setting
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
- Excellent organisational skills with good ICT knowledge
- Able to support with personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect
- Willingness to learn, grow and be part of something meaningful
Why work for St Elizabeth’s?
You’ll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:
- Term-time only role– enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
- Supportive hours:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am – 4:00pm
- Tues: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Fri: early finish at 3:45pm!
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
- Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
- Paid enhanced DBS.
- Beautiful countryside location
- Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across school, college, care, and therapy.
How to Apply
Apply now by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.
All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.
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