Job Reference:

1656

Location:

Kent

Hours of Work:

22.2 or 29.6

Salary:

£25,221 - £27,780 FTE (Pro-rata for part time hours - £15,132 - £16,668 / £20,176 – £22.224)

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

25 Jan 2026

ID: 1656 SENDIASS Case Officer and Child and Young Person Lead
Medway SENDIASS

Salary: £25,221 - £27,780 FTE (Pro-rata for part time hours - £15,132 - £16,668 / £20,176 – £22.224)
Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum, pro-rata

Location: Homebased within Medway area, with an expectation for frequent local travel, and some occasional wider and national travel for regional and national events.

Hours: 22.2 – 29.6 hours per week (Part-time) - To be negotiated with the successful candidate

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Temporary for one year with the potential for extending, depending on budget review and business needs.

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

We are looking for a motivated, passionate and committed Case Officer/Young Person Lead for our SENDIAS service in Medway, who will be responsible for leading on the development of our Child and Young Person work. You will demonstrate experience of working with children, young people and families with additional needs and a drive to empower service users to self-advocate, improving holistic life chances.
To join us as a Case Officer, with responsibilities as the Child and Young Person Lead, you will have a recognised professional qualification in education, health, social work or equivalent (or equivalent experience) and evidence of a commitment to continuing learning and professional development, preferably with at least two year’s experience in a role working directly with children and young people with SEND, with particular experience of supporting the 16-25 years age group.
With a solution focused, early intervention approach, you will provide both enquiry and casework support for families and young people specifically, including in relation to the Education and Health Care Plan (process), as well as providing impartial advice around a wide range of education, health and social care issues, such as resolving disagreements, mediation and SEND appeals.
You will have the ability to empathise with and assist families of children/young people with additional needs or in crisis. You will demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and active listening skills and first-rate verbal and written communication skills to empower service users to self-advocate.

Main Responsibilities:
• To provide both initial enquiry and casework support for children, young people and their families/representatives through phone calls, emails, online and face-to-face meetings in relation to SEND.
• A key part of this role will be to develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation complying with statutory guidance and best working practises. To work in-line with Information, Advice & Support Service (IASS). To undertake IPSEA L1-3 training in order to manage enquiries and casework, providing impartial legal information, advice and support in accordance with SEND legislation, policies and SENDIASS Minimum Standards and exemplifications, including the EHCP process, amongst others.
• As Child and Young Person Lead, in liaison with the Project Manager, take the initiative on Child and Young Person service development as a priority.
• To provide individual impartial and accessible enquiry resolutions and casework for parents and young people through:
• Phone, text, Teams and email contact
• School/College meetings, YP community or SENDIASS events
• Representation and support in preparing for and attending meetings, either face-to-face or online
• Listening to concerns and helping families to understand local and statutory procedures and interventions
• Signposting to other local or national sources of holistic support
• Planning support to ensure the best use of time and advising on optio...

Night Care Assistant – Wallsend

Location: Wallsend

Hourly Rate: £12.97 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day

We currently have an opportunity for a Night Care Assistant to join Eothen Homes. The successful candidates will be based at our Wallsend care home working 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day.

We are looking for someone who is intuitive and aware of what matters most in life, who can demonstrate compassion and empathy and who is committed to improving the quality of life for older people. A major part of your role will be to enable and support people to remain as independent as possible by adopting a person centered approach in an environment that feels like home.

Experience of working in a care setting could be an advantage but is not essential.

The successful candidate will provide physical support and personal care to the residents of the home.

Benefits include:

Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme to all employees, benefits include dental treatments, optical treatments, prescriptions, therapies and access to shopping discounts to numerous high street and on line stores.

Paid breaks.

Birthday off.

Paid overtime.

Public holiday working will attract time and a half.

Requirements:

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check will be required.

This is your chance to make a difference!

QR 09.113 Job Description Night Care

About The Role

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for retail and people? We’re looking for Mobile Relief Managers to join our dynamic retail team. In this role, you’ll provide cover for shop managers during periods of leave or absence, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service across our retail portfolio.

If you’re an experienced retail manager, with experience of working to budgets with a good knowledge of Health and Safety and Trading Standards, or someone with great transferable skills and enthusiasm then get in touch.

You’ll be hands on, managing stock, merchandising displays, supporting gift aid processes, and driving sales to meet KPIs. You’ll also lead and inspire teams of staff and volunteers, creating a positive environment aligned with our Hospice values.

This is a varied role that requires flexibility, resilience, and strong organisational skills. You will need good IT skills and an ability to embrace new technology, as well as being friendly and approachable.

If you’re committed to great leadership, have a passion for working with pre-loved goods and enjoy working with the public, we’d love to hear from you. You will be an ambassador for St Michael’s at all times. In return for your commitment, we’ll provide a competitive salary and benefits package, within a highly reputable charity.

We are open to applications from individuals requiring 22.5- 37.5 hours per week, as we intend to take on several people to bolster our team of Relief Managers. Days of work will be allocated by rota over 7 days, including bank holidays.

A full driving licence with access to a car is required for this role.

What you can expect from us

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat – nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Transferable NHS pension
• Hospice pension
• Superb working environment and facilities
• Generous study leave allowance
• Discounts with local suppliers
• Individualised training needs analysis
• Advanced communication skills training
• Employee counselling service
• Free on-site parking
• Competitively priced meals and beverages
• Free tea, coffee and chilled water
• Friendly, welcoming work environment
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Next steps

• Application Guidance Notes
• Download the Job Description
• Download the Equal Opportunities Form
• Your Information and How We keep It Safe
• Download the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Need some help?

To find out more, of if you need help with your application, contact our recruitment team

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary £26,378 per annum

Location Elgin, Moray

Expiry 05/02/2026 23:59

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

The Vacancy

Aware of unpaid carers and the impact caring has?  Interested in helping people stay connected, well and able to care in the way they want?   Join Quarriers and reach your full potential as a Family Wellbeing Worker in our Moray Carer Support Service!

Your new opportunity

At Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray), our aim is to improve the wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages throughout Moray, to enable them to continue in their caring role, where appropriate, and support them to have a life of their own.

We are on the lookout for two part time Family Wellbeing Workers to join our team As a key support you will enable carers to identify the information, advice and activities necessary to help them manage the impact of their role, have breaks from caring, and ensure they maintain a life of their own. . You will also work closely with other providers and agencies to create appropriate opportunities for carers to relax, learn and benefit from strong networks of support.

Working pattern: We have 2 part time opportunities available offering 18.5 hours per week. Usual working hours are 9am to 5pm but you may be required (on occasion and pre-arranged) to work outside those hours to meet the needs of service delivery.

Other duties will include:

• Managing referrals, assessment and support processes for carers.
• Enabling wellbeing and support programmes for individuals and families.
• Facilitating inclusive opportunities to deliver a carer voice within Moray​

What you will need to bring to the role

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Ability to build trusting long-lasting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• It is essential for the successful candidate to have access to a car as a level of travel will be required across a geographical remit.

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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Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have interest in working with parents, children and young people in crisis?

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Newport local authority as a Family Intervention Worker within the Newport's Family Support Service.

Who are the Family Support Service?

The Family Support Service is an innovative Edge of Care Service which is part of the Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) delivered jointly in partnership between Newport Children's Services and Barnardo's. A new contract has secured a 5-year partnership to continue to develop and expand its existing offer to children and families within Newport. The aim of the IFSS is to provide a continuum of family support providing intensive support for those families on the brink of care or where the plan is for a child's rehabilitation home. We work with families focusing on their strengths to build resilience enabling them to make changes to their lives. Interventions are based upon evidence-based practice relevant to the family's needs.

What does the job role involve?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker to join our Rapid Response team which, in close partnership with Newport's childcare teams, will respond to families in crisis and on the verge of breaking down. The ultimate aim of this work will be to prevent admissions into the care system. To undertake this role, you will need to have direct experience of undertaking family support work with children and parents. You will be required to provide holistic support to families around routines and boundaries, behaviour management, Child Sexual Exploitation, domestic abuse and parenting by building on families' strengths and working with achievable goals.

Job Role

• To respond rapidly to families and young people in crisis.
• To deliver holistic family focused programmes and interventions.
• To support parents to build upon their strengths and improve their parenting capacity.
• Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to ensure the welfare of the child.

You will have:

• The ability to work under pressure and respond calmly to families presenting in crisis.
• Experience of working with children and families in a Family Support setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of child development – (Desirable).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends by arrangement on an occasional basis if required.

You will need to have willingness to work flexibly including, evenings weekends and public holidays.

Need further information?

For further information, please contact Leah Ward, Partnership Manager at leah.ward@newport.gov.uk

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

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Waking Night Recovery Worker (Penrith)

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• Abbots Bank

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• Part time

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Waking Night Recovery Worker

Location: PenrithWorking Hours: 22.5 hours (nights)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 (pro rata per annum)

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s Abbots Bank as a Waking Night Recovery Worker.

Abbots Bank is a 6-bed shared living service registered with CQC. The service is staffed 24 hours per day with waking night cover. To provide support to people in their own homes throughout the Eden area. We support adults with mental health difficulties to live a life that is meaningful to them. We look at coping strategies and find practical solutions to aid in their recovery.

What You’ll Do

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in.

Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

About You:

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

To review the Job Description please click here.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to GoandAspirationsportals
• £500 Recommend a Friendbonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and T...

Night Carer

Night Care Assistant

Location: Fremantle Court, Stoke Mandeville

Pay rate: £12.95

Contracted Hours: Full time

We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!

Tucked away in the peaceful village of Stoke Mandeville, just outside Aylesbury, Fremantle Court offers high-quality nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people. With stunning views of the Chiltern Hills and beautiful gardens that welcome visiting wildlife, our home is a place of comfort, companionship and expert care

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.

We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.

AND IN RETURN

We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time

• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

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.