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.
Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #Proudtowork...
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.
The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.
Please see attached full Job Description for more information.
Shifts & Hours:
- We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
- We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Equality Act 2010 in the UK
*Job ID: 35307
Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.
The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.
Please see attached full Job Description for more information.
Shifts & Hours:
- We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
- We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Equality Act 2010 in the UK
*Job ID: 35307
Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.
Why work for us?
We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
Your Development & Appreciation
• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Wagestream
Your Wellbeing Counts
• Breakfast Club for the next three Months (Free free breakfast at the home)
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
#INDSJS
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Do you have a passion for helping people and supporting teams to make a difference?
Are you looking for a role where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow?
Join us at the British Red Cross as a Business Support Assistant and play a pivotal role in acting as secretary to the Staff Association and assisting the People Services Leadership Team. You’ll be at the heart of administrative support, from coordinating meetings and managing communication channels to handling procurement and assisting with crucial projects. Your work will directly impact the success of our staff association, ensuring smooth operations and helping vulnerable people worldwide during crises. If you're eager to collaborate, stay organised, and make a real-world difference, this is your chance to join an inclusive, compassionate, and dynamic team.
- Organising and managing meeting schedules, preparing agendas, and distributing paperwork and minutes.
- Keeping filing systems up to date, managing archives, and providing administrative assistance, including handling invoices and communication channels.
- Arranging travel and accommodation for meetings, liaising with delegates and venues.
- Typing correspondence, reports, and minutes; creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations; responding to email and telephone enquiries.
- Actively participating in team meetings, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively to meet targets and uphold the organisation's values.
- To be able to communicate clearly in writing and person, keeping everything organised and efficient with well-written letters, minutes, and notes.
- Proficiency in Office 365 is essential, from managing documents in SharePoint to scheduling with Outlook—these tools will be your everyday allies.
- Your attention to detail will keep everything on track, whether it’s tracking invoices, arranging meetings, or managing calendars.
- You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing experience from assisting teams with bookings, travel arrangements, and other essential admin tasks.
- Basic project management skills are key, enabling you to break down tasks and keep things moving toward successful outcomes.
- Being numerate and solutions-focused, you’ll spot trends, question inconsistencies, and tackle challenges with a practical, results-driven approach.
Interested? The closing date for applications will be at 23.59 on Sunday 1st February 2026.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBTQ+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Dim/23047
£13.04 Per Hour
Tadley
England, Hampshire, South East England
Permanent
Hours per week: 29.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Start 2026 with purpose as a Weekend Support Worker in Tadley, Basingstoke!
Location: Tadley, Basingstoke – RG26 (Just a 5-minute walk from Donnington Grove Veterinary Group)Pay: £13.04 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.” – Current Support Worker
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? At Dimensions, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join our friendly team in Tadley. You’ll support five incredible individuals—three gents and two ladies—helping them live life to the fullest in a warm, inclusive home environment.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
Each person has a unique personality and vibrant interests:
- Outgoing Gent:Loves music, action movies, football, and holidays.
- Sociable Lady:Enjoys arts & crafts, shopping, and pampering.
- Active Gent:Thrives outdoors—parks, swimming, and music sessions.
- Cheeky Gent:Loves cooking, crafts, and being hands-on.
- Fun-Loving Lady:Brings joy to every singing session and social outing.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your role will be varied, rewarding, and tailored to support these wonderful individuals:
- Daily Support:Assisting with personal care, medication, and manual handling.
- Encouraging Independence:Supporting meal preparation, household tasks, and hobbies.
- Promoting Wellbeing:Offering emotional support and inclusion in activities.
- General Duties:Cooking, cleaning, and laundry to keep the home welcoming.
Shift Patterns
- Long Days: 7:30am – 10pm
- Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
Dim/23047
£13.04 Per Hour
Tadley
England, Hampshire, South East England
Permanent
Hours per week: 29.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Start 2026 with purpose as a Weekend Support Worker in Tadley, Basingstoke!
Location: Tadley, Basingstoke – RG26 (Just a 5-minute walk from Donnington Grove Veterinary Group)Pay: £13.04 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In ShiftHours: Full-Time (37.5 per week)Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
“Providing the right support so that people can live a fulfilling life.” – Current Support Worker
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? At Dimensions, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join our friendly team in Tadley. You’ll support five incredible individuals—three gents and two ladies—helping them live life to the fullest in a warm, inclusive home environment.
Who Will You Be Supporting?
Each person has a unique personality and vibrant interests:
- Outgoing Gent:Loves music, action movies, football, and holidays.
- Sociable Lady:Enjoys arts & crafts, shopping, and pampering.
- Active Gent:Thrives outdoors—parks, swimming, and music sessions.
- Cheeky Gent:Loves cooking, crafts, and being hands-on.
- Fun-Loving Lady:Brings joy to every singing session and social outing.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your role will be varied, rewarding, and tailored to support these wonderful individuals:
- Daily Support:Assisting with personal care, medication, and manual handling.
- Encouraging Independence:Supporting meal preparation, household tasks, and hobbies.
- Promoting Wellbeing:Offering emotional support and inclusion in activities.
- General Duties:Cooking, cleaning, and laundry to keep the home welcoming.
Shift Patterns
- Long Days: 7:30am – 10pm
- Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years running.
- Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options.
- Career Development:Paid training and accredited courses via Aspire & Dimensions Academy.
- Wellbeing Focus:Comprehensive wellbeing strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven:Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families first.
- Referral Bonus:£200 if you refer a friend successfully.
- Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gyms.
Other Important Information
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required (paid by Dimensions).
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos available for all recruitment communications.
D019331
£12.35 Per Hour
Crowthorne
England, South East England, Berkshire
Part Time
Hours per week: 30.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker – Crowthorne (RG45)
Weekend Working RolePart TIme 30 Hours Per Week + Sleep-In Shift
“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Female Support Worker to join our team in Crowthorne, supporting four adults to live full, independent and meaningful lives. This role focuses on weekend working, providing continuity, stability and high-quality support.
You’ll be supporting two ladies and two gentlemen aged 40s–60s, who live together and enjoy an active, sociable home environment.
They are individuals with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, each with unique personalities and interests.
They enjoy:
- Photography, music, dancing and Elvis
- Clubs, restaurants and local events
- Creative hobbies and community activities
- Outings with friends and social groups
One gentleman does not use words to communicate but expresses himself clearly through gestures and sounds. One person uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
This is a warm, lively home where people support one another — and where your positive energy will really be felt.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live the lives they choose.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting everyday living
Helping with meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a safe, welcoming home.
Personal care
Providing respectful, dignified personal care where needed.
Mobility support
Supporting one individual who uses a wheelchair during community activities.
Medication administration
Ensuring medication is given safely and in line with training.
Meaningful activities
Joining in with photography, music, dancing, outings and social events — and encouraging independence and confidence.
This role focuses on weekend cover, working:
- Saturday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in: Saturday night
- Sunday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per shift.
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
We’re looking for a Support Worker who brings warmth, reliability and enthusiasm.
You’ll be:
- Caring, compassionate and people-focused
- Energetic and positive, with a good sense of humour
- Confident building relationships with individuals and families
- Proactive and dependable
- Passionate about encouraging independence and wellbeing
This role is female-only due to the personal care needs of the people we support.
A recognised Great Place to Work
Proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Rewards that make a difference
- £12.35 per hour
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, meals and gyms
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
Grow with us
- Paid training and development
- Funded accredited qualifications
- Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and Aspire
Live well, work well
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
- Staff listening network
- Health checks
Belonging and Inclusion
A supportive, values-led organisation where you can truly be yourself.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews continue until the role is filled.
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- An enhanced DBS check is required and paid for by Dimensions.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated recruitment communications are available.
Apply today and join...
D019331
£12.35 Per Hour
Crowthorne
England, South East England, Berkshire
Part Time
Hours per week: 30.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Female Support Worker – Crowthorne (RG45)
Weekend Working RolePart TIme 30 Hours Per Week + Sleep-In Shift
“I love the job role – some days it doesn't feel like work at all!” — Current Support Worker
We’re looking for a compassionate, energetic Female Support Worker to join our team in Crowthorne, supporting four adults to live full, independent and meaningful lives. This role focuses on weekend working, providing continuity, stability and high-quality support.
You’ll be supporting two ladies and two gentlemen aged 40s–60s, who live together and enjoy an active, sociable home environment.
They are individuals with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, each with unique personalities and interests.
They enjoy:
- Photography, music, dancing and Elvis
- Clubs, restaurants and local events
- Creative hobbies and community activities
- Outings with friends and social groups
One gentleman does not use words to communicate but expresses himself clearly through gestures and sounds. One person uses a wheelchair when out in the community.
This is a warm, lively home where people support one another — and where your positive energy will really be felt.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live the lives they choose.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting everyday living
Helping with meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a safe, welcoming home.
Personal care
Providing respectful, dignified personal care where needed.
Mobility support
Supporting one individual who uses a wheelchair during community activities.
Medication administration
Ensuring medication is given safely and in line with training.
Meaningful activities
Joining in with photography, music, dancing, outings and social events — and encouraging independence and confidence.
This role focuses on weekend cover, working:
- Saturday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Sleep-in: Saturday night
- Sunday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Sleep-ins are paid at £50 per shift.
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
We’re looking for a Support Worker who brings warmth, reliability and enthusiasm.
You’ll be:
- Caring, compassionate and people-focused
- Energetic and positive, with a good sense of humour
- Confident building relationships with individuals and families
- Proactive and dependable
- Passionate about encouraging independence and wellbeing
This role is female-only due to the personal care needs of the people we support.
A recognised Great Place to Work
Proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Rewards that make a difference
- £12.35 per hour
- 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Bike to Work scheme
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, meals and gyms
- £200 refer-a-friend bonus
Grow with us
- Paid training and development
- Funded accredited qualifications
- Career pathways through Dimensions Academy and Aspire
Live well, work well
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy
- Staff listening network
- Health checks
Belonging and Inclusion
A supportive, values-led organisation where you can truly be yourself.
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews continue until the role is filled.
- Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, “gender” refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
- An enhanced DBS check is required and paid for by Dimensions.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated recruitment communications are available.
Apply today and join...
Salary: £28,150 - £32,000 pa.
Closing Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2026
We are hiring - come and join our amazing Finance team!
Job Title: Finance TechnicianHours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,150 – £32,000 pa.
Location: Head Office, 10-12 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 2SR
Join our finance team as a Finance Technician! Ideally you will have experience in housing association and charity finances. Reporting to our Finance Manager, you'll handle data processing alongside a fellow finance guru. We need someone reliable, resourceful, and analytical, committed to excellence in our small team. Feel the purpose of impacting lives positively through your work. Apply now and be the financial difference-maker!
Please view the full role brief and job description here: 2026 - Role Brief - Finance Technician.pdf
There are a whole host of great benefits when you work with us including training and development, financial rewards, and the best supportive team around! Read more here: https://www.havencare.com/join-our-team/#section5
To apply: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
Closing Date - Apply online by the 1 st February 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing the 9th February 2026.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
A satisfactory DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK
Business Support Administrator
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Internal job title: Business Support Administrator
The Business Support Administrator supports the delivery of volunteering across the Trust by supporting a number of national systems and processes, supporting the National Volunteering Team (NVT) to ensure its effective working. The role holder will provide support to the business using technical knowledge of systems, processes, financial and legal requirements, ensuring the Trust operates safely and efficiently while complying with defined standards. Delivering excellent customer service to both internal colleagues and volunteers as well as those interested in volunteering is essential.
Location: Home working, one day a week in our local hubs in Birmingham and/or Hatton.
About the role
Key accountabilities:
National Volunteering Team Support
- Support the NVT and IT team to development, maintenance and review of the systems and processes within Assemble and SugarCRM, supporting colleagues and volunteers across the Trust in using these.
- Take administrative lead on Volunteering pages within Navigate, working with the NVT to ensure that content and design is relevant and accessible to users.
- Support the planning of and administer our national volunteering awards including our awards in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust and our milestone gifts (mugs and badges).
- Take administrative lead on Assemble / News for our volunteers, working with NVT’s Systems Specialist, Assemble Dev Team and web teams on its development and ongoing management.
- Take administrative lead on Navigate intranet resources for our managers of volunteers, working with NVT and web teams on its development and ongoing management.
- Produce content both directly and with support / input from other teams for the Trust’s website and social media.
- Data processing: monitor data quality in Assemble and SugarCRM, data cleansing directly and/or flagging up issues with the IT team; pull data through reports for NVT and other teams‘ activities for sending material (e.g. surveys) to Trust Volunteers and Partner Organisations.
- Develop influential internal communication media, interactive, visual and print. This includes supporting the wider NVT to deliver effective and consistent safety advice by ensuring Navigate and Assemble is managed to be an effective and authorative source of H&S information and guidance.
- Coordinate the compilation of national newsletters to active volunteers and potential volunteers.
General Volunteering Business Support
- Act as contact for day to day second line volunteers enquiries which OpenContact cannot cover and manage the general volunteer inbox on a day to day basis. The latter is support for potential volunteers, existing volunteers and colleagues managing volunteers.
- Support training delivery through bookings for trainers and delegates.
- Carry out planned audits of the data in Assemble and SugarCRM to support the NVT in monitoring performance and compliance.
General Business Support
- Provide any other administrative support to the team as required including coordinating meeting plans, effective filing of resources, support procurement, create purchase orders, note taking and recording of meetings.
- Manage volunteers to deliver any of the above activities.
Business Support Administrator - 12 Month FTC
*This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This fixed-term role supports the effective operational delivery and financial administration of BPS products, ensuring a high-quality customer journey across BREEAM and related services. It plays a key part in managing customer projects, applications and associated business transactions, working closely with internal teams to meet service and financial targets.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
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Manage scheme applications, customer projects, and service delivery activities across BPS products
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Liaise with customers and internal teams to respond to enquiries and coordinate delivery of services and products
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Process cost proposals, invoicing schedules, and raise invoices accurately and on time
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Monitor invoice payments and support cashflow management
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Maintain accurate records across BREEAM systems, databases, and websites
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Carry out administrative QA checks and generate certificates
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Coordinate delivery of BREEAM plaques and store products with internal teams
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Support procurement, purchase orders, and supplier administration within finance systems
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Provide operational, commercial, and business support to the wider BPS team
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Act as Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) representative for BPS and support related activities
What we are looking for
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Experience in an operational, administrative, or business support role within a customer-focused environment
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Strong financial and commercial administration capability, including invoicing and payment monitoring
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, records, and systems
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Confidence managing multiple tasks and priorities in a busy operational setting
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Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills for daily customer and internal liaison
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Experience maintaining accurate records across databases, systems, and shared mailboxes
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Ability to follow standard operating procedures and contribute to consistent service delivery
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
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Collaborative approach to working with project managers, operations teams, and finance colleagues
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
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Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
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Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
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Enhanced maternity package
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HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
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Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
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Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
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Professional membership reimburseme...
Support Worker - flexible hours
Support Worker - flexible hours
Job reference:005108
Salary:£12.25
Closing date:02/02/2026
Location:Wheathampstead
Job Description
Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ?
Join us as a Relief Support Worker (female only), we provide support 24 hours a day seven days per week so we can probably offer the hours that suit you. We can also offer full-time 37.5 hours or part-time.
How Relief hours work
It's a bit like a zero hour contract but without the bad bits.
- You don't have to work when it's not convenient for you.
- Receive the same training towards professional qualifications as permanent staff.
- We offer these contracts not because it suits us but because it suits you.
- With over 95% of our staff on permanent contracts you will be supported to apply for one when its right for you.
- Job security and career development
The Relief (Bank) post supports the permanent rota staff by completing shifts that are vacant due to annual leave, training and other staff absences. As such, hours are non-specific but your manager will endeavour to balance the needs of the service against your own work/life balance as appropriately as possible.
We normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.
So what would you be doing?
You'll join our friendly team of Support Workers at one of our small, homely supported living services in Wheathampstead, a village located between St. Albans and Luton, where we support five adults aged 18 to 60 who each have a learning disability.
We have a lot of fun here! Everyone likes to get out and about as much as possible and we regularly go for walks and visit the cinema. You'll join in with other popular activities such as visiting the local zoo and the ice skating rink. Closer to home, we make the most of the scenic village with frequent shopping trips that normally end in a local coffee shop or pub.
At home, people enjoy sensory activities utilising our range of specialist equipment. Not everything is high tech though - sometimes you just can't beat reading a good story!
#IND
About you
Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.
We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.
Must have a UK Manual Driving Licence.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.
But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emerge...
Support Workers
West Lothian Services – Housing & Outreach
Full time & Part time opportunities
£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)
Job Reference: SW/WL/547
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:
- Housing Support Services across Bathgate and Livingston
- Outreach Support Services – providing dynamic outreach services across Livingston within the community, in people’s own homes and within our resource centre.
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
- Cycle to Work 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 Tuesday 27 th January 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.
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.
Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere
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