Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives,
supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards
required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
Within the Broomhouse area we are looking for a female to work alongside 2 ladies
who are neighbours, who require support to live full and active life’s.
The hours of support is 27.5 per week:
Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm
Sleepovers are desirable but not essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity:
This role offers a unique opportunity to join an established team that values diversity and
inclusion. You’ll work alongside colleagues gaining valuable experience and insights.
Interview will be held on 24th February 2026.
You will take part in Thistle Foundation 4-week academy
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact:
Sharon.Hauxwell@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: SH261
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE))
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Can you imagine a world without the barriers that people living with disabilities face every day?
A world where everyone can live in their own home, be part of their community, and do the things that matter most to them.
At Thistle, we work alongside people to make that vision real, focusing on strengths, passions, and potential. At Thistle we support people to live life on their own terms and share their unique strengths and gifts with the world.
If you believe in a society where everyone’s contribution is valued, join us and be part of the change.
Hear more about what it’s like to work alongside someone at Thistle from Martin and Renzo here!
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Female Personal Assistant with a full valid driver’s licence to join an existing all female team to provide support to a woman who lives in her own home in Leith (along with her three cats!).
This is a permanent post, and the hours will be made up of shifts occurring during the times in which support is provided. This is usually between 9am and 7pm on various days of the week. However, the candidate would need to be flexible and adaptable to respond to changing needs.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
Join a team supporting Cat, someone who loves getting out and about and going places. She enjoys chatting and her daily outing to Greggs for a cup of coffee, as well as going to the shopping centre to visit the clothes shops. When the weather isn’t great, it’s really important to her to be able to get places in the car, so she works well with someone who is able to drive her places regularly. The start and end of her days are generally more slow-paced, with an outing or two in the afternoon to get out and run errands. When Cat gets home in the evening she enjoys getting comfy with her three cats at home and watching her favourite tv soap or murder mystery show.
Cat has a great sense of humour and works well with people who can share that with her. She is also someone who knows her mind and will communicate if there is something that doesn’t work for her.
You would be joining a small, personalised team and you would be expected to take part in the additional responsibilities that come with this, such as rota planning, attending meetings and planning sessions, supporting the person to achieve her outcomes, and carrying out a share of admin tasks for the team as required. Time for these tasks is built into your contracted hours.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact melanie.caplan@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: CM251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are looking for Personal Assistants to work with this 49 year old gentleman that lives in Craigmillar. There are various hours of work available.
About this opportunity
This gentleman has a diagnosis of Autism and Bi-polar disorder. He is a loving, caring man who loves to laugh.
He has a weekly routine that includes swimming and horse riding and this is very important to him. This gentleman is tactile and fun, he enjoys company and to chat. He is very able and does not require any support with his personal care and is a delight to know.
Someone who has experience with Autism or mental health would be beneficial.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact christine.mccall@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: GC241
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
-
Salary: From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your manager or coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
At Thistle, our Personal Assistants are inquisitive and bold. They are human rights defenders who are committed to working alongside people and supporting them to live life’s of meaning and purpose.
Job Details
We are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. This can include personal care, driving, and sleepovers/waking nights. We are looking for several part time staff who can work flexibly, creatively and can use their initiative to seek out different opportunities to enable people to live their best life. There are various hours available between 10hrs -20hrs per week.
If you’re passionate about what matters to people and to supporting someone to live a good life, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must have or be willing to work towards a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: PA251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Practice Development Facilitator or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We have one part-time vacancies to join the team of female* Personal Assistants who support a 28-year-old woman who lives in Barnton, Edinburgh.
This position is for a personal assistant. One position of 20 hrs. These hours include team meetings, support and supervision and attendance at training.
Support is provided Monday to Saturday typically 11am to 5pm but this may vary. Shifts are planned and agreed in advance with the team and the need to have a flexible and committed approach is essential.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
This young woman has her own vehicle, and a driver would be good but not essential. This is a great time for you to introduce new things, to look for other opportunities to enhance her life.
Amongst other things she enjoys: -
- Socialising, chatting, and having a laugh.
- Listening to music.
- Going out and about, having coffee and hot chocolate
- Going to the cinema
- Doing the occasional arts and crafts
- Going out for walks and likes to meet and talk to dogs whilst she is out walking.
If you would like some more information about this vacancy, please contact
jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk or Heather.Simmons@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: DB251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
- This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Purpose
Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Job Details
We are a young professional married couple living in the Leith/Newhaven area of Edinburgh, we have a toddler and a cat. J is currently a postgrad student and M is in full time employment. We are looking for new Personal Assistant (male or female) to join our team of dedicated PAs employed by the Thistle Foundation. These positions are for 2 - 20 hours per week with the possibility of more. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours, 7 days a week. You will begin this role with M’s shift pattern then transition to working with J when required.
About this opportunity
We are looking for a young at heart individual who can provide personal care and social support to help us live independent lives. We need you to be able to use your initiative and think creatively to problem solve in the moment while keeping a sense of humour. You will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of our changing schedule. Shifts include sleepovers, day and evening support hours. All days are different, you will need to be able to adapt to different situations, be that going to university, office or travelling to other areas of the country to do sports and comedy gigs. We enjoy socialising and spending time with friends and family.
We aim to create a fun and inclusive work environment. We have childcare support from another provider, so our house is quite busy. You will be part of a larger team and be responsible for creating rotas with the support of other PAs and your Lead Practitioner.
We require that you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and keep up to date with boosters.
Driving (wheelchair accessible van) would be non-essential but highly desirable ability.
We have a cat.
We ask that you are happy and able to work around toddlers.
Both male and female personal care is a requirement of this role.
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy please contact leigh.hunter@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: MC251
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £12.90 per hour (£26,161 FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses. - SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Job Details
Sociable and good-natured young woman who lives in central Edinburgh seeks caring and supportive female* PA.
Flexibility is important plus the ability to work well in a small, friendly team. A person-centred approach is key and ongoing training will be provided.
Musical and creative interests are helpful along with a willingness to learn about simple therapeutic approaches. Good attention to detail is also vital for this role.
Part time post available. 16-20 hours per week.
There is also a paid-on call which all staff will partake in.
*Exemption under Equality Act 2010
About this opportunity
You would be working in a small, friendly team and will build a relationship with the person and her family.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a
- a creative mind
- enjoys music
- is good at forward planning and using their initiative
If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact jackie.deans@thistle.org.uk
Please click here for the full job description.
Job ref: AM251
Job Purpose
- Our Personal Assistants support people to lead full, active and socially connected lives, supporting people to achieve the things that matter to them.
- Applicants should have, or be willing to work towards, a qualification meeting the standards required for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
What we offer
We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills as a practitioner and creating career development opportunities. At Thistle, you will have access to sector-leading training courses and be supported to achieve your SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care accreditation.
Employee Benefits
- Salary:From 1st April 2025, starting salary £12.60 per hour (£25,552 per annum (FTE)) rising to £13.52 per hour (£27,418 (FTE)).
- Fantastic training (on full pay)
- This includes enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills, IT and other bespoke training courses.
- SSSC registrationpaid for by Thistle
- Support to achieve SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Supportfrom regular meetings with your team, Lead Practitioner or Coach
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan
- Refer a Friend scheme, paying £250 for successfully referring someone to work with us
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
- Salary
- £12.39 an hour/ 20 hours per week working 4- hour shifts over 5 days April to October, zero hours November to March/ permanent *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16275
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Dover Castle working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
By joining us as a Dover Castle Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LP
- Salary
- £12.39 per hour / 22 hours per week April to October, 0 hours November to March / Permanent *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16295
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Pendennis Castle working 3 days per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Situated on a headland overlooking the coast, Pendennis is the perfect spot for a seaside adventure and one of Henry VIII's finest seaside fortresses. Travel back to Tudor Cornwall, discover poignant tales of wartime, and enjoy acres of green space at this historic gem. With a fun family trail, exhibition, and a soft play room near the cafe, there's plenty for visitors of all ages to discover and enjoy.
As a Pendennis Castle Visitor Assistant, you will join an amazing team of employees and volunteers, making sure visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. This is a varied role at Pendennis and we are looking for enthusiastic people to help support English Heritage through sales of memberships, admissions and working in our busy retail outlet, going about duties in a resource efficient way and minimising impacts to the environment wherever possible. Some days will be busy from start to finish, whereas others may be quieter especially on the wetter days! No two days are the same.
Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.
Interviews to take place week commencing 9th February 2026
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI ne...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LP
- Salary
- £12.39 per hour / 36 hours per week April to October, 0 hours November to March / Permanent *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16296
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Pendennis Castle working 5 days per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Situated on a headland overlooking the coast, Pendennis is the perfect spot for a seaside adventure and one of Henry VIII's finest seaside fortresses. Travel back to Tudor Cornwall, discover poignant tales of wartime, and enjoy acres of green space at this historic gem. With a fun family trail, exhibition, and a soft play room near the cafe, there's plenty for visitors of all ages to discover and enjoy.
As a Pendennis Castle Visitor Assistant, you will join an amazing team of employees and volunteers, making sure visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. This is a varied role at Pendennis and we are looking for enthusiastic people to help support English Heritage through sales of memberships, admissions and working in our busy retail outlet, going about duties in a resource efficient way and minimising impacts to the environment wherever possible. Some days will be busy from start to finish, whereas others may be quieter especially on the wetter days! No two days are the same.
Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.
Interviews to take place week commencing 9th February 2026
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI ne...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ
- Salary
- £12.39 per hour / 8 hours per week April to October, 0 hours per week November-March / Permanent *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16267
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Berry Pomeroy Castle working 8 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Within the 15th-century walls of the Pomeroy family castle, looms the dramatic ruined shell the great Elizabethan and Jacobean mansion of the Seymours. Their mansion was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon but was never completed. Today the site welcomes c.16,000 visitors a year to discover the romantic ruin and explore the nearby beautiful woodland.
Please note; due to the responsibilities and requirements of this role, successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic DBS check, any employment offer will be contingent on this.
By joining us as a Berry Pomeroy Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.
The role is advertised for 8 hours (1 day) per week during peak season, including weekends and Bank Holidays, to reduce to 0 hours during the winter months.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Farleigh Castle, Farleigh Hungerford, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7RS
- Salary
- £12.39 per hour/14 hours per week April-October, 0 hours per week November - March / Fixed term contract until 1st November 2026 *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Ref
- 16266
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Farleigh Hungerford Castle working a minimum of 14 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at one of the most intriguing medieval castles in the south west. Farleigh Hungerford Castle welcomes over 16,000 visitors a year who come to enjoy the fascinating stories of the sinister past of the Hungerford family who lived here for 300 years, bringing battle honour, court intrigue and scandal to the area. Our visitors also come to Farleigh simply to soak up the beautiful views, picnic in the grounds or pick up a historic treat in the gift shop.
We are especially keen to hear from you if you're interested in working at a smaller site where you will have involvement in all areas of the operation, working with one or two colleagues to manage a range of daily tasks across the whole site. The daily tasks can at times be physically demanding.
Please note; due to the responsibilities and requirements of this role, successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic DBS check, any employment offer will be contingent on this.
By joining us as a Farleigh Hungerford Castle Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 12-1pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/21d62b43-98e1-4566-9382-0f64890ce6c4@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out about us and what we do here:...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JT
- Salary
- £13.01 / 21 hours / Permanent
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16327
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Down House- The Home of Charles Darwin working 21 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Down House belonged to the great scientist Charles Darwin, who lived here for 40 years until his death in 1882. After moving to the house in 1842, Darwin and his wife, Emma, remodeled the house and its extensive gardens, which Darwin used as an open-air laboratory. It was here that Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and wrote his groundbreaking work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859)
By joining us as a Down House Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
...Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JT
- Salary
- £13.01 / 28 hours / Permanent
- Job type
- Permanent
- Ref
- 16326
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Down House- The Home of Charles Darwin working 28 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Down House belonged to the great scientist Charles Darwin, who lived here for 40 years until his death in 1882. After moving to the house in 1842, Darwin and his wife, Emma, remodeled the house and its extensive gardens, which Darwin used as an open-air laboratory. It was here that Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and wrote his groundbreaking work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859)
By joining us as a Down House Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We ...
Visitor Assistant
- Title
- Visitor Assistant
- Location
- Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE
- Salary
- £12.39 per hour / 21.6 - 36 hours from the start of March to the end of September *All salaries will increase following the NLW rise on 1st April 2026 to a minimum of £12.71 per hour*
- Job type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Ref
- 16322
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Stonehenge working 3 to 5 days per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
By joining us as a Stonehenge Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview. Interviews will start week commencing 2nd February 2026.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training
- The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Options to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
To find out more about us and what we do, please register via one of the links below join us at one of our webinars.
Friday 23rd January 2026 11.30am-12.30pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3ac4acf3-1db2-40d8-a81b-5c178615e5e6@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
Wednesday 4th February 2026 6-7pm
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea661ca0-f117-46dd-8c83-af63e055008a@30116e44-4d79-44c0-a8c1-ebc0707da3c9
You can also find out more about us here: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistanc...