Fitness & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Chigwell | Fitness and Wellbeing | Permanent | Part time Up to £29,551.06 pro-rata depending on experience15 hours per week
Nuffield Health is Britain’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Rehabilitation Specialist in our Chigwell Fitness & Wellbeing Gym and play your part in building a healthier nation.
As our Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
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Run a series of 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
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Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people of varying abilities and physical function.
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Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week programme.
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Be able to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in effort and performance.
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Identify any deterioration of participants and where necessary follow internal escalation processes.
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Be able to deliver or facilitate various exercise modalities from circuit training to strength training, whilst working within peoples varying physical abilities.
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Be required to work flexibly and have good organisational skills to balance multiple programme groups (cohorts) at once and process new referrals.
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Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
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Ensure that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
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Respond to the ongoing requirements of the programme to ensure successful delivery of each cohort.
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Have experience and an understanding of rehabilitation (desired not essential).
To succeed as a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will have the following skills and abilities:
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Leadership & influencing skills
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Good communicator
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Calm under pressure
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Motivational and engaging personality
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Self-starter with high levels of drive, energy and commitment
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Strong organisation skills, with ability to manage time and workload effectively
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Personal values that drive performance with clarity, transparency and fairness to team colleagues
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Collaborative working within your site as well as Central Operations and the Charity Team
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Have an energising impact on those around you
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Excellent IT skills
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Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
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Clinical & Medical
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital | Fitness | Permanent | Full time 37.5 hours per week – flexibility required | Monday - Friday
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Healths Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity. As part of this exciting role you will be out in the local area and communities near to the hospital where you will deliver engaging talks and offer practical support sessions at local outreach venues. Travel expenses to and from anywhere that isn’t your “normal” place of work(Highgate Hospital) will of course be covered and reimbursed.
You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).
As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
- Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
- Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
- Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
- Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
- Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
- Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skills required:
- Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
- Organisational ability
- Effective decision-making skills
- Time and resource management
- Experience working with vulnerable adults
- Qualifications showing good English and number skills
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
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Fitness & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
St Albans FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part Time
Up to £28,972.92 pro rata dependent on experience
15 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.
You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).
As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
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Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
-
Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
-
Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
-
Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
-
Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
-
Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skills required:
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Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
-
Organisational ability
-
Effective decision-making skills
-
Time and resource management
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Experience working with vulnerable adults
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Qualifications showing good English and number skills
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role....
Fitness & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Chigwell FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part time
Up to £29,551.06 per annum depending on experience
15 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.
You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).
As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
-
Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
-
Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
-
Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
-
Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
-
Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
-
Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skills required:
-
Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
-
Organisational ability
-
Effective decision-making skills
-
Time and resource management
-
Experience working with vulnerable adults
-
Qualifications showing good English and number skills
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adv...
Fitness & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Sheffield FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part time
Up to £28,889.94 pro rata depending on experience
15 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.
You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).
As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
-
Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
-
Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
-
Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
-
Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
-
Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
-
Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skills required:
-
Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
-
Organisational ability
-
Effective decision-making skills
-
Time and resource management
-
Experience working with vulnerable adults
-
Qualifications showing good English and number skills
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adv...
Care and Support Assistant (Twilight) Magdalen House – 12hrs per week
Website Gloucester Charities Trust
Care and Support Assistant Magdalen House – 12 hrs per week, includes weekends
£12.88 per hour if meds trained, plus £1.00 per hour at weekends
(or starting at £12.61 per hour and increasing when meds trained)
Three shifts per week (12hrs per week over two week rota) shifts are 8pm – midnight
Magdalen House (our 29-bed home) is a beautifully presented Residential Care Home for older people. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced carer who believes delivering resident health and wellbeing is the highest priority.
The job will suit candidates who are skilled and compassionate, are empathetic to the needs of older people, and looking for ongoing development.
Those holding a minimum of NVQ/QCF 2 in Health and Social Care, or the Care Certificate are encouraged to apply.
We do not provide sponsored employment.
Click here for job description
Click here to send your CV and apply.
What we offer
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Competitive pay enhancements
- Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
- Free uniform and DBS
- Save as you earn scheme
- £500 friend referral scheme.
- Birthday bonus / long service awards
- Reward and Recognition scheme
- Staff Champion and staff wellbeing initiatives
- Full training programme & development opportunities
- Limited onsite parking
Who are we?
We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multiple award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services from specialist Dementia day services to Sheltered Housing and Residential care for older people in Gloucester.
Our staff are the key to our success. Recruiting and retaining the right staff is paramount. We need caring and compassionate people to help us provide the type of caring environment you would want your own loved ones to have.
There is no closing date for this post. Interviews will be agreed with applicants.
Care and Support Assistant (Twilight) Magdalen House – 12hrs per week
Website Gloucester Charities Trust
Care and Support Assistant Magdalen House – 12 hrs per week, includes weekends
£12.88 per hour if meds trained, plus £1.00 per hour at weekends
(or starting at £12.61 per hour and increasing when meds trained)
Three shifts per week (12hrs per week over two week rota) shifts are 8pm – midnight
Magdalen House (our 29-bed home) is a beautifully presented Residential Care Home for older people. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced carer who believes delivering resident health and wellbeing is the highest priority.
The job will suit candidates who are skilled and compassionate, are empathetic to the needs of older people, and looking for ongoing development.
Those holding a minimum of NVQ/QCF 2 in Health and Social Care, or the Care Certificate are encouraged to apply.
We do not provide sponsored employment.
Click here for job description
Click here to send your CV and apply.
What we offer
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Competitive pay enhancements
- Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
- Free uniform and DBS
- Save as you earn scheme
- £500 friend referral scheme.
- Birthday bonus / long service awards
- Reward and Recognition scheme
- Staff Champion and staff wellbeing initiatives
- Full training programme & development opportunities
- Limited onsite parking
Who are we?
We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multiple award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services from specialist Dementia day services to Sheltered Housing and Residential care for older people in Gloucester.
Our staff are the key to our success. Recruiting and retaining the right staff is paramount. We need caring and compassionate people to help us provide the type of caring environment you would want your own loved ones to have.
There is no closing date for this post. Interviews will be agreed with applicants.
Care and Support Assistant - Part Time - Pilgrims View
- Salary£12.50 - £12.97
- FrequencyHourly
- Job Referenceavantecare/TP/107/666
- Contract TypePart Time
- Closing Date19 February, 2026
- Job CategoryFront line operations
- Service/ DepartmentResidential Care
- LocationPilgrims View, 19 Roberts Rd, Snodland , United Kingdom
- Posted on20 January, 2026
Clergy
Plymstock & Hooe: Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 10th February 2026
Interview date: 25th & 26th February 2026
PLYMSTOCK & HOOE – ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
INTERIM PRIEST IN CHARGE (3 YEAR POST)
We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who will:
- Prayerfully help us grow and develop our vision
- Have deep faith and spirituality, inspiring others
- Connect with all ages and engage in community life
- Value inclusivity and growth
- Have proven experience of growing the church
- Be an active listener eager to share Christ’s love
We are praying for a Priest in Charge to lead us in embracing the diocesan vision and growing our Christian community in Plymstock and Hooe. There is a strong team to support you, including a SSOM, a committed PCC and dedicated lay leaders, including LLMs and Anna Chaplaincy team. You also have a choice of two well positioned vicarages, each offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.
Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth 01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.
Clergy
Plympton St Mary and Plympton St Maurice: Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 12th February 2026
Interview date: 26th & 27th February 2026
INTERIM PRIEST IN CHARGE (3 YEAR POST)
We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who:
- Is a community minded visionary leader able to share faith effectively
- Is prayerful and mature in faith
- Is inclusive and relational, who can collaboratively build teams
- Is happy to work with children, families and schools
- Is comfortable engaging people from a variety of backgrounds
- Is comfortable engaging both churches in generosity and giving
- Is competent in conducting creative flexible worship
We pray for a Priest in Charge with a heart for mission in Plympton. The two parishes span a large area to the east of Plymouth encompassing communities with differing identities. We have a strong team to support you, including a Team Vicar, SSOM, PTOs, full PCCs and lay leaders, including LLMs and a Team Administrator. The vicarage is well-positioned offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.
Please contact the Ven Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth on 01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.
Clergy
St Budeaux, Plymouth: Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 5th March 2026
Interview date: 23rd and 24th March 2026
Full time for 3 years
We are seeking a Priest who is:
- A Bible believing, Spirit led leader
- Community-minded creative and relational
- Able to bring out the best in people with or without faith
- Comfortable engaging with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, especially in an urban estate setting
- Recognise and encourage the gifts of church members
- Able to communicate vision; has a heart for renewal; is comfortable with charismatic worship and encourages evangelism.
And will help us to:
- Grow our children’s and youth work
- Develop links with all ages
- Encourage mission in the community
- Improve financial giving.
This is a full-time stipendiary Interim role within a single-parish benefice, supported by a dedicated worship team, a full PCC, and a vibrant band. The congregation is enthusiastic and welcoming, creating a warm and engaging community. The post comes with a spacious four-bedroom house, offering comfortable accommodation for the successful candidate.
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Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth, on (01752) 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.
Nursery Practitioner – Bank Staff Contract Type: Casual Hours: Zero hours Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications The role Are you a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a new role within a warm and welcoming early years setting? Due to the exciting expansion of our Outstanding-rated Nursery, St Gabriel’s is growing its team and welcoming new practitioners to support our thriving community. We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team, providing cover and additional support, when needed. Your key responsibilities will include: • Engaging in play-based learning • Creating a safe, caring environment that complies with safeguarding criteria and meets children’s nutritional, hygiene and safety needs • Building strong relationships with parents and carers • Supporting the team during inspections, training, and nursery events About you We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent), who has previous experience of working with children under five. A strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding procedures, as well as excellent communication skills and a team-focused attitude is essential. If you are passionate about early childhood education and would like to join a warm, professional and welcoming nursery community, then we would love to hear from you. How to apply For further details and to apply for the role please complete the school’s application form and send this to hr@stgabriels.co.uk Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 9th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be arranged before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. St Gabriel’s School values diversity, promotes equality, and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner- East Lothian DBI
Location: East Lothian
Salary: £24,618 - £25,944 pro rata (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent)
Full Time – Fixed term until 31 March 2026
If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join our Distress Brief Intervention Service in East Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity to join the delivery of the DBI approach, which has widely been recognised as innovative and pioneering across Scotland.
DBI is a two-tiered response; a Level 1 response from frontline partnership agencies and Level 2 supportive interventions delivered by Penumbra. A Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will respond to a referral made on behalf of a person experiencing distress within 24 hours, with the provision of time limited support. The Practitioner will then deliver community-based problem-solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days.
As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, you truly will have the ability to influence what we do, developing and implementing your ideas to showcase what you can achieve, which will make a difference to the people we support.
Your unique knowledge and understanding gained from managing your own mental health challenges will all be called upon; we recognize and value how transferable and insightful learning from previous life experiences can be. With passion, and compassion, you will bring creativity and positivity to finding ways to reach out and empower people.
We want you to thrive! We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
As a mental health charity, we really value team wellbeing. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team who will give you a supportive environment to help you in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.
We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.
We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.
Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
Join Our Caring Community at Kenwith Castle!
Role: Care & Support Assistant - Twilight Team
Location: Kenwith Castle Residential Home, Bideford ( EX39 5BE)
Pay: £12.50 – £12.75 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Shift Pattern: 17:00 – 22:00 (including alternate weekends)
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Kenwith Castle , we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.
You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.
We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.
If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;
- Ongoing training and development.
- Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
- Building genuine friendships with residents.
- Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
Your Rewards and Benefits
At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.
As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits packag...
We’re Alternative Futures Group, a health and social care charity providing specialist support for people with a learning disability or mental health condition.
We’re proud to have been positively changing lives and enabling people to achieve amazing outcomes for over 30 years.
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our team. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.
At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you!
In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.