Job Title: Sessional Worker Department: All Services This is an as-and-when-required role for which hours will vary week on week, from Monday to Friday, depending on the needs of Indigo. You will be based across all our services in Castlemilk, Garrowhill and East Kilbride. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Service Managers, depending on which location you are working in. About Us: Indigo Group, we are an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it our mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family-informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years. We are passionate and care for children, young people and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, it drives us, and our behaviours and in turn, create and embed the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in work out with their immediate area if they so desire. Our values are: • Family-centred – children, young people and their families will be at the heart of • every decision we make. Inspiring – our children, young people and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if... • Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious and will create a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder. • Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member and community to • help achieve their fullest potential. Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this with our professional expertise to create transformational solutions. What you will be doing: As our Sessional Worker, you will be a role model in everything that you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything you do in your role and for Indigo is delivered to the highest standard – the outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families and our colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision making. Key Accountabilities – you will: • Support colleagues in the planning and delivery of stimulating, exciting and balanced learning programmes by the Curriculum for children and young people • Work closely with colleagues to recognise where support is needed and respond accordingly • Be flexible in your approach to engage and adapt to the different routines and the variety of age groups across our services • Service Delivery – ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive, consulting and involving children and young people in the planning of their learning • Set up rooms for activities and learning alongside clearing away with the children. This also includes cleaning, tidying, laundry, storing and organising of resources used School collections – ensure that Indigo systems and procedures are followed effectively for the safe collection and transport of children to and from school • Provide support to colleagues when taking the children on any trips or outings • Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Parent & CYP Engagement involves: • Being a supportive and positive role model of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people, delivering outstanding customer service at all times, and providing a welcoming environment throughout their time with us Training – learning, training and development is important to us, therefore, to support your learning and development, you will: • Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements • are met Identify any training that you require to support you in your role through weekly discussions with your Lead CDO Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your colleagues, children and young people and carry out any risk assessments of the environment or planned activities where required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience – we would like you to have the following: • An interest in and an initial understanding of National Care Standards • Previous experience of working with or volunteering with children and/or young people is advantageous • A passion and interest in working with children and young people • Ability to work well in a team and show willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities • Personable, positive manner and communication for engagement with our colleagues, families, and children, young people and the wider community • Someone who takes pri...
Sessional Worker
We are seeking exceptional Individuals to be part of our team at our Care Inspectorate registered rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You will be supported by a Charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
Phoenix Futures at Rae House have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in psychosocial treatment for substance use.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Support Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.
The Role
Your role as a Sessional Worker will be key. You will work within the Therapeutic Team responsible for the implementation of the Therapeutic Programme, ensuring an effective and high-quality programme is delivered.
As a Sessional Worker, you will support individuals accessing the residential rehabilitation programme to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community “community as method” model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.
You will support the day to day running of the therapeutic community, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.
Shifts available to Sessional Workers include, days, evenings, weekends and night shift.
About You
To join us as a Sessional Worker at Rae House, you will need:
- An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
- An understanding of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
- The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
- Knowledge of adult protection is essential as you will be working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
Your Rewards
- Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
- You will be paid £12.60 per hour.
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
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Sessional Worker
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures team as a Sessional Worker at our new and innovative Trauma Responsive Women’s Therapeutic Community Residential Service, Ophelia House, Yarnton.
Sessional / Bank / Relief staff on Flexible Hours
The Role
- Embrace our“community as method” modelto work not only with the service users but their families and wider surrounding networks to ensure that everyone is equipped with the tools, knowledge and approaches, all essential to a long-term recovery
- Deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialised interventionsas per the Therapeutic Community manual and service needs
- Champion an environment and a culture that, as well as being safe and compliant, trulyfosters compassion and development.
There is an opportunity to work on various shift patterns involving days, evenings, nights and weekend work.
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £12.60 per hour
- Newly refurbished location with designated employee areas
- Free on-site parking
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system¿
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
And while you’re focusing on the wellbeing of others, we’re looking after yours:
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including telephone and online access
- Career development avenues
We are committed to ensuring that you have all you need to thrive in your role but if that wasn’t enough, you’ll be in great company with our phenomenal team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker, or someone looking to move into this truly rewarding field of work, to join our organisation in a Therapeutic Recovery Worker role.
About You
To be considered as our Sessional Worker, you will need:
- To be interested in working with individuals with complex and unique needs
- Prior involvement in collaborating with families and individuals in the realm of substance use or relevant domains
- Aptitude for creative thinking and adaptability to accommodate the evolving requirements of the service
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate seamlessly with multiple agencies, while upholding the service's esteemed standing
- Good working knowledge of adult protection and safeguarding, as the role entails working with vulnerable women in a residential environment
Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, or Support Worker.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to be inclusive of people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
So, if you’d like to join us in this rewarding role as a Sessional Worker, please apply via the button shown.
About Us
Since our establishment in 1969, Phoenix Futures has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive and compassionate rehabilitation services for individuals battling substance addiction. With residences spanning across both England and Scotland, we have dedicated ourselves to helping individuals reclaim their lives, one step at a time.
We stand as a beacon of support and transformation, offering a comprehensive range of services across the United Kingdom to assist individuals on their path to sustainable recovery. Experts in people, we provide residential, community, prison, and housing services that deliver the psychosocial support needed to empower individuals in their journey towards recovery.
We are now looking for an passionate Sessional Worker to join our brand new Trauma Responsive Women’s Therapeutic Community Residence on a Full or part time basis.
This role will be working in a women’s-only residential service specialising in providing safe therapeutic environments for those who have experienced multiple disadvantage and those who have experienced past trauma. Therefore there is an Operational Requirement for this role to be fulfilled by a female (determined compliant under ACAS guidelines for recruiting applicants with a prot...
Sessional Worker
Wirral Residential Service
The Role
- To work within the therapeutic and care teams responsible for the implementation, development, and evaluation of the manual programme to ensure that residents' care plan targets are being met.
- To assist with co-ordination of the day-to-day activities of the service users and to facilitate the progress of service users through the programme ensuring eventual transition back to independent living within the community.
- Help run a range of activities / structured groups designed to address service users’ emotional, social,
- health and practical needs. Including one to one support with residents where and when needed.
- Support the co-ordination of the service users’ educational, recreational and health care activities.
- Administer medication and maintain appropriate logs, in accordance with Phoenix Futures policies and procedures as required.
- To contribute to and support the service to meet targets, including occupancy, retention and admissions and discharges.
- To comply with all monitoring and recording systems used in the service.
About You
- S/NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent, or willing to pursue
- Experience of working with substance users or similar client groups.
- Able to demonstrate awareness of cultural and community diversity and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of other people.
- Able to convey information clearly, accurately, and convincingly through speech and/or in writing Desire and willingness to address the needs of internal and external customers and service users; seeking continually to improve quality & standards of excellence.
- Contributes actively to a working environment, in which colleagues work co-operatively with each other, accepting collective responsibility Other requirements.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word and familiar with relevant database management systems.
- Ability to work rota pattern including nights and weekends.
- Valid UK driving licence (Desirable) and ability to travel .
- Subject to enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
- Pro-rata Sessional Holiday Pay
- You will be paid £12.60 per hour.
- Support through sick pay and regular wellbeing talks and activities.
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system.
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About Us
Phoenix Futures has more than 50 years experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise.
If you are interested in working in the substance misuse sector as a frontline worker, we need you! Were looking for skilled, dedicated and passionate staff to join us on flexible hours, to form part of our pool of sessional staff.
Relief work is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a challenging environment and to develop your career in substance misuse.
Get involved today and make a real difference!
If you are interested in being a part of an organisation that is making a real difference in society, please contact us today!
Relief work is on a casual basis and a specific number of hours each week cannot be guaranteed. Successful applicants will be added to a pool of relief staff to provide cover as and when needed. Flexibility is required to provide cover and may include full days, half days, overnights and weekends.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Would you like to join an enthusiastic and passionate staff team where we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and supportive home?
We are currently recruiting a qualified social worker who has experience working with children in the care system. We know all children need loving, caring and dedicated adults in their life. That's why we work hard every day to find that family who can go on that journey with children and give them the future they deserve.
About Us
We are committed to providing exceptional fostering and adoption services to ensure that children find stability, security, and the opportunity to thrive. We work closely with families, carers, and professionals to create positive outcomes for children.
Some of the Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assessment of prospective foster carers and adopters using the BAAF Form F and AAR frameworks.
- Attending multi-disciplinary meetings, Looked After Children reviews and panels.
- Regular supervision and support to foster carers and adopters.
- Timely recording and good communication with all professionals involved in children's lives.
- Pre and post-approval training delivery.
- Participation in the office duty system on a rota basis.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a Degree in Social Work/ Dip SW/ CQSW/ CSS
- Is registered with NISCC
- Has demonstrable experience of working with Looked After Children
- Has access to a car. A full driving licence and appropriate business insurance are also essential and evidence of these documents will be required if appointed.* As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.
Apply Today
If you share our passion for creating brighter futures for children, we'd love to hear from you.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) with flexibility to undertake training / visits outside office hours on occasion
Location: Office base 230b Belmont Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 2AW. Travel is required across Northern Ireland.
This is a hybrid working role – We place value on colleagues spending time together at our office base on a regular basis, with flexibility to work from home for part of the week.
Salary: £36,427.87 - £48,749.06
Closing: Midnight, 3 February 2026.
Interviews: TBC
Contact email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk
We will also hold a waiting list of suitable candidates to be considered in the event that other similar vacancies arise in the next 12 months.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List check.
For informal enquires please contact Sharon McAuley via sharon.mcauley@barnardos.org.uk
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – t...
Apprentice in Children and Youth Ministry
Type of Position:Other Vacancies
Subject:Diocese of Southwark
Salary:.
Start Date:01 September 2026
Closing Date: 04 February 2026
Advert: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9597
Family Safeguarding Senior Practitioner Job 0303
- Job Reference
- Job 0303
- Location
- West Berkshire
- Salary
- £31,391.00 per annum - £31,868.00 per annum FTE
- Vacancy Type
- Flexible applications can be considered
- Working Hours
- 37.5 FTE - PT applications would also be considered
- Application Deadline
- Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Job Summary
Family safeguarding sees specialist adult-focused practitioners – with expertise substance misuse – integrated within children’s safeguarding teams.
This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within.
This exciting and rewarding new senior role will provide you with the opportunity to be part of this integrated team, carrying a reduced specialist caseload whilst also providing support, advise and oversight to your colleagues in the wider Via West Berkshire Service in safeguarding caseloads and matters.
The role will involve:
Open Access Services and Harm Reduction• Providing expert advice and information and training to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing advice and information to parents/service users.
• Provide harm reduction triage assessment, motivational interviewing and brief and extended interventions
• Providing an outreach service to parents whose children are subject to Child in Need or Child Protection plans.
Structured Programme for Substance MisuseThe child and family substance misuse workers refer those who require structured treatment into the main pathways within Via West Berkshire
Recovery SupportRecovery focused, mutual aid, peer mentors and ongoing recovery activities have been identified as fundamental to building recovery capital and supporting a client’s recovery journey.
Supervisory responsibilitiesProving line management, support, advice and guidance to an internal team of safeguarding practitioners and acting as named safeguarding lead for Via West Berkshire Service
The core hours of this role will be Monday- Friday 9am until 5pm, but there may be some occasional out of hours work which would be considered on a rota basis.
Please take a look at our Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and requirements of this role
Location1 Station Road, Newbury, RG14 7LP, the post is predominantly based in Newbury, but some travel across the County will be required. This role is integrated within children’s safeguarding teams so the role will require co-location. Due to the nature of this role and geographical area, it would be advantageous to have a driving licence.
Why should you apply?- To be an integral contributor in our mission to transform the lives of our service users
- To help enact positive change within the community and wider public space
- Be part of a high-performance team that is focused on quality and welcomes innovation.
- To benefit from our competitive salary and benefits packages and professional development opportunities.
Full time, part time/job share, and flexible working applications are welcomed and will be considered will be considered in conjunction with hybrid models.
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at VIA – including health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our
Benefits Package.For an informal discussion about the position please contact Dani Cawsey via
dani.cawsey@viaorg.ukWe only accept applications via
www.viaorg.uk/careersusing our application form, sorry we don’t accept CV’s. For guidance on how to complete the application visitMEDICAL SCHOOLS COUNCIL109,725 - 145,478 per yearLeeds UniversityFull-time1st February 2026Customise Consent Preferences
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- Job Title:Clinical Lecturer in Psychological Medicine (Teaching & Scholarship) / Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist
- School Name:Leeds University
- Department:Medicine and Health
- Salary:109725 to 145478
- Application Closing Date:2026-02-01
- Working Hours:full time
- Reference Number:MHIHS1436
- Date Posted:17/11/2025
Are you passionate about the future of the NHS workforce? Do you recognise the importance of delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?
The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer /Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Division of Psychological and Social Medicine. As a Clinical Academic in Psychological Medicine, the focus of the role will be the development and delivery of high-quality teaching including contribution to the MBChB curriculum and our postgraduate CPD programme. Our aim is that all Leeds graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate mental health care into general medical practice and advocate for patient wellbeing whatever speciality they enter.
You will be a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent and be clinically active in Psychiatry. You will spend a maximum of five programmed activity sessions per week on academic work and a minimum of three programmed activity sessions per week on clinical work. Being clinically active you will contribute to the delivery of up to date, excellent educational programmes responsive to the needs of the current and future NHS workforce. You will have the opportunity to benefit from the research culture and activities within the school to help you deliver research-informed teaching. Administration duties will also be expected.
The clinical component of the post can be negotiated with a relevant clinical provider once the post has been offered. Once this occurs, in accordance with Clinical appointment process, Royal College approval and a second stage interview with an Advisory Appointments Committee will be required. This will be a joint clinical academic appointment, with the post-holder holding a contract of employment with the University and an honorary contract with the relevant NHS Trust / other clinical provider.
In line with the Follett Report recommendations, the post-holder will be expected to participate in joint job planning and appraisal.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development:
-Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
-All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager a...
JOB DESCRIPTION Sessional Support Worker Job Title: Location: Accountable To: Sessional Support Worker Various Project Co-ordinator JOB PURPOSE This post will primarily be across Stirling with possibilities of work in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. The role will facilitate opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs to lead a meaningful life, spend time with their peers, develop friendships and be part of new experiences. This will result in regular short breaks for parents and carers. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support • Understand the young person, their personality, preferred communication and any other needs they may have • Have a welcoming, friendly, informative approach and manner towards the young people and the families being supported • Develop a positive approach with the young people to support them to achieve their personalised outcomes • Assist in the development of personalised outcomes • Taking time to complete any relevant forms, reports or communication diaries • Liaise with the coordinator to share any new information, changes or concerns about individual children, young people or families. • Communicate efficiently with families and staff regarding activities taking place. Planning and Service Delivery • Work collaboratively with the team, young person, family and any partner agencies supporting activities • Use your skills and interests to support the development of themes and activities e.g. art, science, music, sport, outdoors. • Develop knowledge of the current opportunities available within and outwith the community. Personal Development • Proactively participate in the in-depth induction pro cess offered by PLUS • Attend regular opportunities for training and team meetings which will enhance your ability and experience in your role. Administration • Contribute to maintaining accurate records of information specifically in relation to outcomes for the young people you are supporting. • Complete all relevant forms in the timescales given • Respond promptly to communications from PLUS which may be vie text, phone, calls, emails or our staff intranet. Registered Charity No: SC003945 Company Limited by Guarantee No: SC226225 SCSWIS No: CS2003035186 Health and Safety • Ensure that you remain aware of Health and Safety and ongoing Risk Management when at events. • There will be a requirement to support some young people with personal care and help with the administration of medication as required. Training will be provided to those undertaking this responsibility. General • Understand and adhere to PLUS policies and procedures, and promote their use by all staff and volunteers. • Undertake any other duties seen as appropriate by the Coordinator / Managers SPECIAL FEATURES / ADDITIONAL DUTIES Whilst this role does not currently have a requirement to register under the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), it is expected that all workers will understand their role in relation to the Codes of Practice and will implement their responsibilities accordingly. Full training will be provided. Sessional Worker Signature: Coordinator Signature: Date: AGREEMENT Registered Charity No: SC003945 Company Limited by Guarantee No: SC226225 SCSWIS No: CS2003035186
Sessional Support Workers
North Ayrshire Supported Living Service
Expiry date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12:00
Salary: £12.60 per hourRequirements: Driving License essential, Female only*Hours: SessionalLocation: North Ayrshire Community Based
Our sessional Support Workers provide flexible cover to support our customers and residents at our services across Hansel with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, and social, leisure and recreational activities, as well as enabling them to develop meaningful relationships and establish links in the local community.
We are now recruiting for a Sessional Support Worker to join the sessional list in our North Ayrshire Supported Living Service.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Support Worker looking to take on a new challenge, those who have recently left college with a Social Care related qualification or those who perhaps have no practical or academic experience but can evidence that their values match those of the organisation and that they are motivated to work flexibly, supporting our customers in their lives. If you believe every person has something unique to offer and you have a genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives we want to hear from you.
Experience in delivering formal social care supports or personal caring experience is desirable but not essential.
Essential criteria for the post include:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent people skills, good team worker and problem solver
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- Work in line with Hansel’s values with the ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to attain registration with regulatory bodies
- Candidates must be 18 years old or over for insurance purposes
When you join our NASL team you will also;
- Receive full induction training, shadowing experienced colleagues and access to additional training you may need to enable you to confidently support individuals.
- Have an opportunity to gain a relevant SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care.
- Access to 24-hour on call management support when you need it.
- Work various shift patterns with at least one weekend off in every four.
- Receive pay for your travel time and travel expenses if travelling between supports
These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
*Qualifies under the Equality Act 2010
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Sessional Support Worker
Red Rose House (Respite Service)
Expiry date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12:00
Salary: £12.60 per hourHours: Sessional hoursLocation: Boglemart Street, Stevenston, KA20 3JX
Red Rose House is our eight-guest room respite service offering short breaks for our visitors within the North Ayrshire area. The atmosphere at Red Rose House is vibrant, friendly and welcoming. Our visitors usually enjoy outings such as adapted go-karting, cycling, cinema, nature walks as well as more relaxing activities such as game nights.
We are currently looking for Sessional Support Workers to join our team.
The successful applicant will join our dedicated and friendly team, who support the health care needs of our customers as well as supporting them to enjoy their break in a way which reflects their individual choices, interests, wishes and aspirations. We ensure our visitors are given an opportunity to achieve all they can and make full use of resources within the community while staying at Red Rose House.
Flexibility to work a rota that includes days, evenings, nights, and weekends is essential for this post. Shift patterns are day shift - 8am to 9pm and night shift - 9pm to 8am.
Other essential criteria for the post include:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent people skills, good team worker and problem solver
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- Work in line with Hansel’s values with the ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to attain registration with regulatory bodies
- Candidates must be 18 years old or over for insurance purposes
The following criteria are also desirable but not essential:
- Experience working with people with additional needs
- Experience of supporting people with complex health, mobility and communication support needs
- Understanding of social care legislation and best practice
- Experience of contributing effectively to support plans and risk assessments
- A Social Care qualification or equivalent
These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Hansel is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.
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Sessional Support Worker
Shawburn (Residential Service)
Expiry date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12:00
Salary: £12.60 per hourRequirements: Manual Driving License essential, Female only*Hours: Sessional hoursLocation: Monkton Road, Prestwick, KA9 1AR
Shawburn is a residential service based in Prestwick, Ayrshire and is home to up to nine residents who are supported in many different ways to lead the life they choose and our team are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential and achieve their ambitions.
Many of the people living in Shawburn have active social lives and are supported to access community resources such as college, voluntary work, local shops, restaurants, pubs, Hansel services, theatre and the cinema.
We are currently looking for Sessional Support Workers to join our team.
A current driving license is preferred but not essential for this post. Flexibility to work a rota, which includes 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, sleepovers, and weekends, is required.
Other essential criteria for the all posts include:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Excellent people skills, good team worker and problem solver
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- Work in line with Hansel’s values with the ability to accept peoples’ differences and treat everyone as equals
- The ability to support people in a person-centred way to offer choice and promote inclusion.
- An enthusiastic attitude to developing skills in Social Care
- The ability to attain registration with regulatory bodies
- Candidates must be 18 years old or over for insurance purposes
The following criteria are also desirable but not essential:
- Experience working with people with additional needs
- Experience of supporting people with complex health, mobility and communication support needs
- Understanding of social care legislation and best practice
- Experience of contributing effectively to support plans and risk assessments
- A Social Care qualification or equivalent
In return we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes sleepover allowance (currently the equivalent of £12.60 per hour) plus other benefits including a 24/7 employee assistance program, full induction and comprehensive ongoing training and personal development opportunities.
These posts are considered to be Regulated Work with Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update if already a Scheme member prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Hansel is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.
*Qualifies under the Equality Act 2010
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- Job Summary
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Role: Sessional Support Worker
Service: Services across London
Hours: Flexible with options for days, evenings, nights and weekends
Rate of pay: £13.85 per hour
Contract Type: Casual / Relief
Location: Across London
Closing date: 25/01/2026
Our vision is to end street homelessness. At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.
The role
This is an opportunity to gain a wide range of experience within the homeless sector, ranging from support work in hostels, supported housing, community support or day services, to assisting in the practical running of services, including cleaning and catering. Thames Reach welcomes applications from people with transferable skills
You may be asked to work across a variety of projects within Thames Reach, potentially to assist vulnerable people towards further independence; whether that be in obtaining employment, finding a home, or accessing the services they need, or in the practical day to day running of our services.
The hours and frequency of your work will vary. This is in response to the needs of our service users, the development of our services and changes in staffing. This position could therefore be ideal for you if you wish to work flexibly or if you have other commitments and want to have your work fit around these.
To be successful as a Sessional Support Worker you will:
• Work with Lead Managers and Senior Practitioners to ensure that casework in the team is effectively delivered
• Contribute to the improvement of service effectiveness, ensuring that service users or internal customers receive a high-quality outcome-focused service
• Work in various locations to ensure Thames Reach's obligations to service-users are fulfilled
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
To apply, use the Apply Now button on our website to complete the application form. We hold interviews for Sessional Support Workers throughout the year.
Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Job Profile document
- Location
- Across London
SeeAbility Total Rewards Package
Your development and appreciation
Your work-life balance
NO weekends plus working from home during school holidays and outside school hours
Your money goes further
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
Your wellbeing counts
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
We are currently seeking to recruit for the following role:
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
As a key member of the statutory services fieldwork team, you will support people with sensory loss, particularly vision impairment, to live independently. You will assess needs, design and deliver support plans, and provide interventions that promote self-reliance, communication, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
Application deadline: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Location: Based in the Dundee office
Hours: Full Time 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £38,362.25 – £42,326.17 (dependant on experience)
This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme
Benefits –
Pension: 7% employers & 3% employee’s
Annual Leave: 32 days (includes 5 fixed and 7 floating public holidays)
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
For full details, please click on the links below:
To apply please complete the application form outlining your suitability for the role, your experience in Rehabilitation, and your motivation for applying to Pam Smith, Support Services Manager, at pam.smith@nesensoryservices.org
We advise you to refer to the ‘About you’ section and use this to explain your suitability for the role in your application. The more you can relate your skills and experience to this role, the higher the likelihood of progressing to the interview.