Support worker

Job details

• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Fawdon)
• Salary: £12.40 per hour
• Expiry date: 02/02/2026
• Permanent - Full Time

Support Worker (Nights)

Salary £12.40per hour

Location Fawdon

Contract/hours 37.5hours

Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone’s life?

Are you compassionate to others?

Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.

Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.

This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

·Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay

·Time and half for bank holiday working

·Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year

·Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*

·Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services

·Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships

·Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.

·Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.

·Work place pension scheme

·Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation

·Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)

·Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider – we’re a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to beCreative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person’s identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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Support Worker – Residential service

38.5 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Shared Night Duty

Salary starting from €14.93 per hour

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean manual drivers licence desirable

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

Staff are required to work night shifts on a shared rota basis including every second weekend (waking night duty shifts), 9-hour shifts (11pm-8am).

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.

Qualifications required:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Permission to work in Ireland is essential.

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere<...

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Business Support Co-ordinator

£26,299pa (pro rata)

14 hours per week

Temporary (12 months- contract may be extended)

Manchester

Service Manager

Accountable to:

Chief Executive

Job Purpose:

•  Support  the  ACCG  to  co-ordinate  the  business  services  functions  within  the

organisation.

•  To be the first point of contact for ACCG customers via telephone and company

email.

•  To assist the ACCG in providing an efficient business support function within the

organisation.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

•  To  work  collaboratively  with  colleagues,  Service  users,  and  stakeholders  to  meet

needs of service.

•  To receive, log and respond to internal and external queries and requests, forward

details to the appropriate personnel.

•  To  handle  and  record  financial  transactions  efficiently  in  accordance  policies  and

procedures.

•  To place orders for supplies and services on behalf of the team as required.

•  To prepare supplier invoices for payment in a timely manner.

•  To prepare and send invoices to customers in a timely manner.

•  Deposit cash sales at the bank/Post Office

•  To  record  and  maintain  information  within  the  ACCG  database,  manual  and

electronic systems to provide accurate management information.

•  To prepare statistical information as and when required.

•  To  attend  meetings  and  events  offering  business  support  including  preparing

information and papers related supporting documents as required.

•  To undertake all general office duties as and when requested.

•  To design and prepare literature and flyers for events or to promote ACCG services.

•  To  post  relevant  information  to  ACCG’s  social  media  accounts  and  website  as

instructed.

•  To respond to queries posted to ACCG’s social media accounts and website.

•  Ensure  accurate  records  are  maintained  of  service  user  attendance  and  services

utilised.

•  Adhere to all relevant policies and procedure procedures.

•  To take and produce minutes of meetings.

•  Participate in cultural activities which promote the services of the ACCG.

Quality Standards

•  To ensure, that the specifications from each funding body are met.

Personal/Professional Development:

•  The  post-holder  will  participate  in  any  training  programme  implemented  by  the
ACCG as part of this employment, such training to include: Staff development,
induction and on the job training

•  To  participate  in  an  annual  individual  appraisal  and  supervision  performance
review,  and  to  take  responsibility  for  maintaining  a  record  of  own  personal
and/or professional development.

•  Taking  responsibility  for  own  development,  learning  and  performance  and  by
demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Communication:

•  The  post-holder  should  recognise  the  importance  of  effective  communication

and will strive to:

•  Communicate effectively with service users and carers

•  Recognise  people’s  needs

for  any  preferred  alternative  methods  of

communication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

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In the course of seeking support, service users and their carers entrust us with
personal  and  sensitive  information  including  their  health  and  other  matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their
privacy and act appropriately under the data protection rules.

•  The  post-holder  will  have  access  to  confidential  information  relating  to  service
users and their carers.  All such information from any source is to be regarded
as strictly confidential. The post holder will maintain and promote confidentiality
of information for ACCG members, service users and businesses in accordance
with the Data Protection Act.

Dignity and Respect

•  To  treat  service  users,  colleagues  and  visitors  with  respect  and  dignity  a  all

times.

•  To recognise and respect the cultural differences in others.

Health & Safety:

•  The  post-holder  will  assist  in  promoting  and  maintaining  their  own  and  others’
health,  safety  and  security  as  defined  in  the  ACCG  Health  &  Safety  Policy,  to
include:

•  Using  personal  security  systems  within  the  workplace  according  to  ACCG

guidelines.

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Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in
a manner or way that manages those risks.

•  Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

•  Using appropriate infection prevention and control procedures, maintaining work

areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

•

Identifying, assessing and reporting any potential risks.

Fire

•  Adhering to fire regulations, procedures and evaluation procedures.

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Support Worker - Cirencester (Waking Nights)

Job Reference brandontrust/TP/20118/1209

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Job Introduction

Support Worker - Waking Nights Vacancy
Location: Cirencester
Salary: £12.21 – £12.37
Hours: 37.5 hours per week waking nights

About the role

 
As a Support Worker at Brandon Trust, you’ll be part of something meaningful—supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life in the way that suits them best. Whether it’s helping someone pursue a new hobby, build routines, plan a trip, attend their work, maintain their house or simply enjoy their day, you’ll be working alongside them to make it happen. 

You’ll support with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking, and managing health needs—always led by the person’s own preferences and goals.

You’ll also support with personal care. This means helping people with washing, dressing, and other essential personal routines. It’s a vital part of enabling people to live with dignity, choice, and independence. Personal care is always delivered in a respectful and person-centred way, in line with each individual's needs and preferences.

No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to be part of someone’s progress and independence.

Why this role matters

 
You’ll be joining people on their own journeys—whether that’s growing in confidence, building friendships, or trying something new. You’ll see the real impact of your support and share in the everyday moments that matter most. 

This is work with purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values respect, individuality, and connection.

What we’re looking for

• A kind and thoughtful approach rooted in empathy and respect
• A genuine interest in other people’s lives, routines, and goals
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• A commitment to inclusion and celebrating what makes each person unique

No experience? That’s okay.

 
Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you’ll be supported every step of the way. 

About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities. 

We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to support you too.

Cyber Security Engineer

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

​​1 February 2026. Full-time. Open ended contract.​

Role Summary

As part of the Global ITS team, working closely with the information and infrastructure domains, the Cyber Security Engineer monitors security systems, analyses data/logs and detects security incidents. This role is responsible for investigating new technologies and processes to enhance Medair’s cyber security capabilities and implementing these improvements across our networks.

Project Overview

Medair Global Support Office (GSO) provides operational guidance and technical support for our country programmes. The Global ITS Department develops a stable and standardised ICT infrastructure across Medair, following the ITS Strategy and Roadmap.

Workplace & Conditions

Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security architecture to protect Medair’s data, networks, systems and reputation, using security engineering principles and RMF-based policies.

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid detection, investigation, support and communication across the organisation.

• Maintain and improve security infrastructure, including vulnerability testing, troubleshooting, and contributing to change and integration processes.

• Build cyber security awareness and capability by developing campaigns, maintaining training materials, and training staff and ITS colleagues.

• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies, recommending and implementing improvements in a rapidly evolving context.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field.

• Strong cyber security expertise, including incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.

• Advanced networking and security infrastructure skills, covering firewalls, IDS/IPS, routing/switching (Cisco/Meraki), TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, and network architecture.

• Cloud and identity security experience, especially with Azure (Entra, Defender, Sentinel, Intune), Office 365, and exposure to Zero Trust principles.

• Proficiency with operating systems and automation, including Linux, Windows Server/11, virtualization (Hyper‑V), and scripting (Python, PowerShell).

• Relevant certifications and standards knowledge, such as CompTIA Security+/CASP, CISSP/CISM/CEH, and familiarity with ISO27001 best practices.

Behavioural Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess complex security issues quickly and effectively.

• Adaptable, resilient, works well in a fast‑changing environment with evolving threats and technologies.

• Collaborative with strong interpersonal and communication skills, works effectively with remote teams.

• Highly organised and self‑driven, strong time‑management skills and the ability to work independently.

• High integrity, confidentiality, continuous‑learning mindset, committed to staying current in cyber security.
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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

• Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with,Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

• Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field po...

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week – Monday to Wednesday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility

Pro Rata'd Salary: £15,518.70

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website.   Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich  www.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

The project operates across Ceredigion working with individuals who are vulnerably housed or homeless providing housing related support within people’s homes or in the community, with the aim of preventing homelessness and increasing independence.

Purpose of Role

To coordinate and provide support that enables and empowers Service Users to address housing and/or personal difficulties, build their skills and confidence, and ultimately improve their ability to maintain their accommodation. The support will not create or increase dependence. It will ‘do with’ rather than ‘do for’, so it’s likely that support will involve accompanying Service Users initially, in order to familiarise them with an activity or appointment. Support will help people improve their control, understanding and involvement in dealing with the issues that affect them, and assist Service Users to achieve their preferred outcomes.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please note: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter; see our

page for tips on what to include: Application Guidance

Closing date for this vacancy is 26th January 2026 at 09:00am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.