Spinal cord injury specialist nurse (east of england region)
28,656.00 GBP annually
Location SIA House 2 Trueman Place Oldbrook Milton Keynes Bucks MK6 2HH United Kingdom
This job ends on 26 January 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.
Working as part of the Health & Care Quality team and within a designated geographical region (East of England Region, which includes areas such as Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Buckinghanshire, Oxfordshire and others), the SCI specialist nurse will support those with newly acquired spinal cord injuries who are not admitted to specialist services, or those with established spinal cord injuries who are being re-admitted to hospital for treatment unrelated to their impairment.
Through telephone, email or face-to-face visits the SCI specialist nurse will offer guidance and advice to these individuals and/or their family members, addressing issues of concern associated with treatment and care and liaising on their behalf with healthcare professionals in the treating hospitals to ensure these are dealt with in line with best practice standards.
The SCI specialist nurse will also act as an educator for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of spinal cord injured people and working in non-specialist settings and will contribute to the development and delivery of educational offerings available via the SIA Frank Williams Academy. When required, the SCI nurse specialist will support individuals through elements of the NHS Continuing Health Care assessment process, attending review or appeal hearings in their capacity as clinical specialist in SCI care. They will also contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and development of the SCI specialist nurse service via mechanisms put in place for that purpose.
To apply for this crucial role please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience using the person specification in the job description.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Home based
Closing date: 26 January 2026, 9am
Interview dates: 10 and 11 February 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.
This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.
Skills for the job
Benefits
Care Support Worker (Community based)
Providing personal care to unpaid carers/clients in their own homes, or on community based activities.
Our aim is to provide person centred services that enables unpaid carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. We aim to ensure all unpaid carers and the person they care for feel safe and can trust us to provide quality services when they require them that supports their health and wellbeing.
Come and Join our Fantastic Community Care Team…
We operate across The London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham & surrounding areas.
We are recruiting community care staff to support unpaid carers and the person they care for. We operate 365 days per year; 24/7
(We do not operate a sponsorship/visa scheme)
The services we provide are primarily in their own home, however they can also take place in the community.
- Flexible working hours available
- Competitive hourly rate + travel and mileage payment
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- In person Training and Learning Development
- Well being support
Our services are person centred, respecting the choice and dignity of unpaid carers, the person they care for and their families.
Please complete the attached applicant form.
Alternatively contact us on 01322 336086/ email info@ccsel.org
We value diversity in our workforce.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community
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Make a positive difference in someone’s life by joining The Richmond Fellowship Scotland!
Our fantastic team are on the lookout for compassionate and creative individuals with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners.
We are looking for someone to join us as a Waking Nights Support Practitioner on a part time basis, working 24 hours per week.
You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We’ll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ.
About Us:
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care.
The Role:
As a Support Practitioner, you will assist individuals with disabilities and/or additional support needs in all aspects of their daily lives, including support with medication and finances, housework, meal preparation, cooking and personal care.
The people we support have a variety of different hobbies which we’ll be looking to you to take an active interest in, from going out for a tasty bite or catching the latest movie to a gym session or group activity, the list is endless.
To be part of our team, we’ll need you to:
- Have an empathetic and caring nature.
- Good observation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence in using computers.
- Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own.
- Good organisational skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
- Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
- Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
- HSF Health Care plan.
- Counselling & Life Works service.
We’re looking to fill this post as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early.
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us.
Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
Female Support Practitioner Waking Nights
Inverness
IV1 1HT
£26,162 per annum (pro-rata) per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 04/03/2026
Job reference: AH1481292InvFSPWN
Female Support Practitioner Waking Nights
Inverness
£26,162 per annum (pro-rata) per year
Salary: £13.50
Closing Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Reference Code: PLRALJ1025
Job Title: Team Leader/ (Practice Leader)
Hourly Rate: £13.50
Sleep Rate: £55.35 Overtime Rate: +£2 on usual hourly rate
Hours: 30+ hours & possible sleep-in
Location: Penzance
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship
Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35+ years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs.
At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited for the opportunity for you to join our team, supporting Mr R in the Penzance area.
About the Role
You will work on-shift, leading your team in outstanding practice. You will lead the principles of “nothing about me without me”, ensuring the supported person’s voice (behaviours, expressions, actions, words) is heard, and they are leading their support planning, delivery, and review.
To understand who Mr R is, his needs and what he requires from his support. Please review the link for Support Worker for more information about Mr R.
Understand and role model all criteria of a support worker role. Please review the link for Support Worker role brief.
You will be confident to manage rotas that ensure high-quality person-centred support in the most efficient way. Be actively involved in recruiting, responsible for retaining, developing, supervising and appraising a team.
Promote a positive workplace culture, be curious, compassionately challenge and influence the engagement of the team. Taking time to understand the team and their wellbeing. You will coach the team that will drive quality in all areas.
Facilitate regular team meetings and attending professional meetings to inform changes and quality of delivery.
Audits and review of daily recordings, oversight of finances and track outcomes. Deliver quality review of support plans and risk assessments, considering positive risk taking to develop skills and meaningful experiences. Enable the people we support to direct their own lives by promoting opportunity, choice, and control regardless of capacity.
Understand CQC regulation and current social care legislation.
This role requires an understanding of supporting a person in distress. Being curious and non-judgemental to focus more on why something happened opposed to what happened through ‘off-loading’ and reflecting on practice and incidents to identify trends and ensure actions for improvement.
About You
- Hold a clean and full UK driver’s license (manual)
- Previous experience of a supervisory role
- Have good IT skills and to navigate systems used to their full efficiency
- A confident leader from the front, back and centre of their team, depending on circumstances.
- Able to investigate, hear all perspectives, analyse information, and develop and adapt ways of working.
- Thrive on working closely with family, wider networks, and your colleagues, collaborating and coproducing with the expertise of others to enable a holistic, truly person-led service.
- Having similar interests as MR R would be ideal or someone wanting to learn about his interests.
- He prefers to work with males but open to females, someone a few years older than him in their 30’s.
- A calm-natured, patient and good-humored person with an awareness of your emotional resilience
- You will need to be confident working alone, be consistent, comfortable to explore what he is communicating and ensuring good communication with your colleagues and family.
About the working pattern
- This post is currently under review and will be discussed at interview
- This will be 30+ hours with possible sleep overs
- As a flexible employer we are open to discussing what work patterns are mutually beneficial to meet the requirements of Mr R
- You will adapt your w...
You will be responsible in leading the care team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. You will ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.
We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise individuals and a team. The role will suit someone who is caring, friendly, empathetic and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.
You will ideally hold a S/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and have experience at that level or be willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification.
Nursing
Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery
Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery
Plymouth | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time
Up to £36,500 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week includes weekend
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery at our hospital, you’ll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will:
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Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
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Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
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Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
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Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
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Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
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Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery
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Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post-surgery
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Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
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.
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres – 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms. We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.
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
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare manageme...
- Location:Hillingdon Cove MHCA
- Closing Date:27 January 2026
- Pro Rata Salary:13.36
- Contract Type:Pool Worker
- Working Location Type:On- Site
- Hours per week:Various
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Pool Recovery Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Recovery Cove in Hillingdon.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality support and interventions to customers experiencing or likely to experience a mental health crisis as an alternative to using statutory crisis services. To support customers to reduce their crisis and to make plans to avoid future crisis. To liaise with statutory and other voluntary sector providers of mental health services to promote multi-agency working for the benefit of the customers. To carry out support and interventions in line with organisational values and ethos of recovery and co-production, as well as in line with policies and procedures
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience supporting individuals with mental health difficulties and a strong understanding of the issues they may face. You should be able to communicate sensitively, promote dignity and respect, and empower customers to make informed choices that support their independence. Knowledge of mental health legislation, particularly the Care Programme Approach (CPA), and an understanding of recovery principles are essential. We seek someone who can work both independently and as part of a team, contribute to the induction of new peer staff and volunteers, and demonstrate a commitment to co-producing services with customers. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays is required. Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are also essential, including the ability to use MS Word, Outlook, and online systems, produce clear written communication, manage petty cash, and accurately record customer visits.
When will I be working?
Various shifts during service opening times: 18:00 – 23:00 Monday to Friday and 12:00 – 23:00 weekends and bank holidays.
Shifts normally start at 17:00 during the weekdays, and 11:30am during weekends
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call:We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview:Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Area Relief Shop Manager
Location: Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford & Ross on Wye (Ideally based in Worcester)
30 hours per week (may be required to work weekends)
£13.92 per hour
About us
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is an independent health care provider and is rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commissioned (CQC). We are responsible for delivering a pre-hospital emergency helicopter-led service across the Midlands Region – we proudly serve the diverse communities of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) is the largest Air Ambulance Charity in England serving a population of nearly seven million over six counties. We are an establish healthcare provider with over three decades of experience. Our core organisational divisions include:
Emergency critical care service – Our three airbases play a pivotal role in delivering rapid critical prehospital emergency medical care, by ensuring that residents across the Midlands region have access to a network of air ambulance helicopters within 10 minutes. we provide a pre-hospital helicopter-led service, 24/7 operations, 365 days a year, to residents and visitors across the Midlands region, bringing hospital-level procedures and medicines to the patient at the scene of an accident or incident.
Charitable programme – we raise funds for our lifesaving service and play an active role within the communities of the six counties that we serve. We provide education programmes volunteering opportunities and social engagement activities to support with community cohesion and wellbeing.
Retail network – we have a growing portfolio of charity shops which contribute towards raising funds for helicopter and critical care car missions. We also support environmental and ethical causes as part of our wider societal role.
Training provider – we deliver community life skill sessions, such as CPR, bleed control, defibrillation usage alongside CPD accredited courses ranging from workplace first aid training to specialist pre-hospital clinical training.
The organisation is driven by a longstanding and deep-rooted ‘One Team’ ethos:
Vision - Saving Lives by Saving Time - Today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Mission - To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and life saving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.
Values - Receptive, Recognition, Relevant, Respectful and Responsible
About the role
The relief manager will provide cover for our Charity Shops in Worcester, Gloucester, Hereford and Ross on Wye as and when required. In the absence of the Shop Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of running the charity shop, including but not limited to staff, volunteers, customer service, stock management, financial records, administration and compliance with current legislation.
Candidates must have a full clean driving license and their own vehicle.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
How to apply
Please download the attached application form or send a full up to date CV with covering letter to introduce yourself and highlighting key achievements and experience relevant to the role and send to recruitment@midlandsairambulance.com.
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Homecare Coordinator
Keep our homecare services running smoothly – manage rotas, support staff, and liaise with service users and professionals.
About the Role
Location: SIL Offices, Leominster | Hours: 37.5 | Salary: £26,539.50 per annum
We are looking for a proactive Homecare Co‑ordinator to join our team. This is a key role combining frontline service coordination with essential administration. You’ll ensure smooth delivery of homecare services, manage rotas, support staff, and act as a first point of contact for service users and professionals.
This role includes participation in our on‑call rota, covering both weekdays and weekends as part of a shared team schedule.
To apply, please send an email to HR at jobs@s4il.co.uk outlining your interest in the role by 5pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Your email should clearly demonstrate your relevant skills and experience.
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Please fill out the form below, ensuring you attach a copy of your CV. If you have any queries, you can contact HR on 01568 616653 or email jobs@S4il.co.uk.
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Job Title: Young Persons/Child Prison Counsellor Salary: £ 35,700 p.a. pro rata ( actual £20,400) Reporting to: Senior Counsellor Hours: 20 hours per week Location: HMP/YOI Feltham, London Contract: 1 Year contract Closing date: 9th February 2026 at 11:59 PM Interview date: Week commencing 2nd March 2026 SurvivorsUK is committed to continually developing our practice as an equal opportunity’s employer. We strongly encourage the applications of people from structurally oppressed communities, and those who share some of the identities of our service users. In particular, our organisation will benefit from increasing the representation of BAM (Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage) people, trans* and non-binary people, and men in our staff teams. About this role An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so. SurvivorsUK provides specialist support to men and boys, trans* people, and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, trans person, or gender non-conforming person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences of criminal harm. Sexual violence in prisons has long been ignored, leaving men without adequate support. Over the past year we have been part of a committee with HM Prison Service, Metropolitan Police and NHS England to create a Service on responding to serious sexual assaults within prisons in London. We want raise awareness amongst prison staff of the appropriate responses to sexual violence and gather information about the needs of male survivors in prison to inform future service provision. We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open until 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media. In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available until 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system. Purpose of the role • Partnership building and Improve understanding of sexual violence and male survivors amongst London prisons staff. • Support prisons in understanding of the prevalence and need of male survivors in London prisons • Gather evidence for further services to be modeled. • Spend two/three days a week providing support to prisoners in HMP Feltham Young Offenders Institution. • Provide counselling to prisoners, therapy and practical support interventions to men, boys, non-binary and trans people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable Responsibilities Support and Advocacy 1. Provide therapeutic empathetic support to clients, signpost prisoners to our other services including ISVA, counselling, groupwork and helpline if they are leaving prison and need support. Or our ISVA support and written support can be accessed in prison. 2. Undertake and regularly review risk and needs assessment to ensure a survivor’s safety and wellbeing; 3. Develop a support plan, in conjunction with the survivor, to address their individual needs before signposting 4. Ensure that the safety of survivors and children is paramount by working within local safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols at all times. Case Management and Monitoring 11. Maintain accurate and confidential records of all work undertaken in keeping with the standards of the role and organisational policies and procedures; 12. Attend and make effective use of line management and clinical supervision; 13. Complete monitoring and evaluation information for all clients in line with funding expectations and organisational policies and procedures; 14. Ensure that the survivor understands the limits of the service and signpost/refer to services for ongoing support if required; 15. Provide statistical information when required. Partnership Working 17. Develop and maintain good working relationships with key partners and outside agencies; 18. Engage with Local prisons, colleagues and specialist agencies to share learning and best practice. General Responsibilities 20. To operate within the general and corporate responsibilities of SurvivorsUK; 21. To fully engage with professional development activities and expectations as required by your organisation; 22. To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as required by your organisation and line manager. Whilst...
Essential:
- Registered Occupational Therapist (BSc/MSc) with HCPC registration.
- Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in Autism, Learning Disability, or Sensory Integration.
- Substantial experience in clinical leadership and service development.
- Expertise in therapeutic interventions relevant to Learning Disability and Autism.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.
- Proven ability to provide clinical supervision and training.
Desirable:
- Social Care or Management qualification.
- Experience influencing practice at a regional or national level.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with a track record of partnership building and innovation.
- Excellent communicator, confident presenting at national forums.
- Inclusive leader who fosters collaboration and empowers teams.
- Resilient, adaptable, and committed to person-centred care.
Why join us ?
- Influence national clinical policy and shape the future of care.
- Work alongside passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.
- Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation, and sector-leading initiatives.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
Interested and want to know a bit more?
To find out more about our charity check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-zYkoj7x8s
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
As a PWP, you will play a key role in assessing service users’ suitability for evidence-based psychological interventions and delivering Step 2 low-intensity therapies in line with the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) framework. Interventions may be delivered individually, face-to-face, or through group facilitation.
You will contribute to the overall performance and delivery of a responsive, high-quality service, ensuring that all interventions meet clinical governance and IAPT quality standards. You will also actively participate in case management and line management supervision and support the wider team to deliver excellent outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments of self-harm and harm to others.
- Deliver a range of Step 2 low-intensity psychological interventions, both individually and in group settings.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes to ensure interventions are evidence-based and effective.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to meet service targets and performance standards.
- Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.
- Support the service to maintain data accuracy and meet reporting deadlines.
- Work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service and clients
About You
You will be a compassionate, motivated practitioner with a strong commitment to supporting people in achieving lasting positive change. You’ll have a sound understanding of the IAPT model and the principles of stepped care, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience delivering Step 2 psychological interventions.
- Experience undertaking comprehensive risk assessments.
- Thorough understanding of the IAPT model and stepped care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
- Genuine interest in motivating and supporting others.
- Understanding of the need for evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Ability to work flexibly and across multiple sites as required.
Desirable Criteria:
- Strong project and time management skills.
All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.
Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.
Job Reference:
1651
Location:
Kent
Hours of Work:
22 hours per week (part-time)
Salary:
£24,449 FTE per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
27 Jan 2026
ID: 1651 Family Time Supervisor
Service: Medway Family Time
Salary: £24,449 FTE per annum (£14,537.24 pro rata per annum)
Location: Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7
Hours: Part-time (open to negotiation, starting from 22 hours a week) with option for overtime
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent (open to a sessional arrangement - salary will be paid per hour)
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
You will be working closely with the Service Manager, Coordinator and Medway Children’s Services to provide a safe, happy and positive experience for families, children and young people who have been referred to the service. You will provide Supervised Family Time for those referred to the service by their Social Workers and will provide a safe and welcoming environment where families are able to build trusting relationships and where appropriate receive support, advice and guidance.
We are looking for Supervisors to work across weekdays, early evenings and Saturdays on a permanent basis, however we are always interested in talking to anyone interested in sessional work.
Main Responsibilities:
• To support the delivery of safe and effective supervised Family Time sessions.
• To promote and maintain Family Time arrangements that are agreed between all parties, including respecting the wishes of children and young people.
• To ensure you have an understanding of, and comply with, Family Action’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults, undertaking risk assessments before each session ensuring that the risks identified by Social Workers are mitigated.
• To ensure that all supervised Family Time sessions are managed to ensure as positive experience for the children and young people as possible.
• To recognise any risks of harm and intervene appropriately to de-escalate the risks or bring in additional support as required to safeguard the children.
• To keep records of your work using Family Action systems, adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and risk assessment processes.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Educated to level two or above (or working towards) with experience of or a recognised professional qualification in social work, health, education, early years, youth work or equivalent, and evidence of a commitment to continuing learning and professional development.
• The ability to work with families in conflict and the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children at all times.
• Understanding of child development, attachment and appropriate parenting approaches.
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management.
• Excellent verbal, listening and written skills, including basic IT skills.
• Good planning and excellent report writing and record keeping skills. Experience of and ability to use MS Office applications and electronic recording systems.
• The ability to priorities and organise workload effectively including the timely completion and submission of case records and reports.
• Understanding of the needs of families / individuals, and of the impact of disadvantage and social exclusion and a commitment to and willingness to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all.
• Ability to align with and support Family Action’s mission and values.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced with Children’s Barred List DBS Check.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days rising...
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ABOUT NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S HOSPICE
We exist to help babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. Our mission is to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, not patients; as families, not just as carers.
Because everyone deserves to live life as themselves, beyond their condition or circumstances. We do this by listening to families. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so we cater our services to each individual person we support. We can do this from the point of diagnosis.
Our help is available wherever it is needed. Our expert staff and trained volunteers can provide support in a families home, in the community, or at our state-of-the-art building, The Ark, in Barnet.
We work in collaboration with key NHS Trusts and other care providers to deliver the very best support to children and families. We have created a space where children with complex needs are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re expanding our team and are looking for more Specialist Carers to join our charity. You’ll be joining an award-winning, certified Outstanding team, who do all they can to empower children and families to experience as much life as possible.
As a Specialist Carer, you’ll provide life-changing care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. You’ll do this by working in collaboration with their family, multidisciplinary teams and your other Noah’s Ark colleagues.
You’ll be encouraged to put the experience of children and families at the heart of all you do. As well as understanding their clinical needs, you’ll get to know what’s important to each child you support. Whether it’s knowing what their favourite song to listen to is, how they like to play, or what sooths them when they are sad - at Noah’s Ark it’s so important that each child is treated as an individual. You’ll focus on what children can do, rather than their limitations, and will support them to experience things they may never have thought possible.
And by providing care for children, either at our state-of-the art building, The Ark, or out in the community, you’ll be allowing parents and cares to take some time for themselves. The hours of care you’ll provide will make a huge difference, allowing them to live life outside of their child’s condition. By creating this time, you’ll be creating choice – something which can feel impossible for the families we support.
You will be a senior carer in our team and will pass on your skills and experience by supporting and training junior colleagues. You will actively lead care planning reviews, projects and meetings.
Your commitment to children and families will continue through to end-of-life care. You’ll be a guiding reassuring presence for families, and working with other healthcare professionals to create as much comfort as possible.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have experience caring for babies, children and young people with complex health needs and will be competent in a range of complex nursing skills. You’ll understand the power of play and will enjoy creating experiences and activities for those you are caring for.
Aside from experience, we look for individuals who share our core values of kindness, excellence, and courage. We’ll support you to go above and beyond to be there for the children and families we support – we ask that you share this mission with us.
You’ll thrive working autonomously, confident in your ability to deliver care on your own out in the community. You’ll know the value of collaboration, and will work closely with your team members, other healthcare professionals and the families you support to provide the very best care.
Creativity and play will be central to your approach to care, with the ability to build long-term relationships with the children and families you care for.
You will understand and adhere to policies and procedures at all times, underpinned by competency in clinical skills, working under the delegation of a registered children’s ...
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This role may be perfect for you if you are currently, or have been, a Healthcare Assistant. At Noah’s Ark you'll have opportunity to build on your experience and be trained to a more specialist level.
ABOUT NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S HOSPICE
We exist to help babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. Our mission is to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, not patients; as families, not just as carers.
Because everyone deserves to live life as themselves, beyond their condition or circumstances. We do this by listening to families. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so we cater our services to each individual person we support. We can do this from the point of diagnosis.
Our help is available wherever it is needed. Our expert staff and trained volunteers can provide support in a families home, in the community, or at our state-of-the-art building, The Ark, in Barnet.
We work in collaboration with key NHS Trusts and other care providers to deliver the very best support to children and families. We have created a space where children with complex needs are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re expanding our team and are looking for more Specialist Carers to join our charity. You’ll be joining an award-winning, certified Outstanding team, who do all they can to empower children and families to experience as much life as possible.
As a Specialist Carer, you’ll provide life-changing care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. You’ll do this by working in collaboration with their family, multidisciplinary teams and your other Noah’s Ark colleagues.
You’ll be encouraged to put the experience of children and families at the heart of all you do. As well as understanding their clinical needs, you’ll get to know what’s important to each child you support. Whether it’s knowing what their favourite song to listen to is, how they like to play, or what sooths them when they are sad - at Noah’s Ark it’s so important that each child is treated as an individual. You’ll focus on what children can do, rather than their limitations, and will support them to experience things they may never have thought possible.
And by providing care for children, either at our state-of-the art building, The Ark, or out in the community, you’ll be allowing parents and cares to take some time for themselves. The hours of care you’ll provide will make a huge difference, allowing them to live life outside of their child’s condition. By creating this time, you’ll be creating choice – something which can feel impossible for the families we support.
You will be a senior carer in our team and will pass on your skills and experience by supporting and training junior colleagues. You will actively lead care planning reviews, projects and meetings.
Your commitment to children and families will continue through to end-of-life care. You’ll be a guiding reassuring presence for families, and working with other healthcare professionals to create as much comfort as possible.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have experience caring for babies, children and young people with complex health needs and will be competent in a range of complex nursing skills. You’ll understand the power of play and will enjoy creating experiences and activities for those you are caring for.
Aside from experience, we look for individuals who share our core values of kindness, excellence, and courage. We’ll support you to go above and beyond to be there for the children and families we support – we ask that you share this mission with us.
You’ll thrive working autonomously, confident in your ability to deliver care on your own out in the community. You’ll know the value of collaboration, and will work closely with your team members, other healthcare professionals and the families you support to provide the very best care.
Creativity and play will be central to your approach to care, with the ability to build long-term relationships with the children and families you care for.
You will understand and adhere to policies and procedures at all times, underpinned by competency in clinical skills, working under the delegation of a registered children’s nurse.
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