JOB DESCRIPTION

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Name of project:

Norfolk Community Law Service

Address:

14 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LB

Title of Post:

Family Legal Services Officer

Responsible to:

Family Service Manager

Responsible for:

Volunteers

Date revised:

October 2025

Job summary:

To be NCLS’s ‘front door’ providing a client focused service, supporting the Family and
Domestic Abuse Free Legal Advice clinics and assisting with administrative aspects to
contribute to the effective running of NCLS office and services.

Responsibilities:

To take client and agency calls into NCLS including triaging and booking in clients for Free
Legal Advice appointments in our Family and Domestic Abuse clinics

To provide office and telephone cover and general office duties as necessary, and to deal
in person with clients as appropriate

To deal with signposting and referrals for clients, including via the NCAN referral system,
maintaining up to date lists of groups, law firms etc who may be able to help

To assist with arrangements for the Free Legal Advice clinic rotas, liaising with solicitors as
necessary

To accurately record client data on the case management system

To support the supervision and training of volunteers

To support the Senior Management Team as required

To deal with incoming and outgoing post

General Duties

To maintain a duty of confidentiality in respect of all client matters at all times;

To abide by the NCLS Equal Opportunities policy and to implement any relevant practice
guidelines.

To adhere to NCLS hybrid model of home working and office working agreeing to attend
the office at the required hours.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as per the requirements of the
Senior Management Team.

The above may be subject to alteration from time to time according to any changes in
service delivery, politics or priorities.  As such, changes will be carried out following
consultation with all parties involved.

NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Family Legal Services Officer

•  Experience in an administrative role Essential
•  Confident in speaking with a range of people over the telephone Essential
•  Experience of working with those effected by Domestic Abuse Desirable
•  A commitment to issues of equality and diversity and an understanding of barriers

to accessing services Essential

•  Ability to listen and communicate sensitively and effectively, both orally and in writing

Essential

•  Demonstrable experience/understanding of the importance of teamwork Essential
•  Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office packages, with an ability to pick up new

packages Essential

•  Ability to plan and prioritise work Essential
•  Ability to be self-motivating and self-managing Essential
•  Ability to deal with emotional situations calmly and objectively Essential
•  Attention to detail Essential
•  Willingness to travel occasionally within and outside Norfolk. Essential
•  Ability to attend occasional out of hours meetings and events as required

Desirable

Carer

Bank Care Assistant

Location: Henry Cornish Care Centre, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AU

Pay rate: £12.93 per hour ( NVQ and weekend enhancements available)

Bank shifts

Shift times: 7am-7.30pm, 7am-2pm, 2pm-7.30pm

Henry Cornish Care Centre is situated on the outskirts of the charming Cotswold town of Chipping Norton. The welcoming and warm home offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia, intermediate and respite care for up to 50 residents in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.

We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.

AND IN RETURN

We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time)
• Higher weekend pay

• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER - KINGS LYNN

Make a Real Impact – Become a Mental Health Recovery Worker in King’s Lynn!

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to better mental health? We’re looking for a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our small, dedicated team in King’s Lynn!

Competitive pay - sleep in rate £72.85 additional pay per shift (approx 1 per week).

Shift pattern - 0830-1630/1600-2200 (then sleep) 0700-0900.

Weekends - 2 days per month.

Full training & ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

A whole host of benefits

Ready to make a positive impact in Kings Lynn? Apply today and start your journey toward a career that changes lives—including yours.

SALARY : £23892.96 BASIC PLUS £1066.65 (RECRUITMENT & RETENTION ALLOWANCE) = £24959.61

37.5 HOURS

About Us

Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Services (NIHCSS) is a partnership between two respected charities: Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing Trust. We’re committed to supporting our employees, prioritising wellbeing, and fostering a culture built on trust and respect.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Mentor and support individuals, helping them build independence and self-confidence.

Provide person-centred care, including life skills and social activities.

Work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic support.

In this rewarding role, you’ll empower individuals to build confidence, regain independence, and achieve their personal goals. Your knowledge and experience in mental health – and especially working with neurodivergent clients – will make a real difference every single day.

In this rewarding role, you’ll empower individuals to build confidence, regain independence, and achieve their personal goals. Your knowledge and experience in mental health – and especially working with neurodivergent clients – will make a real difference every single day.

Job Benefits

The benefits of working for Together

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

About Together for Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.

As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.

As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Our Hiring Process

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Register Your Interest

As leading ambassadors for education within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle we are delighted to be advertising the role of Education Business Manager within our Education Team based at our Diocesan Offices, Newcastle upon Tyne.

This position is pivotal in supporting the Director and Deputy Director of Education in current and future educational needs through the development, engagement and preservation of Catholic education.

The successful candidate will be the interface to ensure our Education Department is proficient and productive and that resources are allocated effectively to enable us to support schools and Catholic Education Trusts (CETs) in the delivery of a high-quality Catholic education.

Nursing

Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery (Bank)

Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery (Bank)

Shrewsbury Hospital | Anaesthetics and Recovery | Bank Contract - Ad hoc | Includes weekend work |salary depending on skills and experience

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

As a Bank Theatre Nurse/ODP in Anaesthetics & Recovery at our Shrewsbury Hospital, you’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body. You have the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. Plus, you bring post-registration experience, flexibility and excellent communication skills. You’re also a great team worker.

As a Bank Theatre Nurse/ODP in Anaesthetics & Recovery, you will: 

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring

• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff

• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

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. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.  

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury hospital, ranked as 'Good' in the last CQC inspection, is purpose built and well equipped with 30 en-suite bedrooms, 3 operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, an Ambulatory Care Unit, and a busy outpatients department which includes physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. Our diagnostic provision includes X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT facilities.

We offer the most up to date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our matron-led nursing team. We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery, urology, and interventions for chronic pain management.

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 management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Well...

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• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B31 2FR
• £12.96 - £12.96 Per Hour
• Seasonal * Part time
• Posted: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• RELIEFCSWTMCP08012026
• Documents

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Are you a Relief Care Assistant that is passionate about providing quality care?

Bournville Gardens Retirement Village part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust are recruiting now!

We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!

This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Village and be part of a supportive team.

Benefits:

• Accrued Annual Leave
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Plus, Usual Benefits

Hours: Relief/Bank

Shifts: All Care Assistants will need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance and will be expected to work every other weekend as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service.   Early Shifts starting at 7am and late shifts ending at 22pm).

Salary:  £12.96 per hour 

Location: Bournville Gardens Retirement Village

As a Relief Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Relief Care Assistant Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon that can be accessed by residents and their families.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Relief Care Assistant.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received.

Be one of the first to apply!

Apply

Care and Support worker-Day team

Job details

Salary

£12.60 weekday £15.75 weekend

Hours of work

44hrs/39weeks

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

Ullenwood

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

TBC

Closing date

30/01/2026

About the role

National Star is recruiting extra special people to join its committed team of care and support workers helping young people with complex disabilities to make the most of their time at college and to live life as independently as possible.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Last reviewed on 17/12/2025

VSA currently has an exciting new opportunity available to join our Aberdeenshire Carers Service as a Carer Advisor- Hospital Discharge working with Adult Carers, Young Carers and their Families across Aberdeenshire. This will be a Full-time, Permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

VSA's Aberdeenshire carers service, supports adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.

The advantage of our information and support is that we are a local based organisation. We have an in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire and take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.

We are also network partners with the National Carers Organisations, Carers Trust and Coalition of Carers which keeps us briefed with all matters relating to unpaid carers.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay:14.15 p/h or £25,761.49 p.a.

Location: Working from Home (however this role will include home visits to Carers, work within NHS Grampian Hospital settings within Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, as well as community engagement sessions/drop in's, which will be delivered in and around Aberdeenshire). A drivers license and access to your own transport is essential for this role.

Work Pattern: Working 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Locations to be Covered: Aberdeenshire Wide with travel to Aberdeen City

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme - Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
• Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
• Access to our employee discount scheme

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to provide early support to unpaid carers across Aberdeenshire who are caring for an individual who requires support to be included in the discharge planning process from hospital. You will make an effective contribution to the provision of appropriate information, advice, support, guidance and access to services for unpaid carers. You will also support the carer in preparing a Young Carer Statement / Adult Carer Support Plan in accordance with relevant carers legislation.

Responsibilities of our Carer Advisor will include:

• Work alongside carers referred to service and establish the impact of their caring role & complete young carers statement / adult carers support plan as appropriate detailing the impacts and supports required to support carers to continue in their caring role.
• Raising awareness of the role undertaken by people as carers, their statutory rights & their needs, amongst those professionals who plan and manage services.
• Collating and providing information on services available locally, giving details which can be accessed by carers.
• Work within Aberdeenshire giving talks to raise awareness of carers’ issues.
• Advising, guiding and supporting young and adult carers on a one to one and group basis, taking on an advocacy role when required.
• Facilitating group activities, social and training/educational events as determined by the needs and feedback of carers.
• Investigating the nature and extent of on-going unmet needs of carers, and determining ways of meeting those needs in accordance with available resources.
• Regularly reviewing needs of carers in light of changing and evolving circumstances, ensuring that support and information given is relevant and appropriate and in line with current local and national legislation and guidelines.
• Exploring and developing effective communication and informal networks amongst a wide range of individuals, including young and adult carers, volunteers, groups, agencies and health & social care professionals.
• Any other tasks which may arise from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.

What we are looking for in our Carer Advisor:

Qualifications/Training/Education: Essential:

• Awareness and understanding of the role of unpaid carers

Desirable:

• A qualification in Community Work, Social Work, Nursing or Hospital based experience or relevant pos...

Fluff it. Duff it. Score it. Smash it. Whatever you do, just give it a go.

That’s our motto for sport and for life. We’re for jumping right in and going on new adventures together, as a team.

We believe that being more active, like the Christian faith, can change people’s lives forever. And so we’re here to get everyone moving and show them that things are a lot more fun when we’re kicking, diving, riding, rolling, running and jumping around together.

Across Gloucestershire we’re committed to providing the best quality sports coaching and education, with fun and joy being at the heart of all the sessions.

Will you join us?

SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FAITH, ADVENTURE, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, WELLBEING, FULLNESS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FUN.

Will you join Team Sportily as an ad hoc Session Coach in our South Zone – around Stroud, Minchinhampton, Nailsworth and Stonehouse?

We’re currently looking for individuals who love sport, games and physical activity, who enjoy working with children and who would have availability during the school holidays.

Perhaps you’re a university student, school TA or part-time worker who could help us to run our sports holiday clubs and help to get kids active, moving and having fun.

On our sessional workers bank, we’ll offer you work assignments which you can choose to accept and get paid for.

You do not need to be a Christian or member of a Church of England church to apply, but we do ask that you are supportive and respectful of the fact that we are a faith based organisation.

Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group)
Job Description and Person Specification

SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TUTOR (GROUP)
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:

Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group)

£30 per hour

Flexible

Contractor

Salary:

Hours of Work:

Contract Type:

Background

PKAVS Carers  Services  improves  the  quality  of  life  for  unpaid  carers  of  all  ages.  The  service  supports
carers  to  achieve  positive  outcomes  relating  to  their  own  personal  wellbeing  and  development  and
supports  carers  in  managing  their  caring  role  whilst  progressing  towards  their  own  goals.  Promoting
choice and person-centred approaches, PKAVS helps carers to be individuals first, and carers second.

Early  in  2019  PKAVS  were  commissioned  to  develop  a  service  for  young  carers  who  require  extra
educational support to help with achievement and engagement within schools. The EASyc (Education
Attainment Service for Young Carers) looks to develop person-centred support for those young carers
referred in. The service is open to all young carers aged 5-18 years old who are currently enrolled in school
that meet the criteria.

Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mathematics Tutor to join our Project, working in
groups with our young carers studying from S1 – S3 with potential to be . Sessions will take place in the
PKAVS Carers Centre located at Lewis Place in North Muirton. Tutors will provide tailored tuition and may
offer specialist skills, methods, or approaches to support individual learning needs.

We are looking for someone who:

Is educated to degree-level as a minimum.

Is experienced in working with young people as a tutor/educator.
Is experienced in delivering in a person-centred, outcome-focused approach.

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•  Has a solid understanding of the Scottish Curriculum.
•
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•  Can travel to and from agreed locations (preferable).
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Is available during or after school hours on weekdays.
•  Able to carry out work using Microsoft Office programmes, Outlook for email and accessing the

Internet.

•  Has an understanding of young carers rights, needs, and issues.

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Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group)
Job Description and Person Specification

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

•  Develop individually tailored learning sessions that will support young carers learning needs in

line with their schoolwork.

•  Work in line with the Scottish curriculum ensuring that all specifications are met in sessions.
•  Build consistency and trust in sessions in order to develop a good relationship with the young

people you work with to form a solid basis for learning.

•  Maintain a record of sessions and supply any reports as required by the project lead.
•  Undertake regular check-ins with the project manager to ensure good communication in regards

to the progress of our young people.

•  Work with a flexible approach, understanding the demanding role that young carers can have and

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the impact this can have on their ability to commit to regular times and frequency.
Identify any barriers to learning with the young people you work with and feed this back to the
project lead.

•  Work in line with Health, Safety and relevant insurance requirements, and work in line with child

protection regulations.

Additional Information

Employer:

The post-holder shall be self-employed.

Location of Work:

This post will be based throughout Perth and Kinross and pre-
agreed  locations  –  location  of  tutor  and  young  person
dependent.

Responsible To:

Young Carers Educational Attainment Worker.

Induction:

A planned Induction Programme will be offered together with
relevant job specific training.

PVG
(Protecting Vulnerable Groups):

Offer of Appointment:

This post requires a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check.

An  offer  of  appointment  will  be  made  subject  to  two
satisfactory  references,  PVG  check,  and  eligibility  to  work  in
the UK.

PKAVS is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Activity Playworker

Location: The Hub, Finchley N3 3ED

Hours: Bank, Zero Hours

Contract: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour

About the Role

Are you caring, patient, and motivated to make a positive difference for children and young people with additional needs?
Join our friendly Unity team as an Activity Playworker, where you’ll help create safe, inclusive and engaging play experiences for children and young people who attend our school holiday programmes and weekend clubs.

You’ll be part of a vibrant team that brings joy, creativity and care to every day. Helping each child develop confidence, friendships and new skills. You will be provided with full training to help you reach your full potential and gain the skills needed to support the children and young people who attend Unity.

Whether you’ve worked with children with disabilities before or are looking for a new challenge, we look forward to welcoming you into our enthusiastic and dedicated team!

About Our Children & Family Services

Norwood’s Children and Family Services support children and young people who are neurodiverse or have disabilities and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks, family activities, and play schemes like Unity.

Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it’s through play, care or learning, we believe every child should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Your Day-to-Day

• Support children and young people with have neuro developmental disabilities attending the school holiday schemes and weekend clubs.
• Create a fun, inclusive and engaging environment where children and young people feel safe, valued and free to express themselves through play.
• Use a personalised approach (based on information provided in a care plan) to ensure that their needs are met and they are supported to communicate in their preferred method (Speech, Makaton, Gestures, Symbols, etc.)
• Assist with personal care where required such as toileting, eating, drinking. Some of the children and young people we support have complex medical needs and require additional support to meet their basic needs; full training is provided.
• Ensure all activities meet health and safety standards and safeguarding expectations.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and deliver high-quality experiences.
• Communicate effectively with the Service Manager, colleagues, and parents/carers to share updates or concerns.
• Help set up and tidy activity areas before and after sessions.
• Attend team meetings, debriefs and training sessions to continuously improve practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and creative thinking, willing to adapt quickly to situations and go with the flow.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding.
• Must be aged 18 or older.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disabilities or a willingness to learn.
• QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare or a related subject.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the Jewish community.

Reward & Benefits

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Flexible, rewarding work that fits around your availability.
• Full induction, supervision, and training provided.
• Opportunities to devel...

Our mission is to support the 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. As a diocese, we work closely with our schools which, together, educate 14,000 pupils. We are looking for an experienced education professional with successful senior leadership experience to lead our team from September, following the retirement of the current postholder. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is both rewarding and varied and involves:

• Providing a range of support, training and advice to Headteachers and Governors
• Leading a small and highly effective team
• Leading the work of the Diocesan Board of Education, developing policy as the national education landscape changes
• Promoting education in Suffolk and representing the diocese as the lead on education
• Working across the diocese more widely as a senior member of diocesan staff
• Working with the Department for Education and local authority on a range of school issues
• Working as part of a strong and supportive network of national and regional Directors of Education and with the Church of England’s National Society for Education on policy development and issues

If you love schools and can demonstrate the following criteria we would love to hear from you:

• Successful experience as a senior leader in education
• Collaborative leadership and management skills
• The ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively
• A deep commitment to Church of England schools

£75k-£79k per annum

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Permanent appointment from September 2026

Closing date: 9 February at 5.00pm 2026

Interview date: 2 March 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and the DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check.

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

For further information please email Jane Sheat, Diocesan Director of Education or call on 07884 232231.

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ should be sent to: HR at HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ. Please note: Applications will only be accepted via our application form. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.

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