Description

We are looking for people to join our supported living service in Hackney, providing support for autistic young adults and learning disabilities, to transition them into adulthood and independence while living in their own flat.

This is a hands-on role where you will spend your time supporting people with everyday life activities, from developing essential life skills and accessing the community, to personal care and wellbeing.

No previous professional care experience is required. If you have personal experience of care or simply a strong desire to support others, we’ll provide you with training, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). If you hold a current driving licence, this would be an advantage.

This role includes working evenings, weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Supporting people we work with (People We Support)

· Deliver high-quality care and support to individuals in line with their support plans and risk assessments

· Enable people to access the community, develop independence, and pursue interests and goals

· Support with daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, budgeting and household tasks

· Act as a keyworker, maintaining regular contact and building meaningful relationships

· Encourage participation in planning services, recruitment and feedback opportunities

· Uphold dignity, respect and choice in all support activities

Financial and contractual responsibility

· Follow all financial procedures and policies, including appropriate use of petty cash

· Ensure value for money in all purchases and day-to-day activities

· Support the people we support to manage their finances responsibly and securely

· Promptly report any concerns regarding financial safety or signs of financial abuse to your line manager

· Record support hours accurately and notify your manager if any planned support is not delivered

· Encourage and support participation of the people we support in recruitment and service development

· Take personal responsibility for keeping your knowledge and skills up to date

Service delivery

· Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred support—this may include lone working

· Follow support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies and procedures at all times

· Monitor and report any changes in the needs or wellbeing of the people you support

· Maintain up-to-date, accurate records and complete all documentation to a high standard

· Inform your manager of any concerns, risks, or gaps in care, and escalate where necessary

· Provide both direct and indirect care across multiple services if required

· Be available to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as part of a rota

· Carry out personal care tasks safely and appropriately, and guide others in best practice where required

· Develop positive working relationships with families and external professionals

· Attend and complete all essential training and apply learning in your daily practice

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

· Promote and embed a PBS approach that focuses on improving quality of life, inclusion and participation

· Use proactive strategies to understand and meet the needs of individuals who may display behaviours of concern

· Work in partnership with individuals, families, and professionals to implement PBS plans

· Take part in reflective practice and training to continuously improve your understanding of PBS

· Help create a supportive environment that reduces distress and promotes wellbeing

Teamwork and safeguarding

· Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to deliver joined-up care

· Support the induction of new team members, apprentices and volunteers

· Attend team meetings and contribute to service improvements

· Understand and follow all safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately to incidents or concerns

· Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the service and report health and safety issues promptly

· Act as an ambassador for Outward and uphold our values in every interaction

This job specification is not an exhaustive list. You are expected to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested of you by your line manager.

Requirements

Essential

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Job Reference:

1682

Location:

Lincolnshire

Hours of Work:

37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (Full-time, Term Time Only)

Salary:

£28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£22,218.46 - £24,383.08 pro rata per annum for 40 weeks per year)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

15 Feb 2026

ID: 1682 Behaviour Outreach Support Service Caseworker

Service: Lincolnshire Behaviour Outreach Support Service (BOSS)

Hours: 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year (Full-time, Term Time Only)

Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£22,218.46 - £24,383.08 pro rata per annum for 40 weeks per year)

Plus, an annual leave allowance starting at approximately £2,800 per annum

Contract: Permanent Contract

Location: South Holland, South Kesteven

Family Action:

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate caseworker for our countywide team. Are you an innovative, self-motivated team player with experience of working with children with distressed behaviour? Are you solution focused and passionate about making a difference in everything you do? If so, we want to hear from you.

As a BOSS Caseworker, you will work directly with children who are displaying distressed behaviour and act as a point of contact for schools providing advice and guidance. You will work as part of a team to ensure BOSS provide a responsive, consistent service across Lincolnshire.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with schools and families you will coproduce bespoke support plans for schools and pupils to support managing distressed behaviours.
• You will deliver a range of training packages to support schools and parents to effectively support children and young people.
• You will actively contribute to the Inclusive Lincolnshire Strategy to promote inclusion and reduce permanent exclusions in Lincolnshire.

Main Requirements (for more details, please see the job description & person specification):
• You will bring your knowledge and experience of working with pupils with distressed behaviours, supporting school staff and be confident in delivering training and coaching.
• You will have the ability to manage your own caseload, complete assessments, work collaboratively to produce and review plans and record accurately using a case management system.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect

To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 23:59
• Interview Date: Friday 27th February 2026.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Rachel.fannin@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to in...

Outreach Support Worker – Portsmouth

Full-time or Part-time | 20–37.5 hours

 £12.25 per hour (£23,888 FTE based on 37.5 hours)

Make a real difference every day by supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, confidently and happily.

What you’ll do:

• Support individuals with daily living, wellbeing and independence
• Assist with personal care, cooking, shopping and household tasks
• Help people attend education, activities and social events
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals

What we’re looking for:

• Caring, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Great communication skills
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Health & Social Care (if not already held)
• Full manual UK driving licence

The Role:

• Supporting individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, wellbeing, and independence
• Assisting individuals with their personal, social, and healthcare needs whilst maintaining accurate records
• Supporting individuals to attend university and complete their education
• Assisting individuals in completing day-to-day household tasks, including cleaning and food shopping
• Building positive working relationships with family members, carers and other professionals
• Supporting in organising recreational and social activities, giving assistance where necessary in the organisation of transport.

What Benefits can we offer you?

• 33 Days Holiday (pro rata) including Bank Holidays
• £250 welcome bonus for those with an adult social care DBS on the update service (paid after successful probation completion)
• Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
• A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday (pro rata)
• Death in Service Insurance
• Company Pension
• An easy access health and wellbeing Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Furzey Gardens Membership
• Hanger Farm Membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Company Sick Pay

If you would like to apply for this role please  fill out the Online Application Form

We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.

  All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.  

Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please. 

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• Support Worker Perth - Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services

Support Worker Perth - Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services

Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services

Full time & Part time positions available!

Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata

We are looking for individuals who have a passion to support young people through their transition into adulthood. This could include college support, being in their first tenancy, enhancing life skills and supporting group activities. You will provide social, emotional and practical support to meet young people’s agreed outcomes.

Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts. 
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service and then working again the next day. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.

• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Find out what you working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
  Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.
• Enhanced Overtime
  Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to be paid an enhanced rate.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

Apply now to join us at this exciting time as our service grows by clicking the link below.

CVs will not be considered.

Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.

All interviews are conducted in person.

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Support Worker: Crisis Support Drop-In service (Primary Location Swadlincote)

“Caring, calming, compassionate” – Are they words people often use to describe you?

Are you looking for a rewarding new role where you can truly make a BIG difference in your local community?

Could you deliver compassionate person-centred support to people with urgent emotional wellbeing needs, and provide them a non-clinical community-based alternative to A&E?

You will be joining an amazing team delivering the service

We are looking to recruit supportive and caring individuals with a passion for helping people in need, to deliver non-clinical mental health and wellbeing support at Derbyshire Mind’s Crisis Support Drop-In Service at our Swadlincote site.

Derbyshire Mind’s Crisis Support Drop-In Services are friendly & supportive non-clinical crisis services for adults who self-define as needing immediate help with their mental health or emotional wellbeing. Located in Buxton, Ripley and Swadlincote, the services offer out-of-hours mental health help, support and signposting in a relaxed and comfortable community environment. The services will be open on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, all year round.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and resilient mental health support workers to join our friendly supportive team and to help deliver this vital service to local people. This will include providing support to people who may be experiencing, or may otherwise experience, a mental health crisis. This includes offering a listening ear along with structured support to develop a wellbeing plan and signposting advice.

The Role

Role:  Support Worker: Swadlincote Crisis Support Drop-In service

Hours: Part time: 51.5 hours over 6-week rota. ‘Week on-Week off’

Salary: £23,555 p/a, pro rata. Actual salary for these part-time hours equates to £5,464.70 p/a.

Contract: Fixed term contract until end of March 2026, with potential for ongoing contract extensions.

Location: Swadlincote

Job Purpose: The Support Worker role is to be a key member of the team delivering the Swadlincote Crisis Support Drop-In service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, alongside Peer Support Volunteers. Support Workers are responsible for providing on-to-one and group support to attendees in an empathetic, non-judgemental, person-centred manner. Support Workers will also share the role of Shift Leader each week.

Please note, these roles will be based at Swadlincote, Ripley and Buxton, however CSDI Support Workers are employed on a “flexible by location” basis, so the ability to travel to and from other sites is essential for this role.

Working Pattern: Worked over Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoons, on a ‘week on-week off’ basis. (See example rotas included at the end of the Job Description and Person Specification document for more detail on weekly hours) Flexible working required according to the service needs and the need to cover any gaps in the rota. Service runs year-round so the rota will include public holiday working.

How to Apply

• Click on the on the link below – you will be taken to NHS Jobs website where our recruitment processes are managed.
• Please read through the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an Informal Conversation about the Role before Applying: Please contact Martin Roddis, our Senior Support Worker at

recruitment@derbyshiremind.org.ukto arrange a time for a phone call.

About Derbyshire Mind:

Derbyshire Mind is a local independent mental health charity within the national Mind network. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derby and Derbyshire. We provide a range of advocacy and community mental wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population. We have over 50 years’ experience of working locally, supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good mental health.

Derbyshire Mind’s Vision: For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.

Derbyshire Mind’s Values: Working Together: We work alongside others for the greater good

Learning Together:We always aim to do things better

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Support Worker Purpose Hours

Support Worker Purpose Hours

Job reference:005127

Salary:£12.30 ph

Closing date:17/02/2026

Location:St Albans

Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day at MacIntyre!

At MacIntyre, we believe in the power of individual voices and creating a space where everyone feels heard, valued, and understood. We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team and help us create a welcoming environment for adults with multiple learning and physical disabilities.

Position Details:

• Part-time role available 20 hours per week
• Shifts patterns from 10am to 7pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Must be a driver with a UK manual or automatic licence

In this role, you’ll be an integral part of enabling the people we support to enjoy their glorious ordinary lives, by fulfilling experiences. Whether it's swimming, arts and crafts, dining out, or going on outings in our mini-bus, you'll be supporting them to explore the activities that bring them joy. Sharing mealtimes and preparing delicious meals together, you’ll build strong relationships through everyday moments. You’ll also have the support of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team, including registered nurses, to ensure the highest standards of care.

Every day at MacIntyre is an opportunity to make a real difference. You could be supporting *Sam who has limited verbal communication, so you'll learn to tune into the subtle ways she expresses herself. Your kindness and attention can light up Sam's day in ways that words cannot capture—rewarding you with smiles, laughter, and the joy of seeing someone feel understood.

Who is this role for?
No previous experience is needed to become a Support Worker. What’s most important is your passion for making a positive impact. Every day offers new chances to uplift those we help, and the rewards are immeasurable. We’re looking for someone who listens well, shows empathy, and is in tune with others' needs. We celebrate equality and ensure everyone feels respected and in control of their lives. With your dedication and willingness to learn, we’ll provide the training and ongoing support you need to thrive.

Join us at MacIntyre, where we’re creating a world where everyone is valued, and together, we can make every day meaningful!

"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."

*names have been changed for privacy

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About you

Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t necessary. If you share our values, are warm, friendly and willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit.

Swimming is not essential but you will need to be prepared to get into the pool to assist.

We’re looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Training and Development

At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.

But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)