Senior safeguarding practitioner
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- London with hybrid working and supporting flexible working
- Hours per week
- 35
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- £46,853 + £3,500 location allowance per year and check out our great benefits!
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We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating safe spaces for young people and volunteers. Join Girlguiding as a senior safeguarding practitioner and play a key role in delivering high-quality safeguarding practice across the organisation. You’ll manage complex cases, oversee triage of new concerns, and provide expert advice on investigations and appeals.
You'll work closely with volunteers and staff, ensuring timelines and effective responses to safeguarding concerns while driving improvements. From developing safeguarding related policies and procedures to supporting strategic projects, your expertise will help us ensure safeguarding is our first priority and at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for someone with strong case management experience, excellent communication and decision-making skills, and a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice. Experience of case management, line management support and team development and working with stakeholders at all levels is essential.
About GirlguidingGirlguiding is the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. We’re over 300,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, who come together to laugh, learn, explore and have adventures, in communities across the UK and virtually. We're almost 80,000 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving time, talent and enthusiasm. Girls can do anything. We’re a powerful collective voice – with girls, led by girls – changing the world for the better.
Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.
We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with
HR@girlguiding.org.ukor by calling 0207 592 1892.
Pottery Tutor
Based in Darlington
Pottery Tutor
40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only)
Fulltime equivalent salary = £29,215 - £34,938
Actual salary for working 40 weeks per year = £25,633 - £30,654
Location: Clervaux Garden School
Contract Type: Permanent Term Time
Closing Date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £25,633 - £30,654
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Based in Darlington
Pottery Tutor
40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only)
Fulltime equivalent salary = £29,215 - £34,938
Actual salary for working 40 weeks per year = £25,633 - £30,654
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Blairgowrie Support Workers- Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services
Blairgowrie Support Workers - 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 be but not limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
- Communicate and work well with individuals 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.
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required
Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care. - Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team. - Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays. - Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally. - Employee Assistance Program
Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App. - Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland. - 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 an enhanced rate.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- 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
- Blue Light Card
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.
To apply, click the link below.
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Community Care Assistant
Community Care Assistant
📍 Oswestry, Much Wenlock, Dorrington and Pontesbury
💰 £12.21 per hour, £12.44 per hour for weekends
📅 Full-time and Part Time hours - Permanent
Affinity Home care, a specialist provider of personalised homecare support to adults over the age of 18 in their own homes, operating throughout Shrewsbury, Shropshire Area. We provide a range of care and support services for vulnerable adults.
We’re seeking to recruit some great new support workers; people with the right values and attitude to work in our care service – could this be you?
About the role:
At Affinity Home Care we treat our people with the same respect, care and consideration that we show to the people we support.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. As a care at home support worker, you will provide support with:
✔ Personal Care - Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
✔ Meal Preparation - Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
✔Administration of Medication - Ensure clients take prescribed medications at the correct times.
✔Housekeeping - perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and tidying living spaces.
✔ Emotional Support and Companionship - Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful activities and conversations
✔Transportation - Assist clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities
✔Health Monitoring - Monitor and report any changes in clients' health, behaviour, or needs to healthcare professionals or family members.
✔Documentation - Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports
✔Advocacy - Advocate for the rights and needs of clients, ensuring their well-being and dignity.
About you
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to match our own! You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications to get started – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.
Above all we want someone that can show:
✔ Ability to understand and share the feelings of clients, providing emotional support and understanding.
✔ Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
✔ Ability to remain patient and calm, especially in challenging situations.
✔ Meticulous in observing clients' conditions and maintaining accurate records.
✔ Quick thinking and resourcefulness to address clients' needs and solve issues as they arise.
✔ Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure all clients receive the care they need.
✔ Adaptability to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and handle varying client needs.
✔ Ability to work collaboratively with other care workers, healthcare professionals, and family members.
✔ Respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, providing culturally sensitive care.
✔ Basic knowledge of healthcare technology and ability to use tools and equipment relevant to care work.
✔ Respect for clients' privacy and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
Why Join Us?
✅ Mileage paid at 30p per mile
✅ Full uniform provided
✅ Wellbeing support for all staff
✅ Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job - develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
✅An employer contributory pension scheme
✅ Work in a collaborative, values-led environment
✨ In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:
✅ £10,000 Life cover
✅ A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
✅ A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ A financial wellbeing scheme
✅ Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
📩 Don’t miss out – Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a team driven by values, with a mission that matters
Apply today and start making a real impact!
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Join Our Caring Community at Elizabeth House!
Role: Care & Support Assistant - Bank Team
Location: Elizabeth House Residential Home, Poole (BH12 4PX)
Pay: £12.50 – £12.75 per hour
Hours: Bank
Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 20:00 (including alternate weekends)
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Elizabeth House, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.
You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.
We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.
If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.
No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.
Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;
- Ongoing training and development.
- Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
- Building genuine friendships with residents.
- Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
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Family Support Centre Housekeeper Location: The Joshua Tree Support Centre, Sandiway, CW8 2GW Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon-Friday 10am-2pm as standard but flexibility will be required) Contract: Fixed term, Part-Time Salary: £23,962 FTE Reports to: Family Support Team Leader A warm welcome starts with you At The Joshua Tree, we support families affected by childhood cancer, providing emotional, health and wellbeing support throughout their journey and beyond. Our Family Support Centre is a place where families can breathe, find comfort, and feel at home. We’re recruiting for a new Centre Housekeeper Role to help us maintain high standards, deliver a warm home-from home experience and ensure safety through rigorous infection control measures. The person we will appoint will take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment where every visitor feels cared for the moment they walk through the door. About the role As our Centre Housekeeper, you’ll be much more than a cleaner. You’ll be the friendly face who helps to ensure families support sessions run smoothly, offering a warm greeting, making a cup of tea, keeping activity rooms clean and ready for use. Adapting to the operational challenges that come with a fast paced, changing environment. You’ll make sure every corner of the Centre, including our family accommodation, is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. You’ll also support staff and volunteers to create a space that truly feels special to the families who visit us. About you We’re looking for someone who is: • Naturally warm, friendly and approachable. • Proud of keeping things clean, organised and welcoming. • Comfortable chatting with families and putting people at ease. • A team player who can also work independently and use initiative. • Flexible and reliable, with a “can-do” attitude. • Experienced in housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality. • Understanding of high cleaning standards and infection control practices. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. • Well-organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills. • Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the Centre. • Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role. • Positive attitude and commitment to the values of the charity. Key Responsibilities Centre Environment & Housekeeping • Carry out all cleaning duties before and during activities within the Centre to a consistently high standard. • Maintain laundry, linen and kitchen areas, ensuring regular washing and stock rotation. • Ensure safe and economic use of cleaning materials and equipment; assist with ordering cleaning supplies and maintaining stock levels. • Take pride in creating a warm, tidy, and welcoming environment for families, visitors and staff. • Support volunteers assisting with household and hospitality duties. • Monitor the centre during sessions, identifying and reporting any areas of concern relating to safety, cleanliness, or family needs. • Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control procedures at all times. Hospitality & Front of House • Provide a friendly and reassuring presence to families and visitors. • Welcome guests, offer refreshments, and help create a calm and caring atmosphere. • Support the smooth running of the Centre, including preparing rooms for meetings, activities, or wellbeing sessions. • Occasionally assist with setting up events at the Centre. • Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity at all times. Teamwork & Charity Engagement • Work collaboratively with the Family Support and Volunteer Teams. • Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings. • Support brand or fundraising activities, as directed by your line manager. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our service by offering feedback and ideas. Why join us? You’ll be part of a caring, committed team making a real difference to families facing the challenges of childhood cancer. You’ll help keep our Centre the safe, comforting place it’s meant to be, a space filled with warmth, dignity and hope. We offer: • A welcoming and supportive work environment. • Training and ongoing development. • The chance to be part of a charity that changes lives every day.
Trinity Church, Abingdon, welcomed people from across England and Wales on Saturday 10 January as the Revd Wayne Hawkins was inducted as Oxfordshire Ecumenical Minister for the URC Wessex Synod.
The Revd Dr Michael Hopkins, Moderator of Wessex Synod, led the service with contributions from ministers and church leaders from across the county.
In her sermon, the Revd Dr Susan Durber, URC minister and European President of the World Council of Churches, reflected on the ecumenical movement and Abingdon’s long tradition of churches working together. She recalled the progress in ecumenical cooperation, especially during the 1980s when new forms of partnership emerged and the URC was formed through the coming together of different traditions. Today, she said, people are far more familiar with one another’s church practices, but that has not yet led to the kind of deep structural unity seen in those earlier years.
Drawing on the readings from Philippians 2: 5-11 and John 13:34-35, Susan spoke of Jesus’ command to love one another, stressing that love is not just a feeling but something practical and lived out day by day. True unity, she suggested, grows when Christians commit themselves to love in their relationships with one another within and across churches.
During the service Revd Wayne Hawkins affirmed his faith and his commitment to serve the local ecumenical partnership (LEP) churches of Oxfordshire in this ecumenical role in helping them in their missions to their communities. Representatives of LEPs, Wessex Synod and the wider church formally welcomed him and promised their support and prayers.
The service concluded with prayers for the churches and the world, by Canon Neil Roberts, Rector of St Nicolas Church, Guildford. He was sorry to lose Wayne who had been a fellow minister in Guildford but said people in Oxfordshire would be blessed through his work in this new ecumenical role.
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Not all jobs give you the satisfaction of seeing someone you work with achieve their true potential. Social Care is a truly rewarding career and St Anne’s is a leading provider of care and support services in Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for high quality, person-centred services.
We are often recruiting whether it is for our amazing operational teams or support staff, to discover more see below.
First Line Manager/Care Manager - Durham
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- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
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- £37,167.31 pa
- 28/01/2026 23:59
Job overview
We support and enable people to live a life without limits. If you like doing something different each day and truly care about people – this role is for you!
First Line Manager / Care Manager
Full time role – 37.5 hours per week
£37,167.31 per annum
In this role you will be leading, developing, and supporting people with physical or learning disabilities to live a healthy and happy life.
As a First Line Manager, you will ensure that client-focused services are delivered and developed effectively and efficiently, in line with policy, best practice guidance, legislation and our values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD).
You will have an eye for detail in your service and as you will be people-focused, you will also have an eye for talent. You will be a natural leader, who supports each team to deliver quality care to the people we support.
Highly professional, and looking to progress in your career, you will be flexible to the needs of the service, the staff you work with, and you will undertake a crucial role in the quality outcomes of the services you have responsibility for.
Main duties of the job
Front Line Manager Responsibilities
- Staff Management and Development
Ensure that all staff within your service are recruited, inducted, developed, and managed in a professional and supportive manner, in line with organisational policies and values. - Training and Performance Alignment
Identify and address the training and development needs of your team, ensuring these are regularly reviewed and aligned with the strategic objectives of St. Anne’s services. - Service Quality and Best Practice
Promote and implement current best practices in service delivery, ensuring your service remains responsive, effective, and informed by the latest sector developments. - Client Rights and Environment
Uphold and promote the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of clients or residents, ensuring a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment that supports their individual needs and aspirations. - Personal Development
Work collaboratively with your Area Manager to identify and address your own development needs, ensuring your growth aligns with service goals and leadership expectations. - Client Involvement and Empowerment
Maximise opportunities for client participation in service planning, delivery, and evaluation, fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment.
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborative Working and Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within your team(s), across departments, and with external organisations, agencies, and professionals whose roles intersect with or influence your service area.
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Salary £12.60 - £13.25 per hour, plus weekend and bank holiday enhancements
Location South Gloucestershire Community (Kingswood, Hanham, Downend and surrounding areas)
Hours Various (From zero hours to full time)
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a difference in the local Community? Are you a naturally kind and compassionate person with experience caring for others? Do you have no experience, and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity this new year?
Apply today to join our amazing, supportive team, take advantage of our great benefits and become a part of something more.
About the Role
Being a Community Carer is a heartwarming role, it’s all about helping individuals in our community to stay in their own home, with all their home comforts and remain independent for as long as possible. As a Community Carer you will be…
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Providing personal care and support in clients own homes, such as washing, dressing, food preparation etc.
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Administer medication in line with a clients care plan - full training will be provided.
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Ensuring that all relevant documentation is promptly maintained and recorded accurately.
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Supporting our clients to enjoy life and remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
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A kind, caring and passionate person who is able to brighten up our clients' day.
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A part of a close knit team who are dedicated to providing the best possible support to our clients as well as supporting each other.
About you
No formal care experience or qualifications are required. If you are a naturally kind and caring person, who has cared for people in your own life you have all the experience needed. Full training and the opportunity to advance your career through completing qualifications will be provided! Are you…
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A naturally kind, patient and compassionate person who will be able to put a smile on clients faces.
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Committed to delivering excellent customer service, able to go the extra mile to remember the little things; milky tea with 2 sugars please!
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Respectful of the dignity and privacy of others, you’ll be visiting their homes and providing personal care.
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Able to work upon your own initiative with strong timekeeping skills, no two days will be the same.
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Looking to advance your career or try something new? Full training is provided.
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A driver with your own vehicle. This is essential to travel between clients.
Job Benefits
At Brunelcare we value our carers and the outstanding job they do. As such we have a variety of job benefits that you can take advantage of when you join our team. Here are a few..
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Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments
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Competitive rates of pay plus £1 an hour enhancement for weekends and double time for bank holidays
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FREE Blue Light Card
We could go on… but how about, if you’d like to learn more, you pick up the phone and give us a call?
You could be a part of this amazing team too.
Contact our recruitment team on;
email: recruitsouthglos@brunelcare.org.uk
telephone: 0117 947 9900
Overseas Applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants requiring sponsorship for this position.
Please Note: If you are invited to attend an interview you will be asked to bring documents to allow us to undertake a DBS check and to confirm your right-to-work status. The documents required will be communicated to you by the hiring manager when booking your interview. Any copies of documents taken will be destroyed in line with our document retention and GDPR guidelines.
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SSOM Post in the Haldon Team
Closing date for applications: 30th January 2026
Interview date: 05/02/2026
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The Haldon Mission Community, a group of vibrant, inclusive churches
in South Devon, is seeking a Self-Supporting Minister (SSM) to join our
team. This is a rewarding and flexible role, ideal for someone who
feels called to serve the Church and community through pastoral
ministry, particularly in end-of-life and elderly care settings.
There is the possibility that this role could be framed as a House for Duty
Role for the right candidate. - SELF-SUPPORTING MINISTER
Holden Mission Community (Teignmouth) - INTERVIEW DATE:
5th February 2026 - CLOSING DATE:
30th January 2026 - POST
Self-Supporting (Common Tenure) - MORE DETAILS:
Rev’d Carol Green, Team Rector
07769378707 or 01626 775303
www.exeter.anglican.org/vacancies
A new part-time role to lead, develop, and grow Christ Church Southend’s ministry with youth (secondary school age). The Youth Pastor will work with the Head of Children, Youth & Families on developing this aspect of our ministry (11-18s), be the key person responsible for developing the ministry, and ensuring our young people are given every opportunity to grow in their discipleship - growing to maturity in Christ. The successful applicant will play a significant role in shaping our ministry with 11-18s across all aspects of church life.
Closing date: Thursday 12th February 2026, 11.00am.
For full details you can download the job pack and application form from our website HERE.
Christ Church Southend
Christ Church Southend is a lively and growing church in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. We are seeking to play our part in the revitalisation of the church in Southend and beyond.
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Wysing Arts Centre and St Peter’s School are inviting applications from artists for a paid residency built around an academic year embedded within the school environment.
Now entering its fifth year, this established programme supports sustained creative engagement between an artist and young people. The selected artist will work directly with Year 7 and Year 8 students (ages 11–13), delivering 44 creative workshop sessions on Fridays during term time from September 2026 to June 2027. These workshops form part of the school’s Learn Aspire Exceed (LAE) curriculum, which provides students with enriching experiences beyond the core curriculum.
Find out more on opportunities.
St Chad’s is a welcoming and inclusive parish and LEP (Anglican- Methodist) in the Erdington suburb of Birmingham (about 4 miles north of the city centre). The Bishop of Birmingham is seeking a faith filled, prayerful and energetic minister to be our next priest to be our next 0.5 priest in charge. We long to grow spiritually, numerically and also increase our engagement with the local community and especially with young people, schools and young families. We are a committed part of the newly established Erdington oversight area and have also begun an exciting mission shaped redevelopment project with our buildings.
Our ideal candidate would be:
• An inspiring and creative leader who has good communication and people skills and can enable our gifts and ministries to flourish and grow
• A nurturing and unifying priest who can work across different Church traditions and collaborate missionally with ordained and lay colleagues across our oversight area
• An inspiring minister who can lead our worship using a variety of traditional, contemporary and innovative formats
• A visible, down to earth and approachable person with lively faith and spirituality who will relish the joys of engaging positively with our local community
To view the Parish Profile please click here
A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on ChrisB@cofebirmingham.com
To apply please click here
Closing date: Friday (midnight) 30 January 2026
Interviews: 23 February 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Those interested are encouraged to contact the Archdeacon of Aston, the Venerable Phelim O’Hare, phelim.ohare@cofebirmingham.com or by telephone on 07548 316248
As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.
The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
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Care & Support Assistants
Weybourne, Abbey Wood Days and Nights
Avante Care & Support is a well-established registered charity, supporting over 1,000 older people across Kent and South East London through our nursing, dementia care homes, and home care services. We’re proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care with compassion and professionalism.
We’re currently looking for Full-time and Part time Care & Support Assistants (days and nights) to join our team at Weybourne in Abbey Wood
About the Role
As a Care & Support Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our residents receive the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve during the night. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team delivering hands-on support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Main responsibilities include:
✔ Assisting with personal care
✔ Supporting residents’ emotional and physical well-being
✔ Helping with daily living activities
✔ Creating a positive, engaging environment for residents
No previous experience is required – full training will be provided, and we’ll support you in working towards professional qualifications if needed.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Friendly, reliable, and professional attitude
✔ Good communication skills and a team-player mindset
✔ Flexible and eager to learn
✔ A genuine interest in providing care and support
What We Offer
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Free DBS check
✔ Pension contributions
✔ Free uniform
✔ Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
✔ Ongoing training and development
✔ 24/7 access to virtual GPs and counselling support
✔ Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
✔ Staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✔ A supportive and welcoming team environment
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.
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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:
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Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
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Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
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Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
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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:
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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
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4% Contributory pension scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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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.
Supporting Documents:
Onboarding - What you need to know
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694