Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) - South West
South West Area Services
Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)
Full Time Position Available – 37 hours per week
Pay Scale:
Starting at £33,921 rising to £34,471 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £36,344 at your own pace
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
Reference: SA1125
Embracing difference, leading change
Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our South West area with services across: Carluke, Biggar and Lanark.
Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.
About the Role
As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our South West Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.
Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.
Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.
This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.
About You
To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:
- Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
- Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
- Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
- A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
- A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
- A Full UK Driving License.
- Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.
View the full Job Description HERE
Scottish Autism offers you:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.
- 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
- Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration fo...
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Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,585.20 - £31,239.21 per annum
Closing Date: 29th January 2026
This role requires you to work across dispersed sites in an around Manchester boroughs.
Interviews will be held w/c 2nd Feb 2026
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an Early Help Support Officer to join our Manchester Team.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year.
This role sits within our brand new Early and Extra Help service, which provides targeted support to young people at risk of homelessness due to family or tenancy breakdown. The team works closely with families, landlords, and community partners to deliver accredited mediation, tenancy support, and outreach services.
About you
- Effective communicator with natural ability to facilitate open and honest conversations.
- Able decision maker with a can-do attitude.
- Respectful and empathetic, always considering the impact on our young people.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Engaging, committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
- UK Driving License and access to a vehicle is desirable.
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver accredited family mediation and reparation support to young people and families.
- Provide tenancy support to young people at risk of eviction.
- Support outreach and drop-in sessions across priority wards and 4 hubs, Longsight, Crossacres (Sharston), Woodville (Cheetham Hill) and Sacred Heart (Gorton, Abbey Hey and Openshaw)
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to data reporting.
- Liaise with families, landlords, and community partners to coordinate support.
- Assist in the delivery of drop-ins and workshops.
- Promote safeguarding and follow Centrepoint’s policies.
- Participate in reflective practice, supervision, and training.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Early ...
Gas and Electrical Technical Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Gas and Electrical Technical Manager - Property ServicesContract Type: PermanentSalary: £58,451.1 per annumWorking Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, HybridLocation: Camden, LondonIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties.
Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to our customers’ homes via our in-house team and a variety of contractors and service providers who are employed on our behalf. This includes repairs to general needs, leasehold, market rent and our specialist Care and Support schemes. Our work also includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks.
The difference you will make as a Gas and Electrical Technical Manager - Property Services
To lead, manage, and oversee the quality assurance and compliance auditing functions for all building services across Riverside’s property portfolio. This includes accountability for compliance relating to gas, heating, hot water, water pumps, electrical systems, Heat Interface Units (HIUs), and Heat Stores, as well as managing and supporting the associated compliance auditors. The role ensures the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and quality of work delivered by both Riverside’s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and external contractors, while safeguarding Riverside’s essential accreditations (Gas Safe Registration, NICEIC Registration, and related compliance frameworks).About you
We are looking for someone with
• Qualifications in building services management, compliance auditing, or a relevant tech-nical discipline.
• Extensive experience managing compliance and quality assurance in building services, specifically within gas, heating, hot water, electrical systems, and related areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations, including:
o Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
o BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
o Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
o Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations
o Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
o CDM Regulations
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing compliance auditors and teams.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the ...
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SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Practitioner)
Location: One in a Million Free School, Bradford.
Hours: 35 hours per week - 5 days per week. Monday - Friday term time only plus inset days, plus 4 weeks (20 working days) to be completed over the school holidays.
Salary: £24,271 - £27,020 per annum depending on experience (This is the actual salary)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 2 February 2026
Interview dates: 1st Stage Interviews will be held online on between 2nd and 6th February 2026, with the second interview in school the week commencing 9th February 2026.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date, and as such we encourage you to submit applications early to avoid disappointment.
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.
Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As a Family Support Worker, you will work in close partnership with families and school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children we support.
You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality, engagement in learning, improved behaviour in school and the local community, as well as improving social and emotional regulation and well-being.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
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Working in an educational or outreach environment
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Working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
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Delivering family support
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Working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.
As an employer we offer:
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Employee assistance programme
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Life assurance
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Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role, please email recruitment@shs.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bradford
BD8 7DX
£24,271 to £27,020 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 03/02/2026
Job reference: PO1418141BraSFSP
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bradford
£24,271 to £27,020 per year
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SHS Family Support Practitioner (SHS School Practitioner)
Location: The Valley Leadership Academy
Hours: 5 days per week, Term Time Only +inset days
Salary: £22,274 - £24,796 per annum
Closing date: 6th February 2026
Interview dates: (online interview) W/C 10th February 2026
2nd Stage interviews: (In person) W/C 12th February 2026
This is a permanent position
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support School Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the Family Support School Practitioner, you will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
- Providing expert pastoral support
- working in an educational or outreach environment
- working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
As an employer we offer:
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
For an informal and confidential chat about the role please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email recruitment@shs.org.uk or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bacup, Lancashire, United Kingdom
OL13 0TG
£22,274 to £24,796 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 07/02/2026
Job reference: PO1482525BacSFSP
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Job Description.pdf
SHS Family Support Practitioner
Bacup, Lancashire, United Kingdom
£22,274 to £24,796 per year
Who will you be supporting?
We support a range of individuals with a range of different needs and abilities.
In one area of the building we support over 55’s with physical or mental health needs.
On the other side of the building we support under 55’s with mental health.
It is a lovely community that all come together and socialise in the communal areas.
We have 70 apartments and there are 66 people that live here the amount of people we support varies depending on care packages at the time at present we support 28 people but we do have some vacancies so this will increase.
You would need to be fully trained in medication administration, moving and positioning, epilepsy, diabetes, nutrition. You will be given full training on this in your induction with us.
What is important to us?
It is important that we are supportive of everyone and their abilities and needs, we promote independence. Some people we support require low level support such as support with meals, medication, cleaning, others can require a higher level of support with personal care and moving and positioning. The aim of the extra care services is to enable people to live independently but with staff on site 24/7. Some people we support can live in their own apartment but need four calls a day supporting with meals, personal care, medication and cleaning, they don’t need a nursing/care home but they do need a higher level of support.
We also support people with their social hours such as going out into the community for days out, meals out, shopping and supporting to medical appointments.
Our extra care services are not secure buildings and people are free to come and go as they please and have visitors whenever they want there are DOLS in place, everyone has their own front door. They all have pendants which are linked to the phones the support team carry and these are responded to as and when people press them for emergency support.
Other important information?
The staff on duty during the day is 3 in the morning and three in the afternoon and two waking night staff. There are no commissioned calls through the night you are there to respond to any emergency pendant calls. We also have an on call service for community integrated care and also each housing provider has an emergency out of hours contact.
Shifts range from early shifts 8-3, 3-8,8-8
Night shifts are usually 8pm till 8am
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well being through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker working in Bridge of Don and the surrounding areas. We have Part-time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Relief or Part Time - 24 and 30 hours available per week.
Rota: This role offers flexible working, with shifts available from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis, we will be taking the lead from successful candidates on the hours/ days they are available to work. You must be able to work every second weekend.
Location: Bridge of Don and surrounding areas, caring for service users in their own home. Drivers preferred who have drivers license and own transport. Applicants must be familiar with the area and would be preferential if also reside nearby. Salary: £12.81 per hour
- Fuel Allowance
- 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,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities, various health and support needs to maintain their independence while living at home.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
- Abili...
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. We have Full & Part-time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Between 16-39hrs
Rota: This role has shifts available from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis. You must be able to work every second weekend.
Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:
- 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,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
- A...
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfil their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker working in Aberdeenshire covering Ellon and the surrounding areas. We have Full & Part-Time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: 20 hours per week or more
Rota: This role offers flexible working, with relief and perm roles available and shifts offered from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis, we will be taking the lead from successful candidates on the hours/ days they are available to work. However you must be able to work every second weekend . Hours can be discussed at interview.
Location: Aberdeenshire - Covering Ellon, Udny, Potterton Areas, caring for service users in their own home. DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL AS SOME HOMES ARE IN RURAL AREAS. Salary: £12.81 per hour
- Fuel Allowance
- 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,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities, various health and support needs to maintain their independence while living at home.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- Ability to communicate well verbally with individuals.
- Ability to ...
Windermere School seeks an experienced and committed Head of Learning Support to lead a dedicated team and ensure exceptional provision for pupils with additional learning needs across the School. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, expert knowledge of SEND practice, and the ability to inspire colleagues while championing inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.
Job Title
Head of Learning Support
Accountable To
Head, the Head of Prep and the Deputy Head
Accountable For
Teaching Assistants within the Faculty
Start Date
April 2026 or sooner
Application Deadline
Thursday 11 December
To apply, please download the following:
- An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process;
- The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders.
Application forms and self-disclosure form to be sent to HR@windermereschool.co.uk
Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.
Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We obtain at least 2 references for all staff including those teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage and enhanced criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) for staff and volunteers who will have unsupervised access to children. This is in accordance with requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Applicants for posts may be invited for interview where we follow the NSPCC’s Safer Recruitment Guidance Procedures. As part of the shortlisting process, the School may consider carrying out an online search of the candidate as part of their due diligence process, in order to identify incidences or issues that are available publicly on-line, that may require exploration with that candidate. The School should inform the shortlisted candidate that on-line searches may be carried out.
Head of Learning Support
Full-time
September 2026
Wells Cathedral School seeks a full time Head of Learning Support to lead on the development and delivery of a highly effective whole school learning support strategy which successfully identifies and addresses the learning needs of all pupils.
Qualified Teacher Status and further training in Special Educational Needs are essential for this role.
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026, 12 noon
A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
For further details, please download an application pack
September 2026
Wells Cathedral School seeks a full time Head of Learning Support to lead on the development and delivery of a highly effective whole school learning support strategy which successfully identifies and addresses the learning needs of all pupils.
Qualified Teacher Status and further training in Special Educational Needs are essential for this role.
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026, 12 noon
A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
For further details, please download an application pack
Application PackApplication FormWells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.New Forest Day Opportunities Support Worker
Location: New Forest
Hours: 18 hours per week – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Timings: 9:30am to 4pm
Salary: £11,466 per annum
About the Role
Minstead Trust is looking for a compassionate and motivated Day Opportunities Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to people with neurodiverse abilities. You will help individuals build confidence, develop life skills, and engage meaningfully in a range of activities.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference in people’s lives and thrives in a supportive, person‑centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1–1 support that enables individuals to participate fully in daily sessions and activities
- Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement, independence and choice
- Work closely with Instructors to plan meaningful activities each day
- Support personal care needs, communication, healthy choices and medication (where required)
- Use positive behaviour support to help manage anxiety respectfully and effectively
- Promote equality, dignity and inclusion at all times
- Maintain accurate digital records using Nourish
- Communicate professionally with families, carers and colleagues
- Follow safeguarding and organisational policies to ensure a safe, high‑quality service
- Share skills and ideas to help improve the service
About You
Desirable skills and experience:
- Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
- Experience supporting adults with neurodiverse disabilities
- Experience in day opportunities, social care, or community support
- Ability to stay calm, compassionate and solution‑focused in challenging situations
- Basic digital literacy (recording systems, communication tools)
- Strong team player with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
What Benefits can we offer you?
- 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays pro rata
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
- A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday pro rata
- Death in Service Insurance
- Company Pension
- An easy to access Health Care Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Free Parking on-site
- 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
As a trust, our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society.
- We appreciate each person. Everyone is different – we respect and celebrate this.
- We’re always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.
- We’re always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.
- We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.
- We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.
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). ...
Media Preparation Technician
In the Crick's Media Preparation Team.
Part of Crick Operations.
Key information
Media Preparation Technician
Facilities and Infrastructure (Glasswash and Media Prep)
Details of the role:
Working pattern: This is a full-time position on Crick terms and conditions of employment (Mon-Thurs 08.00-16.00, Fri 08.00-15.45). The post is fixed-term until December 31st 2026.
Salary: From £29,613 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application closing date: 27th of January 2026 at 23.59
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
Every year the media preparation service at the Francis Crick Institute manufactures thousands of litres of research reagents, including culture media, buffers, microbiological plates and Drosophila (fruit fly) diet. You will assist in the smooth running of this crucial support function, formulating and dispensing reagents for use in research.
Working in a dedicated media lab at the Crick, your main duties will involve making up solutions and media for scientists to use in their laboratories and experiments to grow cells. You will be working closely with the team as well as scientists and other support services throughout the organisation. As you will be working with media, chemicals and consumables, strong attention to details is crucial to this role.
You will be joining a diversely experienced team, where you will be encouraged to grow and expand on your knowledge and experience. On the job training will be provided.
What you will be doing
As a Media Prep technician at the Crick, you will:
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Producing, dispensing and sterilising products in a safe, accurate and reproducible method, following standard protocols
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Maintaining a supply of chemicals and consumables
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Operating equipment such as mixing vessels, autoclaves and analytical equipment
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Keeping key laboratory records, databases and files up to date
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Maintaining good operational state of key equipment and the working environment
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Liaising with internal clients over their requirements and delivery schedules
Please see full job description here
About you
You will bring
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Basic literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent)*
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Basic understanding of Chemistry (GCSE at grade A-C or equivalent)*
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Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office software especially Excel*
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Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail*
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Ability to carry out tasks involving lifting/manual handling particularly at the beginning and end of each day when loading and unloading autoclaves.*
*Minimum Criteria
About Working at the Crick
Our...
Community Support Services Coordinator (Western Isles)
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Support Services Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
The Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering Community Support services across the Western Isles for people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions, as well as Long Covid.
They are responsible for leading a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals to build confidence, manage their condition, and work towards their own goals. This includes the recruitment, retention, and line management of volunteers who provide goal-oriented and time-limited support, helping people take positive steps towards greater independence and self-management.
The Coordinator will also develop strong local connections and a detailed community map to support effective signposting, ensuring people can access the right support at the right time.
Applicants will be expected to live within the Western Isles to allow for community support to be offered on a daily basis within their local area in either a group or 1-2-1 setting. Applicants will also be expected to network with referrers in their local area and build connections to recruit a strong team of local volunteers within the area. Occasional travel across Scotland may be required for training, meetings and conferences.
This post is available as a full time post on 32.5 hours or as a job share (2 x part time posts).
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
If you are interested in this post, please see our website at: Work With Us - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via email to
recruitment@chss.org.ukPlease note CVs will not be accepted.
Summary
If you need this application form as a Word document, in larger print, audio form, Braille or in another language, please contact us by phone 0131 225 6963 or email recruitment@chss.org.uk
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Supported Internship Job Coach (Selby)
- Job Category
- Children Services | Support, Advice and Guidance
- Location
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £25,062 - £30,917 FTE
- Closing date
- 29/01/2026
- Ref
- 27793
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Total hours per week
- 37.5
- Description
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“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
PurposeTo support interns on Prospects Supported Internships to progress in their work placements and make successful transitions into paid employment. To provide training and support for business partners and families, to ensure success during the workplace placements and to seek out job opportunities both within and outside of the host employers.
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:You will be based in Selby, Yorkshire
Employee BenefitsAs an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
- Opportunity to request flexible working from day one
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here:
https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf Join a diverse and inclusive organisationShaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact:
Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.