Senior Learning Practitioner - Sixth FormLocation: St Elizabeth’s School, Much Hadham, HertfordshireContract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year)Salary: £24,202 per annum (pro rata salary)

We’re looking for enthusiastic Senior Learning Practitioner's to join our warm and dedicated Sixth Form team. 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and motivated Senior Learning Practitioner's to take the next steps in their career in education. The successful candidates will compliment the work of the class teachers by planning, preparing and delivering creative learning activities for students.

Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you’ll play a key part in helping learners achieve their goals, gain confidence, and enjoy their school experience in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.

What you'll do

• Work alongside the teacher with lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans
• Assist with development and implementation of individual learning, behaviour and support plans
• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with their learning, communication, and independence
• Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training provided)
• Contribute to a team that celebrates progress and nurtures potential — every single day.

About you 

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience of working with children or young people in a learning environment as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).

Successful Candidates must;

• Have previous experience in an education or care setting
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational skills with good ICT knowledge
• Able to support with personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect
• Willingness to learn, grow and be part of something meaningful

Why work for St Elizabeth’s?

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:

• Term-time only role– enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Supportive hours:
  • Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am – 4:00pm
  • Tues: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Fri: early finish at 3:45pm!
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Beautiful countryside location
• Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across school, college, care, and therapy.

How to Apply

Apply now by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.

Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity.
 

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.

Be the reason our learners to reach their full potential and beyond. 

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Support Employment & IPS Employment Specialist - Essex

• Job Category
• Community Wellbeing
• Location
• Essex, United Kingdom
• Salary
• £29,556 - £35,413
• Closing date
• 30/01/2026
• Ref
• 0
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Total hours per week
• 37.5
• Description
• “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.

  PurposeWorking with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, as an Supported Employment or IPS Employment Specialist you will be focused on making sure a person’s journey into employment, with associated improved social inclusion and wellbeing is as easy as possible. You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences

  This is a performance-focused role, with clear targets aligned to our contractual commitments.

  This is a community based role.

  Essential:

  You will have: E = Essential. D = Desirable

  • Trained in or knowledge of IPS and/or Supported Employment approach (D)
  • Experience of working with people with health conditions / disabilities, substance misuse needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector (E)
  • Some knowledge of IPS or Supported Employment principles (E)
  • Experience of generating programme referrals through local partnerships including GP’s, DWP, community groups. (D)
  • Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis (E)
  • Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets (E)
  • Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work (E)
  • Experience of working in physical and/or mental health services or similar (D)
  • Experience working with employers to develop job opportunities for clients and to support them whilst in work (D)

  Download the Job Description for full details.

  Location:

  Community based (Peripatetic) role in the Essex area. Delivery areas include: Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castlepoint, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Rochford & Tendring

  .Employee Benefits

  As 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, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The MANaging Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group)
  • Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
  Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

  Shaw 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.
  • We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share e...

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker - Birmingham

Req # 595

Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 January 2026 at 02:00

Female Rehabilitation Support Worker

LOCATION: Birmingham

SALARY: Up to £13.75 per hour

HOURS: 35hrs per week

**0900 - 1900 on a two week rolling rota including 1 weekend every 2 weeks.**

Drivers are desirable however not essential for the role.

This post is a dedicated 1:1 for a Female Client.

Located in Birmingham, Bristol Road is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for up to eight people with an acquired brain injury.

We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

You do not need experience in care or support roles, just enthusiasm and a passion for helping people  – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Supporting brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them regain the skills and confidence to live independently.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of Up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days AL
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

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Birmingham - Bristol Road, 1101 Bristol Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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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.

Support Worker Alan Gray Court - Full Time Hours - UK Driving License Desirable

• Adult Social Care
• Permanent
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• B0399-7738362

• Alan Gray Court
• Durham
• £12.21 per hour
• 29/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

Main duties of the job

· Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.

· Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.

· Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.

· Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.

· Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.

Working for our organisation

• 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

• Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
• Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
• Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
• Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
• Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
• UK Driving license is desirable.

Person specification

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable criteria

• Current driver licence

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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• Emma Hall
• Job title
• First Line Manager
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Buckie Support Workers - 30 hours

Buckie Support Workers

Part Time 30 hours

£19,708.92 pro rata of £24,307.67 per year

Ark Buckie provide support to 14 supported people to live as independently in their own homes. Support ranges from 16 hours a week to 24 hour support – due to the nature of support we provide shift patterns are variable to meet the needs of the individual. We support a wide range of ages from 18 – 70+. Support varies based on the individuals needs and wishes – this could be personal care, medication and finances, meal preparation, support to appointments, household tasks or accessing the community.

Our supported people enjoy a wide variety of activities such as going out for lunch, bowling, trampolining, swimming, darts, football, snooker, spending time with their families and going on holidays. An increasing number of our supported people have mobility cars which widens opportunity for activities in the community. We always try to make goals happen for people this could be exploring courses to support people with employability or trying a new activity. Our supported people love to be part of the community and have been organising regular events such as discos and BBQs where they can invite their friends and family and everyone can get together.

Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts, 7am shift starts and 10pm shift finish times.

As this service supports people with complex needs all our Support Worker roles do involve personal care and giving medication in line with the Support Plan.

*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service between 11pm - 7am and then working again the next day. Sleepover shift are typically 3pm - 3pm or 7am - 7am. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.

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

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Find out what you working week could look like here.

Hear from our current Support Workers here.

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.
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Job Introduction

2 Roles Available: 1 within our HR Team, and 1 within our Organisational Development Team

About Us

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and yours.

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Business Support Officer to provide efficient, confidential and high‑quality administrative and coordination support across our HR and Organisational Development functions.

This role plays a key part in supporting the employee lifecycle, learning and development activity, workforce data management and wider organisational projects. You will help ensure that processes run smoothly, records are accurate, and colleagues across the Trust receive a professional, responsive service.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

Key Responsibilities

General Business & Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to HR and OD teams, ensuring smooth delivery of people‑related activities.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and events, including scheduling, preparing papers, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, logs and documents in line with GDPR and organisational policies.
• Manage shared inboxes, routine enquiries and internal communications.

HR Support

• Accurately maintain employee information across HR systems.
• Support onboarding processes including pre‑employment checks (e.g. DBS), new starter documentation and induction coordination.
• Prepare HR correspondence and meeting documentation.
• Take minutes at HR‑related meetings (e.g. absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance).
• Assist with audit preparation, HR reporting and data requests.

Organisational Development Support

• Support OD projects, programmes and workforce development initiatives.
• Administer learning and development activities including course bookings, attendance tracking and maintaining training records.
• Assist with the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support workforce data collection, validation and reporting.

Systems, Data & Process Management

• Ensure employee and organisational data is accurate, complete and up to date.
• Conduct routine data quality checks and support system administration tasks.
• Support establishment control by maintaining accurate records of approved posts.
• Process financial transactions and orders relating to HR/OD activities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 2–3 years’ administrative experience in a busy professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Has strong digital skills and is confident using HR systems, databases or LMS platforms.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff at all levels.
• Is proactive, organised and committed to delivering high‑quality support.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

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Job Introduction

Bradford Children and Families Trust are looking for Experienced, Innovative and Dedicated Practice Supervisors to drive our services forward and to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of Children and Young People in Bradford becomes a reality.

You will have a passion and drive to ensure children are at the heart of all we do. You will practice within a relational and restorative culture of continuous learning and reflective practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.

If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are recruiting for Practice Supervisors in the following Services/Localities:

• Bradford East - currently based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
• Bradford South – currently based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
• Keighley and Shipley – based in Keighley Townhall.

About Us

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to bring a step change in the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.

Our purpose is clear - to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition. Our Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months, evidence that we are on the right trajectory and that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. This means that the children and families we come in to contact with are having a better experience with the right support being offered at the right time. We are not sitting on our laurels and know that there is still a lot of work to do but there is a solid commitment to getting this right.

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. We cannot do this alone and have strong, collaborative working relationships with our partners. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. Our workforce is unwavering in their pursuit to give the best possible services to those who need support.

We have invested in our services to ensure that we are the best we can be. We have and continue to invest in our Early Help services so that we are reaching as many people as possible who need support to prevent things escalating into statutory services; this includes the development of a Family Help Team who offer intensive support to families.

Families are the experts in their own lives and we need to listen to what they have to say; to that end, we have also invested in our voice and participation service to support children and families to have a voice in what happens next and our aspiration is that all our development is co-produced with those who need our support in their lives.

We are striving to ensure that we are a restorative and relational organisation and have been working with Leeds Relational Practice Centre for over 12 months, they will continue to work with us for the next 12 months, working with our leaders, managers and workforce so that we all have a shared understanding of what this means for children and families. We have invested in conferences and workshops led by Mark Finnis who is a renowned expert in this field.

Our ASYE academy is well established, and we have a high number of applicants who want to have the dedicated support the academy offers during the full 1 months of the ASYE programme; those who have gone through the academy have felt supported through dedicated practice educators, the learning and development offer and the experience of those delivering. We are committed to the ongoing development of all our workforce.

About the Role

The Practice Supervisor role is pivotal to our success. As the practice expert you will collaborate closely with the Principal Social Worker and the Learning and Development Service and your direct line management structure, to influence and support the delivery of excellent practice through the development and progression of our students, newly qualified social workers, and the wider workforce by demonstrating good practice, sharing knowledge and experience, offering guidance, support, mentoring and consultation. To enable focus on the development of the team you will not have your own allocated workload, but you will have the responsibility for overseeing ot...

Job Introduction

• Location:Aylesham, Kent
• Hourly rate:£12.25 per hour
• Hours per week:27 hours or 3 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Required:Reliable travel to the workplace for shift times is essential
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives

At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.

Who will I support?

In this role, you will provide essential support in people’s homes during the night, fostering connections and sharing interests. Whether they love watching late-night movies with a hot chocolate or need assistance getting up early, your presence will be invaluable. You will build meaningful relationships and offer thoughtful, responsive care, empowering individuals to navigate life with confidence and independence.

The shift pattern for this role is three waking nights per week, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. While a driving licence is not required, you must be able to travel reliably to the workplace for your scheduled shifts.

How will I make a difference?

You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily. 

You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small.

You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible.

You will support people to build confidence and life skills.

You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family.

You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace.

You will celebrate people’s achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

Stream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.  

Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.

Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.

Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year. 

Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. 

If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate.

Apply without delay!

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to:

Recruitment@affinitytrust.org

Check out more opportunities on our careers page:

https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/

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

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

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

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

You will be joining an amazing team delivering the service

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

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

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

The Role

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

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

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

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

Location: Ripley

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

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

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

How to Apply

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

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

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

About Derbyshire Mind:

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

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

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

Learning Together:We always aim to do things better

Empowering:We support people to fulf...