Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Assistant Support Services Manager Newport/Torfaen
- Location:Pontypool and Newport
- Earnings:£29580.00 to £30090.00
Salary:
£29,580 FTE per annum rising to £30,090 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period
Location:
Contractually based in our Hwb in Pontypool or Newport - To assist in the management of Cyfannol Support Services across Torfaen and Newport
Contract Type:
Permanent
Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
•35 hours per week (full time)
•Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work
•Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during shift
•All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Support Services Manager
Accountable for: Team Leaders and Support Workers
Purpose of the post: To assist in the management of service delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence
Specific responsibilities:
1.To assist the Support Service Manager in managing the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children living in refuge, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
2.Contribute to a refuge environment that is compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity -where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
3.Manage Safeguarding across the service, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, authorise adult and child referrals maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and safety
4.Provide line management to Team Leaders and Support Workers in line with Cyfannol’s policies and values, leading recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and development in an inclusive and engaging way.
5.Key Contributor alongside Service Manager in risk compliance, supporting team members to regularly assess and positively managing risk in an inclusive and enabling way.
6.Manage the delegated aspects of budgetary responsibility including some purchasing, work closely with the Finance department.
7.Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), core group and other similar meetings.
8.Provide support team with case management and direction, providing direct support for emergency/ crisis situations, complex cases, team member absence, when more than one worker are required.
9.Review complex or serious concerns or breaches that are impacting maintenance of licence/ contracts and escalate to Service Manager when appropriate
10.Grow your service team’s understanding, skills and confidence in providing support through informed choice where individuals design their own meaningful support outcomes
11.Manage data compliance and oversee regular service internal audits of service and case work, provide improvement plans where appropriate.
12.Fulfil reporting obligations to funders that are delegated by the Project Manager/ Coordinator which includes aspects of funding schedules, rendering of services and Commissioning audits
13.Complete delegated requirements for regular external data collection and reporting including National Quality Standards and Welsh Women's Aid.
14.Lead regular Service team meetings to support communication, reflection and service development
15. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
16. Contribute (through working closely with the Facilities Coordinator) to ensuring a safe compliant and quality environment across Hwbs and services
17. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
18. Contribute to internal development projects as part of an organisational continuous improvement.
19. Work collaboratively with other Support Service Coordinators to ensure refuge, community and initial contact referral paths are easily accessible are clear and concise, and to continue to promote a whole team approach.
General responsibilities:
1.Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflect...
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Role: Assistant Support Manager - Female Only
Salary: £25,621 FTE
Hours: From 28 hours - 36 hours per week
About Style Acre
Are you looking for a job that has purpose, something that makes you feel like you are making a difference?
Style Acre is an Oxfordshire-based, award-winning and forward-looking charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical needs. We have over 35 supported living households, 3 community day hubs and a successful work programme, supporting more than 250 people.
About the Role
Style Acre is a charity with a fantastic reputation that provides excellent supported living services for people with learning disabilities in their community. We are growing fast and have an exciting opportunity for a talented assistant to join our leadership development programme, with the potential to become a support manager in the future.
The Leadership Development Programme is our intensive six-month programme, where you will acquire the skills to become a leader and manager, and you’ll learn how to adapt to new situations. You’ll learn about yourself: what your strengths are, and what you need to work on. Most of all you’ll identify ways to use your drive and passion to improve the lives of the people we support.
We offer a wide range of benefits
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full-time staff (pro-rata for part time)
- £68 per night for sleep-ins.
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Flexible working hours
- Free comprehensive ongoing training, including a unique Leadership Development Programme with the ability to progress to Assistant Support Manager within 18 months.
- Employee benefits package with Perkbox (saving you up to £800 per year)
- Recommend a friend incentive scheme for employees
- Wellness programs
- Company events & social hours
Assistant Support Manager - Female Only
Wheatley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
OX33 1NW
£13.65 per hour
Permanent - Full-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 19/03/2026
Job reference: ASM-Wheatley-Jan26
Assistant Support Manager - Female Only
Wheatley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£13.65 per hour
Young Persons Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you’ll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you’ll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
As a Young Persons Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30, 265 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Young Persons and Young Adults Service, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to 11–24-year-olds using drugs and alcohol. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of working with young people and working within the criminal justice system.
The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience.
We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Young Persons Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years.
As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you’ll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you’ll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team.
As a Young Persons Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £25,870 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £30, 265 per year (Pro-Rata). (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Young Persons and Young Adults Service, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to 11–24-year-olds using drugs and alcohol. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of working with young people and working within the criminal justice system.
The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience.
We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Job Introduction
- Location:Preston
- Hourly rate:£12.25 per hour
- Hours per week::We have a variety of hours/ contracts available
- Full time(37.5 hours)
- Part time
- Bank
- Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
We’re all about possibilities. Are you?
This is your opportunity to really make a difference and to support people to move into their new home in Preston.
Do you love being active? Whether it's football, swimming, or long walks, we’re looking for people who bring energy and passion.
- Being a Support Worker is so much more than a job, it’s about walking alongside someone in their everyday life
- Encouraging them to make choices that help them feel good
- Supporting them with the little and big things that matter
- It’s about making sure they feel safe, valued, and truly at home – not just in their space, but in their own life.
If you believe in empowering others, are patient, supportive, and value the rights of people to live their life their way – we’d love to hear from you.
On top of all of that, you'll be joining us in living our values:
We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do.
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.
Ready to make a difference, one sandwich at a time? Join us in creating a world where everyone has the power to choose.
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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The starting salary for this post is £34,467.72 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week (part-time will be considered).
The location for this post is Norfolk & Waveney. Travel across Norfolk and Waveney required
Ormiston Families’ Supporting Smiles Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service is excited to invite applications from therapists looking to further their therapeutic career. We offer great benefits.
Our Supporting Smiles service provides professional mental health support to children and young people through our Therapeutic Pathway for 4–13-year-olds and 5–18-year-olds with our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner team. Whether residing in Norfolk or Waveney or registered with a Norfolk or Waveney GP, we’re here to offer therapeutic support to meet children and young people’s needs.
At Supporting Smiles, we believe in a needs-led approach, and our service name, “Supporting Smiles,” was co-created with input from the children and families we support. Our holistic mental health and wellbeing support service encompasses the expertise of our therapeutic practitioners, counsellors, and children’s wellbeing practitioners.
Convenience and accessibility are key to our therapeutic support. We offer sessions in various venues across your local community, including schools and family hub sites. If accessing our venues poses a challenge, don’t hesitate to reach out, and we’ll work together to find a solution that suits your needs.
As a member of Norfolk & Waveney’s Children and Young People’s Alliance, we’re part of an integrated mental health service network dedicated to THRIVE principles: Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help, and Risk Support. Alongside partners like The Benjamin Foundation, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk County Council, and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, we’re committed to providing comprehensive support to children and young people aged 0-25, ensuring their mental health needs are met every step of the way.
To apply, please click on Apply Online.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday, 9 th February 2026
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Norfolk
£34,467.72 per annum
Your gift will help to transform the lives of children, young people and families in your community.
Support Ambassador – Extra Care – Skipton
Join Our Team as a Support Ambassador in Skipton!
Job Title: Support Ambassador
Salary Details: £26,096 pro rata for a 35 hour week
Post: shifts to include weekends, bank holidays & on-call as part of a rota)
Location: Skipton
Closing Date: Once positions filled
Interview Date: as soon as possible to be arranged with applicant
HR – Catholic Care, 11 North Grange Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2BR.
Are you the kind of person who lights up a room, lifts a team, and brings calm, compassion, and confidence wherever you go?
Do you want a role where your warmth, your intuition, and your belief in people can transform someone’s day — or even their whole life?
If so… you belong with us.
At Eller Beck Court, we don’t simply support older people, we champion independence, nurture joy, and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. And we’re looking for someone extraordinary to join us.
This is more than a support role.
It’s a chance to be a steady hand, a listening ear, a motivator, and a role model, not only for the amazing residents who live here, but also for the team who support them.
As a Support Ambassador, you will:
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred support that protects dignity and promotes independence
- Mentor support staff, leading by example and modelling exceptional practice
- Build genuine relationships with residents and families
- Respond with emotional intelligence, patience, and professionalism
- Contribute to a safe, supportive, positive culture
- Work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care
- Deliver 3 hours of meaningful activities each week
- Be part of the on-call rota
What you will bring
- A warm, emotionally intelligent approach
- Experience supporting older adults or vulnerable people
- Confidence supporting and guiding others
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Calmness, empathy, and professionalism
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and on-call
What you will gain
- A deeply rewarding role with real purpose
- A supportive team and values-led environment
- Opportunities to grow and develop
- The joy of helping residents live fuller, more connected lives
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re someone who believes that kindness is powerful, dignity is essential, and every person deserves to feel valued, then we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your heart to a role where it really matters.
Benefits:
- Supportive team environment
- Making a meaningful difference in the lives of others
If you’re available immediately to be part of a caring community and contribute to a brighter future for those in need, apply today!
To apply for either of these exciting opportunities, follow these simple steps:
Download the Application Form
The application form is available in PDF format. Download and complete it using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free software you can easily obtain.
Complete and Submit:
Once you’ve filled out the form, submit it using the form below.
Alternative Submission:
Prefer a physical application? Download and print a copy of the form. Mail it to:
HR, Catholic Care, 11 North Grange Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2BR
Additional Information:
Ensure that you complete the “Additional Information” section on the application form. This is your chance to shine—tell Catholic Care why you are the perfect fit. Highlight how you meet the essential requirements and align with the values of Catholic Care.
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If you have questions or need more information, reach out to us at recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk
We’re here to help!
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If you require any help or would like more information please email
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - Outreach Advanced Practitioner - START
Job Introduction
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Slough doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding and investment.
As an Outreach Advanced Practitioner we offer a starting salary of £29,244 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £33,880 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field, Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
- Carry a designated caseload of service users with complex needs that may include one of the following: mental health, long term conditions, criminal justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work;
- Conduct assessments of need and risk assessments and formulate risk management plans and recovery plans that recognise the personal recovery goals of the service user;
- Responsibility and management of the Outreach team;
- Effective partnership working with members of any multi-disciplinary team and other agencies and coordinate multi-agency meetings when appropriate;
- Deliver interventions that are underpinned by a strong evidence base;
- Participate in clinical meetings and complex case meeting and be confident and competent at presenting cases orally and through written reports;
- Support the learning and development of Recovery Workers and Trainee Recovery Workers, providing specialist input into Multi-Disciplinary Meetings;
- Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff to support their development, learning and standards of care;
- Being known as a knowledgeable in a designated specialism within the service (e.g. substance use and mental health, Homelessness/complex needs, domestic abuse, mental capacity);
- Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;
- Delivering internal learning events and representing Turning Point nationally if required in your specialist area.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- Carry a designated caseload of service users with complex needs that may include one of the following: mental health, long term conditions, criminal justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work;
- Conduct assessments of need and risk assessments and formulate risk management plans and recovery plans that recognise the personal recovery goals of the service user;
- Effective partnership working with members of any multi-disciplinary team and other agencies and coordinate multi-agency meetings when appropriate;
- Deliver interventions that are underpinned by a strong evidence base;
- Participate in clinical meetings and complex case meeting and be confident and competent at presenting cases orally and through written reports;
- Support the learning and development of Recovery Workers and Trainee Recovery Workers, providing specialist input into Multi-Disciplinary Meetings;
- Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff to support their development, learning and standards of care;
- Being known as a knowledgeable in a designated specialism within the service (e.g. substance use and mental health, Homelessness/complex needs, domestic abuse, mental capacity);
- Ensuring achievement of key performance indicators relevant to your role;
- Delivering internal learning events and representing Turning Point nationally if required in your specialist area.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care, Nursing; Social Work, psychology degree).
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Be...
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Minehead.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs
Supporting and lone working with 6 people in the service. Everyone enjoys holidays, going to the theatre, cinema, day trips out and going out in the community, driving to Taunton in a person’s disability care on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, Supporting a person to Hydro pool once a week
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
- This role requires you to be a driver.
Contract options:
- Full-time: 37.5 hrs
- Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
- Days: Between 07:00-22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI.
Support Workers
Edinburgh Services
Full-time, Part-time opportunities available
£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)
Job Reference: SW/EDIN/550
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:
- Housing Support Services across Granton, Leith, Corstorphine, Morningside and Slateford
- Outreach Support Services – providing dynamic outreach services across the Lothian’s within the community, in people’s own homes and within resource centres.
At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive Salary – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
- Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
- 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
- Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
- Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
As a Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.
Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.
Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The closing date for completed applications Thursday 5th February 2026.
Interviews will take place in February 2026.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
- Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Prior to starting your application it would be beneficial to have the following information on hand:
- Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
- Details of current employment and previous employment history
- Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so
We highly recommend to read through our Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification (available in the Apply Now Section). This will help highlight the areas in your skill set and experiences to reference throughout your application. It is essential that you show on your application form how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.
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Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Working in our specialist education team
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The Role;
To teach students within the champions and explorers cohort. This cohort of students are working on a pre-formal or semi-formal curriculum.
Hours: 37.5 Hours, 52 weeks.
Salary; Grade 3 starting salary £34,653.00 with biennial increments
Grade 4 starting salary £41,490.00 with biennial increment
Location: Inscape, House School Cheadle, Stockport.
Interview Date: 13th February 2026.
Contract: Permanent (Part time 3/4 days would be considered for the right candidate)
Key Responsibilities;
- Understanding of the engagement model and EYFS framework.
- Understand National Curriculum requirements and adapt these to plan teaching and learning for pupils following a pre/semi-formal curriculum
- Adapt the teaching of the National Curriculum to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and learning disabilities.
- Develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially.
- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory and communication needs.
- Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school day.
Grade 4:
- Demonstrate a proven track-record of pupils making outstanding progress through excellent teaching and subject pedagogy.
- Have strong experience of working with students with autism and other associated learning difficulties.
- Effectively deploy Education Assistants (EAs) to facilitate learning, ensuring that all support positively impacts on the development of every pupil’s independence.
- Create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.
- Manage a team of EAs effectively.
- To ensure that all EAs are punctual, have high attendance and are always mentally present to facilitate learning.
- Complete human resource processes with a team of EAs such as return to work from absence, professional discussions/supervision, professional development reviews and performance management, including target setting.
Curriculum Knowledge
- Have a secure knowledge of the primary or EYFS curriculum.
- Be able to foster and maintain pupils’ interest and address misunderstandings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of Standard English
Accurate and productive use of assessment:
- Know and understand how to assess pupil progress, including appropriate statutory assessment requirements.
- Use the Autism Education Trust (AET) framework to measure autism-specific areas of progress.
- Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Training
- Comply with the school’s mandatory training requirements.
- Attend conferences and meetings including professional shows as required.
Recovery Worker - Supported Housing (Liverpool)
- locations
- Derwent Square
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011295
Recovery Worker – Supported Housing (Liverpool)
Location: 8 Derwent Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 6QTWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,243 - £28,930 per annum
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
Key Duties include:
- To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals and improve their quality of life.
- To work on both practical and emotional life skills towards independent living/ greater independence.
- To assist with the safe and successful daily running of the service including housing management related tasks.
- To work as part of a team towards agreed service/contract targets.
- To work as part of a team to provide a service in line with the organisation’s mission and values.
Waythrough Services range from 24-hour residential care with nursing to floating support in peoples own homes. Some require evenings, weekends, nightshifts (waking or sleeping) and on-calls.
The people we support are central to everything we do. Each person who uses our services – residents or clients – is a unique individual and they all deserve to be treated as such. Derwent Square is a 24 hour Supporting Housing for those experiencing mental health difficulties. Often multiple and complex needs will arise, and you may need to be able to support in some of these areas also. As such, your responsibilities may vary from day to day.
Support people who access the service:
Manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being and health.
- Develop independent life-skills including budgeting, money management, tenancy sustainment, access to public services, further education and/or employment and living well in the community.
- Live more fulfilling lives and develop new meanings and purposes.
- Take control over their life, through their own choices and decisions.
- Work in partnership with the service to provide feedback/complaints and suggestions identifying practical solutions to any barriers.
- Maintaining their property, being able to manage repairs and keep the environment clean and tidy.
- Encourage group attendance.
Ensure the safe running of the service:
- Assess resident wellbeing and welfare on an ongoing basis.
- Assess and manage a range of risks within the service as a dynamic process.
- Keep our service compliant with legal regulations in housing, health and safety and safeguarding, including carrying out daily, weekly and monthly checks in these areas.
- Compliance with GDPR practises, ensuring confidentiality and information sharing are foremost.
- Follow the correct policies and escalation processes for health and safety, incident management and safeguarding.
- Keep up to date in day-to-day repairs and maintenance requirements in line with policy and procedure.
- To support with inventories on properties and ensuring these are completed on admission, discharge and move on.
- Provide a safe, respectful environment.
- Undertaking cleaning activities to ensure a positive environment e.g. at void changeover etc.
- Work in line with Waythrough’s Code of Conduct to maintain safe professional boundaries.
- Take part in backup procedures.
- Take part in a rota which will include weekend, evening and overnight shifts.
- Oversee medication in line with Waythrough’s policy and procedure.
- Support at other sites to ensure their safe running.
Keywork:
- Oversee support...
Why Join Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.