Night Care Assistant – Children’s Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs)

Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, HertfordshirePay: £14.41 – £14.97 per hour (£28,105 – £29,186 per annum)Hours: 44 hours per weekShift pattern: 4 nights on / 4 nights offHours: 8:15pm – 7:15am

Support lives. Create calm. Make nights matter.

Looking for a night care role where your calm presence makes a real difference?
Join St Elizabeth’s Centre as a Night Care Assistant and help children with epilepsy and complex needs feel safe, supported and reassured through the night.

About St Elizabeth’s Centre

St Elizabeth’s Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, autism and learning disabilities.

Our 60-acre Hertfordshire site includes:

• Children’s Residential Homes
• School and College
• Supported Living
• On-site nursing, therapy, and education teams

Our night teams are vital to keeping children safe, comfortable, and settled.

About the Night Care Assistant role

As a Night Care Assistant in our Children’s Residential Services, you’ll support young people aged 5–19 during the overnight period.

This role focuses on:

• Calm, reassuring presence.
• Safety and wellbeing monitoring
• Dignified personal care.
• Maintaining a peaceful, well-run home environment

No previous experience is required — full training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Providing person-centred overnight care, including personal care and wellbeing checks
• Monitoring health and responding calmly to any incidents or distress
• Completing night-time care records and logs accurately
• Supporting with cleaning, laundry, and light housekeeping
• Following individual care plans, behaviour support plans, and safeguarding procedures
• Working as part of a professional multidisciplinary team

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• A calm, caring and professional approach.
• Ability to remain alert and responsible throughout night shifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to complete:
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (unless already held)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Understanding of epilepsy, autism, or complex needs
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence.

Training & development

We provide:

• Full paid induction
• Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams.
• Specialist epilepsy and emergency response training
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (mandatory requirement)
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Clear progression opportunities

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay for night work
• 4 nights on / 4 nights offrota for work-life balance
• 20% uplift for weekend overtime
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free DBS check

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised staff transportfrom Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
• Affordable on-site staff accommodation(£200 per month, up to 2 years – role dependent)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Getting here

St Elizabeth’s Centre is in a rural location. Reliable transport is essential, particularly for night shifts. Subsidised staff...

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• Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK15 9ED
• £13.61 - £13.61 Per Hour
• Permanent * Part time
• Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Are you a dedicated Night Care and Support Worker committed to delivering exceptional care?

Our stunning Lovat Fields Retirement Village based in Milton Keynes, are currently seeking new team members!

At ExtraCare, we provide our residents with exceptional retirement villages that enhance care and lifestyle opportunities, genuinely fostering ‘better lives for older people.’ We are dedicated to offering rewarding and meaningful careers to all our staff, empowering you to deliver the high-quality service we promise and positively impact our residents' lives.

The role:

We offer a comprehensive domiciliary care service all in one location, eliminating the need for travel between jobs.

• Role: Night Care Assistant
• Hours: 18hours per week = 2 x shifts per week, 9pm-7am including alternate weekends*
  *shift times are subject to change to meet the needs of the service
• Salary: £13.61 per hour
• Location: Lovat Fields, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9ED

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

Benefits:

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500!(Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free Use of Onsite Gym

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Night Care Assistants.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!

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Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Swiss Cottage, Camden

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Expiry Date: 09/02/2026 23:59

The Vacancy

Join our dedicated Care Team at Rathmore House Care Home, where compassion and community are at the heart of everything we do. As a waking Night Care Assistant, you’ll be part of an incredible team that works tirelessly to keep our residents engaged, active, and enjoying life.

Whether you're supporting residents with their personal care and hygiene needs or helping maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home, your contribution will make a meaningful difference.

Standard shifts are 12 hours and 20 minutes, 37 hours per week working across 3 days.

We also have Casual hours available for those seeking more flexibility

We’re happy to accommodate alternative shift lengths, especially during peak times

About us 

C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our Care Homes.

You will work alongside an amazing team that care passionately about our residents. We work hard to keep our residents engaged, active and enjoying their lives. Whether you would like to support our residents directly with their physical care and personal hygiene needs or instead help us in maintaining high levels of cleanliness across our homes, you can make a real contribution.

About you 

You will need:

• Good communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To be compassionate and patient
• Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
• To pass our DBS check or be on the DBS Update Service

Even better if you have previous experience of a care environment, providing personal care or knowledge of dementia.

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives.

Please note, 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!

All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it’s subsidiary brands.

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The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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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 Northfield Lodge Service as a Support/Care Worker based in Aberdeen. This will be a part-time permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
VSA's Northfield, is a two storey property set in its own grounds in the Northfield area of the city, providing long-term residential placements for individuals with on-going and enduring mental health problems. The service provides 24-hour support to 18 service users and each has their own room. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing person-centred support based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

In this rewarding role, you will provide a professional, caring and effective service to our service users. Any prior experience would be welcome but is not essential as full on the job training will be provided. You must however be willing to undertake an SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare (or equivalent) if you do not already hold one.

Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 28 hours per week

Rota: 4 week rolling rota, with an average of one sleep-in per week and an equal mix of early & late shifts. You will also be expected to work alternate weekends

Salary: £12.81 per hours

Location: Aberdeen We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme-Receive £225 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes

Service Information:

Northfield Lodge provides long term residential placements and 24 hour support for adults with ongoing and enduring mental health conditions. The main aim of the service is to promote independence and this is achieved by providing recovery-focused support, based on each individual’s needs and requirements.

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.

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Title: Bank Care Team Leader

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, GB, BS23 4BG

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Bank Care Team Leader

Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home, 67 Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

£13.90 per week

Hours as and when required 

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Beach Lawns for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Beach Lawns is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Care Team Leader? Here’s more about the role:

As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensuring that our residents are comfortable in their home. You will also support Care Assistants in their development.

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans
• Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day – let’s get stuck in
• It’s very simple – if we can be the best Care Team Leader we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.

What skills do I need?

• Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Experience in care is an essential requirement for role, an NVQ3 in Social Care is also desirable
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
• You will also be...

Sales Assistant – Southfields Kids

FARA is recruiting for a motivated and friendly part-time Sales Assistant to support our Shop Manager and team in the effective running of our busy shop in Southfields Kids.

About Us:
FARA Southfields Kids is a vibrant charity retail shop that has been at the heart of our local community for over 30 years. With 39 charity shops across the UK, we are dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and young people in Romania. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day!

The Role:
We are looking for a motivated and friendly part-time Sales Assistant to support our Shop Manager and team in the effective running of our busy shop. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort and prepare donations for sale
• Steam and price clothing items
• Create eye-catching shop displays
• Handle cash and operate the till
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere for customers
• Address customer queries and resolve issues
• Build connections within the local community
• Stay informed about our products and current promotions

The Candidate:

• At least 1 year of retail or related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Organised, efficient, and proactive
• Positive attitude and a customer-first approach
• Able to assist the team with all shop duties e.g. lifting/ handling of loads/crates/sacks
• Having some knowledge of children’s merchandise is desirable
• Reside within 45 minutes of the shop

Working Times:

• Shop Opening Hours: 09:30 – 17:30
• 8-hour shift with a 30-minute paid break
• Part-time, 3 days per week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

What We Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced sick pay (subject to conditions)
• 17 days holiday, including bank and public holidays
• Employee discount (subject to conditions)
• A birthday day off after 2 years of employment

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about retail and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Join us at FARA Southfields Kids and be part of something special!

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Personal Care Assistant

Job Ref
DP/VT08

Location
Great Sankey

About this job

Personal Care Assistant
Reference: DP/VT08
Hours: 4 per week
Preferred availability: Weekend afternoons
Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Great Sankey, Warrington
Recruiting on behalf of the employer - Independent Living Team
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Personal Care Assistant to support an 8‑year‑old non-verbal boy with complex needs, including autism spectrum disorder and Global Development Delay.
He also has torticollis, scoliosis, facio-cranial irregularities, hearing loss, and irregular ear formation, and wears an audio headband.
This role involves providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and enabling the child to access safe and enjoyable outings in the community.
Main Duties
Providing personal care, including changing nappies and dressing/undressing
Escorting the child to events, outings, and activities
Supporting participation in leisure activities (parks, soft play)
Personal Requirements
Experience in a similar care role
Full UK driving licence
Access to your own car with business insurance
Additional Information
A probation period will apply
Permanent contract
Enhanced DBS check required (provided free of charge)
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to the Warrington Disability Partnership - Independent Living Team:
Email: iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Reference: DP/VT08
The Independent Living Team will forward applications to the prospective employer, who will then arrange interviews.

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to the Warrington Disability Partnership Independent Living Team, quoting reference DP/VT08

iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the prospective employer who will conduct interviews.

Personal Care Assistant

Job Ref
DP/ZA07

About this job

Independent Living Team on behalf of an individual employer
Personal Care Assistant

(Ref: DP/ZA07)

Location: Appleton Thorn, Warrington
Hours: 4 hours per week
Pay: £12.60 per hour

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable Personal Care Assistant to support a kind and friendly 7-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Your role will help them enjoy fun, meaningful experiences both at home and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll support the child with social and leisure activities, including:

At-Home Support:
Engage in structured play and learning activities in a calm, familiar setting.

Outdoor Activities:
Go for walks in local parks and open spaces for sensory exploration and physical movement.

Soft Play & Sensory-Friendly Venues:
Visit favourite places like Gravity or Jelly Beans for safe, supervised play.

Community Outings:
Attend autism-friendly events, library trips, swimming sessions, or local markets together.

What We’re Looking For:

Someone patient, friendly, and engaging

A commitment to supporting independence and joy through everyday activities

Personal requirements:

Driving Licence/car owner essential

Experience with children or young people with ASD is desirable,

Non-smoker preferable

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate.

Send your cover letter via email to the Warrington Disability Partnership - Independent Living Team at:

Email: iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Please quote reference: DP/ZA07

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to the Warrington Disability Partnership Independent Living Team, quoting reference DP/ZA07

iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the prospective employer who will conduct interviews.

Recovery Navigator Fast Track

• locations
• Likewise - Portland House

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR011267

Recovery Navigator - Fast Track Team

Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UGWorking Hours: Our working hours are Monday Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-17:00 and Thursday 11:00-19:00. Fast Track offer evening appointments every Thursday so availability for this is preferred. The post is for 30 hours per week over 4 days, but we can be flexible with this for the right candidate providing it meets our business need.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,110 - £32,090 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.

About the role:

Likewise is a drug and alcohol support service with no judgement. We support adults in a person-centred way to address their substance misuse.

An exciting opportunity is available within our Fast Track team. We support a range of adults with various substance related issues including alcohol, over the counter medication and recreational drugs.

We complete comprehensive assessments to review mental health, physical health and safeguarding risk and deliver psycho-social interventions to support those who access our service to build their recovery capitol.

We work with multi-agency teams such as social care, health and housing.

Key duties:

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals

About you:

Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following professional experiences:

• Substance misuse background
• Mental health background
• Criminal justice background
• A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology
• A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role
• Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.

View the full Recovery Navigator job description here

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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Recovery Navigator

• locations
• Barnsley Recovery Steps - McLintocks Building

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• JR011330

Recovery Navigator – Barnsley

Location:McLintocks Building, Summer Lane, Barnsley

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:£28,690 - £34,730

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate Recovery Navigator to support parents, carers, families and friends affected by drug and alcohol use. You will deliver targeted one-to-one support, group interventions and recovery-focused case management, helping families reduce harm, build resilience and engage positively with recovery services.

The role includes providing sensitive bereavement support and working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Flexible working, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Key Duties

• Provide one-to-one and group-based support for families and concerned others

• Manage a caseload, including risk assessments, safeguarding and recovery planning

• Deliver compassionate bereavement support related to substance use

• Support access to treatment services and community resources

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies

• Maintain accurate records using an online case management system

• Follow safeguarding policies to identify and reduce risk

About You

• Experience supporting individuals or families affected by substance use or recovery

• Confident in case management, safeguarding and one-to-one interventions

• Compassionate, organised and able to manage complex situations

• Strong communication and partnership-working skills

• Flexible to work evenings and weekends

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

About Us

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.

Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop peopl...

Night Care Assistant – Wallsend

Location: Wallsend

Hourly Rate: £12.97 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day

We currently have an opportunity for a Night Care Assistant to join Eothen Homes. The successful candidates will be based at our Wallsend care home working 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day.

We are looking for someone who is intuitive and aware of what matters most in life, who can demonstrate compassion and empathy and who is committed to improving the quality of life for older people. A major part of your role will be to enable and support people to remain as independent as possible by adopting a person centered approach in an environment that feels like home.

Experience of working in a care setting could be an advantage but is not essential.

The successful candidate will provide physical support and personal care to the residents of the home.

Benefits include:

Fully funded BUPA cash back scheme to all employees, benefits include dental treatments, optical treatments, prescriptions, therapies and access to shopping discounts to numerous high street and on line stores.

Paid breaks.

Birthday off.

Paid overtime.

Public holiday working will attract time and a half.

Requirements:

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check will be required.

This is your chance to make a difference!

QR 09.113 Job Description Night Care

Wellbeing Worker: Primary Care (Rural West)

Department

Primary Care

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Wellbeing Worker: Primary Care (Rural West)

Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,010 - £27,993 (pro-rata - salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)

Contract: Permanent

Base: Rural West PCN: Bampton and Burford, with potential for one day a week in either Donnington Bridge (Oxford) or one day a week remote working for Eynsham and Witney PCN, dependent on service demand

Join Our Primary Care Wellbeing Service Team and help people live healthier, happier lives!

Primary Care is often the first point of contact for people seeking support with their mental health and wellbeing. As a key partner to Primary Care, our Wellbeing Service plays a vital role in making a difference.

What We Do:

• Help individuals improve their mental health and overall wellbeing.
• Support the Primary Care workforce (including GPs) by easing the pressure on their services.

Over the past seven years, we’ve grown from a small team of 8 to a thriving team of 35. Today, we work with more than 55 GP practices across Oxfordshire, providing essential support to local NHS services and helping people lead healthier, happier lives.

We are currently looking to recruit to the above role and would really welcome applications for it.

If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact HR@oxfordshiremind.org.uk.

If you are interested in learning more about the role and find more about what we do before applying, please contact Lorraine Hurdley Lorraine.Hurdley@oxfordshiremind.org.uk

Alternatively if not we would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, and the needs of people living with mental health problems
• An understanding of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults
• Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar environments
• Experience of working in a demanding environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Experience of working with individuals, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level
• Ability to travel to different sites to deliver face-to-face sessions
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Knowledge/Understanding of our values

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

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Closing date: 15 February 2026

Shortlisting date: 17 February 2026

Interview date: 23 February 2026

Interview location: Online - Microsoft Teams

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications. 

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Department

Primary Care

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level