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Linlithgow Support Workers
Full Time 37 hour & Part Time 30 Hour Posts - Female Only**
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata
Linlithgow Service supports 9 people. There is 3 people in a House of Multiple Occupancy and 6 in their own individual homes. All the houses are situated round one courtyard which means there is a real community feel amongst both the Supported People and the Support Workers. Support needs within the service range from 24 hour a day support (including using the hoist and personal care) to those who just need help with finances, shopping and social.
Our support workers support our people using a person cantered approach to live their lives to their full potential and to feel included in the community.
We offer a personalised service to meet the individual’s needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, health & social support.
There is a bus stop outside with buses going into Edinburgh, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness and the surrounding villages. The train station is a 4 minute walk from the service and we also have car parking available on site.
We offer a personalised service to meet the individual’s needs this includes support to maintain their tenancies, finances, personal care, medication, health & social support.
Shifts will be on a rota basis. There will be a variety of day, evening, and sleepover shifts*.
*A sleepover shift consists of working an afternoon/evening shift starting at 3pm, a rest period (11pm - 7am) sleeping over in the service and then working a shift in the morning finishing at 3pm. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.
'The best thing about working at Linlithgow service is that is has a great community feel. The team are really welcoming and the supported people are great fun (and have an amazing sense of humour).' Deborah, Care & Support Manager
Please note that 2 of the positions available you will require a Full UK Drivers license.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will be but not limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
- Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Find out what you working week could look like here.
Hear from our current Support Workers here.
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required
Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care. - Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team. - Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays. - Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally. - Employee Assistance Program
Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App. - Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland. - Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year. - Enhanced Overtime
Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligib...
Free physiotherapy
Discount opportunities
Christmas savings scheme
Salary £27,418 per annum
Location Elgin, Moray
Expiry 06/02/2026 23:59
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Are you looking for a role where you can make a positive influence in peoples life? Are you passionate about supporting people recover from addiction? If so, then we have a great role for you as a Recovery Coach.
Your new opportunity
We are currently recruiting a Recovery Coach in Moray to provide targeted assertive support for Adults and families experiencing substance use and alcohol use issues.
As a Recovery Coach, you will provide a comprehensive service for adults experiencing drug and/or alcohol difficulties. Supporting individual recovery within Moray’s integrated pathway and delivery of MAT Standards.
You will be responsible for providing individual support and guidance to people who are experiencing complex or challenging situations. You will assess service user needs, formulate risk management plans, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress towards goals.
You will work collaboratively with other professionals and service providers to ensure clients receive the best support and resources available.
This role will have professional development opportunities, which will allow us to stay up to date on best practices in substance use and alcohol use treatment
Working pattern: This is a part time, Permanent role working 25 hours per week.
What you will need to succeed/bring to the role
- Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Experience working with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health challenges
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of practice Knowledge and/or experience of recovery orientated systems of care, trauma informed practice and MAT standard support.
- Up to date knowledge of adult and child protection legislation and practice
What you'll get in return
🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚Training & development opportunities
❤️Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨👩👧Family-friendly policies
🏥Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁£500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️Life Assurance & Pension
🚲Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace pension
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Long service rewards
Significant discount opportunities
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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Cudworth.
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.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
In our Cudworth service we support 4 individuals, some with physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities. This role includes personal care.
You will be trained to use a hoist, along with any further training required to complete this role.
Must be a driver
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.
Contract options:
• part time
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 07:30-21:00 AND
• Waking Nights: 21:00-08:00
Drivers only
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35465
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.
Salary: £12.50 - £12.90 per hour
Closing Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026
Reference Code: CSWCORN0126
Salary: £12.50 - £12.90 per hour Hours: Flexible as required
Location:
Essential:
Consideration: Due to service locations a driving license and vehicle would be beneficial
Havencare Homes and Support Limited is a forward-thinking charity that supports people with learning disabilities and autism.
We have opportunities throughout Cornwall for enthusiastic, resourceful, and forward-thinking people to join Havencare as Casual Support Workers.
First and foremost we are looking for outstanding people with outstanding values that align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
We have many opportunities for you to either join our existing teams or to be part of our brand-new services when the opportunity presents. Joining our team of Casual Workers provides you with an opportunity to have more flexibility with the hours you are available to work.
We provide a 24-hour, 365 days a year services within Cornwall and therefore we would love to hear from people who can work flexibly or at short notice.
In return we will provide
- Quality training to ensure you have all the skills you require to succeed
- Access to our rota system to review and select shift cover that meets your flexibility
- Continual training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
- Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Financial incentive for our Refer a Friend Scheme
- Paid DBS
- Paid mileage at 45p per mile for those travelling more than 20 miles (must have business insurance)
Applications will be considered as and when received.
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer casual hours to those requiring sponsorship.
Hours offered will be in line with our rota patterns and minimum hours cannot be guaranteed.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
- 2 acceptable / satisfactory references
- Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK
Check out the role brief and assignment information here: 2025 - Support Worker - Role Brief - Casual.pdf
Apply Here: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=6fbf4ffc-9368-440c-94b7-5667677d9b1b
Support Workers
Scottish Borders – Housing & Outreach
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/SB/549
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:
- Scottish Borders Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells
- Scottish Borders Outreach Services – support currently provided across Galashiels, Bowden, Peebles and Hawick.
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
- Medicash Healthcare Plan
- 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 Sunday 8th 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.
*We are holding a recruitment event in the Scottish Borders on Saturday 31st January 2026, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at our Galashiels Office – 54 Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, TD1 1BT (located on the 1st floor). If you would like to learn more and have an opportunity to ask any questions please come along*
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.
Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #Proudtowork...
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.
The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.
Please see attached full Job Description for more information.
Shifts & Hours:
- We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
- We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Equality Act 2010 in the UK
*Job ID: 35307
Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.
The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.
Please see attached full Job Description for more information.
Shifts & Hours:
- We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
- We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Equality Act 2010 in the UK
*Job ID: 35307
Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.
Why work for us?
We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
Your Development & Appreciation
• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Wagestream
Your Wellbeing Counts
• Breakfast Club for the next three Months (Free free breakfast at the home)
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
#INDSJS
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.
Support Worker: Outreach (North Lanarkshire)
You will help people take control of their lives and create a future.
About Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As part of the Outreach Service you will provide direct emotional and practical support to our community living in temp accommodation and transitioning in to their own tenancies.
For this role a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Job Purpose
As a Support Worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualificationsExperience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skillsKnowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health
Do you have a passion for helping people and supporting teams to make a difference?
Are you looking for a role where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow?
Join us at the British Red Cross as a Business Support Assistant and play a pivotal role in acting as secretary to the Staff Association and assisting the People Services Leadership Team. You’ll be at the heart of administrative support, from coordinating meetings and managing communication channels to handling procurement and assisting with crucial projects. Your work will directly impact the success of our staff association, ensuring smooth operations and helping vulnerable people worldwide during crises. If you're eager to collaborate, stay organised, and make a real-world difference, this is your chance to join an inclusive, compassionate, and dynamic team.
- Organising and managing meeting schedules, preparing agendas, and distributing paperwork and minutes.
- Keeping filing systems up to date, managing archives, and providing administrative assistance, including handling invoices and communication channels.
- Arranging travel and accommodation for meetings, liaising with delegates and venues.
- Typing correspondence, reports, and minutes; creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations; responding to email and telephone enquiries.
- Actively participating in team meetings, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively to meet targets and uphold the organisation's values.
- To be able to communicate clearly in writing and person, keeping everything organised and efficient with well-written letters, minutes, and notes.
- Proficiency in Office 365 is essential, from managing documents in SharePoint to scheduling with Outlook—these tools will be your everyday allies.
- Your attention to detail will keep everything on track, whether it’s tracking invoices, arranging meetings, or managing calendars.
- You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing experience from assisting teams with bookings, travel arrangements, and other essential admin tasks.
- Basic project management skills are key, enabling you to break down tasks and keep things moving toward successful outcomes.
- Being numerate and solutions-focused, you’ll spot trends, question inconsistencies, and tackle challenges with a practical, results-driven approach.
Interested? The closing date for applications will be at 23.59 on Sunday 1st February 2026.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBTQ+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Business Support Administrator
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Internal job title: Business Support Administrator
The Business Support Administrator supports the delivery of volunteering across the Trust by supporting a number of national systems and processes, supporting the National Volunteering Team (NVT) to ensure its effective working. The role holder will provide support to the business using technical knowledge of systems, processes, financial and legal requirements, ensuring the Trust operates safely and efficiently while complying with defined standards. Delivering excellent customer service to both internal colleagues and volunteers as well as those interested in volunteering is essential.
Location: Home working, one day a week in our local hubs in Birmingham and/or Hatton.
About the role
Key accountabilities:
National Volunteering Team Support
- Support the NVT and IT team to development, maintenance and review of the systems and processes within Assemble and SugarCRM, supporting colleagues and volunteers across the Trust in using these.
- Take administrative lead on Volunteering pages within Navigate, working with the NVT to ensure that content and design is relevant and accessible to users.
- Support the planning of and administer our national volunteering awards including our awards in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust and our milestone gifts (mugs and badges).
- Take administrative lead on Assemble / News for our volunteers, working with NVT’s Systems Specialist, Assemble Dev Team and web teams on its development and ongoing management.
- Take administrative lead on Navigate intranet resources for our managers of volunteers, working with NVT and web teams on its development and ongoing management.
- Produce content both directly and with support / input from other teams for the Trust’s website and social media.
- Data processing: monitor data quality in Assemble and SugarCRM, data cleansing directly and/or flagging up issues with the IT team; pull data through reports for NVT and other teams‘ activities for sending material (e.g. surveys) to Trust Volunteers and Partner Organisations.
- Develop influential internal communication media, interactive, visual and print. This includes supporting the wider NVT to deliver effective and consistent safety advice by ensuring Navigate and Assemble is managed to be an effective and authorative source of H&S information and guidance.
- Coordinate the compilation of national newsletters to active volunteers and potential volunteers.
General Volunteering Business Support
- Act as contact for day to day second line volunteers enquiries which OpenContact cannot cover and manage the general volunteer inbox on a day to day basis. The latter is support for potential volunteers, existing volunteers and colleagues managing volunteers.
- Support training delivery through bookings for trainers and delegates.
- Carry out planned audits of the data in Assemble and SugarCRM to support the NVT in monitoring performance and compliance.
General Business Support
- Provide any other administrative support to the team as required including coordinating meeting plans, effective filing of resources, support procurement, create purchase orders, note taking and recording of meetings.
- Manage volunteers to deliver any of the above activities.
Business Support Administrator - 12 Month FTC
*This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This fixed-term role supports the effective operational delivery and financial administration of BPS products, ensuring a high-quality customer journey across BREEAM and related services. It plays a key part in managing customer projects, applications and associated business transactions, working closely with internal teams to meet service and financial targets.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
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Manage scheme applications, customer projects, and service delivery activities across BPS products
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Liaise with customers and internal teams to respond to enquiries and coordinate delivery of services and products
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Process cost proposals, invoicing schedules, and raise invoices accurately and on time
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Monitor invoice payments and support cashflow management
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Maintain accurate records across BREEAM systems, databases, and websites
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Carry out administrative QA checks and generate certificates
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Coordinate delivery of BREEAM plaques and store products with internal teams
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Support procurement, purchase orders, and supplier administration within finance systems
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Provide operational, commercial, and business support to the wider BPS team
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Act as Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) representative for BPS and support related activities
What we are looking for
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Experience in an operational, administrative, or business support role within a customer-focused environment
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Strong financial and commercial administration capability, including invoicing and payment monitoring
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, records, and systems
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Confidence managing multiple tasks and priorities in a busy operational setting
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Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills for daily customer and internal liaison
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Experience maintaining accurate records across databases, systems, and shared mailboxes
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Ability to follow standard operating procedures and contribute to consistent service delivery
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
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Collaborative approach to working with project managers, operations teams, and finance colleagues
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
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Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
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Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
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Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
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HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
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Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
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Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
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Professional membership reimburseme...
Support Workers
West Lothian Services – Housing & Outreach
Full time & Part time opportunities
£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)
Job Reference: SW/WL/547
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:
- Housing Support Services across Bathgate and Livingston
- Outreach Support Services – providing dynamic outreach services across Livingston within the community, in people’s own homes and within our resource centre.
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
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Medicash Healthcare Plan
- 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 Tuesday 27 th January 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.
Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere
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