Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible / pro-rata considered)
Adults have a proven reoffending rate of 25%. At Forward Trust, we believe another life is possible, and we work every day to make that real.
We support People on Probation in Surrey to complete their probation successfully, stop offending, and build positive, fulfilling lives. Our work focuses on relationships, wellbeing, community connection, and breaking cycles of harm.
We are looking for a Supporting People on Probation Navigator to join our Surrey team, based in Staines with regular travel across the county. This is a highly rewarding, people-focused role where you will walk alongside adult men on probation, delivering 1:1 and group interventions that support lifestyle change, emotional wellbeing, family relationships, and social inclusion.
You’ll work closely with Probation Practitioners, prison resettlement teams (HMP Highdown & Coldingley), and local partners to deliver meaningful, enforceable interventions that make every contact count.
A typical day might include delivering a group intervention, meeting someone pre-release from prison, supporting a service user through family breakdown, or helping someone access healthcare for the first time.
About You
You may have experience in probation, prisons, policing, health, education, social care, psychology, counselling, coaching, or bring strong transferable life skills. What matters most is that you:
- Believe anyone can change
- Are passionate about making a difference
- Build strong, trusting relationships
- Are confident working both independently and as part of a team
We’re Looking For
- Strong engagement and relationship-building skills
- Experience or transferable skills in assessment, action planning, and delivering 1:1 and group interventions
- Ability to manage risk, safeguard others, and keep accurate records
- Creativity, flexibility, collaboration, and motivation to meet targets
- Willingness to work in person (some evening work required)
- A full UK driving licence is desirable due to travel
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Nursery Assistant Practitioner (Bank)
Nursery Assistant Practitioner
Crawley FWC | Childcare | Bank | Ad Hoc |
£12.58 per hour
Are you about to leave school/college with a qualification in childcare or have some childcare experience? Are you looking for a great start / next step to your childcare career? Then look no further.
Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking a Nursery Assistant Practitioner to be based at Crawley FWC in our Nuffield Health gym.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the brilliant nurseries inside the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re Ofsted registered and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique range of wellbeing care for children helping them to achieve the best possible start in life.
If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us as an apprentice and we will give you the chance to learn by working with some of the best.
As part of your application for this role, you will require an enhanced DBS check.
As a Nursery Assistant Practitioner, you will:
- Work closely with the small team at our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery
- Help deliver full day care, sessional care and pre-school for ages 3 months to 5 years
- Focus on supporting high-quality care, education, health and wellbeing
- Help children achieve the best possible start in life
- Maintain great communication with parents and carers
- Complete a Paediatric First Aid qualification
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Physiotherapy
Free access to our unique Physiotherapy Triage Services and discounted virtual and face-to-face treatment.
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Support Worker – Chineham
FitzRoy are looking for enthusiastic and person-centred individuals to work alongside people at Jellicoe Court, our vibrant and sociable supported living service in Chineham, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Jellicoe Court is home to 18 adults, each with their own unique personality, aspirations, and preferences. We partner with individuals who may have learning disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injuries. Some people may communicate their needs or express themselves in ways that require understanding, patience, and a positive approach, and may also live with health conditions like epilepsy or diabetes. Our focus is always on understanding each person and enabling them to live well on their own terms.
Jellicoe Court is a bright, modern community where each individual enjoys the independence of their own self-contained flat. The service also boasts welcoming communal spaces where everyone comes together – whether it’s for movie nights, themed parties, or karaoke sessions. Additionally, we have a lovely garden for those who like to relax, enjoy fresh air, and participate in outdoor activities.
As someone who works alongside the people living here, your days will be varied and rewarding. You might be enabling Claire* to choose and buy what she needs at the local shops or assisting Matthew* to manage his health by attending his diabetes nurse appointment. No two days will be the same because everyone’s day is shaped by their own choices and interests.
You will join a team passionate about enabling people to live the lives they choose and making a positive difference. You’ll receive great training and mentorship from colleagues, focusing on how to work in partnership with people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
This role encompasses all aspects of daily life which includes, showering, bathing, and personal hygiene, always with a focus on dignity, respect, and promoting independence wherever possible.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive our vehicles.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Vacancies available:
- Day shift: £12.50 per hour weekdays and £13.75 weekends.
- Full time or Part time available
- Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts.
- Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
- Sleep-ins are £50 per night.
Support Worker Hours
You will work a set pattern of morning and afternoon shifts. Shifts are 7.5 hours, and a full-time contract is 37.5 hours (5 shifts a week). The earliest start is from 7am and the latest finish is until 10pm.
Weekend working is essential, which will be on a rotating basis and when you work a weekend you will have the time off in the week.
Job reference:006225
Salary:£12.25 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Not specified
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Wall Street we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Wall Street is a residential home in Hereford city centre. The service offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and highly trained staff.
With a specialism in supporting people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury or stroke, the service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. With the people that use our services, we create care and support plans that meet personal goals and needs. Personal choice about how they live is top of the list for people who live at Wall Street, with active support from staff.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
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Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
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Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
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Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by *CQC/CIW/RQIA* in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to s...
Job reference:006242
Salary:£13.50 Per Hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:40
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Bradbury Court we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Bradbury Court in Harrow, north London, provides person-centred, responsive residential care. The home is spacious and modern and provides care for 21 adults with physical disabilities, with a wide range of needs. Our accessible and welcoming environment provides modern facilities and quality care.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
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Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
-
Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
-
Great CQC great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006243
Salary:£12.65 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:21
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury York House we are recruiting for an Enabling Support Worker.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
York House, Shrewsbury, is one of 35 registered care homes run by Shaftesbury, the disability charity that connects people with their communities.
Shaftesbury’s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for physically or intellectually disabled people. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
-
Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
-
Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are...
Job reference:006240
Salary:£12.65 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Full and part time
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Lisburn we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
Lisburn is an Independent Living service. Our Independent Living specialises in providing flexible, client-driven approach to care, health and inclusion requirements for people with a wide range of needs and living situations.
Whether support is needed for an hour or two, or up to 24 hours a day, we help people to get the most out of life and their local community. This service, which embraces homecare, accessing local activities, community support and day services, supports all ages from late teens to elderly people.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
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Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply)
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Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
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Great RQIA, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by RQIA in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offe...
Job reference:006234
Salary:£12.65 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:Full and part time
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury John Grooms Court we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
John Grooms Court, Norwich, is a residential home for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This service provides 25 single-occupancy, self-contained flats plus two flats for two people.
Shaftesbury’s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
-
Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
-
Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and ad...
Support Worker - St Columb
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Job Introduction
Support Worker
Location: St Columb
Salary: £12.64 – £12.92 + £60 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Flexible shifts on a 24/7 rota (planned in advance)
About the role
As a Support Worker at Brandon Trust, you’ll be part of something meaningful—supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life in the way that suits them best. Whether it’s helping someone pursue a new hobby, build routines, plan a trip, attend their work, maintain their house or simply enjoy their day, you’ll be working alongside them to make it happen.
You’ll support with day-to-day activities like shopping, cooking, and managing health needs—always led by the person’s own preferences and goals.
You’ll also support with personal care. This means helping people with washing, dressing, and other essential personal routines. It’s a vital part of enabling people to live with dignity, choice, and independence. Personal care is always delivered in a respectful and person-centred way, in line with each individual's needs and preferences.
No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to be part of someone’s progress and independence.
Why this role matters
You’ll be joining people on their own journeys—whether that’s growing in confidence, building friendships, or trying something new. You’ll see the real impact of your support and share in the everyday moments that matter most.
This is work with purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values respect, individuality, and connection.
What we’re looking for
- A kind and thoughtful approach rooted in empathy and respect
- A genuine interest in other people’s lives, routines, and goals
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to inclusion and celebrating what makes each person unique
- A full UK driving licence
No experience? That’s okay.
Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
About us
Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside people to help them make choices, be heard, and thrive in their communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know—we’re here to support you too.
Empowering young minds and changing futures.
You`re someone who cares deeply about making a difference…not just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.
You bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and creativity, ready to meet children and young people where they are and help them move forward with confidence.
You`ll need to be a qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused techniques, and experienced in working with children, young people and families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect. You`re a natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, and you understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management and communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust and safety.
You`re reflective, adaptable and committed to learning, with the drive to grow professionally and the values to guide others through difficult moments with hope and respect.
If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team and to use your skills to help children and young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.
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Closing Date: 02/02/2026
Interviews will take place on: 09/02/2026
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
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Job description:
Young Adults Residential Support Worker - DAYS OR Nights
Salary package up to £32,413
The Support worker role offers an outstanding salary of between £12.30 - £13.40 per Hour (Basic salary based on competency based qualifying criteria) plus the opportunity to increase earnings through regular overtime opportunities paid at £14.80 - £15.90 per hr.
This includes a superb benefits package too, including:
· Over 5 weeks holiday
· Funded DBS and renewals
· Private health cashback plan
· Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more
· Death in service, 2x salary
· Contributory pension
· Blue light retail discount card
· Annual leave purchase scheme
· Broad training and development
· Emergency days scheme
· Performance management programme and annual review to support progression
· Refer a friend reward scheme
· Annual superstar awards
· Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service
· Utilities comparison service
· Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity
THE ROLE:
You will be working as a support worker, in our 12 bedded Young Adults residential service in the heart of Derby Centre. You will be caring for Young Adults between the ages of 18 - 65. The service provides care and support for individuals who have severe learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex health needs who require 24-hour specialist care and support.
We aim to support with goals of achieving greater independence with supported living but also recognise that other individuals will require our long-term support and a permanent placement up to the age of 65.
You will be working Early shifts, late shifts, long days OR Waking Nights, and the rota does include alternate weekends. You will assist the management team in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to our young people.
Duties:
· To provide a safe, caring and consistent home life for each young person.
· To empower and enable young people to achieve their individual goals and full potential and strive towards building confidence and independence.
· To be a positive role model at all times.
· To ensure the respect and dignity of young people is maintained at all times
· To ensure the delivery of appropriate care and support is given with sensitivity.
· To promote equality and diversity.
· Support and cooperate with the effective and efficient operation of the service.
· Ensure all health and educational needs of the young people are met.
· To encourage and develop the life skills necessary to support independence.
· To plan and undertake relevant leisure activities with young people.
· Undertake keyworker/co-keyworker responsibilities and duties where necessary.
· To adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, legislative and reporting requirements.
· To actively participate in continuing professional development.
You must be able to demonstrate that you have:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Residential Care or equivalent, and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
You will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
You have a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our team if you possess the following:
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to communicate on various levels
- Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans
- Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations
- The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations
- You will be a supportive team player
You will also need to be
- Caring and approachable
- Patient and welcoming
- Creative, Helpful and Reliable
- Willing to learn valuable life skills
Please Click apply and one of our team will call you to tell you more!
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.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Alfreton.
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.
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.
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!
There is also a non-contractual 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*
Job ID: 35440
Business Support Manager
Fix Term for up to 12 months
Reference: BSM-LIV
Salary £34,099 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Head Office, Bootle
A fantastic temporary opportunity has arisen for a proactive Business Support Manager to join us at our Head office in Bootle. We are looking for a well organised person who has the ability to prioritise their tasks, be creative and work flexibly to support other managers locally in the service they provide to autistic people.
About the role:
The Business Support Manager will report to the Assistant Director (Operations) and will work collaboratively with our operations teams, Local Quality Lead, and Service Managers in the Liverpool area. You will also support and work alongside the teams in our Resource Centre’s in Liverpool.
As a Business Support Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Liverpool area and being a responsive contact for local staff teams in the area. You will be a part of the recruitment and on-boarding process and assist in the development of a competent, local workforce, and compliance with training and contracts requirements.
You will also provide a strong and robust administrative service that maintains accurate records relating to the people we support, and monitoring and updating the Rota Management System.
Other Key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborative working with our Learning and Development service, ensuring compliance of service specific training and preparing reports to support local compliance.
- Supporting our People Operations team with arrangement of interviews and setting up of local events. You will also support our retention initiatives through completion of engagement calls with new starters in the Liverpool area.
- Be the point of contact in relation to Housing Services and Health and Safety matters, contributing to safe services, Coordination of local repairs, in liaison with the Housing Services Team, identifying jobs to be completed by the housing association.
Due to the nature of this role, there will be travel required to our Resource Centres in Liverpool.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact please contact Joanne Kirby (Assistant Director, Operations) at Joanne.Kirby@autisminitiatives.org or 077 423 92334
The Closing date for completed applications is 30/01/2026
Interviews dates are to be confirmed
How do I apply?
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Bootle, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
If you require any support with the application process, please contact Jess Rens (People Partner) on jessica.rens@autisminitiatives.org who will be happy to help you.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, found in the ‘Apply now’ tab
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
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
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
- Relevant qualifications to the role
- A minimum of 2 reference contac...