Support Worker – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
- Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean manual drivers licence desirable
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
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
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
Permission to work in Ireland essential.
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Support Worker Driver Part Time – Stalham, Norfolk
Support Worker – FitzRoy Supported Living, Stalham
Be yourself. Make a difference. Change lives.
At FitzRoy Supported Living in Stalham, we support 6 adults with learning disabilities and autism to live the lives they choose. We’re looking for kind, caring, and reliable people to join our friendly team — no two days are the same, but every day matters.
This role isn’t just a job. It’s about respect, choice, patience, and human connection.
This role could be for you if:
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You believe everyone deserves to be treated with
dignity and respect -
You’re patient, calm, and able to stay positive when things are challenging
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You enjoy helping others achieve their goals, big or small
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You’re a good listener and value people’s choices
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You like being active and getting out in the community
Experience is helpful, but values matter more. We’ll support you with training — what we can’t train is kindness.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support people in ways that work for them, including:
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Supporting independence, choice, and control
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Helping people take part in activities they enjoy
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Providing personal care in a respectful, person-centred way
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Building trusting, positive relationships
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Supporting people to live full, meaningful lives in their community
What we offer
- £12.35 per hour
- 10% weekend enhancement
- Full-time and part-time roles
- Guaranteed hours
- Day shifts only
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Ongoing training and development
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A supportive team that looks out for each other
What you’ll need
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A
full driving licence(essential) -
Willingness to drive
accessible vehicles -
Flexibility to work
alternate weekends -
The right values and a positive attitude
What We Offer:
- Full trainingprovided – no social care experience required
- Paid DBSand Blue Light Card
- 30 days’ holiday(including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
- Weekend and overtime enhancements
- Health Cash Back Scheme(dental, optical, therapy & more)
- Employee Assistance Programme– includes virtual GP, legal advice, wellbeing tools
- Perkbox discountsand loyalty awards
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A supportive team and ongoing career development
Support Worker - Outreach
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
WAYfinder South is a community-based outreach service supporting individuals and households aged 16+ in Glasgow South who are at risk of, experiencing, or have experienced homelessness. The service offers flexible, trauma-informed support tailored to each person’s needs, helping them achieve settled and sustainable housing. The service is designed to be accessible, responsive, and embedded within local communities, with a strong emphasis on prevention and seamless transitions between support levels.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual to take on this Support Worker role.
Key Responsibilities: This role is central to achieving positive outcomes for our clients by delivering Outreach Support in their own homes. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of support, managing a caseload of clients with the overall goal of supporting them to access settled and sustainable housing.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Good working knowledge of developments in the homelessness sector including current legislation
- Role model the core values of the Salvation Army to ensure positive relationships across the service and an environment which fosters wellbeing
- Experience of lone working and outreach support
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be solution focussed, with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, effective time management, the ability to prioritise work, and be able to respond to tight deadlines, working both on an individual basis and as part of a team
- The ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with, and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Disclosure Scotland check/PVG. Once appointed in the role, registration with SSSC will be a requirement.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
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Support Worker - Austen House
Job Introduction
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Shifts
We provide 24-hour support to the individuals each and every day so you'll work on a rota basis. We need you to be fully flexible to meet the needs of the people we support.
Role Responsibility
What will I be doing?
This is the chance to join an established team within a Learning Disability Service in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We support the individuals to live meaningful independent lives, empowering choice and control on how they want to live while adhering to dignity and respect.
It's a hands-on job so you will also be supporting the individuals with daily skills, personal care and social inclusion along with their well-being,
Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
The Ideal Candidate
What skills and qualities do I need to have?
You will have to have Support Work experience, ideally within Learning Disability setting. You will require I.T. and Literacy skills. NVQ 2 would be desirable or willing to work towards.
You will also be:
- Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- Fully flexible in working hours - The service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week all year round
- Patient and non-judgemental
- A great team player with lots of energy
- Ideally a Driver to drive the cars of the individuals (But not essential)
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
About us
Why Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS' NETWORK NORTH EAST25,110 per yearHMP Holme House - Stockton-on-TeesFull-time12th February 2026
Therapeutic Community Recovery Coordinator at Waythrough
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Stockton
Salary: £25,110 to 32,090 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Therapeutic Community Recovery Coordinator - 2 Positions Available
Location: HMP Holme House - Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2QU
Working Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090Please 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
Are you passionate about recovery, rehabilitation, and making a real difference to people’s lives?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Therapeutic Community Recovery Co-ordinator, with two roles available within our established 69-bedded Therapeutic Community at HMP Holme House.
This rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering daily group work and building meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships. Residents can remain within the Therapeutic Community for up to 12 months, giving you the opportunity to support sustained recovery, personal growth, and lasting change.
You will play a key role in facilitating engaging, structured group sessions while supporting residents throughout their recovery journey.
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivering the Therapeutic Community programme through daily therapeutic group work and structured activities
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Managing an allocated caseload and providing consistent recovery support
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Promoting and upholding Therapeutic Community principles and ethos in all aspects of practice
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Supporting residents to develop insight, resilience, and positive life skills
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Contributing to continuity of care and community life, including some weekend working on a rolling rota basis
Essential Criteria
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NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
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Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
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Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions
To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS clearance and Prison Vetting are required.
If you have any questions or require further information regarding this role, please email jas.holburn@waythrough.org.uk or jas.holburn@waythrough.org.uk
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Join Our Team as a Women's Recovery Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Recovery Coordinator to join our team.
The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Connect, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance misuse and additional complex needs. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.
As a Women's Recovery Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance misuse and multiple complex needs. You'll manage a caseload of 25 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, and employment.
- Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.
- Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency working.
- Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.
What we are looking for:
- At least 2 years of experience working with women with multiple complex needs.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of substance misuse interventions and motivational interviewing.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.
Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women's Recovery Coordinator!
Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and the position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Women’s Recovery Coordinator
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
SP1
£25,000 to £27,000 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 01/01/2027
Job reference: 130126
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Women’s Recovery Coordinator
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
£25,000 to £27,000 per year
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.
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Job Introduction
- Location:Loughborough (LE11)
- Hourly rate:£12.60 per hour
- Hours per week:Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time (up to 30 hours)
- Training Provided:Full training provided and an opportunity to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Make a difference by supporting people to live their life, their way
Supporting people to live great lives
At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a Support Worker, you'll help build confidence, encourage independence, and create meaningful connections.
Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill-health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs means truly getting to know them, their stories, interests, and what matters most. One day you might be heading to the park, the next enjoying a favourite café or hobby. Your role is to motivate, encourage independence, and build genuine, trusting relationships every step of the way.
We can teach you everything you need to know about supporting people well. What we can’t teach you, is the stuff that comes from within:
✨ That buzz you get when you celebrate someone’s wins – big or small.
✨ That natural sense of wanting to make someone’s day brighter.
✨ That understanding that climbing a mountain starts with a single step.
In essence, that’s what we are looking for from you.
What does it mean to be a support worker?
Think about your daily routine and what matters to you. If you needed support to keep your day the way you like it, what would be important to you?
In this role, you will:
- Take time to understand what a great day means to the person you support.
- Adjust your approach to meet people’s needs and build on both their strengths and your own.
- Help build a supportive environment that encourages everyone to thrive and gives them the freedom to live their life their way.
People are at the heart of everything we do and as a support worker you will embody our core values by:
Working together
- Respecting the strengths and differences of the people you work with
- Communicating openly and building trust.
- Helping each other to provide the best support possible.
Giving our best
- Being dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
- Whether the day was easy or tough, taking responsibility for your actions and focusing on what matters most to those who you support.
Having courage
- Being open to new ideas and approaches.
- Using creativity and flexibility to try different ways of helping others.
- Providing the most effective and adaptable support possible.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
- Stream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Simply Health- Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians, and access to many more health benefits.
- Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants
- Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any as...
Job reference:000332
Salary:£12.70
Branch:Outreach (Homecare)
Location:Blackpool
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:35
Closing date:10/02/2026
Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that has a strong purpose and unites and inspires people? Start a career where you can be involved in supporting people to see change for the better. Whatever your level of experience, at One Fylde we champion enthusiasm over experience. Matching the right people with the people we support is our number one priority, so if you have the drive then we will give you all the tools you need to succeed.
As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live vibrant, independent lives! have daily adventures, foster community connections, and champion personal growth. Your passion and support will help unlock their potential—making every day meaningful!
Benefits of working at One Fylde:
- Annual Leave: 20 statutory days + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata).
- Buy annual leave scheme.
- Access to Wage-stream services including pay advances and savings scheme. Access to a Credit Union through payroll.
- Free Employee Monthly Lottery with £50 prize.
- Staff Monthly Recognition Scheme with £30 award.
- Refer a friend Scheme with £100 award.
Our Values
- Inclusive: believing that we all have the right to live the life we choose.
- Respectful: valuing everyone and appreciating their contribution.
- Enabling: supporting people to work towards their dreams and goals.
- Flexible: being ready to make changes and adjustments.
- Open: a willingness to be honest and transparent
Our focus in Outreach is to support people to live as independently as possible, to maintain their home environment, and manage their health, finances, social activities, hobbies and interests, this could be anything from supporting someone to manage their weekly shop, visit friends and family or even to go on Holiday.
Not every day is the same on Outreach, you have to be adaptable to the people you are supporting and punctual with your time management. Most of our support revolves around supporting our individuals to access the community whether this is supporting someone swimming, to the cinema, golf or slimming world.
Are you compassionate and patient? Do you have strong communication skills and love working with people? Do you have the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends?
For those of you who have not done support work before, full training will be given, in fact we offer full and wide-ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining a quality service.
- Ensuring that the people we support have a safe, appropriate, and comfortable living environment.
- Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including families and social services.
- Following support plans and other relevant information regarding how to assist the people we support, including Health and Safety requirements.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of the people we support.
Job reference:000333
Salary:£12.70
Branch:Outreach (Homecare)
Location:Wyre
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:16
Closing date:10/02/2026
Job Description
We support a young man living in his family home with his mum and two siblings in the Thornton area and are recruiting a support worker to join his dedicated team. Ideally the successful candidate must be experienced in working with a person with a learning disability who is non-verbal, has epilepsy and requires peg feeding. However, for those who do not have this experience, full training will be given, in fact we offer full and wide-ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
The young man is in his twenties and receives all his fluids, food and medication via a gastro tube. It is very important medication is received in a timely manner. He is wheelchair bound and has a ceiling track hoist and requires full support to transfer.
We are looking for a support worker who can follow support plans and protocols very closely as it is crucial due to the complexities of his conditions. He appreciates staff who have a sense of humour and who are patient. Someone who can provide full supervision to ensure his safety is expected.
We are looking for someone who enjoys going out into the community as he loves to look at the scenery and visit the windmill at the local park. Back at home, he enjoys playing on his iPad, watching TV, reading books, and being out in the garden. If you share some of these interests, it will be a real plus! He appreciates people who take the time to develop a shared means of communication and promote choice and independence.
Do you want to work for an organisation that has a strong purpose and unites and inspires people? Start a career where you can be involved in supporting people to see change for the better. Whatever your level of experience, at One Fylde we champion enthusiasm over experience. Matching the right people with the people we support is our number one priority, so if you have the drive then we will give you all the tools you need to succeed.
As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live vibrant, independent lives! have daily adventures, foster community connections, and champion personal growth. Your passion and support will help unlock their potential—making every day meaningful!
Benefits of working at One Fylde:
- Annual Leave: 20 statutory days + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata).
- Buy annual leave scheme.
- Access to Wage-stream services including pay advances and savings scheme. Access to a Credit Union through payroll.
- Free Employee Monthly Lottery with £50 prize.
- Staff Monthly Recognition Scheme with £30 award.
- Refer a friend Scheme with £100 award.
Our Values
- Inclusive: believing that we all have the right to live the life we choose.
- Respectful: valuing everyone and appreciating their contribution.
- Enabling: supporting people to work towards their dreams and goals.
- Flexible: being ready to make changes and adjustments.
- Open: a willingness to be honest and transparent
Our focus in Outreach is to support people to live as independently as possible, to maintain their home environment, and manage their health, finances, social activities, hobbies and interests, this could be anything from supporting someone to manage their weekly shop, visit friends and family or even to go on Holiday.
Not every day is the same on Outreach, you have to be adaptable to the people you are supporting and punctual with your time management. Most of our support revolves around supporting our individuals to access the community whether this is supporting someone swimming, to the cinema, golf or slimming world.
Are you compassionate and patient? Do you have strong communication skills and love working with people? Do you have the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends?
For those of you who have not done support work before, full training will be given, in fact we offer full and wide-ranging training opportunities for all, in a charity that encourages personal development.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining a quality service.
- Ensuring that the people we support have a safe, appropriate, and comfortable living environment.
- Communicating effectively ...
Outreach Support Worker
Please note that you will need to be able to drive and hold a valid Driving licence in order to apply for this role
Working hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday 6:30am-15:00pm (Please see rota included as part of the job pack)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our team, as part of The Open Door Project, Newport.
What is the Open Door Project?
The Open Door Project delivers outreach support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people across Newport. We aim to improve to support the wellbeing of individuals and develop the skills and confidence needed for future independent living.
We reach out to support homeless people sleeping rough. We reach out to support homeless people in temporary accommodation. We host a drop-in 7 days a week and we ensure our support is available across multi-agency locations
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead our early morning outreach provision, traveling across the city centre and nearby locations assertively engaging with individuals who are sleeping out. Your role will be essential in the assessment of rough sleepers, promoting safety and creating pathways into accommodation. A caring and compassionate approach is essential, alongside an ability to robustly record essential data.
- Taking a collaborative approach, working with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary partners, supporting homeless people.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge around homelessness and the key needs experienced by vulnerable homeless people
- Demonstrate great communication and IT skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Hold the ability to work in sympathy with the spiritual principles of The Salvation Army
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure check for the adult workforce
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Outreach Support Worker (Bognor Regis)
Role/Job Title: Outreach Support WorkerLocation: Office Littlehampton, with Support Packages in Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, and other areas across West Sussex
Hours of Work:Part-Time role available (16- 20 hours per week, including some weekends)
Optional Sleep-In shifts at £62 per night when available
Salary:£12.21 per hour
All mileage between support and during support is paid at 45p per mile, All travel time in working day is paid
Drivers with business insurance are required, however some shifts are based in Bognor only
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Paid Trainingand opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS Check(we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible Work Arrangementswith the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Annual Leave(including Bank Holidays) pro-rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service
- Nest PensionandDeath in Service Benefit
- Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance ProgrammeandMental Health First Aiders
- 20% Discountat Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted Menuat the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees
- Refer a Friend Scheme– earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
About the Role:
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
We are looking for Support workers to join our team to cover Outreach Support to Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
As part of our Outreach Service we also provide 24/7 support to two people living in their own home in Bognor. This means that several shifts are available across each day/ week. We have day shifts, afternoons and evenings as well as sleep in shifts. Sleep in shifts also include a morning shift until 9/10am.
We are looking to build their team of Support Workers who also support other Service Users in the area.
Our shifts can include:
- Weekdays various from 9am-4pm across a range of Service Users.
- Evenings from 2:45pm till 6pm (till 10pm if Sleep in)
- Sleep in shifts 10pm-7am inc evening 6-10 & waking shift 7am-9/10am
- Weekends: 9:30-4:30pm, (Sleep ins optional when available)
- Some shorter sessions with Service Users at weekends
About You:
- As a support worker at Aspens you will have enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
- You do not need to have had previous experience in these areas, but we do ask that you are a compassionate, caring and friendly person w...
Outreach Support Worker
- Location:Caerphilly, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
- Earnings:£23970.00 to £24480.00
Salary: £23,970 per annum (Full Time) rising to £24,480 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period
Location: Caerphilly
Contract Type: Permanent in line with funding - Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
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35 hours per week (full time)
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Generally, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
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Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during these times.
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Mandatory hwb days as part of a rota
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All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
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Participate in the organisation’s Tier 2 emergency on-call rota (paid)
Accountable to: Assistant Support Services Manager
Purpose of the post:To provide specialist, trauma-informed support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness because of experiencing domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence
Specific responsibilities:
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Deliver specialist, trauma-informed support to a case load of adults and families, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
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Contribute to an environment where support is psychologically informed, compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity—where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
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Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety.
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Work collaboratively with the team to provide Hwb cover in line with the agreed rota, ensuring individuals can access planned or emergency appointments, either in person, on the phone or online.
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Receive referrals into the service and carry out Initial Contact Assessments collaboratively, identifying the most suitable support options based on individual needs and preferences. Complete risk assessments and develop risk management plans, including the SafeLives DASH risk indicator and safety planning.
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Work closely with the team to manage and maintain the outreach waiting list, ensuring timely updates, regular contact, and effective triage for individuals.
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Work in partnership with individuals to identify support goals and outcomes, co-developing and regularly reviewing needs assessments, risk assessments, and support/safety plans
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Provide clear advocacy, signposting and referrals to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness —such as social services, police, parenting support, health, legal advice, DWP, housing, education, recreation, and Cyfannol’s internal services (e.g. group work, sexual violence services, counselling).
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Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, and attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote the needs and rights of individuals through trust and partnership.
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Maintain factual, person-centred, accurate, timely, and confidential records of all casework and service activity, using Cyfannol’s Case Management System and other internal records
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Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively supporting service evaluation and development and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.
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Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector, for example by completing surveys, sharing feedback, and participating in relevant events
General responsibilities:
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Actively contribute to the achievem...
Outreach Support Worker Start Date: February/March 2026 Pay: NJC Pt. 11 - 14 Are you motivated to work in a provision that really is more than a school where the vision is to improve the quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone? Breckenbrough School are seeking a dynamic and skilled applicant to join our Post 16 team. The successful applicant will support our students in facilitating social education, supporting academic programmes of learning, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and promoting the development of personal independence in order to best prepare students for adulthood. Although the main base is at school, the role involves driving to and from other locations, currently York College, and will include the transportation of students with a vehicle provided for business travel. A full clean driving licence is essential in order to fulfil the role. Breckenbrough School caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect, tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our students. If you have a genuine love of working with young people and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team. Working at Breckenbrough always requires: • Providing our students with truly person-centred support in doing the things they love to do, and in making choices and decisions • Supporting students in getting their voice heard • Enabling students to learn, grow and develop to be the very best they can be • Compassion, care, respect and reflection • Treating everyone as an equal • Supporting the other people in your team in achieving the team's objectives • Being resilient when things get difficult, knowing that with your support amazing results are possible In return, we will offer you: • An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive • A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day • Continuous CPD and opportunities for professional and personal growth • An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families • Pay parity offered for similar position and responsibilities • Complimentary refreshments throughout the day • Cycle to work and Tech schemes Breckenbrough are dedicated to safeguarding and require all our staff to hold and Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Portable DBS is preferable. For further information and to request an application pack, please visit our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk Closing date for completed applications: Noon, Wednesday 28th of January 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 4th of February 2026 for short listed candidates