Care and Support Assistant (Twilight) Magdalen House – 12hrs per week

Website Gloucester Charities Trust

Care and Support Assistant Magdalen House – 12 hrs per week, includes weekends

 £12.88 per hour if meds trained, plus £1.00 per hour at weekends

(or starting at £12.61 per hour and increasing when meds trained)

Three shifts per week (12hrs per week over two week rota) shifts are 8pm – midnight 

Magdalen House (our 29-bed home) is a beautifully presented Residential Care Home for older people. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced carer who believes delivering resident health and wellbeing is the highest priority.

The job will suit candidates who are skilled and compassionate, are empathetic to the needs of older people, and looking for ongoing development.

Those holding a minimum of NVQ/QCF 2 in Health and Social Care, or the Care Certificate are encouraged to apply.

We do not provide sponsored employment.

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What we offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Competitive pay enhancements
• Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
• Free uniform and DBS
• Save as you earn scheme
• £500 friend referral scheme.
• Birthday bonus / long service awards
• Reward and Recognition scheme
• Staff Champion and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Full training programme & development opportunities
• Limited onsite parking

Who are we?

We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multiple award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services from specialist Dementia day services to Sheltered Housing and Residential care for older people in Gloucester.

Our staff are the key to our success. Recruiting and retaining the right staff is paramount. We need caring and compassionate people to help us provide the type of caring environment you would want your own loved ones to have.

There is no closing date for this post. Interviews will be agreed with applicants.

Finance & Support Officer
Recruitment Pack - January 2026

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Introduction

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in joining the Glastonbury Abbey team. Glastonbury
Abbey holds a unique place in English history and cultural identity. Its fame was
built upon its rich tradition of legends, linking Glastonbury with the biblical figure of
Joseph of Arimathea, and chivalric figures such as King Arthur and Queen
Guinevere. Glastonbury’s reputation as the earliest Christian church in western
Europe attracted spiritual pilgrims, royal patrons and tremendous wealth.

Glastonbury Abbey is located in the heart of Glastonbury, Somerset, a diverse and
vibrant town renowned throughout the world as a place of pilgrimage. The abbey is
governed by a board of trustees and is led by a director and senior leadership team
that deliver the strategic objectives in line with its charitable objects. It welcomes
visitors from all over the world while also maintaining strong links with its local
community via a membership scheme and a programme of special events.

Glastonbury Abbey offers visitors a heritage site with nationally significant
archaeological ruins, a 14th century medieval kitchen, 36 acres of beautiful grounds
as well as a museum, cafés and a shop. It is a site of pilgrimage for people of all
faiths and backgrounds and hosts more than 170,000 visitors per year attracted by
reasons as diverse as spirituality, myth, legend, exercise, reflection, history and the
environment.

This is an exciting period in the life of the abbey. The Abbey Yard development,
providing new visitor welcome spaces, gift shop and café, was completed in
2025, and we welcomed 179,000 visitors that year. Future plans include, among
other things, improved heritage interpretation and an ambitious programme of
conservation.

Glastonbury Abbey is a historical monument, spiritual centre, and visitor attraction.
If this role and the opportunity of working at such a location appeals to you we
willbe very happy to hear from you.

Janet Bell, MBE
Director, Glastonbury Abbey

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Who We Are

Glastonbury Abbey is an independent registered charity (no. 1129263) and a company
limited by guarantee (no. 6873912), with visitor income and donations the only sources of
income. The abbey is governed by a board of trustees.

The objects of the charity have been reviewed and are currently with the Charity
Commission for approval. They are:

•	 maintain and preserve the built and natural environment of Glastonbury Abbey
•	 use and develop Glastonbury Abbey to advance the Christian religion in accordance

with its traditions and spiritual significance

•	 educate and inspire an understanding and appreciation of the historic and religious

importance of Glastonbury Abbey.

The abbey is a scheduled ancient monument and listed building of national importance.
The ruins, grounds and accredited museum are open to the public up to 364 days a year.
There are over 3200 members and many visits from schools and organised groups take
advantage of the education element provided. There is an annual events programme
including concerts, plays and the Medieval Fayre. There are two cafés – one at the entrance
and one in the grounds. There is also a shop and the abbey owns two houses and a car park.

Abbey House is the administrative building at Glastonbury Abbey as well as a venue for hire.
It has a catering kitchen and hosts events such as conferences, workshops, dinners and
receptions.

The abbey relies on admission tickets, events and rental from commercial properties for all
its income; it receives no operational grants and has an annual turnover in the region of £1.5
million.

Operation of all aspects of the abbey is carried out by an employed staff, which averages 41
and includes more than 50 volunteers.

Commercial activities are run under the auspices of Glastonbury Abbey Trading Ltd, a
subsidiary with a board made up of members of the senior leadership team, trustees and
non-executive directors.

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Finance & Support Officer - January 2026

Organisation

Trustees

Director

The board of trustees is chaired by David Odgers
and governs Glastonbury Abbey for public
benefit and future generations in accordance
with its charitable objectives.

Glastonbury Abbey is led by the director. They
report to the board of trustees and drive the
operation of the abbey with the support of the
senior leadership team.

Senior Leadership
Team

The senior leadership team comprises the
Director, Head of Finance, Head of Estates,
Head of Engagement and Head of Commercial
Activity.

Management Team

The management team implements the abbey’s
strategic priorities and supports the wider team.

Assistant Level

Staff

Volunteers

Throughout the abbey team assistants bring
a multitude of skills and years of experience
to bear on the many tasks undertaken at the
abbey. They directly support ...

Job Introduction

• Support Worker: Keynsham, Somerset BS31
• Rate:£12.67 per hour
• Hours:Part Time (22.5 hours)
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship:Not available

Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.

Making a difference for those we support includes;

Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Building trust, connection, and independence

Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues

Our Benefits

• Buy and sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension and Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".

We interview as we receive applications, so please apply today!

We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.

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Job Introduction

• Support Worker: Abingdon OX14
• Rate:£12.43 per hour
• Hours:Part Time - 15 hours per week
• Training:Full training provided + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Preferred:Full UK driving licence and previous experience in Health & Social Care preferred but not essential
• Sponsorship:Not available

Imagine a job where you can change someone's life by doing the things you take for granted?

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you’ll play an important role each day by supporting people to take part in the activities and experiences they value, helping them to live with confidence and independence.

It might be something simple like taking a walk to the shops to get a pint of milk; or something bigger like supporting someone to visit the gym for the first time, start a new hobby, or even take a trip abroad.

We provide complete training to enable you to provide the best support you can to people living with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

What truly matters is your kindness, positivity, and desire to make a difference in someone’s day.

Making a difference for those we support includes;

Allowing people to fulfil and enjoy their daily routines and achieve their goals

Building trust, connection, and independence

Developing yourself alongside a compassionate, mindful and dedicated team of colleagues

Our Benefits

• Buy and sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension and Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

 "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".

We interview as we receive applications, so please apply today!

We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.

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Refuge Support Assistant 23.5 hours

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• Location:Caerphilly, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
• Earnings:£22932.00 to £22932.00

Salary: £22,932 per annum pro rata (£12.60/hour)
Location:Caerphilly
Contract Type: Permanent in line with funding -Workplace based
Hours & working Pattern: 23.5 hours per week - Saturday 9.30am to Sunday 9.45am (Incorporating 45 minutes of unpaid break during shift and incorporating a sleep in)  

Team members are offered the opportunity to undertake additional shifts to cover absences.

All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support   
Accountable to:Project Manager
Purpose of the post: Assist in the delivery of specialised, holistic support to adults and families who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence  
Specific responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and/or families living in refuge recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
Contribute to an environment where support is psychologically informed, compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity—where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, reporting concerns to your line manager without delay
Carry out Initial Contact Assessments, working alongside refuge or on call colleagues identifying together which support options best meet the individual's needs and preferences, prioritising need and risk
Support individuals to access refuge, including arranging transport if needed, offering a warm and respectful welcome, meeting immediate needs (e.g. donated clothing, food), and helping them settle into their accommodation.
Assist individuals in understanding and completing initial paperwork in a timely and supportive manner, including licence agreements, House Expectations, housing benefit claims, and service charge arrangements.
Undertake basic support activities, as requested by a Support Worker or senior colleague, in line with an individual’s support plan, needs assessment, risk assessment, safety plan and licence agreement/contract
Support individuals to maintain their licence/contract agreement through reflective, strengths-based conversations around any minor breaches, and escalating serious concerns to senior colleagues.
Keep Routes to Support updated with current refuge vacancies to support access and referrals
Facilitate opportunities for connection and community among residents, including inclusive evening and weekend communal activities.
Ensure contributions to records are factual, person-centred, accurate, timely, and confidential, using Cyfannol’s Case Management System and other internal records.
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
Assist in providing the organisation’s out of hours response: 

Respond to all out of hours phone calls from the Live Fear Free Helpline, other refuges or Tier 2 and 3 on call colleagues across Cyfannol ensuring effective communication and continuity of support across the team.
Undertake assessments for refuges, with support from on-call colleagues, to make timely and safe decisions based on individual need and risk.
Provide support to colleagues and residents in the event of an incident or emergency at another refuge, contributing to a coordinated and calm response.
Liaise with 2nd and 3rd tier colleagues as needed, ensuring effective communication and continuity of support across the team .
Complete handovers at the end of each shift, both face to face and via email, to ensure consistency, safety and shared understanding across the team.
Housing Management:

Contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming, clean, and calm refuge environment that supports wellbeing and dignity.
Carry out routine monitoring of CCTV and security systems to help maintain a secure setting for residents and staff.
Complete and record daily and weekly health and safety checks as directed by the Facilities Coordinator, ensuring refuge spaces meet required standards.
Ensure communal areas are safe and secure before the star...

Job reference:000336

Salary:£12.70

Branch:Supported Living

Location:Lytham St Annes - FY8 2RH

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:35

Closing date:04/02/2026

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 our clients 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!

Note: Placement may differ from your preferred location based on business needs.

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

At One Fylde we like to view our Support Workers more as "life coaches" being able to provide guidance to the people we support as well as have the tools and knowledge of handling bills, supporting to increase one's self esteem, be an agony aunt, a chef when helping with cooking and a tour guide when travelling abroad!

Our focus 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 in supported living, 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? Are you a team player?

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.

Family Support Worker

Person Specification

Experience:

•  Experience based in the community working with individuals in a person-

centred way in a one to one and group setting.

•  Experience of working in partnership with individuals to identify support needs

and achieve outcomes.

•  Experience of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with
colleagues and professionals from Education, NHS, Statutory and Third
Sector organisations.

•  Experience of negotiating and promoting issues on behalf of the individuals

supported by the service

•  Ability to complete reports and collate date for monitoring and evaluation

purposes.

•  Ability to use IT effectively.

Attitude and Approach:

•  Empathy and understanding of the challenges unpaid Carers and Young Carers

may face.

•  Self-motivated and reliable with the ability to work both independently and as

part of a team.

•  Enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility are all essential qualities required for

this post.

•  Commitment  to  the  principles  of  equal  opportunities  and  inclusion  and  their

practical implementation.

•  Communicate with colleagues, Carers, and other agencies helpfully,

professionally, and courteously.

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Ability to manage caseload and plan diary.
•  Excellent administrative skills, well organised with good time management

and a methodical approach to work.

•  Excellent communication skills both spoken and written.
•  Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
•  An understanding of the principle of safeguarding and protection within Health

and Social Care Services.

February 2025

Glasgow Association for Mental

GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid
Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic
support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and
wellbeing.

We wish to appoint the following:

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
(35 HOURS PER WEEK (Ref: FSW)
(FIXED TERM TO 31 APRIL 2027
(MAY BE EXTENDED FOR A FURTHER 1+1 YEARS DEPENDENT ON FUNDING)
Salary - £25,427 per annum

The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers
delivering a range of supports so Carers will have the ability to manage their caring
responsibilities whilst also maintaining their own wellbeing. In return GAMH offers an
attractive salary, excellent terms and conditions and a fantastic package of additional
benefits. The successful candidate will also benefit from a full supportive induction
programme as well as a comprehensive and effective learning and development
programme.

All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and
weekend working may be required.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in
employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from
all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements
regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources
Director, on 0141 552 5592.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate
will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be
subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available
on our website at www.gamh.org.uk

Alternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH,
St Andrews by the Green,
33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel:  0141 552 5592.

Closing date for applications for the above post is
Thursday 5 February 2026

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

     We are seeking a compassionate, organised person who will work with unpaid
Carers, Young Carers and their families to identify and access supports that will
assist them within their caring role  creating their own Personal Plan or Young
Carers Statement. A key task will be to promote social inclusion by facilitating
opportunities  for  Carers  to  build  networks  of  support  so  that  they  are  more
connected  within  their  community  and  have  links  with  other  people  and
resources that are important to their health and well being.

Key Responsibilities

•  Working with Carers to assess their needs  creating a Personal Plan or Young
Carers Statement identifying outcomes that will support them in their caring
role. Reviewing regularly to ensure that support is relevant and effective.
•  Delivering a range of practical and emotional supports for Carers so they will
feel able to maintain their caring responsibilities whilst also achieving positive
wellbeing

•  Negotiate and liaise with services to ensure Carers needs are addressed.
•  Working closely with a broad range of services including Statutory, Education

and Third sector organisations throughout Glasgow to build new and strengthen
existing relationships with partners raising the profile of GAMH North East
Carers Service and Glasgow Carers Partnership.
Identify and participate in events and networking opportunities to raise
awareness of Adult and Young Carers ensuring they are identified and offered
support early in their caring journey.

•

•  Ensure adherence to GAMH policies and procedures including safeguarding

and Data Management protocols.

•  Collect and maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to the service
including entry onto electronic spreadsheets and databases, and support
information retrieval and report writing.

•  Any other duties appropriate to the post and in accordance with the

requirements of GAMH

February 2025

General

•  Take responsibility for and keep up to date with current practice and maintain
records of your own personal and professional development, according to
legal and organisational requirements.

•  Ensure that the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice

are always complied with.

•  Attend regular supervision with line manager.
•  Participate in team and staff meetings and attend other meetings as

requested.

•  Engage in training as necessary to support the role.
•  At all times maintain the professional integrity and reputation of the Charity

and represent their main interests in any dealings with other bodies, groups,
and individuals.

•  Participate in out-of-hours work as and when required.
•  To perform any other duties and responsibilities consistent with the post as

directed by the Carers Service Manager

Health and Safety

•

 Work effectively and follow lone working practices which encourage effective
and safe practice.

•  Ensure that you are aware of and comply with GAMH policies, procedures
and practices designed to protect the health, safety, and security of all
employees.

•  Report risks or issues to the Service manager.

February 2025

Job Description

Family Support Worker

Hours per week:

37 hours (5 days over 7 between 8am – 10pm)

Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Aberdeen

Reports to:

Team Manager

Line Management Responsibility:    No

Financial Accountability:

Low

Job Summary

A Family Support Worker will deliver intervention to young people within the Targeted
Family Support Team in Aberdeen. The Family Support Worker will be responsible for
the work with young people and their families to develop and deliver the support plan to
address  presenting  and  underlying  behaviours  and  need.  They  will  work  with  young
people in their communities, see them as frequently as their need requires in a variety
of settings most comfortable for them including their homes and appropriate community
spaces. This will involve evening and weekend working on a rostered basis.

They will be responsible for and respond to individualised needs identified in the support
plan  to  improve  outcomes  in  line  with  GIRFEC  principles  and  includem’s  model  of
support.

The  Youth &  Family  Support  Worker  will  demonstrate  leadership and ownership over
effective service delivery to young people and families.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Family Support Worker include, but are not limited to:

Service Delivery
•  To build relationships and deliver outcome-based support to young people and families,

•

involving all key stakeholders.
Identification and recording of support needs in partnership with the young person and
their family/carer.

•  To be available for young people and families at critical times, including the possible

response to calls to includem’s helpline.

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•  To explore values and attitudes with young people and their families in a supportive

manner, to affirm feelings and ideas, and nurture and confirm their learning.

•  To engage young people and families in 1-1 support in their community.
•  To develop and deliver groupwork activities to meet assessed need.
•  To broker in specialist services to address identified needs such as addiction or

domestic abuse.

•  To work in daily partnership with existing community resources, organisations and

supports to sustain positive change within families and identify appropriate move on
strategies.

•  Actively help young people and families recognise progress and use this assessment to

inform the wider contract management of case progression.

•  Ability to assess and respond appropriately to situations where young people/families may
be at risk of harm. This may involve escalation and referral to more appropriate services.

•  To respond to the young people and families and generate solutions using professional

judgement and decision making which is risk enabled.

•  Assist the young people and their family to understand the impact of their behaviour

within their wider community using appropriate tools including the Scottish Government
Place Standard Tool.

•  To co-produce with the young person a sustainability plan that reflects their learning and

wider community supports to support them moving on from includem support.

•  Promotion of includem’s Helpline as part of meeting young people and family’s needs

24/7, 365 day a year.

People
•  To understand the impact of childhood trauma and adverse experiences on the young

person and family’s behaviour, coping mechanisms and functioning.

•  To understand the different coping mechanisms that young people and their families

use to deal with stress and high emotions, and to respond appropriately.

•  To demonstrate professional resilience when providing support with sensitive or

challenging issues.

•  To use a strengths-based approach to empower individuals facing adversity to find

solutions and make positive changes, ensuring resources are in place to sustain these
changes.

•  To establish mutually trusting, open and non-judgemental relationship with young

people and their families.

•  To participate in collaborative team work to provide a ‘scaffolding of support’ around

individual young people and families.

•  To develop strong partnerships with the wider stakeholders to support the delivery of

includem services.

Influence
•  To ensure young people and families are empowered to advocate on their own behalf

with other agencies.

•  To support young people and families to effectively communicate with others.
•  To reflect on practice, share learning and promote continuous practice improvement

within a team setting.

•  To articulate to service users and partner agencies the includem framework of

intervention and the key aspects of the service delivery model including use of the
includem practitioner’s toolkit (A Better Life).

•  To role model appropriate practice standards and professional boundaries to others.

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Family Support Worker

Be part of a team that makes a real difference for families!

Part-Time, 30hrs
Newcastle-under-Lyme &
Staffordshire Moorlands | £13.06ph

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Family Support Worker to join our growing team delivering Tier 2 Community Family Support across Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands.

Overview:

This is more than a job – it's a chance to stand beside families in their most challenging moments and help them to get the right help at the right time. Working in homes and communities, you'll provide tailored early help support to prevent issues from escalating.

As the named Lead Worker for each family, you’ll coordinate joined-up care with partners including Family Hubs, schools, health services and voluntary groups. You’ll assess needs, write action plans, carry out regular reviews, deliver hands-on support, and help families achieve sustainable change.

You will need:

Hours: 30-hours per week, Monday to Friday (days can be flexible)

Salary: £13.06 per hour

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2^nd February 2026

Date of Interviews: TBC

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter to HR@gingerbreadcentre.co.uk.

Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS.

Job Description

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary £12.60 per hour

Location Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

Expiry 03/02/2026 23:59

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Are you someone who believes every child and young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you love building connections, supporting families, and being part of a team that truly cares? If so… you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

Your new Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, compassionate people to join our Dumfries & Galloway Family Support Service as a Family Support Worker. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside children, young people, and their families to offer emotional, practical, and holistic support.

No two days are the same — one day you might be helping a young person build confidence through activities, the next developing outcome plans to ensure every young person thrives. What is consistent is that everything you do will have a positive impact on someone’s life.

We have opportunities available for:Contracted Posts – evening and weekend working, structured support, and long-term involvementRelief Posts – flexible, supportive, and perfect for those who want to make a difference around other commitments

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Building trusting relationships with children, young people, and families
• Providing emotional and practical support based on their needs
• Helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and life skills
• Working alongside a warm, supportive team who are always ready to help
• Making meaningful, lasting change to the people we support

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have all the answers — what matters most is your attitude. If you’re:
✔ Caring, patient, and a great listener
✔ Passionate about supporting the people we support and families
✔ Able to work flexibly and creatively

✔ Willingness to work evenings and weekends

✔ Confident working independently and as part of a team
…we’d love to hear from you!

Experience in family support, social care, or community work is helpful — but just as valuable are empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help others grow.

What you'll get in return

🌱 SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
🌴 Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
📚 Training & development opportunities
❤️ Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly policies
🏥 Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
📞 Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
🛡️ Life Assurance & Pension
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🎟️ Access to Concerts for Carers

Whether you’re looking for regular hours or a flexible relief position, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our service.

Come join a team where your kindness, creativity, and passion will help transform lives.

Full details of this role can be found in the attached Job Role Profile.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities

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