Relief Assistant Support Workers
Working hours: As and when required
Interview Date: Tuesday mornings weekly
The role of Relief Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.
Portsmouth Homeless Families Service supports families to achieve their life goals, work towards longer term independent living, and change the face of homelessness. In the role you will work across our three residential Lifehouses, which accommodates a total of 45 homeless, vulnerable families (which include couples, single parents and pregnant mothers) with support needs. You will also support 32 families living in Local Authority Sublet tenancies and a further 14 families living in temporary housing.
Key Responsibilities: As a motivated and dynamic team member you will be assisting with the delivery of a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control, enabling clients to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead fulfilling lives. You will complete day to day activities including administration tasks, dealing with queries both face to face and over the phone, run activities with clients and support the successful operation of the Lifehouse.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
- Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
- The initiative towards problem solving which helps benefit colleagues and clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We expect you to exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness
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 Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure child and 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:
N/A
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years.
Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential.
VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages. At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services.
Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA currently have an exciting opportunity available to join Craigton Grove as a Support Worker. Our Craigton Grove service is housing support for adults with learning difficulties in Peterculter, Aberdeen. At Craigton Grove we provide agreed person-centred support to each tenant, and is staffed 24-hours a day which includes sleep-in cover as required. The main aim of the service is to support tenants to maintain their tenancies and be as independent as possible, which is enabled by agreed support planning.
This will be a Part-time position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits:
Hours: 28 hours per week
Rota: 7 days a week rota where you will be required to work roughly 4 shifts over 7 days - a variety of shifts including earlies /lates and alternate weekends. There will also be a requirement for 2-3 sleepovers per month.
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend - Receive £220 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
- Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
About the role:
As a Support Worker of this busy service you will be required to provide a quality service in order to meet the identified needs of service users, in line with specified VSA standards, policies, codes of practice and regulatory requirements, managing resources effectively within an agreed financial framework.
Responsibilities of our Support Worker will include: -
Guiding and actively supporting Tenants in Housing Support tasks while they re-learn or maintain skills necessary for remaining in their Tenancy.
Supporting service users as Tenants in their daily living through identified ‘Care at Home’ tasks.
Taking the lead in planning, monitoring and reviewing service delivery plans to meet individual needs and preferences, within budgetary and funding constraints.
Overseeing and participating in the maintenance of accurate recording systems and reports (both manual and computerised) to meet agreed standards in line with administrative, regulatory and management purposes
Complying with and having a sound working knowledge of necessary legislative requirements as laid down through the care standards and recognising the impact of following these standards on the overall provision of service.
Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post holders' capabilities.
Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
What we are looking for in our Support Worker:
Ability to communicate well with individuals
Ability to maintain accurate records
Basic I.T. skills
Record keeping
Problem solving
Using initiative
Organisational Skills
Good interpersonal skills
If our Support Worker role sounds like you, then click “Apply” below and start your career journey with VSA today!
Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.
So, what does a Support Worker do?
We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.
Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).
We value the people that work with us…
At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.
Casual Support Worker
Overview
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ID
300694
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Salary
£13.00 per hour (inclusive of allowances)
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Type
Casual
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Location
Northern Ireland
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Hours
Various hours
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Closing Date
16/02/2026
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Interview Date
As suitable applications are received
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Downloadable Files
Could you be a Sense Casual Support Worker?
It's an exciting time at Sense, as we now have an opportunity for a Casual Support Worker to join our amazing team within our services in Northern Ireland, offering you £13.00 per hour (inclusive of allowances).
This is a casual role, with flexible hours to suit you. We work flexibly across the week so can offer part time/full time and relief/bank contracts.
You will join our fantastic team here at Northern Ireland where you will be supported and able to grow and develop within your role. As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible.
The work involves varied shifts, from sleep in's, weekends evening and days. We are looking for people who want to have flexibility but are able to offer commitment and shared values in return, a great role for someone looking to get into the care sector!
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- Positive, with a can-do attitude.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
- Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
This role might include supporting people with:
- Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
- Personal care and hygiene.
- Finances.
- Medication and wellbeing.
- Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
- Their social life and nightlife.
- You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
Please note, this role may include regular sleep-in shifts. (This means sleeping over at the residence, with the possibility you might have to wake up to provide care in the night.)
Why work for Sense?
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Benefits
- Free Access NI check if your role needs one
- On-going training and development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to clo...
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
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Mental Health Support Worker - Clacton (Maternity Cover), Clacton, £24,570.00
Employment Type
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Application Start Date
22-01-2026
Application End Date
15-02-2026
Location
Clacton
State/County
East of England
Zip Code
CO15 1NZ
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Healthcare
Position
Mental health
Experience
2+ Years experience
Education
NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level
Description
Contract: Maternity Cover
Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota:
Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 18:00-23:00
Week 2: Monday, Thursday 18:00-23:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour)
Do you have experience of supporting people with their mental health? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to gain more professional experience to support you with your study in a relevant discipline?
We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient mental health support workers to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.
Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing emotional distress or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis, via group work and in partnership with a variety of organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.
You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.
Please only apply for this particular role if you are able to work the specific shift pattern mentioned above. Occasional work at our Colchester site may be required.
We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
Support Worker Flexible hours
Support Worker Flexible hours
Job reference:005113
Salary:£12.25 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in
Closing date:30/01/2026
Location:Birchwood
Job Description
Support and Inspire: Join our team as a Relief Support Worker in Warrington!
Are you a dedicated Support Worker seeking flexible hours and a meaningful role? We’re looking for people with a passion for support work to join our friendly team at our welcoming supported living service.
Why Work With Us?
- Flexible Hours:Enjoy the flexibility of relief shifts that fit around your schedule, encouraging you to work the days that suits you.
- Professional Development:Receive comprehensive training and support towards professional qualifications and personal development, just like our permanent staff.
- Career Progression:While we offer flexible contracts, over 95% of our team members are on permanent contracts, and we will support you to apply for one if the time is right for you.
- Job Security:As a Relief Worker, you’ll help cover shifts due to annual leave and staff absences, with your manager balancing service needs and your work-life balance.
About the Role:
You’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them lead fulfilling lives, supporting across the hub, where no two days are the same.
What Our Team Says:
Joanne, who made the leap from a different industry, shares her journey:
“I joined MacIntyre three years ago with no prior experience in support work, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since! Every day, I get to dive into fun activities with the incredible people who draw on MacIntyre's support. From laughter-filled outings to creative projects, I find fulfilment in every moment. It’s not just a job; it’s a passion, and I can’t imagine doing anything else!”
If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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About you
Experience isn’t always necessary to become a Support Worker If you have the right attitude, good customer service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We are looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.
You must be a driver with a UK manual licence
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.
But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts...
Support Worker: Outreach (North Lanarkshire)
You will help people take control of their lives and create a future.
About Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.
As part of the Outreach Service you will provide direct emotional and practical support to our community living in temp accommodation and transitioning in to their own tenancies.
For this role a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Job Purpose
As a Support Worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
- Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
- Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
- Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
- Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
- Provide emotional and practical support to our community
- Any other duties directed by your service lead
Key Responsibilities
Our values support:
- Warmth and positive regard
- Inclusion and participation
- Innovation and personalisation of care and support
- Ambition
- Partnership
- Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:
- Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
- Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
- Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
- Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
- Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
- Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
- Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
- Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so
Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualificationsExperience:
Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making
Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skillsKnowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, addictions and mental health
CASUAL COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKER
REPORTS TO: Various Programme Managers
SALARY: Hourly rate paid at £14.00/hr for assistant coaches (minimum of NGB Level 1 qualification required to assist) and £17.00/hr for lead coaches (minimum of NGB Level 2 qualification required to lead).
WORKING PATTERN: Discretional sessional hours per week (including evenings and weekends).
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: The Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex.
FURTHER DETAILS: Permanent
We are seeking purpose-driven Casual Community Youth Workers to support the delivery of the Foundation’s charitable programmes across Community Engagement. These roles will be crucial in supporting children in educational & community settings across Kirklees—ensuring our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.
We are currently recruiting experienced and qualified youth workers to join our established delivery team on a casual basis, delivering practical sessions on a range of programmes to young people and adults across Kirklees.
Youth work sessions take place at different times and locations including schools and other community settings, on weekdays, evenings, and weekends, therefore, applicants must be willing to work both indoors and outdoors and have a flexible approach to work and working hours, as well as the ability to travel to different locations.
As a Youth Worker you must be well-organised with the ability to plan and deliver engaging and fun sessions that are relevant to the participants and the overarching aims of our projects. You must be passionate about using the power of sport to engage with and inspire people of different ages and from different backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential to this role.
Closing Date
Ongoing – applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, whether they are invited to attend interview, or not.
Assessment
Applications are assessed against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the role, as set out on the person specification. Please ensure, therefore, that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria.
The Huddersfield Town Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from candidates with a disability. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.
We will apply for references for the successful candidate following the selection process.
Safeguarding
Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The role of Head of Finance may involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The post holder will also be required to undergo safeguarding training, to be agreed with the Designated Safeguarding Manager.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are diverse environments in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and Foundation and to be able to achieve their full potential.
Support Worker – Orchard, Ravenswood, Berkshire
Salary: £13 per hour / £26,434.98 per annumHours: 36 per weekShifts: Typically, 07:00–21:00, with a 1-hour unpaid breakLocation: Crowthorne, RG45 6BQ
About the Role
We’re looking for caring, reliable Support Workers to join the team at Orchard, a friendly residential service based within Ravenswood Village. You’ll be supporting adults with a range of complex needs to lead full, meaningful lives.
This role is about building trust, enabling independence, and supporting people with dignity, every day.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
About Orchard
Orchard is a spacious two-storey home within the Ravenswood Estate, supporting nine adults aged 20s to 70s with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs such as epilepsy and mental health conditions. The home includes six bedrooms and two self-contained flats, creating a mixed and personalised environment.
Shifts follow a 24-hour rota, typically running 07:00 to 21:00, with adjustments made around the routines and preferences of the people supported. You’ll be joining a stable and values-led team committed to Kindness, Respect, Belonging, and Empowerment.
Your Day-to-Day
Your role will be varied and active. You’ll:
• Support people with personal care, medication, mobility, and communication
• Help people participate in activities, hobbies and trips out
• Assist with household tasks and daily routines
• Promote independence, dignity and choice
• Support people based on their individual needs and support plans
• Drive the home vehicle for appointments or leisure (if you’re a driver)
Experience, Qualifications & Training
Essential:
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism would be beneficial
• Awareness of safeguarding and person-centred care
• Able to commit to full-time hours, including weekends
Desirable:
• Experience with epilepsy and/or mental health support
• Knowledge of active support and Dignity in Care
• Full, clean UK driving licence
We also welcome people new to care who show the right values and commitment. Full induction and training will be provided.
Reward & Benefits
We believe great support starts with great staff. Here’s what we offer:
• £13.00 per hour (plus overtime at £14.30 and Bank Holidays at £19.50)
• Fully funded induction and training
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye test and eyewear allowance
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management
Permanent - Full Time
Crowthorne, Berkshire
36 hours per week
£13 per hour / £24,401.52
Support Worker
2026-03-05
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyones different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.
Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
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.
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Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker
Location: Eresby Hall
Pay rate: £13.77
Contracted hours: 24 Hours 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference?
Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?
Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
Eresby Hall offers compassionate, individualised residential and dementia care for up to 41 residents. The home is set in its own well-tended gardens, close to the centre of the historic town of Spilsby, in the Lincolnshire Wolds, just 15 miles from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. The town boasts a thriving weekly market and auction along with many other traditional local facilities.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.
What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
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Senior Support worker (3458)
Are you an inspiring leader who is passionate about making a positive impact?
You will lead by example, setting high standards for your team, supporting their development, and recognising their achievements. You will work with others to put strategies in place that help people to achieve their goals and live good lives.
You will need to hold a full UK driving licence for this role.
About Mirus
For 40 years, we have provided support so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives - always with voice, choice, and control.
We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them – we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.
We know that people have better lives when they feel part of their community – and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.
Everything we do is guided by our values: Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous.
What You'll Do
As a senior support worker, you will:
- Lead and motivate your team to provide high-quality support.
- Set high standards and support team members in their development.
- Ensure Quality Assurance systems are in place and continuously improve the support provided.
- Work in partnership with others, building strong networks with families, advocates, and professionals.
- Develop strategies that ensure people can live good lives.
- Ensure that people have voice, choice and control in everything they do.
- Make sure the service meets Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) regulations and Local Authority service requirements.
- Report to the support team manager, ensuring that the service runs smoothly and meets the needs of the people we support.
Why Join Us?
We value our staff and offer:
- A fully funded and supported QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already achieved).
- Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.
- Extra pay for sleep-in and wake-in shifts – one of the highest rates in Wales.
- A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression.
- 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years' service).
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing.
- Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.
If you want to make a difference and support people to live good lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Location:Caerphilly
- Postcode:CF46 6LS
- Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
- Salary:£27,279.72
- Closing Date:31 January 2026