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• City:Margate
• Vacancy type:Full Time
• Salary:£24,829
• Rate:per annum
• Plus:Benefits
• Closing Date:31 January 2026

Female Support Worker (5956)

• Female Support Worker
• £24,829 per annum (pro rata)
• Full time
• Full UK driving license highly desired
• Must be flexible for all shifts - AM, PM, Waking Nights and Sleep Ins.

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues – where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.

At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported, they create the best possible outcomes for the people we support. If you’re looking for your next role in social care – or considering a fulfilling career change – we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for passionate and caring Female Support Workers to join our teams in Margate, supporting adults with:

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Physical disabilities
• Communication difficulties
• Behaviours that challenge
• Epilepsy

Our services include supported living homes, self-contained flats, and community-based outreach. During your telephone interview, our Recruitment Team will discuss which opportunities best suit your skills and preferences.

Every day is different, but your role will include:

• Supporting people to live independently and enjoy everyday activities
• Encouraging social connections with family, friends, and the local community
• Helping with finances, household tasks, and shopping
• Providing respectful, person-centred personal care
• Most importantly – creating moments of joy and achievement!

No previous experience? No problem!
We provide award-winning, accredited training at no cost to you – including Health and Social Care Diplomas to help you develop your career.

What’s in it for you?

• Early Pay – access your earnings before payday
• Fully paid, enhanced DBS
• Flexible working patterns
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more via Blue Light Card and Bene£its website
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling

We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone!

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Ready to start your feel-good career? Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!

D019286

£12.64 Per Hour

Droitwich Spa

England, Worcestershire, West Midlands

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: January 31, 2026

Start 2026 with purpose as a Female Support Worker in WR9 (Droitwich Area)

Location: WR9 – Droitwich (Close to local amenities)Pay: £12.64 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shiftPosition: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Driver Requirement: Working towards driving confidence (manual preferred for mobility vehicles)

– Current Support Worker

We’re looking for Female Support Workers to join our dedicated team in WR9, supporting six incredible individuals aged 20s–30s with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs. This is a highly rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful experiences.

• Five gentlemen and one lady, each with unique personalities and communication styles
• Most use wheelchairs and hoists; confidence with manual handling is essential
• Strong family involvement and collaborative working with relatives

Their Interests Include:

• Sensory activities, hydrotherapy, and water play
• Trips to Apex motocross, train stations, and church visits
• Music, nursery rhymes, and story time
• Creative hobbies like painting and woodwork
• Fun, silly interactions and role play

You’ll provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, ensuring safety, dignity, and engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Personal care and manual handling
• Supporting PEG feeding and dysphagia needs
• Administering medication (including buccal for epilepsy)
• Promoting independence and meaningful routines
• Engaging in sensory and community activities
• Building strong relationships with families and the team

• Day: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM / 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Long Day: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Night: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM / 10:00 PM – 9:30 AM (Sleep-ins included)

Rotas provided in advance for work-life balance.

• Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies)
• Great communication skills and ability to spot non-verbal cues
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and forward-thinking
• Comfortable singing, making silly faces, and engaging creatively
• Team player who builds positive relationships with staff and families
• Confidence with manual handling and mobility support

(Experience in complex care preferred but full training provided.)

• Award-Winning Workplace:Great Place to Work for 7 years
• Career Development:Aspire program, funded accredited courses
• Wellbeing & Flexibility:Health checks, mental health support, flexible working
• Recognition:Inspiring People Awards, CEO highlights
• Generous Leave:30 days annual leave pro rata + buy/sell options
• Additional Perks:Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships

• Applications reviewed upon receipt – interviews ongoing
• Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by Dimensions)
• Inclusive workforce: We welcome diversity and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria
• BSL support available for all recruitment communications

Gender Requirement:
Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Dim/23003

£13.55 Per Hour

Bury St Edmunds

England, East of England, Suffolk

Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Closing Date: January 30, 2026

At Dimensions, every day is an opportunity to make life better—for the people we support and for you. Guided by our values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Partnership, and Respect, we create a workplace where your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. Join us in Bury St Edmunds and discover a role that’s full of purpose, belonging, and the chance to thrive.

About the role

We’re looking for a female Support Worker to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP33). This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, with shifts typically running 8?am–8?pm or 10?am–5?pm, including alternate weekends. The pay rate is £13.55 per hour.

You’ll be supporting a young woman in her 20s who lives independently in her own flat. She’s active and loves swimming, bowling, trampolining, and days out at the beach, so you’ll need to be a confident swimmer and ideally a driver to help her get to places of interest. At home, she enjoys arts and crafts, movies, music, and singing along to nursery rhymes. She has epilepsy so you’ll receive specialist training in emergency medication and Positive Behaviour Support. Communication is key, she doesn’t always use words, so you’ll use visual aids to build trust and encourage independence.

About you

You’ll bring energy, confidence, and a warm personality to the role, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with compassion. Experience supporting people with behaviours of distress or epilepsy is helpful, but full training will be provided. You’ll need to be comfortable with personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration, and willing to work flexibly, including weekends. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Rewards that make a difference

• Competitive?pay and permanent shifts
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service
• Pension, sick pay, and wellbeing support 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts, season-ticket loan, bike-to-work scheme
• Award-winning training, career progression, and staff recognition schemes

Apply Now!

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.

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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Click here to send your CV and apply.

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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.

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.

Click here for job description

Click here to send your CV and apply.

Click here

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

3 Finance & Support Officer - January 2026

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.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker, on a full time basis (35 hours per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This role covers London South East. You must be able to work across London boroughs

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional- applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

• A warm, inclusive approachto achieving goals quickly and correctly

• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection- you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

• Practical and people-oriented- you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

• A persuasive and open communicator- you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

• A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families– aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Time off in Lieu
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability,...

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.

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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

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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.

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