Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Assistant (Seasonal)

Full time, fixed-term (7th April to 30th September 2026)

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

EVH GRADE TAS2: £24,545.00 - £24,808.00 (DOE & Tickets)           

An exciting opportunity has arisen, to be part of our in-house landscaping and grounds maintenance team on a fixed-term basis, for the 2026 season. This role will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of the Association’s customers, by undertaking the full range of soft landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, as detailed within the job description and under the direction of the Project Co-ordinator.

Candidates must have strong practical experience in soft landscaping. The right candidate for this role will have good all-round communication skills, attention to detail, an organised and proactive approach to work, be a reliable team member, and focused on the delivery of excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a full clean driving licence and certificates including PA1 & PA6, as well as First Aid are preferred.

The Association is centrally located in Greenock, easily accessible from Glasgow and several other locations. In return, the Association provides excellent conditions of service. Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) Conditions of Service apply to this post. If you meet the requirements for this post, please download a job pack below and apply by submitting a CV and covering letter/email to Gil Boyle on recruitment@oaktreeha.org.uk

Closing date for applications:

4pm, Friday 27^th February 2026

Interviews:

Only applicants progressing to interview stage will be contacted, with interviews due to take place in early March 2026.

Oak Tree Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, is an Investors in People organisation and is a charity registered in Scotland, registration number SC045300.

Title: Hostel Coordinator

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB25 0BB

Part Time Hostel Co-Ordinator

105 North Street, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0BB

£13.95 per hour 

25 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Hostel Co-Ordinator at our Homelessness Service at North Street in Cambridgeshire.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Hostel Co-Ordinator will include:

• Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence
• Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others
• Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
• Managing a team of Project Workers
• Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
• Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments, and personalised support plans
• Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives
• Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks
• Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service

Skills and experiences:

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
• Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
  Previous housing related support is desirable
• Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure

Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you: 

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  

Job Reference: 227361

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people ...

Title: Bank General Assistant Cleaning

Basildon, Essex, GB, SS13 1FG

Bank General Assistant - Cleaning

Poplar House, Rectory Road, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 1FG

£12.82 per hour

As and when required

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank General Assistant - Cleaning at our Retirement Communities Service at Poplar House in Basildon.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Bank General Assistant - Cleaning will include:

• Undertaking general duties as assigned, such as maintaining the cleanliness of all communal areas, offices, and the kitchen
• Ensuring all cleaning duties are completed to a high standard
• Identifying and reporting potential faults and hazards on site, to maintain a safe environment
• Maintaining stock levels, restocking as required and ensuring equipment is used in line with guidance notes
• Helping to prepare meals and drinks, following food hygiene standards, and ensuring the needs of our customers are met
• Ensuring customers’ privacy and dignity are maintained and respected

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is desirable
• Some experience of working in a domestic/catering environment
• Level 2 diploma in housekeeping/catering, or willing to work towards
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• A general understanding of health and safety in the work place

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 227364

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary...

Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Peterlee, Durham, GB, SR8 3XZ

Housekeeping Assistant

Ashwood Park Residential and Nursing Home, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham SR8 3XZ

£12.21 per hour

24 hours available

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Ashwood Park for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Ashwood Park is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Housekeeping Assistant?  Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a high quality housekeeping service, whilst showing care and commitment to having a positive impact on our residents’ lives
• You will work with a team, all who want to make our residents comfortable in their home.

What skills do I need?

Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home.

Experience is not essential, as we will help you with all the training and support you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share. Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach. You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 227369

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internal...

Job reference:001270

Salary:£12.60 - £12.81 per hour

Closing date:16/02/2026

Department:Strathbungo

Location:Glasgow - Strathbungo

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:35

Closing date:16/02/2026

About us

Looking for a rewarding career in Social Care?

At Sense Scotland, we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking new talent to join us in supporting individuals with their everyday lives. Our vision is to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

Join us in making a real difference and embark on a fulfilling journey at Sense Scotland.

Please note that we do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

About the service

Our Strathbungo Supported Living Service offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where each day brings unique experiences. We are a dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care to six individuals who are primarily deafblind and have diverse, complex support needs, some of whom may not communicate verbally.

Our Team at Strathbungo strive to empower those we support to lead fulfilling, independent lives through tailored support and engaging activities. Our core principle is value-based communication, customising our support to align with the unique requirements of each individual. In our most recent care inspection, we achieved grade “6 - Excellent” we have also been awarded “Team of the Year 2025”

Who do we support?

At our Strathbungo service, we support four vibrant females, aged between 30 and 60, and 2 outgoing males. 4 individuals have their own flats and two share a flat in the Strathbungo area in Glasgow. They have various health conditions, including epilepsy, deaf-blindness, and mobility issues. Although they live independently, they all stay in the ground floor of a block of flats.

You will work on a 1:1 basis assisting them with day-to-day living, assisting them and encouraging them to live happy meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals/ambitions both at home and in the wider community. Your role will be centred around building trusting relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as:

• Support within their own homes with personal care, housework, administering medication, meal preparation, support with finances companionship etc
• Liaise with families and other professionals to provide the best quality care
• Promote independence and individuality according to their Support Plan
• Record daily tasks and maintain accurate records
• Work as part of a team, effectively communicating with the staff team, families, and people supported.

The people we support are sociable and always up for fun and love to party! They enjoy local walks, shopping sprees, and movie nights at the cinema. Tuesday nights are a highlight at their favourite disco club, where they meet friends and dance the night away. They look forward to their annual holidays and love planning exciting social activities with friends and family, ensuring every day is filled with joy and laughter.

What’s the shift pattern?

Our Strathbungo service provides round-the-clock support every day of the year. As a Support Worker, you can be contracted up to 37hpw which means you will be required to work 23 shifts over the month therefore some weekend work is required.

Shifts include a mix of early shifts (07:30 – 14:30) and late shifts (14:30 – 21:30) with a requirement for some sleepover duties.

About you

At Sense Scotland what is important is that all our staff have a genuine passion to make a difference in the life of someone with additional support needs.

What you will need to succeed

• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude are essential qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively and use your own initiative
• Strong work ethic and organised to support routines
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Eager to develop
• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Patience and understanding

If you value the power of a smile and want to make a positive impa...

Title: Fire Alarm Engineer

Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN25 5AZ

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fire Alarm Engineer

Swindon

£36,715 - £38,647 per year

40 hours per week

We are currently seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team based in Swindon. You will form part of a dedicated team of engineers, responsible for carrying out routine maintenance on life safety and security systems, for example fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke vent systems, access control and emergency lighting to the Group’s property portfolio. You will also be required to carry out repairs and installation of fire detection and alarm systems.

The role of Fire Alarm Engineer   will include:

• Carrying out the servicing, remedial works and installation of fire alarms, extinguishers and security systems, including warden call
• Maintaining systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire shutters and curtains to ensure safe and compliant properties
• Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to BS5839-1, BS5839-6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Experience of working in a fire and security environment, understanding the British Standards and legislation
• Knowledge of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £36,715 per annum (rising to £38,647 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Title: General Assistant

Manchester, Lancashire, GB, M13 9LR

Sanctuary Students provide safe and secure accommodation to thousands of students around the country. We believe that our strength lies in our dedicated staff who help students with their everyday needs.

Part Time General Assistant 

Nick Everton House, Manchester 

£12.21 per hour 

25 hours per week 

Joining our housekeeping team, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality cleaning and domestic service in the student accommodation. During term time your duties will be cleaning of communal areas, and cleaning of any empty properties. In vacation periods, you will deep clean vacant flats in preparation for summer business.

The role of General Assistant will include: 

• Providing high quality cleaning services for bedrooms, kitchens, pathways and communal areas

• Identifying and reporting any hazards and faults to ensure a safe environment is maintained

• Organising stores on site and carrying out checks of equipment, replacing when necessary

• Any other tasks as required by management

Skills and experiences: 

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative and with fast changing requirements

• Previous experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• A team player who is willing to help colleagues as and when required

Why work for us? 

Sanctuary Students manages accommodation for over 11,500 students across England and Scotland. We work in partnership with universities to provide cost-effective facilities management and support services, as well as providing specifically designed and purpose built accommodation direct to students across the UK. We offer a range of accommodation from shared flats to self-contained apartments in some of the biggest university towns and cities in the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Our Benefits 

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental, and financial health, and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days leave rising to a maximum of 30 days (plus public holidays) pro rata

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

• Life Assurance

• Employee Advice Service including counselling

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Voluntary health plans

• Employee discounts

• Wellbeing support and tools

• Employee recognition scheme

Job Reference: 227163

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity