Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s and Young People's mental health?
If you do then this is an exciting and rewarding role where no two days feel the same. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience and feel more in control of their lives.
You will deliver evidence based support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health needs, using your skills to make a real and lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or life’s everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger and more connected.
But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be a key part of each school’s wider wellbeing culture. That means advising teachers, supporting families and helping embed a whole school approach to emotional health. You will share your knowledge, build relationships and play a vital role in making mental health support more visible and more effective.
You will be part of a committed, friendly and values driven team. You will receive high quality supervision, ongoing training and space to grow your practice. If you are looking for a role that is hands on, meaningful and full of purpose, this is it.
Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation. Together, we’ll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.
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Not all jobs give you the satisfaction of seeing someone you work with achieve their true potential. Social Care is a truly rewarding career and St Anne’s is a leading provider of care and support services in Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for high quality, person-centred services.
We are often recruiting whether it is for our amazing operational teams or support staff, to discover more see below.
Support Worker Sunderland - Full Time, UK Driving License Desirable
- Adult Social Care
- Permanent
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rota includes days, weekends and sleep ins)
- B0399-7744128
- Sunderland
- Sunderland
- £12.21 per hour
- 02/02/2026 23:59
Job overview
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client’s lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. Experience of working with clients with challenging behaviour is desirable.
Main duties of the job
· Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.
· Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
· Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
· Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
· Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
Working for our organisation
- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
- Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
- Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
- Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
- Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
- Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
- UK Driving license is essential.
- Sleep-ins are required
Person specification
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Current driver licence
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring ...
Specialist Support Workers – Supported Living: Nuneaton & Bedworth
Specialist Support Workers – Supported Living: Nuneaton & Bedworth
We are creating a new team to focus on delivering a Care and Support Service for a Service User in their home, in accordance with the social care services regulations (Care Quality Commission).
We are looking for individuals to provide high quality Care and Support Services in a person-centred way.
We are recruiting in the following areas:
These roles are based:
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Nuneaton and Bedworth area
Roles:
We have both full time and part time roles available with a variety of working patterns including weekdays, weekends and waking nights.
Why work with us?
At Action Deafness, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our team members to thrive. By joining us, you will:
- Make a direct impact:Help individuals achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life through tailored support.
- Be part of a caring community:Work alongside a passionate and collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion
- Develop your skills:Receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
What we offer:
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Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
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23 days holiday per annum, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service.
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1 Wellbeing Day per year.
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Company Pension Scheme.
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Sick Pay.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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A DBS Enhanced Check.
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A detailed induction to the company and the role.
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Skilled and supportive team working.
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Ongoing training and support.
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Progression opportunities at a Deaf-led organisation.
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A rewarding role where your contributions truly matter!
For more information, please view the Job Description.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a fantastic organisation, we would like to connect with you.
Apply now!
If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to hr@actiondeafness.org.uk or complete the application form below. Any queries, please email HR.
For more information about Action Deafness and our mission, feel free to take a look around our website.
Together, let’s empower Deaf people to lead fulfilling lives!
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Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30am - 9.30pm
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information
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- Job Title:NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Practice (NIHR Research Theme - Digital)
- School Name:University of Leeds
- Department:Medicine and Health
- Salary:£76038 to £114743
- Application Closing Date:2026-02-17
- Working Hours:Full time
- Reference Number:MHIHS1441
- Date Posted:20/01/2026
Do you want the opportunity to develop your existing academic experience in a supportive and inspirational environment where you can establish your clinical academic career?
Applications are invited for a NIHR Integrated Academic Training Clinical Lecturer post in General Practice (NIHR Research Theme - Digital). The post is available for four years for General Practice candidates who are post-CCT. You will join the vibrant Integrated Academic Training programme at Leeds which provides a supportive research environment to develop independent, novel research alongside your clinical practice.
The successful candidate will spend 50% of the appointed period continuing or establishing a new research programme with 50% of the appointed period allocated to appropriate clinical training or practice. There are opportunities to align to current research interests within the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS). You will undertake internationally regarded research and have the benefit of senior academic support in developing grant applications, as well as independent mentoring on career progression. You will also share responsibility for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
You will have submitted your PhD/MD at the time you apply and will provide evidence that you have been fully awarded your degree by the time you take up the post. The post is located in Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and in a general practice partnership, the location of which is negotiable.
The successful applicant must be in post by 1 September 2026
How to apply
You can apply for this role online; more guidance can be found on our How to Apply information page. Applications should be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on the advertised closing date.
Applications should include the following:
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A NIHR Supplementary Questions for Candidates form – APPENDIX 4
• A Supporting Statement addressing the academic and clinical person specifications
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development:
-Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
-All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
...MERTON MENCAP Support Worker – Holiday Playscheme Job Description Title: Support Worker – Holiday Playscheme Responsible to: The team leader or deputy team leader, in the first instance, and the Projects Manager (young people) Hours: Various days during the holidays, normally 7hrs per day, plus escorting Additional hours required for training, supervision, meetings and visiting, by agreement Salary: £9.50 per hour on the project and escorting £7 per hour for additional hours, as stated above Place of Work: Various, in the community Job Purpose To assist with the safe delivery of community activities for children with a learning disability. Responsibilities/activities/duties • To work within Merton Mencap’s standards, policies and procedures and code of conduct, in particular policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, health and safety practice and equal opportunities • To work with the team leader and relevant Projects Manager to assess the needs of service users and to provide support in accordance with their personal profile, risk assessment and any individual care/development plans • To work with the team leader and relevant Projects Manager and assist with the delivery of various community activities, in accordance with our risk assessments • To be familiar with and act in accordance with the procedures for health and safety regulations at any premises where project activities take place, particularly fire evacuation procedures • To work well in a team, particularly when taking service users out into the community to access mainstream activities • To assist the team leader to supervise service users’ arrival and departure, as arranged, and to act as escort on transport, if required • To assist in ensuring that any service users’ personal care needs are managed appropriately, in line with service users’ risk assessment and Merton Mencap’s policies and procedures Support Worker – Holiday Playscheme – JD Nov 2015/AW • To assist the team leader and deputy team leader to ensure activities are evaluated • To assist with the proper completion of any relevant paperwork connected with the project, in particular, registers, de-brief and session evaluation forms, incident forms and any service users development plans • To be willing and to make reasonable efforts to be available to undertake necessary training to keep up to date with current issues and good practice relating to working with people with a learning disability, in particular training associated with safeguarding and health and safety • To be willing to undertake other training, such as in medical needs, moving and handling, personal care and challenging behaviour and, if required, to carry out duties in those areas in the context of Merton Mencap’s policies and procedures • To be willing to work outside normal hours and to be occasionally contacted out of hours, as necessary • To take part in any project meetings to plan or review services, as necessary • To undertake any other duties consistent with the post Support Worker – Holiday Playscheme – JD Nov 2015/AW
Various days during the holidays, normally 7hrs per day, plus escorting.
£11.05 per hour.
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
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Various days during the holidays, normally 7hrs per day, plus escorting.
£11.05 per hour.
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
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Locations:
Steam House Cafe (Ipswich)
Job Description:
This is a casual role to support the operational resilience of the service. Shifts will be offered on an ad-hoc basis, mainly to provide cover for annual leave and sickness.
The service is operational 7 days per week, day and night, so flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. An early shift may start from 9am, and a late shift may finish at Midnight.
About the service:
Steam House cafes are purpose designed mental health crisis cafes across Norfolk & Suffolk. We offer a unique and safe cafe-styled space with a fully-trained multidisciplinary team, offering holistic support to adults experiencing mental health crisis – day and night.
Drawing on experiences and learnings from decades of assistance to those most vulnerable in our community, STEAM provides clients with a calming and informed environment beneficial to their needs.
Each cafe provides guidance, support and personalised pathway plans, which are mindfully coproduced over a period of time with our team, to enhance future wellbeing for the client.
Main Responsibilities:
- To work in conjunction with managers and other key agencies in developing both policy and associated practice that meet the combined needs of the client group
- To provide individual and bespoke support, information, signposting and access to appropriate and relevant services for those wishing to access the crisis hub
- To be involved in supporting those who have low resilience and are at risk of, or are experiencing a mental health crisis
- To liaise with managers or other appropriate persons to ensure the safety of clients and staff
- To liaise with external agencies regarding presenting clients and any relevant history or risk factors
- Support clients to help identify individual needs and coping strategies, and to help provide and encourage a supportive and safe environment as an alternative to contacting emergency services or attending A&E
- To encourage clients to share knowledge and feedback, in order to provide a holistic and efficient service
- To record and evaluate the impact of interventions using appropriate evaluation tools
- Ensure that appropriate records and documentation are inputted in a timely manner and stored securely on the Access Community Trust (Access) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring concerns are reported to the relevant person(s)
- To undertake specific and specialised training in order to support the vulnerable client group and maintain continued professional development through attending agreed training and conferences
- To work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team and contribute to Team discussions
- To provide interventions that are evidence based, and to follow client centred principles. This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcomes of interventions, and maintaining appropriate records
Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working within adult mental health (E)
- Ability to confidently use verbal de-escalation techniques to good effect (E)
- Ability to prioritise workload (E)
- Proven experience working within a team of individuals (E)
- Experience of assisting to implement change (E)
- Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation (E)
- Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison (E)
- Previous experience of dealing with and reporting incidents, accidents or near misses and safeguarding reporting (D)
- Recent mental health first aid certificate (D)
- Recent ASSIST training certificate (D)
Skills & Knowledge (Essential/Desirable)
- Public speaking skills and the ability to participate in workshops and seminars (E)
- Knowledge of mental illness and the effects on service users and carers (E)
- Good IT skills (E)
- Understanding of co-production and peer support (D)
- Awareness of professional boundaries (E)
Personal Attributes
- Full driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles (D)
- Values diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity (E)
- Demonstrate evidence of team working (E) ...
Locations:
Steam House Cafe (Great Yarmouth)
Job Description:
This is a casual role to support the operational resilience of the service. Shifts will be offered on an ad-hoc basis, mainly to provide cover for annual leave and sickness.
The service is operational 7 days per week, day and night, so flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service.
About the service:
Steam House cafes are purpose designed mental health crisis cafes across Norfolk & Suffolk. We offer a unique and safe cafe-styled space with a fully-trained multidisciplinary team, offering holistic support to adults experiencing mental health crisis – day and night.
Drawing on experiences and learnings from decades of assistance to those most vulnerable in our community, STEAM provides clients with a calming and informed environment beneficial to their needs.
Each cafe provides guidance, support and personalised pathway plans, which are mindfully coproduced over a period of time with our team, to enhance future wellbeing for the client.
Main Responsibilities:
- To work in conjunction with managers and other key agencies in developing both policy and associated practice that meet the combined needs of the client group
- To provide individual and bespoke support, information, signposting and access to appropriate and relevant services for those wishing to access the crisis hub
- To be involved in supporting those who have low resilience and are at risk of, or are experiencing a mental health crisis
- To liaise with managers or other appropriate persons to ensure the safety of clients and staff
- To liaise with external agencies regarding presenting clients and any relevant history or risk factors
- Support clients to help identify individual needs and coping strategies, and to help provide and encourage a supportive and safe environment as an alternative to contacting emergency services or attending A&E
- To encourage clients to share knowledge and feedback, in order to provide a holistic and efficient service
- To record and evaluate the impact of interventions using appropriate evaluation tools
- Ensure that appropriate records and documentation are inputted in a timely manner and stored securely on the Access Community Trust (Access) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring concerns are reported to the relevant person(s)
- To undertake specific and specialised training in order to support the vulnerable client group and maintain continued professional development through attending agreed training and conferences
- To work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team and contribute to Team discussions
- To provide interventions that are evidence based, and to follow client centred principles. This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcomes of interventions, and maintaining appropriate records
Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)
Work Experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience of working within adult mental health (E)
- Ability to confidently use verbal de-escalation techniques to good effect (E)
- Ability to prioritise workload (E)
- Proven experience working within a team of individuals (E)
- Experience of assisting to implement change (E)
- Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation (E)
- Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison (E)
- Previous experience of dealing with and reporting incidents, accidents or near misses and safeguarding reporting (D)
- Recent mental health first aid certificate (D)
- Recent ASSIST training certificate (D)
Skills & Knowledge (Essential/Desirable)
- Public speaking skills and the ability to participate in workshops and seminars (E)
- Knowledge of mental illness and the effects on service users and carers (E)
- Good IT skills (E)
- Understanding of co-production and peer support (D)
- Awareness of professional boundaries (E)
Personal Attributes
- Full driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles (D)
- Values diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity (E)
- Demonstrate evidence of team working (E)
- Able to work flexibly according to service need (E) ...
Senior Support Worker / Intervenor – South West Hertfordshire
Senior Support Worker / Intervenor – South West Hertfordshire Area
Looking for a new challenge?
We are now looking for Senior Support Workers / Intervenors to join our Intervenor Service in the Hertfordshire area, working across various locations such as Watford and Bushey.
Our Intervenors work 1:1 with children and adults who were born deafblind known as congenital Deafblindness, often with other complex needs, working with them and their family or carers to develop a way of communicating.
Intervenors promote personal and social development whilst encouraging independence through enabling access to activities.
You will receive specialist training in how to support individuals who are congenitally deafblind, often combined with other disabilities.
A full valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for these roles.
(Adults) Watford – 4 hours per week
Would you like to support an adult to access their local community, attend their work experience and develop their life skills ready for the next stages of life. If so, we have an individual in the Watford area looking for support once a week for 4hrs.
(Adult) Bushey – 3hrs per week
We have an adult who would like support one afternoon per week to access their local town to spend time in social settings where they can enjoy a social meal whilst experiencing their surroundings. They also enjoy being supported to social gatherings such as a bowling activity. If you feel this is a support area of interest to you, please do get in touch.
For more information, or if you have questions regarding the roles, please email: annacorbett@actiondeafness.org.uk
Apply now!
If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to hr@actiondeafness.org.uk or complete the application form below.
For more information about Action Deafness and our mission, feel free to take a look around our website.
Together, let’s empower Deaf people to lead fulfilling lives!
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Senior Outreach Practitioner Job 0305
- Job Reference
- Job0305
- Location
- Camden & Islington
- Salary
- £33,575.00 to £34,052.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Working Hours
- 37.5 per week
- Application Deadline
- Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Job Summary
- RoleThe main purpose of the role is to have strong leadership and communication skills as the post holder will be providing and overseeing care to people who use our services who may be mentally unwell, have experienced trauma and who have struggled to engage with mainstream services.
Applicants will be able to work flexible working pattens with partner agencies, to give the best possible care and support the management team.
The ServiceVia Rough Sleepers Projects is an integrated community service which offers Intensive Recovery Outreach And Dedicated Support to Rough Sleepers in Camden & Islington. The project provides coordinated and wrap around care to rough sleepers/street active individuals with substance misuse issues. The service consists of both clinical and psychosocial elements and is CQC registered to provide a range of interventions including BBV and health interventions, OST, and community detox.
LocationIslington and Camden
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our
Benefits PackageFor an informal discussion about the position please contact
Patricia Ballard, Team Manager on0300 303 4545 orpatricia.ballard@Viaorg.ukThe closing date for applications is Sunday 08 February 2026 at midnight. The interview to be arranged
Interviews may be in person or via TeamsWe only accept applications via
http://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/career-paths/using our application form, sorry we don’t accept CVs. For guidance on how to complete the application visithttp://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/how-to-apply/. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme.
Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles
Please email
people@viaorg.ukif you have any recruitment enquiries or if you require this documentation in an accessible format.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Via we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Job Profile document
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include, We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Carol-anne , our recruitment specialist via email carol-anne.phypers@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
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Support Worker - Female Only (3478)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support worker to join our dedicated team in Cardiff. In this role, you will support people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community – so that they can live good lives.
You will need to hold a full UK driving license 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 Support Worker, you will:
- Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.
- Assist with household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining routines.
- Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and their community.
- Work alongside professionals such as social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure people receive the best support.
- Listen to the people you support and support them to make choices about their lives.
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 help people live good lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Location:Cardiff Head Office
- Postcode:CF14 5GP
- Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
- Salary:£25,651.08
- Closing Date:31 January 2026
Dim/23052
£13.78 Per Hour
Newcastle
England, North East England, Tyne and Wear
Permanent
Hours per week: 32.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Male Support Worker
£13.78 (£60 per sleep shift)
Part-time - 32hrs a week
Newcastle, NE5 (6 Min Drive From Kingston Park Stadium)
Requirements: Previous or transferable experience is desirable & Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles
You’ll make every day matter for the people you support, helping them learn, grow, and live life their way. At Dimensions, we’ll make every day matter for you too, with wellbeing support, flexibility, and a caring team. Through Inspiring People Awards and Dimensions Academy, we celebrate your contribution and help you thrive – because when you can be you, everyone benefits
About the People We Support
**Kevin** - is in his late 30s, and he is looking for strong, patient, confident support workers who can show good initiative and have a good sense of humour but can also be calm and supportive in time of behaviours of distress.
He is a very polite gentleman, and he enjoys going out and about in his car and when he can, head out on the odd walk. He has a passion for cooking and has a particular interest in Bangladeshi and Jewish foods and culture. When he is not out and about, he likes to watch a good movie!
**Ray** - is in his 40s: He communicates without words and enjoys regular outings. He enjoys watching movies, loves swimming, and when he goes staff must be willing to go in the pool with him. He has an interest in visiting museums and taking long walks in the park. He has his own vehicle and enjoys three drives a day.
They have learning disabilities and autism. Your role will include providing emotional reassurance during moments of distress, with full positive behaviour support training provided. A full UK driving licence for manual vehicles is essential for this role. If you're a positive, outgoing person, you'll be a wonderful match for our team!
We are looking for experienced support workers who have worked within a forensic setting as well as autism, mental health and learning disabilities
What will I be doing?
You will be supporting people to live their lives how they choose and to achieve their personal goals.
Support can include varying degrees of personal care, some manual handling requirements, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress – full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential.
Shift Patterns:
Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 9am – 9am the following day
Day Shifts: 9am - 6pm
Sleep-Ins: 10pm – 8am (Paid to Sleep) - You will be expected to do 1 sleep in per week.
We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we’re very passionate about!
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."
Why choose Dimensions?
- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
Other important information:
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone with 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
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complet...
Dim/23052
£13.78 Per Hour
Newcastle
England, North East England, Tyne and Wear
Permanent
Hours per week: 32.0
Closing Date: January 31, 2026
Male Support Worker
£13.78 (£60 per sleep shift)
Part-time - 32hrs a week
Newcastle, NE5 (6 Min Drive From Kingston Park Stadium)
Requirements: Previous or transferable experience is desirable & Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles
You’ll make every day matter for the people you support, helping them learn, grow, and live life their way. At Dimensions, we’ll make every day matter for you too, with wellbeing support, flexibility, and a caring team. Through Inspiring People Awards and Dimensions Academy, we celebrate your contribution and help you thrive – because when you can be you, everyone benefits
About the People We Support
**Kevin** - is in his late 30s, and he is looking for strong, patient, confident support workers who can show good initiative and have a good sense of humour but can also be calm and supportive in time of behaviours of distress.
He is a very polite gentleman, and he enjoys going out and about in his car and when he can, head out on the odd walk. He has a passion for cooking and has a particular interest in Bangladeshi and Jewish foods and culture. When he is not out and about, he likes to watch a good movie!
**Ray** - is in his 40s: He communicates without words and enjoys regular outings. He enjoys watching movies, loves swimming, and when he goes staff must be willing to go in the pool with him. He has an interest in visiting museums and taking long walks in the park. He has his own vehicle and enjoys three drives a day.
They have learning disabilities and autism. Your role will include providing emotional reassurance during moments of distress, with full positive behaviour support training provided. A full UK driving licence for manual vehicles is essential for this role. If you're a positive, outgoing person, you'll be a wonderful match for our team!
We are looking for experienced support workers who have worked within a forensic setting as well as autism, mental health and learning disabilities
What will I be doing?
You will be supporting people to live their lives how they choose and to achieve their personal goals.
Support can include varying degrees of personal care, some manual handling requirements, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress – full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential.
Shift Patterns:
Long Day Sleep-In Shifts: 9am – 9am the following day
Day Shifts: 9am - 6pm
Sleep-Ins: 10pm – 8am (Paid to Sleep) - You will be expected to do 1 sleep in per week.
We provide rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance, which we’re very passionate about!
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."
Why choose Dimensions?
- A competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you chose to work.
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
- Opportunities for career progression
- High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
Other important information:
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone with 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
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complet...