Role Title Salary Term Hours Job Description Clinical Lead – Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service £40,000 - £43,750 according to qualifications and experience (pro- rata) Permanent Minimum 3 days (22.5 hours per week). Days and hours flexible. At least 2 days will be office-based. Location Post reports to Truro CEO Other Considerations • Successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check. • Probation period of 6 months, with interim review after 3 months • 28 days leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) In addition 2 week closure at Christmas and 1 week at Easter. • CLEAR is committed to workforce wellbeing and ensuring Continued Professional Development Job Role and Purpose You will lead CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service to deliver support for Children and Young People that is effective, safe and delivered to the highest professional standards, ensuring out continued accreditation with the BACP. You will be responsible for the clinical work, operational processes, support and compliance of a team of employed and sessional therapists. As part of the senior leadership team, you will support the strategic development of the charity and represent CLEAR in relevant strategic and operational partnerships and collaborations. You will also support service innovation and development, including a proposed move to an age-based model of 3 Clinical Service Leads. You will report to the CEO and be supported by a Referrals Manager and Referrals/Office Administrator and works collaboratively with a Clinical Psychologist in the Evaluation and Quality Lead role across all of CLEAR’s services. Key attributes You will be a competent, collaborative and trauma-informed leader, a champion of children’s rights and have an in-depth understanding of trauma and its impact on children and young people. You hold professional accreditation that meets BACP criteria for holding overall clinical responsibility or be working towards this. You will be compassionate and resilient, mindful of your own self-care and that of your colleagues. You will be organised, able to balance competing demands and a good communicator to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the annual Service Delivery Plan for the CYP trauma- recovery service, feeding into the strategic planning cycle of the charity and ensuring services are delivered to budget. • Ensuring the voice and needs of children and young people are foremost in service development • Oversight and management of clinical work and processes, building effective teams and working relationships, ensuring the children’s service is delivered in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and trauma-informed principles. • Ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained in line with BACP, HCPC, UKCP and other relevant professional frameworks • Line management of employed therapists, including regular 1-2-1s • Support and management for sessional self-employed therapists, including compliance and bi-annual contract reviews • Supporting the Continuous Professional Development of therapists, linking this to operational need and opportunities to develop CLEARs services • Ensuring compliance with CLEAR policy, procedure and process and high standards of clinical governance within the CLEAR database. • Ensuring SARs and police requests and court orders for session notes, are responded to in a timely manner, in line with CLEAR policy. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead in the development and implementation of clinical evaluation measures. • Working with the Evaluation and Quality Lead to ensure reporting to funders is provided in line with the requirements of contracts and grant agreements. • Oversee Safeguarding for the service, assess risk for clients and therapists, and ensure that relevant policies, training and feedback/protocol is documented • Attend appropriate internal and external meetings to build and maintain excellent partnerships and systems approaches. General Duties • To foster excellent effective communications throughout the service both internally and externally. • To be responsible for own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate. • Participate in recruitment and induction of new staff as appropriate. • To undertake any other tasks deemed necessary so that the service is effective and well managed Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Post Graduate Qualification in counselling/therapy/psychology or other relevant field which includes a strong foundation in child development and attachment theory. Accreditation with relevant professional body or working towards accreditation A minimum of 3 years of experience of working with children and young people affected by trauma, including domestic abuse...
Social Care Worker – Respite service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Salary starting from €36,945.00 per annum
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
- A relevant 3with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; ANDrdlevel qualification at degree level i.e. Socia...
Job Title: Department: Early Years Child Development Officer This is a full-time permanent role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our Early Years department in The Village in East Kilbride. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Early Years Manager. As our newest nursery, East Kilbride started with a small team. With growing occupancy, we are creating an additional CDO position, offering the opportunity to join and shape a developing, dynamic team. About Us: Indigo Group we is an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it our mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family- informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years. We are passionate and care for children, young people and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, it drives us, our behaviours and in turn, creates and embeds the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in work out with their immediate area if they so desire. We believe our strength lies in our people. Whatever your background, identity or experience, you will be welcomed, supported and developed here. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. • • • • • • • Our values are: • • Family-centered – children, young people and their families will be at the heart of every decision we make. Inspiring – our children, young people and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if… Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious and will create a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder. Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member and community to help achieve their fullest potential. Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this with our professional expertise to create transformational solutions. What you will be doing: As our Child Development Officer, you will be a role model in everything that you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything you do in your role and for Indigo is delivered to the highest standard – the outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families and our colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision making. Key Accountabilities – you will: • Provide a high quality, caring, safe and stimulating learning environment that enables children to develop at their own pace Plan, observe, assess, track and deliver stimulating, exciting and balanced programmes to support the children’s learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum ensuring that our needs and that of the children and their families are met Ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive and liaise with external agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development Contribute to quality improvement and have an understanding of quality assurance systems that we use in Early Years Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Parent & CYP Engagement involves: • Being an ambassador of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people delivering outstanding customer service at all times – from admissions, welcome and throughout their time with us • Facilitating feedback from parents and children and engaging on family communication and learning platforms alongside supporting and developing parental engagement to involve parents/carers in their children’s learning. Ensuring that all children’s records and information remain securely stored and information is up to date Administration responsibilities include: • • Contributing to policy making and the implementation of our policies and procedures • Completing regular and all necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer Training – learning, training and development is important to us, therefore, to support your own learning and development, you will: • Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met • Identify any personal and service training that you require for you and your own Continued Professional Development (CPD), highlighting and discussing these with your Lead CDO throughout the year Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your collea...
Job Title: Department: Early Years Child Development Officer This is a full-time permanent role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our Early Years department in Garrowhill. You will be working alongside a great team and reporting to our Early Years Manager. About Us: Indigo Group we are an award-winning childcare organisation that, for over 30 years, has made it our mission to empower families to overcome poverty and its challenges through the provision of innovative, family- informed learning and childcare solutions from birth to 16 years. We are passionate and care for children, young people and their families, keeping them at the heart of our practice. Everything we do is values-led, it drives us, our behaviours and in turn, creates and embeds the culture we want to see from everyone who is part of Indigo. We adopt a ‘Leadership at Every Level’ and those with a passion to succeed will have full support and the opportunity to participate in work out with their immediate area if they so desire. We believe our strength lies in our people. Whatever your background, identity or experience, you will be welcomed, supported and developed here. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Our values are: • Family-centered – children, young people and their families will be at the heart of every decision we make. • Inspiring – our children, young people and families to be ambitious, curious in learning, and to always wonder just what might be possible if… Fun – our team’s happiness is infectious and will create a welcoming and fun experience for every Indigo stakeholder. Nurturing – we will nurture every child, family, team member and community to help achieve their fullest potential. Innovative – we will always ask our families and communities what they want and use this with our professional expertise to create transformational solutions. • • • What you will be doing: As our Child Development Officer, you will be a role model in everything that you do, from promoting our Indigo brand and values to ensuring that everything you do in your role and for Indigo is delivered to the highest standard – the outstanding quality of service for our children, young people, families and our colleagues, ensuring that children and families are at the heart of your decision making. Key Accountabilities – you will: • • • • • Provide a high quality, caring, safe and stimulating learning environment that enables children to develop at their own pace Plan, observe, assess, track and deliver stimulating, exciting and balanced programmes to support the children’s learning in accordance with our Early Years Curriculum ensuring that our needs and that of the children and their families are met Ensure that all sessions are safe, fun and inclusive and liaise with external agencies to support children’s wellbeing and development Contribute to quality improvement and have an understanding of quality assurance systems that we use in Early Years Follow and adhere to all policies and regulatory body governance to ensure that it meets the Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Parent & CYP Engagement involves: • Being an ambassador of Indigo when engaging with and supporting parents, children and young people delivering outstanding customer service at all times – from admissions, welcome and throughout their time with us • Facilitating feedback from parents and children and engaging on family communication and learning platforms alongside supporting and developing parental engagement to involve parents/carers in their children’s learning Administration responsibilities include: • Ensuring that all children’s records and information remain securely stored and information is up to date • Contributing to policy making and the implementation of our policies and procedures • Completing regular and all necessary tasks as defined by our Lead Child Development Officer Training – learning, training and development is important to us, therefore, to support your own learning and development, you will: • Be required to attend regular training to ensure that all mandatory requirements are met • Identify any personal and service training that you require for you and your own Continued Professional Development (CPD), highlighting and discussing these with your Lead CDO throughout the year Health & Safety – you will be asked to follow and adhere to all legal responsibilities and duties as set out under The Children Act (Scotland) 2014 and the H&S at Work Act. You will also ensure you take care of your own safety, that of your colleagues, children and young people and carry out any risk assessments of the environment or planned activities where required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience – we would like you to have the following: An SVQ Level 3 Social Services – Children & Young People or equivalent is desirable. Should you not have this, though...
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At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, Teachers and Teaching Assistants, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion for care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment.
Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ WORKER
ST MARY’S, SPROTBROUGH
This is an opportunity to join St Mary’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by The Diocese of Sheffield’s initiative, The Centenary Project.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.
You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.
. 25 hours per week
· Salary £18,214 (£25,500 FTE) - £14.01 p/h
· 5 years fixed-term contract
· 10% employer contribution to pension
· Generous holiday entitlement
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact:
Rev. Amanda Barraclough- amanda.barraclough1@btinternet.com
Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Monday 23 February 2026
For more information about this role and how to apply: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-and-families-worker-st-marys-sprotbrough/
More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.
Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at HR@sheffield.anglican.org
Diocese of Sheffield Centenary Project
The Centenary Project seeks to equip the local Church to effectively engage, nurture and disciple a new generation of children, young people and families
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' WORKER
ST CHAD'S CHURCH, WOODSEATS, SHEFFIELD
This is an opportunity to join St Chad’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by locally the parish but part of the Centenary Project in the Diocese of Sheffield.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community. You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.
St Chad’s is a church with a warm, family-friendly heart and deep roots into the Woodseats community, where there are two large state primary schools along with many pre-schools and therefore, several hundred families. Our vision is to celebrate God, resource His people and grow in love and discipleship. At St Chad’s we are on a renewed journey to deepen our connections with Woodseats, finding fresh ways to demonstrate God’s love and longing for people of all ages to come to know him for themselves. This is by word and action.
· 24 hours per week
· Salary £17,472 - £19,968 (FTE £27,300 - £31,200)
· 5 years fixed-term contract
· 10% employer contribution to pension
· Generous holiday entitlement
For an informal conversation about this post, or to obtain an application form, please contact Tim Hopkinson - tim@stchads.org or for more information about the church, visit: www.stchads.org/welcome.htm
To view the Vacancy visit: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-families-worker-st-chads-woodseats/
Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Wednesday 04 February 2026
More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions.
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.
Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Diocese of Sheffield Centenary Project
The Centenary Project seeks to equip the local Church to effectively engage, nurture and disciple a new generation of children, young people and families
RECOVERY PRACTITIONER
38 HOUR CONTRACT AVAILABLE
GLASGOW
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.
South Glasgow Hub provides community addiction support, our service in provided in the office and the local community. We support people who want to recovery from Drugs / Alcohol, we support with both Harm reduction and Abstinence. As a recovery practitioner you will be responsible for carrying a case load of people and supporting them with their recovery, based upon their individual needs.
Hi, I’m S and I have been attending the South Glasgow Recovery Hub. I self-referred to the hub for support for my ongoing addiction. My life has been difficult as I have been impacted with trauma, which led to a break down in family relationships. The hub has provided me with support and amazing opportunities with to deal with my trauma and substance use by attending in hub groups, as well as regular meeting with my keyworker. The Hub got me connected with additional support for housing as well as other recovery supports in the community.
When it comes to supporting me, it is imperative that I have someone I can build a relationship up with to ensure there is trust, patience and empathy. It’s important that my keyworker has genuine values, understanding of addiction, with a friendly approach.
As a Recovery Practitioner, you’ll be a key part of someone’s turning point. You’ll work closely with individuals to create tailored recovery plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and connect them with the right services. Your role will be about more than just treatment — it’s about restoring hope, building resilience, and helping people reclaim their lives.
Join Releasing Potential as a Tutor – Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives At Releasing Potential, we don’t just teach – we transform lives. We support children with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) who face challenges linked to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH). Every day brings opportunities to celebrate small wins that truly matter. We are looking for Tutors, Learning Support Assistants, and Support Workers who are passionate about education and ready to make a real difference. Why Work With Us Small groups & 1:1 learning – Tailored lessons that make education meaningful and accessible. Hands-on, heart-led approach – Every lesson inspires curiosity, confidence, and engagement. Supportive team – Share ideas, grow your skills and celebrate success together. Real impact – Watch small steps lead to big transformations in children’s lives. The Role – Tutor As a Tutor, you will: Deliver a flexible, engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity. Support children in small groups or 1:1, outside traditional classrooms. Build trusting relationships, showing students you care before you teach. Personalise lessons to meet individual needs. Use Glasser’s Choice Theory to help students balance survival, love & belonging, power, freedom, and fun. What We’re Looking For A valid UK driving licence (essential). Understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and communication differences. Patience, empathy, and resilience. Creativity and curiosity – you’ll need both every day. SEN experience is welcome but not essential – passion matters most. What We Offer Full-time salary starting at £26,481 – real stability all year. Generous pension scheme with substantial contributions. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing. Ongoing training and nationally recognised qualifications. A team that supports you and celebrates your skills. Safeguarding Commitment We take safeguarding seriously. All roles involve working directly with children and fall under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. This requires disclosure of any convictions, cautions, warnings, or bind-overs, including those considered “spent.” Candidates will also undergo enhanced DBS & barred list checks, plus online and social media screening to help keep our young people safe. Apply Today Make a real difference in children’s lives. Submit your covering letter and application form to: 📧 Email: jill@releasingpotential.com 📞 Call: 07563 024063 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: In person – Chichester & Havant Work Authorisation: United Kingdom Benefits: Pension, on-site parking, sick pay
Children’s and Youth Worker Short-term contract, full-time, £27,800 per annum St Ebbe’s Church is seeking to appoint a godly Christian man or woman to the post of Children’s and/or Youth Worker. Their particular responsibility will be to lead the ministry to 0-10 year-olds or 11-18 year-olds (or a mixture of the two). This is a development post and we would want to encourage appropriate training alongside the position. About St Ebbe’s St Ebbe’s is a large and diverse community, made up of families, locals, students, international visitors, retired and more. We have three services each Sunday, with a range of activities throughout the week. We are evangelical and Anglican, though we have many members and some staff from other denominational backgrounds. Our vision is to see God honoured through the foundations of the Bible and prayer to: • Reach out to non-believers with the good news of Jesus • Build up Christians as disciples of Christ • Send out Christians to serve Christ in Oxford and the world. Of those coming on a Sunday, over 100 are under 18 years of age. Most under-18s come to the 10am Morning service, some to the City at 4pm service, and a significant number of teenagers come to the 6:30pm Evening service. Midweek clubs attract a number of children and teenagers from the local community and parish. Key tasks and responsibilities Under the overall lead of our Families Minister, the Children’s and Youth Worker will be involved in various groups working with our 0-18 year olds both on Sundays and midweek. They will have responsibility either for the 0-10s groups or the 11-18s groups, depending on gifts and experience. As the post develops there is opportunity to work more with the other age group or continue to be involved in both. This will involve: • maintaining and strengthening the partnership between parents and the church in the • discipling of the young people; the support and training of the leaders’ teams delivering the agreed teaching curriculum; • organizing social events; • meeting up as appropriate with individuals for one-to-one discipleship; • organising/participating in Holiday Bible Clubs; • • involvement in, and encouraging participation in, summer camps; responsibility for ensuring that the church’s safeguarding policies are fully implemented. We would also expect him/her to be a committed member of St Ebbe’s, participating in staff meetings, and playing a full part in church life. Additionally, we would encourage him/her to engage with schools/youth ministry more widely in Oxford. The kind of person we are looking for • A prayerful, godly Christian, with clear evangelical convictions, able to sign our Statement of Faith (this post carries Genuine Occupational Requirements, which includes agreement with our Statement of Faith). • Someone with proven gifts in teaching the Bible to, and relating to, young people. • Someone committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in accordance with St Ebbe’s Safeguarding commitments and procedures. • Someone able to lead and inspire a team of helpers. • Someone with flexibility to adapt as things change and ministries develop. • Someone keen to be trained further in children’s and youth ministry – time will be given for the successful applicant to participate in appropriate training. Other information Salary: Hours: £27,800 This is a full-time role, 6 days a week Duration: Two years Annual leave: 36 days (not including Bank Holidays), plus Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Pension: 10% pension contribution into an acceptable pension fund Line manager: Toby Collins, Minister (Families) Place of work: St Ebbe’s Church, central Oxford; also required to work from home Start date: To be agreed; as soon as possible is desirable Applications will be considered until 22nd February 2026. St Ebbe’s reserves the right to appoint the role as soon as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. The selection procedure for the post will follow a process of shortlisting, taking up references, and then interviews. This could be followed by follow up enquiries and a further interview if required. Any offer will be subject to us completing the Church of England Safer Recruitment process, including an Enhanced (with barred list) DBS check. Increasing the diversity of our staff team to better reflect our church family context is a priority for us. To apply, please complete an application form and Church of England Confidential Declaration form and send them, along with your CV, to Alyson Grove, HR Manager: alyson.grove@stebbes.org. These forms are available on our website (www.stebbes.org/jobs). If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation, please contact Toby Collins Minister (Families).
Job Description Role Title Child and Young Person Therapist (sessional) Sessional Rate £46 Term Hours Sessional (self-employed contract) Number of hours/clients supported is flexible Location Anywhere in Cornwall Post reports to Clinical Service Lead Other Considerations • The sessional rate includes 1-2-1 therapy and any administration around the session (e.g. recording to CLEAR database, Outcome Measures, safeguarding) • Travel is paid at 45p/mile in addition to sessional rate • Where needed, room hire costs will be paid. CLEAR can also help to source suitable venues • CLEAR provides funded Group Supervision, CPD and training opportunities • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check • Daily support from a named Safeguarding Officer where needed Job Role and Purpose CLEAR delivers BACP accredited counselling and therapy services, with high standards of care and conduct in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. We are committed to championing children’s rights and putting children and young people’s voices and needs at the core of our service development. As a CLEAR CYP sessional therapist you will provide effective evidence-based therapies for children, young people and their families/carers to help repair, resolve, and overcome the impact of emotional trauma and to build emotional wellbeing and resilience. You will provide a safe, confidential Child and Young person-centered therapeutic setting with appropriate trauma-informed models of therapy/counselling. Our services for Children and Young People include music, art, drama and play therapy as well as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT and person-centred counselling. CLEAR’s Children and Young People’s Trauma Recovery Service supports children from birth to 18 years. This may be extended to young adults up to 25 years old, in specific circumstances. Trauma experienced may often be in the context of sexual, physical, emotion and psychological abuse. Our Adolescent Emotional Wellbeing Service supports young people and adults aged 11-25 who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. This includes mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Therapists are supported by an experienced Clinical Lead, a referrals team and the wider senior leadership team. We support the ongoing professional development and wellbeing of all staff, employed and sessional. Key attributes You will be an experienced, child-centred therapist, with a strong understanding of trauma and it’s impacts. You will be able to gain a thorough understanding of CLEAR’s policy, process and procedures and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. You will be collaborative, committed to your own continued professional development and mindful of your personal wellbeing and self-care. Key Responsibilities • Be proactive in making first contact with the parent/ carer/ young person (as advised by the Clinical Lead) to introduce self and organise the logistics of therapy sessions (day, time, location, etc.) • Organise and prepare venues for face-to-face work or access to online/remote work; ensuring access to creative or therapeutic resources are available. • Communicate with children and parents/carers (written and verbal) in a courteous, professional and trauma-informed manner • Undertake initial assessment, including risk assessment at first session, ensuring the voice of the child/young person is heard and included • Deliver therapeutic support reliably and consistently, ensuring good time management so that sessions are delivered at the agreed time • Ensure Routine Outcome Measures are consistent with CLEAR’s evaluation framework and recorded accurately and timely. • Ensure CLEAR processes are understood and adhered to, in line with our sessional therapist handbook. • Ensure client confidentiality is adhered to and limitations to confidentiality clearly explained to the child/young person and parents/ carers during the initial session and contracting for work. • Attend and engage in the allocated CLEAR monthly supervision group, ensuring client confidentiality is maintained. • Submit monthly invoices in an accurate and timely manner. • Offer guidance and support to colleagues where needed • Maintain professional registrations, including annual submission of CPD log • Demonstrate ongoing commitment to child protection and safeguarding • Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and cultural humility. • Foster good relations with individuals, groups and external agencies that need to be informed of or involved in the delivery of CLEAR work. Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Minimum L5 qualification working therapeutically with children and young people, with evidence of recent and ongoing CPD Desirable Post graduate qualification in specific therapy modality Registration with relevant professional body 3 years post qualifying experience of w...
*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time
**Please note we do not accept CV’s
JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker
LOCATION: Caithness
SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.
*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.
We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Caithness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.
JOB SUMMARY
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:
- Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
- Food and fluid preparation
- Skin integrity management
- Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.
In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.
Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC
Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive rate of pay
- 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
- Uniform provided
- Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
- Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
- Organisational support into personal/professional development
- Employer pays for PVG
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:
- Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
- Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
- Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
- Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
- Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.
Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.
To Apply: Email us at hr@centred.scot for an application form.
ABOUT CENTRED
Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.
*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time
**Please note we do not accept CV’s
JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker
LOCATION: Inverness
SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week.
*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.
We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker to join our Inverness team. This service assists individuals in the community to live independently and provides a Care at Home service.
JOB SUMMARY
Working as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support to people. the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on homecare. Our ideal candidate will have genuine compassion and care for people and be inspired to develop their own professional skills and learning. Good communication skills are essential. You will need to have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. Duties will include all aspects of personal care, including:
- Ordering, collecting and administration of medications
- Food and fluid preparation
- Skin integrity management
- Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure person centred support is delivered.
In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us.
Running health and social care facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people who are elderly or debilitated, join us at Centred and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. Successful candidates will need to register with SSSC
Previous experience in care is desirable however not essential as full support and training will be offered. An SVQ in care would be advantageous.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive rate of pay
- 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing up to 35 days.
- Uniform provided
- Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee
- Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
- Funded SVQ training and access to a variety of training courses relevant to your career progression
- Organisational support into personal/professional development
- Employer pays for PVG
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who:
- Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values.
- Is willing to develop a good understanding of the concepts of mental health recovery.
- Can adapt to the continually changing needs of the people they support
- Can be adaptable within their role and shows initiative.
- Has good communication skills, both oral and written.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.
Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.
To Apply: Email us at hr@centred.scot for an application form.
ABOUT CENTRED
Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.
Social Care Workers – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.
Qualifications required:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
- Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- proof of application in progress with CORU.OR
Permission to work in Ireland essential.
Job Reference:
1675
Location:
Cambridgeshire
Hours of Work:
18.5 hours per week, term time only (part-time)
Salary:
£12.21 per hour
Contract Type:
Temporary Contract
Closing Date:
01 Feb 2026
Pre-school Assistant
Service: Peterborough Pre-Schools
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Cygnets Pre-school, Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8BZ
Hours: 18.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
- 8.30am – 12.10pm, Mon – Fri
- Option to work additional sessional hours
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Contract: Maternity cover – temporary, expected to commence March 2026 dependent on pre-employment checks
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is a busy and varied role offering the chance to support young children as they learn and develop within one of our early years setting. The role includes building strong working relationships with the families who access the service and supporting them in their journey as their child navigates these important years. This is a senior role with extra responsibilities within the setting and offers opportunities to learn new skills and build on current strengths.
Main Responsibilities:
• Working within a small team to always deliver excellent practice
• Supporting with the early identification and interventions for children requiring additional developmental support
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding within your role
• Holding responsibility for a key group of children and progressing their learning and development
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Must either hold a full and valid early years and childcare qualification at Level 2 or above or be working towards this.
• Must have some relevant experience of supporting young children with their learning through play.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service - Enhanced Level including children’s barred list check
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro-rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days pro-rata plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form on the Family Action website
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place early February.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: karen.woodcock@family-action.org.uk
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interv...