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Job Title: Weekend Support Worker – Residential Services (Women's Service)
Salary: From £23,500 per annum pro rata
Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
Hours: 16 hours, 8am to 4.30pm alternate weekends on a fixed rota
Pension: Auto enrolment pension (6% employer contribution)

Established in 1985, The Nelson Trust has been at the forefront of providing transformative support to individuals affected by addiction. Through kindness, belief, determination and sharing our expertise, we aim to provide the very best client experience possible. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. We strive to create an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Weekend Support Worker, you will be instrumental in our mission to empower individuals on their path to recovery. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety, support, and wellbeing of our clients during weekends. This role requires dedication, compassion, and a commitment to upholding the values of The Nelson Trust.

In this role, you will engage with clients, providing them with the support and motivation they need to navigate their recovery journey. Additionally, you will coordinate weekend activities, oversee client visits, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective coverage and support.

You will play a vital role in continuing the treatment program for our clients, and the right candidate will be approachable, supportive and responsive. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is looking for an opportunity to undertake a fulfilling role making a real difference to peoples lives.

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

This position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Weekend Support Worker

Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

GL5

£23,500 per year

Permanent - Part-time

Posted today

Closing date: 01/01/2027

Job reference: 25092

Weekend Support Worker

Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

£23,500 per year

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join one of our community-based services in Brinnington, Stockport.  Our service aims to provide extensive care, specialist positive behaviour support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community.  We work to empower the individuals to take control of their own lives.  The main focus is to provide the highest level of support to enable greater independence, choice and fulfilment for the individuals.

Working Pattern – 32.5 hours (full time).  Hours range from - 9.00am through to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.  Some evening and weekend work is also required which is on a rota.  

Salary – £21,406.67  plus enhanced pay for weekend hours of  +25%  hourly rate. 

Full time equivalent salary for working 37.5 hours is £24,700.00 (Real Living Wage £21.67 per hour).

Location – Berwick Day Service, Brinnington, Stockport a Together Trust Service.

The people we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties, Autism spectrum conditions, including behaviours perceived as challenging, mobility, communication, health and social care needs.

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - whether that's a place to call your own or somewhere to get safety, stability and support. You’ll be helping individuals to grow their independence and shape their own story within a supportive, caring environment.

You will be working in a caring day service with the wider team under the leadership of the Team Leader, nurturing, and supporting the individuals providing them with all the care, love, and support that they would receive as if it was their family member.

What can you bring to the service...?

We are looking for a Community Support Worker who has the ability and resilience to work with behaviour, which may challenge, in a caring and consistent manner, including the maintenance of appropriate boundaries for behaviour. 

Do you have the ability to work individually on shift using your own initiative and as part of a team, maintaining & encouraging, open and honest communication?

Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects & values the individuals?

Help us make a change to the people we support.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programmefor you and adults at your home

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description.

If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for,...

Community Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  301456

• Salary

  £12.50 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Leamington Spa

• Hours

  4 hours per week

• Closing Date

  23/02/2026

• Interview Date

  As suitable applications are received

• Downloadable Files

Looking for a new challenge?

Have you ever wanted to have a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

It's an exciting time at Sense as our team is expanding! We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our team in Leamington Spa. Our Get Out There (GOT) Service supports children and young people with their social programme of activities.

This will be a Permanent role, working 4 hours per week. Your shifts will be likely to be in the evenings or weekends and this will be discussed further at interview stage. A full UK driving license and must be willing/able to drive your own vehicle is essential.

As a Community Support Worker, you will be providing 1-1 support to a Child who is non-verbal, short-sighted and profoundly deaf to access the community. Supporting with sensory activities both at home and in the community. Experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable (or willingness to learn).

You will support and take part doing activities they enjoy such as going for a walk, going swimming or playing with beads.

Does this sound right for you?

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

Closing Date

23/02/2026

Community Support Worker - Blackpool

Req # 699

Blackpool - Speyside, 4 Speyside, Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 22 January 2026 at 02:00

Community Support Worker

Blackpool

Salary: Up to £13.75 per hour

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Here is your opportunity to start a career in community support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Working in rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

We are a passionate and committed team, delivering a high standard of care and rehabilitation. Our Support Workers and wider team thrive on working together to enable the people we support to be as independent as possible and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

About you

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

•         have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation

•         enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues

•         have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy

•         have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button

**Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employme...

Community Support Worker - Blackpool

Req # 699

Blackpool - Speyside, 4 Speyside, Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 16 January 2026 at 01:00

Community Support Worker

Blackpool

Salary: Up to £13.75 per hour

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Here is your opportunity to start a career in community support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Working in rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

We are a passionate and committed team, delivering a high standard of care and rehabilitation. Our Support Workers and wider team thrive on working together to enable the people we support to be as independent as possible and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

About you

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

•         have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation

•         enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues

•         have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy

•         have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button

**Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Employment...

Community Support Worker - Birkenhead ** 6 Months FTC**

Req # 709

Wirral - Tollemache Road, Tollemache Road, Prenton, Wirral, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 16 January 2026 at 01:00

Community Support Worker *** FTC***

Birkenhead

Salary: up to £13.75 per hour

Hours: UP TO 35 HOURS PER WEEK

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

As a Community Support Worker, you will be providing personal care to the people we support and ensuring we meet the high standards we believe in. You will be supporting our service users to carry out a range of activities such as visits to the local community and attending appointments amongst many other activities. **DRIVER NOT ESSTENTIAL BUT PREFERED**

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

About you

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

•        have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation

•        enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues

•        have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy

•        have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 Days Annual Leave (pro Rata)
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

If this position sounds of interest to you, apply today by clicking 

Apply Nowbutton.

Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Hiring Min Rate
• 12.75 GBP

• Hiring Max Rate
• 13.75 GBP

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Wirral - Tollemache Road, Tollemache Road, Prenton, Wirral, United Kingdom

Community Support Worker (Chesterfield, Derby, Swadlincote)

Adult Services | Chesterfield, Derby, Ripley, Swadlincote

Salary: £24,800.36 per annum or £12.89 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual positions available

Closing date: Saturday, 31st January 2026

Apply now

Vacancy: Community Autism Support Worker

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual positions available 

Salary: £24,800.36 per annum or £12.89 per hour

Location: Derbyshire Area - Chesterfield, Derby and Ripley

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then come and join Autism East Midlands as a Community Autism Support Worker!

This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people’s lives. You’ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.

You’ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.

No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.

If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

> To ensure high standards of professional care and practice for service users are established and maintained. Including providing appropriate attention to independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational aspiration, recreational and emotional need.

> To ensure high standards of cleanliness across the setting, being mindful of IPC measures in the service you work.

> Adhere to developing positive working relationships with service users, families and team members, including the ability to know your own limitations and seek support when required.

> To familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and processes in delivering high standards of care and support.

> To ensure all records that you maintain are up to date and are kept secure and confidential, adhering to general data protection regulations (GDPR).

> To liaise with families, the clinical team and external agencies in a professional manner and record appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality.

> To further develop an understanding of autism and implement in practice.

> To further develop an understanding of CALM and Positive Behaviour Support and embed within the service.

> To complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training.

> To access internal IT systems regularly and to log incidents on reporting systems.

> To ensure compliance with the service finance procedures.

> To work flexibly as required by the rota and the terms of your contract, and as directed by your manager.

> To effectively communicate within the team to ensure continuity of care is maintained.

> To develop an understanding of communication methods of those supported in the service.

> To work in a safe way, following individual support plans and risk assessments as well as company policies and procedures.

> To support service users with personal care when required.

> To provide support and assistance in line with individual support plans.

> To adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and su...

Community Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  300378

• Salary

  £12.50 per hour

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Whitland

• Hours

  10 hours per week

• Closing Date

  09/02/2026

• Downloadable Files

Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?

Come and Join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.

You will join our amazing Community Service team in Whiltland, Carmarthenshire. 

This is a permanent role working 10 hours per week - currently on a Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm (will be discussed further at interview). 

We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

You will be supporting with 1:1 community work for a deafblind gentleman with sensory loss; he has hearing and vision difficulties as well as mobility difficulties. He is keen to remain as independent as possible and enjoys getting out in the community. His hobbies include gardening and visiting the garden centre, visiting the shops and going to bowls.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support the gentleman with a variety of community tasks. BSL proficiency is a requirement for this role. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.

To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance. 

Benefits

• 32 days of annual leaveincluding Bank Holidays pro rata
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Wisdom app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Great communicators
• A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential
• Business Car Insurance essential
• Knowledge of BSL is required for this role. A basic level would be accepted if the right candidate is competent using finger spelling.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

No two days will be the same

This role might include supporting people with:

• Within their home, and within the community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments
• Their social life
• Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative an...

Community Support Worker

Overview

• ID

  300377

• Salary

  £12.50

• Type

  Permanent - Part Time

• Location

  Maesteg

• Hours

  5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  09/02/2026

• Downloadable Files

Looking for an additional income? A rewarding role and a chance to make a real difference?

Come and Join the Sense Team! We provide comprehensive training for you to excel as a Support Worker.

You will join our amazing Community Service team in Maesteg. 

This is a permanent role working 5 hours per week - currently on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 3:30pm - 8:30pm (will be discussed further at interview). 

We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for overtime and annual pay reviews/ rises.

You will be supporting in the clients home to provide communication support, using BSL. You will support them to carry out their evening routine and attend various social groups. You will work with their own house team, in the supporting living where they live with other adults. They have a good sense of humour and enjoy watching sport and doing arts and crafts. They love being out in the community, having a coffee and being out in the car..

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a kind, respectful approach to supporting individuals in their home environment. They will be keen to support with a variety of community tasks. BSL proficiency is a requirement for this role. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values making a positive impact to someone's life.

To be considered for this role we require you to have a Full UK License with use of your own vehicle and business insurance. 

Benefits

• 32 days of annual leaveincluding Bank Holidays pro rata
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Wisdom app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Great communicators
• A full UK driving license and use of your own vehicle are essential, as well being willing to drive the resident's vehicle.
• Business Car Insurance essential
• Knowledge of BSL is required for this role - Level 1 or BSL first language.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

No two days will be the same

This role might include supporting people with:

• Within their home, and within the community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high-quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Finances.
• Appointments
• Their social life
• Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our k...

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Role: Community Support Worker

Salary: £12.25 to £12.53 per hour

Hours: 8 hours per week

About Style Acre

Style Acre supports people with learning disabilities and autism throughout Oxfordshire and we are looking for incredible, caring and patient people to join our brilliant team and make a difference to the lives of people we support.

Style Acre is an Oxfordshire-based, award-winning and forward-looking charity. We have over 36 supported living households, 3 community day hubs and a successful work programme, supporting more than 250 people.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to join our Outreach team in Thame and the surrounding area.

We are looking for a committed, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. We support people to increase their independence and engagement in their community by offering support to go to the gym, cycling, shopping, supporting people to appointments, trips out and support for people in voluntary and paid work. We provide some support in people homes, but the majority of the time is spent out and about doing some great things. We want people to live full and meaningful lives and your support can help make this happen.

We offer sociable and flexible working hours – weekdays between 9-4pm. Part-time position, working hours 9am to 4pm (flexible), Monday to Friday.

About you:

• Experienced Support Worker
• Full UK driving license and use of own vehicle

What we offer:

• Paid mileage - £0.45 per mile
• FREE comprehensive ongoing training
• Career development with our management training programmes and Senior Support Worker roles
• Opportunities to obtain a Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Employee benefits package with Perkbox
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time and pro-rata for part time
• Recommend a friend scheme

Style Acre is committed to protecting the people we support against all forms of abuse. Everyone employed by the organisation has a responsibility towards the people we support in order to ensure that they are protected from abuse. Please note, an enhanced DBS check forms part of the application process.

Community Support Worker

Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

OX9 2BU

£12.25 to £12.53 per hour

Permanent - Part-time

Posted yesterday

Closing date: 21/03/2026

Job reference: CSThameJan26

Community Support Worker

Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

£12.25 to £12.53 per hour

Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day?

Are you passionate about helping people live independently in their own homes? Do you thrive in fast-paced, person-centred environments? As a

• Visiting service users in their homes to assess needs and create tailored support plans.
  
• Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
  
• Liaising with health, housing, and social care professionals to ensure consistent support.
  
• Carrying out welfare checks and helping individuals rebuild their independence.

• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
  
• Knowledge of NHS and social care services, and how to access them.
  
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 9th February 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Surrey Heath Family Centre are recruiting!

We are looking to recruit a full time family support worker to work in our Youth Skills program.

Surrey Family Centres are a commissioned service supporting families with complex and multiple needs with children aged 0-19 years/25 (SEND) years. The Family Support team receive targeted referrals from Surrey County Council's cSPA.

The Family Support Worker meets the allocated family on a regular basis and supports through a bespoke programme of work focused on their targeted needs. Our aim is to empower the parents and carers with new knowledge and skills, while also building resilience and providing essential emotional support. The Family Support Worker will be based in the Family Centre and will be a supportive contact for young people, families and professionals meeting children and young people and their families. They will provide signposting and support through a bespoke programme of work, focused on the young person and their family's targeted needs. Our ambition is to empower young people, parents and carers with new knowledge and skills, while also building resilience and providing essential support.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work with children and young people delivering evidence-based support, demonstrating the difference made from the intervention.
• Organise and hold a Youth Panel, sharing Youth Voice across the region to shape and influence service delivery
• Facilitate group-work with peers in the centre and in venues around Surrey when needed
• Support and deliver universal and targeted interventions for Youth Support, on a one to one or group basis to achieve positive outcomes alongside the 10 Supporting Families Outcomes
• Work in partnership with the wider team and local partners to ensure a joined up and fully integrated service provision
• Support the development of the Centre as a safe place for young people and their families to access for support and information.;

• Hold a caseload of between 12 to 15 families
• Complete assessments
• Facilitate group-work in the centre and in venues around Surrey
• Work with the family in their home and in the community

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The skills/knowledge/experience required are:

• Experience of working directly with families with complex needs.
• Experience of working with issues of family breakdown, domestic violence/abuse, and attachment difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients from culturally diverse communities and demonstrate sensitivity to their needs.
• Ability to appropriately challenge other professionals to promote the rights of the service users.
• Someone who is approachable, non-judgemental, friendly, kind, calm, creative and resilient.
• Someone with excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working within formal systems of Child Protection.
• Ability to contact agencies and practitioners to support families and gather information - making initial visits to families to risk assess, gather accurate personal information, gain family views, and begin to assess the strengths, needs and goals of the whole family in a holistic way.
• Ability to work holistically keeping the children as the focus of work to improve outcomes and ensure safeguarding - visits with children held at school and home to include their lived experience.
• Ability to assess and analyse family function, dynamics, routines and relationships within the family home to help to identify the root causes of difficulties to inform the Early Help Assessment within 45 calendar days.
• Experience of detailed case recording and an understanding of the importance of keeping timely and accurate case notes
• Someone with their own car, who is able to travel across the borough to meet with the parents/carers on their caseload
• Experience delivering groups and courses.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, ...