Estates Services Operative
Job Description
Job Title: Estate Services OperativeContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,283.24 per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday – FridayLocation: Millwall, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as an Estate Services Operative
To attend various sites owned and managed by Riverside to maintain and monitor communal spaces at these. About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
• Cleaning duties, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter picking and dog waste removal.
• Keeping car parks and bin sheds swept and tidy.
• Clearance of bulk waste from sites if not delegated to bulk waste team.
• Reporting of matters from site to management. these include health and safety concerns, and any issues affecting the interior and exterior maintenance of the site.
• Maintaining the good relationship with their residents and colleagues.
• Occasional cover for other staff members due to sickness holidays etc. this may include extra duties from time to time.
• Where trained and applicable, some weed control, sweeping, litter picking and general grounds maintenance duties.
• Patrol duties including checking for faulty street lamps and evidence of anti-social behaviour.
• Attending site and clearing bulk waste
• Attending site and clearing fly-tipped rubbish
• Skimming bin in case of missed collectionPerson specificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.
• Appropriate competency-based training and experience
• Knowledge and experience of correct use of ppe.
• Competence and knowledge of risk perception including risk to passers-by during operations.
Desirable
• Pa1/pa6 pesticide application an advantage
• Bics or similar cleaning industry certificates an advantage.
• First aid at work or similar
• H&S certificates an advantage
Estates Services Operative
Job Description
Job Title: Estate Services OperativeContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,283.24 per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday – FridayLocation: Millwall, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as an Estate Services Operative
To attend various sites owned and managed by Riverside to maintain and monitor communal spaces at these. About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile
• Cleaning duties, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter picking and dog waste removal.
• Keeping car parks and bin sheds swept and tidy.
• Clearance of bulk waste from sites if not delegated to bulk waste team.
• Reporting of matters from site to management. these include health and safety concerns, and any issues affecting the interior and exterior maintenance of the site.
• Maintaining the good relationship with their residents and colleagues.
• Occasional cover for other staff members due to sickness holidays etc. this may include extra duties from time to time.
• Where trained and applicable, some weed control, sweeping, litter picking and general grounds maintenance duties.
• Patrol duties including checking for faulty street lamps and evidence of anti-social behaviour.
• Attending site and clearing bulk waste
• Attending site and clearing fly-tipped rubbish
• Skimming bin in case of missed collectionPerson specificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.
• Appropriate competency-based training and experience
• Knowledge and experience of correct use of ppe.
• Competence and knowledge of risk perception including risk to passers-by during operations.
Desirable
• Pa1/pa6 pesticide application an advantage
• Bics or similar cleaning industry certificates an advantage.
• First aid at work or similar
• H&S certificates an advantage
Support Worker - Lanarkshire Houses
Support Worker, Adult Services - Nightshifts 3 x 12 hour shifts - £24,833.23 pa
At Capability Scotland, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support for individuals with disabilities. Every day, we work together to develop creative, empowering solutions that help our customers live the life they choose. Our mission is simple: to put the voices and needs of those we support at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role – Support Worker
We’re currently seeking compassionate, dedicated Support Workers to join our Lanarkshire Houses service in Carluke and Lanark. You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.
Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates—and your role will be to support them in all aspects of daily life. This includes:
- One-to-one or two-to-one personalised care
- Assisting with personal care, dressing, and medication
- Supporting mobility and communication
- Preparing meals and helping with household tasks
- Joining in or facilitating activities like shopping trips, cinema outings, or visits with family
- Please note:Remaining vacancies are gender-specific due to intimate care requirements (*female only) – Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies
*SORRY THIS POST DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA*
Location: Lanarkshire Houses Service, Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX) with occasional support at Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ),
Hours: Full-time – 36 hours per week, 3 x 12-hour night shifts across weekdays and weekends, (rotational so you always know when you are working).
Driving Licence: Preferred but not essential
Every day is different, and everything we do is guided by what matters most to the people we support.
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re caring, motivated, and ready to make a difference, come join our team.
Apply today and help us build a more inclusive world – one person at a time.
What We Offer:
Capability Scotland’s benefits:
- A generous salary of £24,833.23 FTE (£13.23 per hour)
- We offer a fully funded SVQ –a qualification which is yours for life.
- A set rotas so you always know when you are working and can plan life outside of work.
- 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
- Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
- Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
- Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
- Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.
What you need to know:
Job Description: Support Worker (Res Resp)
***Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this***
Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued, and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to...
Job Reference:
1687
Location:
Wiltshire
Hours of Work:
14.8
Salary:
£24,449 FTE per annum + £480 HWA – (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £9,779 per annum + pro-rata HWA
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
15 Feb 2026
ID: 1687 Triage and Information Officer
Wiltshire SENDIASS
Hours: 14.8 hours per week across 2-3 days to fit the service needs - (Part-time)
Salary: £24,449 FTE per annum plus £480 home working allowance – (Pro-rata for part-time hours - £9,779 per annum plus pro-rata HWA)
Location: Home-based in the Wiltshire area, with a requirement for occasional travel
Contract type: Permanent
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.
As Wiltshire SENDIASS Triage and Information Officer, you will provide a high quality first point of contact to parents, children, young people, carers, and professionals who reside in Wiltshire and are contacting the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service.
The service provides confidential and impartial advice on the rights in the SEND process and other relevant legislation and SEND policy, supporting navigation through the SEND assessment process.
This role is to provide up to date and local information, make an initial triage judgement about the appropriateness and urgency of any requests for service and signpost to other services as appropriate, taking advice from the Project Manager as necessary.
The post holder will also lead on the external information and communication channels, including the shared email accounts, voicemail service, service websites and social media platforms.
There is a requirement for the post holder to undertake a minimum of Level 1 Legal Training (IPSEA), which comprises e-study of up to 30 hours and face-to-face training for one day funded by the service within 3 months of being in post.
The post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times and may from time-to-time experience contact with families that could be upsetting and challenging.
Main Responsibilities:
• Act as a helpful, clear, and efficient first and central point of contact for the services by telephone, email, text, social media, service websites and in person. To assess their information and guidance needs and provide up-to-date information and guidance on services which meet those needs, signposting appropriately.
• To make initial triage decisions in relation to whether there is an urgency or relevance for further input and support from SENDIASS Case Workers, gaining advice from the Project Manager when appropriate.
• To respond to information requests by the public (children, young people, and adults), colleagues, professionals, and partners according to the service customer care Minimum Standards of Delivery, in a confidential, impartial and timely way.
• To undertake a programme of feedback and evaluation with children, young people, parents and carers and professionals who have used the service. To contact service users via a range of access channels and systematically record and report on trends and findings for strategic reporting.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager, to oversee social media accounts; to research and create content in line with organisational guidance; add and share relevant posts and review and respond to posts from the public and other professionals. To create reports of analytics and usage for strategic reports.
Main Requirements (for full details of responsibilities, please check the accompanying job description and person specification).
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Child and Adult Workforce, including Enhanced with Children’s Barred List.
We will offer you support and funding to undertake the IPSEA Legal training up to Level 1 to support your career development and progression. Level 2 IPSEA training may also be available for th...
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Camberley, Surrey. This is a permanent and full time position (37.5 hours a week)
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. We support 7 people with who share their home. We also support 3 people who live close by in the community.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options:
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
- Days: Between 07:00-22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications
Job ID 34878
Administrator / Receptionist Job 0310
- Job Reference
- Job 0310
- Location
- Kingston
- Salary
- £26,005.00 per annum, including London Weighting where applicable
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Working Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Application Deadline
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Job Summary
- The Role
You will be the ‘first face of the service’, providing a warm and professional welcome to those who use our service, professionals and our local partners and stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude and an ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds. With strong IT and communication skills, you will be able to manage a busy reception and switchboard and support the service with taking and processing referrals and assessments, correspondence, invoices and petty cash.
This is a dynamic and varied role, involving collaboration with colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all Via policies and safeguarding principles. You will take lead for the security, tidiness, and health and safety of the premises, including completing and actioning regular risk assessments and checks, and coordinating necessary repairs or maintenance.
You’ll also support performance and service quality by assisting with data collection, record auditing under the guidance of the Data Manager. In addition, you will play an active part in supporting service user involvement, volunteers, and peer mentors, and will be required to minute multi-disciplinary meetings.
The ServiceVia Kingston is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions, operating from a main treatment hub, with additional satellites within the community. The team actively promotes recovery and works with individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of Kingston residents, irrespective of circumstance.
LocationThe role is based at our Kingston hub in Surbiton Health Centre, KT6 6EZ, but may involve travel to external meetings and to other Via locations as needed.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week.
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our
Benefits PackageFor an informal discussion about the role, contact
Lucy Cammock,Data Manager,vialucy.cammock@viaorg.ukor 07561105764.The closing date for applications is
Wednesday 11thFebruary 2026 at midnight.The interviews will take place
week commencing 16thFebruary 2026.We accept applications via
http://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/career-paths/using our short application form, and your CV. For guidance on how to complete the application visithttp://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/how-to-apply/. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme.
Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles.
Please email
people@viaorg.ukif you have any recruitment enquiries or if you require this documentation in an accessible format. - Job Profile
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Job Profile document
Administrator/Receptionist
Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit an organised and efficient Administrator for our Derbyshire Recovery Partnership service to work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week, based in our Swadlincote office.
The Role
This fantastic opportunity will involve providing administrative support to the Swadlincote team and you will also be part of the service's admin team of five, where each of you has a leading role on a specific area of interest, which may include data, finance, safeguarding, criminal justice, health and safety, ordering of supplies. Day to day this role involves covering our Swadlincote reception, acting as a single point of contact for enquiries from other professionals and agencies and supporting with the internal smooth running of the key working team. This specific administrator role has unique responsibilities to lead on some health and safety related tasks for across the county from your Swadlincote Base.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate great organisational skills, with clear and effective communication both verbally and written. You will have good customer service skills, be a good team player and have a professional approach to all areas of your work. You will have a keen eye for data detail and be able to multi-task and manage your workload effectively and with a positive and proactive approach.
This role will be based at our Swadlincote office (at Rinkway industrial estate) which has a staff car park on site and good bus links.
About you:
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Administrator for our Swadlincote team, please get in touch and apply today.
Your Rewards:
- Opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the training and support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About Phoenix Futures:Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.
*Job description is attached. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you detail how you meet the person specification as this will help us assess how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
For more information about the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership, visit www.derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk
If you're unsure if this role is for you and you'd prefer to consider Trainee or Volunteering opportunities first, please look at the opportunities we have currently available on our Phoenix Futures website.
If you have drug/alcohol lived experience and would like to gain some skills qualifications and experience in the field of drug and alco...
Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor
Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor
Salary: FTE £41,234.40 per annum and the pro rata salary for the fixed‑term role is £13,744.80
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term – 4 months from 23rd March 2026 (start and end date negotiable)
The Role
Pass on your skills & experience to the students of RADA and join our busy Lighting Department
We are looking for an experienced theatre lighting professional to share in the training of our technical theatre students and to participate in the ongoing maintenance, upgrade and improvement of the Lighting Department.
The role will be primarily focussed on the mentoring and monitoring of the development of our TTSM students, giving regular assessments and feedback, and attending meetings in support of the students’ learning and welfare.
RADA runs a two-year FDA course in Technical Theatre Arts and Stage Management, with an optional subsequent completion year to progress the award to a BA. We also train a small number of postgraduates on our MA in Performance Lighting Design. Teaching is distributed across all years, with the majority of the initial teaching taking place in the first year.
Much of the tuition is in the form of mentoring the students as they work on public productions in our three theatres, with this taking place from the start of the course.
The role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically, confidently and with care and attention to furthering RADA’s goals of creating dedicated, confident and skilled Theatre Professionals.
Please see Job description for a full breakdown of duties.
The Team
The Lighting Department consists of the Head of lighting, Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor and regular freelance lighting designers, as well as a team of regular associate tutors. The team liaise with other technical departments and are line-managed by the Director of Technical Theatre Arts.
We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as disabled. RADA is embarking on a journey to become an anti-racist institution and is committed to supporting candidates in their positions, ensuring that the workplace is safe and inclusive for all. If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.
About us
Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to RADA.
We aim to be fair and equitable and enable dialogue in a world of rapidly changing demographics and evolving definitions of identity. Through our approach to teaching, learning and wider social engagement we foreground equitable and sustainable practice in a way that sets high standards and feeds expectations for fair and considerate behaviour both in RADA and beyond. Our access and participation programme aims to remove any barriers that students from underrepresented groups may encounter so they are able to access and succeed on our courses, and progress into the industry.
This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for RADA, building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, focusing on key themes of training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement.
In addition to our aims for our vocational training, we are working from our foundational strengths to grow our income streams through life-changing work, aligned with our core pedagogy and ethos. We aim to co-create with industry and other stakeholders to build on our reputation as a centre of excellence and innovation in our field.
How to apply
1) send your updated CV and covering letter to hrapplications@rada.ac.uk
2) complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
Your covering letter should show us how you meet the criteria for the role using evidence from your previous experience. Successful applicants will be shortlisted and invited for the ...
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Job Title: Outreach Worker - Female
Department: Women’s Community Services
Location: Gloucester Women’s Centre
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week (including one evening outreach session per week)
Pension: Auto Enrolment pension (6% employer contribution)
The Nelson Trust is dedicated to supporting women affected by exploitation and sex working. We aim to break the cycle of offending, addiction, sex working, and trauma through holistic support and multi-agency collaboration.
As an Outreach Worker, you will engage and support women in Gloucester who are affected by exploitation and sex working (both on and off the street). Your role will involve providing practical and emotional support, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and offering holistic interventions to reduce social harms such as homelessness, substance use, mental and physical health issues, extreme poverty, violence, and abuse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct asset-based holistic needs assessments and develop individualised support plans and risk assessments.
- Deliver evening outreach services to reach women who street sex work.
- Provide intensive, personalised support with a bespoke, holistic, and integrated wrap-around service.
- Offer information, advice, and advocacy, including signposting and liaising with other services.
- Plan, coordinate, and undertake outreach activities in collaboration with colleagues and partner agencies.
- Attend or convene multi-agency meetings and act as an advocate for women.
- Coordinate care planning, including drug treatment interventions and progress to residential treatment.
- Build close working relationships with partners such as Probation, Police, Integrated Offender Management, Health services, and other voluntary sector partners.
- Support women through the court process, whether they are attending as offenders or victims.
- Ensure adherence to The Nelson Trust Safeguarding principles, practice, and procedures
Person Specification:
- Experience working with women affected by multiple disadvantages, preferably those affected by sex working or at risk of exploitation.
- In-depth understanding of substance use, treatment, recovery, and routes into and out of sex work.
- Knowledge of historic abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and their impact on women.
- Excellent advocacy skills and the ability to promote the needs of vulnerable women.
- Understanding of both mental and physical health issues related to sex working, homelessness, and substance use.
- Commitment to identifying and challenging injustice, discrimination, and prejudice.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage high levels of distress.
- Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with service users, volunteers, and other agencies.
- Computer literate with experience using spreadsheets and word processing programs.
- Car driver with access to a vehicle - essential.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the person specification, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres 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).
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check
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.
Caretaker
Department
Homeless Services
Employment Type
FTC Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
£25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Full time fixed term contract until 5th July 2026- 38 hours per week. Starting salary £25,989 to £27,254 (depending on experience)
We have a vacancy for a full-time Caretaker to join our Housing operations team to provide oversight and operational support to facilitate and maintain a high standard of care to our community-based properties.
You can make a difference working with St Martins!
We are looking for team members who bring passion, drive and tenacity every day to make a difference; building on an inclusive and diverse team that is representative of the people and communities we serve.
St Martins wouldn’t be St Martins if it wasn’t for our highly skilled and dedicated team, committed to our mission and values. Our empowered team members deliver high quality support to some of the most vulnerable people in our society and strive for change through education and advocacy in our community.
St Martins is committed to using the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) framework to inform and continuously develop the care and support we offer (PIE Statement).
Here at St Martins, you can expect comprehensive in house training, with progression and development at the forefront for our teams, including apprenticeships, higher qualifications and career advancement, to ensure a progressive and nurturing environment.
We are accredited as a Living Wage employer, joining more than 3,500 employers across the UK who voluntarily pay the living wage – because a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.
St Martins is placed number 5 in the best charities to work for in the Best Companies list 2023. We ranked 18th in the UK’s best mid-sized company, and 17th in the Best Regional Employer.
When you join us, you are joining a family!
We are looking for:
Someone who can perform work tasks efficiently and safely in accordance with instructions and demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of tasks, whilst being mindful of the vulnerability of many of the people we support at St Martins.
Attend to maintenance and repairs to agreed standard, as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader.
In addition to your contracted hours, be available for ‘out of normal hours emergency repair work’, based on a agreed rota (on-call rate of pay).
You will need to have experience of carpentry and use of common power tools, hand tools and materials used in building and grounds maintenance,
A full clean driving licence is required and access to a reliable vehicle.
You can expect:
- Access to discounted products and services, including: ‘Blue Light’ discount card, ‘Perkbox’, wellbeing platform, Pension scheme and life insurance.
- Keep more of what you earn by taking advantage of our salary sacrifice schemes! Team members can benefit from lower tax contributions and increased payments into their pension. In addition, St Martins offers non-cash benefits, such as the purchase of high value items such as bikes and technology, including laptops and smartphones.
- We offer access to a service that provides team members and people living at that address, GP appointments 24/7 365 days a year accessible from anywhere in the world.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- that provides a 24hr helpline to support you and those living at the same address (over the age of 16) through any of life’s issues or problems. Including up to 6 sessions of face-to-face, telephone or online counselling, per issue, per year, including CBT.
- Up to 29 days holiday and from your first day an additional ‘birthday’ holiday to be taken in your birthday month.
- A comprehensive training programme, with a personal development programme tailored to your interests within our field of work.
- The support and guidance of working for one of the top 5 best charities to work for, in the Best Companies list 2023.
- Our Values and Mission
For more information about the role, please call Antonio Datsov, Housing Operations Manager, Homeless Services on 01603 666563.
CLOSING DATE: 14th December 2026
Location
Norwich, Norfolk
Department
Homeless Servic...
JOB AND PERSON DESCRIPTION DARWIN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE - CB3 9EU Registered Charity Number 1141105 JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Department: Job purpose: Caretaker Housekeeping Responsible for keeping the College buildings maintained to the highest cleaning standard in a safe organised environment, with specialised cleaning and light maintenance to all areas of the college buildings under the supervision of the college Housekeeper. Specific duties: General cleaning and janitorial duties including: • Daily removal of rubbish and recycling. Ensure bins and surrounding areas are clean and that waste is • streams are correctly sorted. Ensuring the outside areas of College properties, including carparks, are kept tidy including the removal of rubbish and leaves. • Cleaning common areas of flooring using specialised machinery and chemicals (training provided) • Stripping, buffing and polishing floors. • Cleaning of student room carpets. • Cleaning blockages in sinks, toilets, and drains. Descaling showers, washbasins and taps. • Cleaning of cooker hoods, ovens and hobs and replacement of filters. • Removing and replacing curtains, blinds and lampshades as required. • Assisting cleaners with the removal of heavy furniture and white goods. • Assisting the Housekeeping assistants with routine cleaning tasks as and when required. • Cleaning of light fittings in College Hostels. Working at heights duties to include: • Use of ladder to clean balconies and verandas within the College buildings. • Use of ladder to clean the College dining hall quarterly. • • High-level dusting and cleaning in buildings across the estate. Cleaning of internal double-glazed windows. Event preparation: • • Liaise with the Catering Department and pro-actively consult the room booking database to ensure that furniture and event set-ups are completed as required Ensuring all rooms are visited and checked daily for cleanliness and tidiness, returning to their default lay-out as required and removing anything left behind. • Monitor the booking system regularly (every morning at the start of shift) to check for changes and requirements General employee expectations: • Attend all necessary training courses as required. These will include ladder training, manual handling and COSHH training. Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and is in good working order. • • Delivering and collecting stores. • Assisting as required during College events. • Report housekeeping and maintenance jobs to Housekeeper/Supervisor including Health and Safety or Fire Safety breaches in properties. Works with: • Housekeeping staff, Catering staff, Maintenance staff Responsible for: • N/A Responsible to: • Housekeeping Manager & Supervisor 1 JOB AND PERSON DESCRIPTION DARWIN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE - CB3 9EU Registered Charity Number 1141105 PERSON DESCRIPTION Qualifications: Experience: Essential: Working safely in a facilities or cleaning role Using email and WhatApp to communicate effectively in written English Desirable: • NVQ 2 in Housekeeping Previous experience of working in a College Environment Experience using room management software eg. Room bookings Skills: Able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions including safety instructions Special requirements: Confident in using a ladder and working at heights (training will be given) Knowledge of safe working practise when using specified machinery and chemicals Able to lift and fully utilise machinery – for example: floor cleaner, carpet cleaner Able to move or lift furniture and equipment including up and down stairs. Safely lift and carry items up to 25-30kg independently Some weekend work may be required. Able to be at a central Cambridge location by 6am Expected to be training as a Fire Marshall and First Aider. 2
Title: Caretaker
London, London, GB, E3 3EY
Caretaker
Bow Cross - London
£28,734 - £30,246 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 16:30pm
We are seeking a Caretaker to join our team at our Estate Services team based in London.
As a Caretaker you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas of high-rise buildings as well as carrying out bulk removals and disposing of items in a correct manner. For this role you will also be reporting ASB issues and repairs and providing access to contractors to carry out work..
The role of Caretaker will include:
- Removal of bulk and overspills
- Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning of communal areas e.g. Staircases
- Grounds maintenance tasks to include litter picking and general upkeep
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- Carrying out Health and Safety Inspections and reporting necessary repairs
- Complying with relevant policies and be Health and Safety orientated
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition
Skills and experiences:
- Experience in a similar cleaning role or completing similar tasks
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Good communication and customer care skills
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full manual valid UK driving licence
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £27,940 with an additional policy allowance of £793 per annum (rising to £29,411 with an additional policy allowance of £835 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 04 February 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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Job Type: Full time/ Permanent
Salary: £26,9367 per annum
Located: Stockwell, London, SW9
About SW9 Community Housing
SW9 Community Housing is a resident-led social housing charity responsible for the delivery of housing management and maintenance services for around 1,800 homes and several commercial and community buildings in Stockwell/Brixton on behalf of a G15 Housing Association, Sovereign Network Group (SNG).
Being a community-based organisation, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Caretaker with a focus on service delivery and a people-centre approach. With a turnover of £11m, and rising, and in excess of £150million of inward investment provided by SNG over the last 10 years we have ambitious plans for the future, and we want a like-minded visionary to join us on this journey.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting a Caretaker who will join our Estate Services structure and are a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer-based service for our residents.
Working as part of a team of Caretakers and under supervision you will ensure all sites, estates, blocks, streets, open spaces, and property assets are kept clean and tidy to the SW9 CH standards to provide a safe and clean environment.
Take pride in the appearance of residential blocks and provide proper up-keep of the interior and exterior of all open space and communal areas. Work as directed on all areas of SW9 CH properties.
The post holder will ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements including Health & Safety and see tasks through to completion.
About you:
Education
- A good standard of education commensurate to the role (E)
- BICS trained or equivalent (E)
Knowledge & Skills
- Good basic knowledge and trade skills including changing locks, repairs to door frames, trace and remedy leaks, painting and decorating etc. (E)
- Basic knowledge of and ability to carry out checks of estate and street properties in line with health and safety and property maintenance procedures. (E)
- Good understanding of Social Housing. (D)
- Good understanding of health and safety issues. (E)
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team. (E)
- Demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm. (E)
- Good written, verbal communication and IT skills. (E)
- Ability to use machinery. (E)
- Good level of general fitness. (E)
- Flexible and able to vary routine when required. (E)
Experience
- Experience of working in a cleaning, caretaking, and/or facilities management role. (E)
- Experience of working in a customer service environment. (E)
- Experience of working within a busy housing and estate environment or similar. (E)
- Ability to undertake manual handling duties and store equipment safely after use. Carry out the other physical demands required of the role daily. (E)
- Full current UK driving license. (D)
- Available outside of normal working hours, ability to cover the staff rota, attend resident meetings and emergencies. (E)
- Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate for the post-holder to carry out (E)
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate and conscientious about delivering and driving forward an excellent service in a customer-based environment.
- Adaptable and ‘can do’ attitude.
Who we are:
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs of our social purpose. They guide our actions and behaviour. They influence the way we work as a team – and the way we serve our customers and engage with our stakeholders.
Every day, each one of us makes choices and decisions that directly affect the way we experience each other and the way our customers and stakeholders experience us. Our values give us confidence that we are using the same principles to help us make these decisions throughout our organisation.
SW9 works hard to acknowledge and celebrate individuals and teams within our organisation who consistently live our values and bring our purpose to life through their everyday behaviour, which in turn has a positive impact on our customers, community and stakeholders.
Benefits:
When you work at SW9, you are directly impacting on the lives of our r...
We are looking for a caretaker
The Caretaker will be responsible for implementing systems and procedures for all of the responsibilities described below. The successful candidate will therefore need to be flexible in both managing the weekly hours and approaches in order to carry out duties effectively and efficiently.
Hours of Work
We will operate a winter hour rota and a summer hour rota on a seven-day basis.
The winter rota will operate between November – March:
Your hours of work for the winter rota will be rotated between a morning and an afternoon shift.
The morning shift will be from 5:30 am – 1:30 pm
The afternoon shift will be from 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The summer rota will operate between March – October:
The morning shift will be from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
The afternoon shift will be from 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The CEO and or Operations Officer will confirm the days and shifts at the start of the month.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Security
- Safety
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
MCEC has no provision of transport, or accommodation, commuting to & from work is solely the
Caretaker’s responsibility.
The applicants must have permission to work in the UK and will be DBS checked.
How to apply:
Please submit your CVs and application to enquiries@mcec.org.uk
Full Job Description is available here.
York Carers Centre Carer Peer Supporter (Mental Health)
Working Wednesday to Sunday, covering 8am – 8pm
Peer support role: 22.5 hours per week
Fixed term contracts until 31st March 2027
Salary Scale: £26,835 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £16,319)
Do you have experience of providing unpaid care for someone with mental ill health? Do you feel you are in a position to use this experience to support others? Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes and in shaping the future of mental health support in York?
York Carers Centre, an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York, is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team at the new 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre. Working within a multiagency team, you will support carers’ health and wellbeing by providing information, advice, and guidance.
This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in using their previous experience to support others, who can work within the boundaries of confidentiality and can work effectively with a wide range of clients, to provide one to one emotional support and group work.
If you can advocate on behalf of vulnerable individuals and have knowledge of the voluntary and statutory services, then you may be the person we are looking for.
Successful applicants will have the confidence to develop effective partnerships, brokering services for unpaid carers and promoting unpaid carers needs to public, private and voluntary agencies. An understanding of the needs and rights of unpaid carers will be required.
The role will involve working alongside other organisations to provide a holistic offer within the Centre, covering the hours of 8am until 8pm, Wednesday – Sunday on a rota. The role will include evening and weekend work, travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area to meet the needs of carers.
In return we’ll offer you:
· The opportunity to make a notable contribution to shaping the future of mental health support in York and to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers
· A friendly supportive working environment
· Generous Annual Leave
· Learning and development opportunities
· Contributory pension scheme
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: Friday 13 February 2026
For further information, please see our Carer Peer Supporter Recruitment Information Pack
To apply please visit Hireful Here
To arrange an informal chat, please email Karen Weaver, HR Consultant, at YCCHR@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.
If you are not appointed, your application will be destroyed after six months following the recruitment process.