Education SEN Mentor

Education SEN Mentor

Job reference:005087

Salary:£24,726.87 FTE

Closing date:02/02/2026

Location:Milton Keynes

Job Description

Looking for a Role that Fits Your Lifestyle? A Term-Time Education Role Might Be Perfect for You!

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join our team in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, where we’re expanding to support a growing number of students. No experience in education? Don't worry – we believe in your potential, and we’ll provide the training you need to succeed!

• Full-time (38 hours)
• 37 weeks per year contract
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• A chance to be part of a supportive and inclusive team that makes a real difference

As a Community Teaching Facilitator, you won’t be confined to the classroom. You’ll work with young people whose learning difficulties or autism make mainstream education less suitable for their needs. With a focus on individualised learning, you’ll teach essential life skills and provide lessons in literacy, numeracy, and ICT, all tailored to each student's unique needs.

One of the many rewarding stories we share is that of Amanda*. When Amanda started with us, she was being supported 2:1 at her previous school and had been excluded from group lessons. By creating a personalised communication system, we helped Amanda take control of her learning experience. This gave her confidence, reduced challenging behaviours, and allowed her to engage in group activities, eventually forming friendships with her peers. This is just one example of the impact you can have when you work with us.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values, and they shape the way we approach education and support. Our DNA includes:

• Ambition for ourselves and for each other– We’re committed to growing and developing as a team, always striving to be better for those we help.
• Everyone has a voice and is listened to– Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a team member, your voice matters.
• We keep on learning– In this role, you’ll be constantly learning and evolving to meet the needs of those we support.
• We want equality– We are committed to providing equal opportunities and support for every person we work with.
• Everyone feels safe and in control– We prioritise creating a safe, supportive environment where all can thrive.
• We value friends, family, and neighbourhoods– Strong communities are key to success, and we foster those connections every day.

*Name changed to protect privacy

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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About you

Experience is great but is not essential for this role. Your values and attitude are just as important as any previous experience. You will be committed to having a positive impact on the young people you support by being creative, proactive and a great team player.

You must hold a UK Manual or Automatic Driving Licence for insurance purposes as we use vehicles to enable learners to unlock further opportunities.

You will need GCSE (or equivalent) C grade or above in English and Maths and we will support you to gain a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, free of charge, as this is a requirement for the role. If you already hold this qualification, please state this on your application.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

No Limits is our further education division, providing bespoke education programmes to children and young people for whom more traditional learning environments are not appropriate.

What we need from you

Perhaps you’ve worked in special education, as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant. Perhaps you've been a Support Worker in the social care sector. However, experience is not essential. For us, underlying ability and attitude are just as important as background and experience.

If you have not worked in the field of education before then please don’t be put off. We can p...

Senior Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship), Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (MED250A)

Applications are invited from General Practitioners registered with the General Medical Council. These posts are based in the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, part of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. The post holders will therefore be part of a team with an international reputation in medical education. Based on one of the biggest health campuses in Europe, our students benefit from a systems-based integrated approach. The role offers excellent opportunities for development of medical education skills with outstanding facilities and a supportive culture provided by the School and within the wider university setting. The Institute is proud of its position ranking Aberdeen as number 1 in the UK to study Medicine in the Guardian League Tables of UK Medical Schools in 2024, reflecting its student-centred approach.

Job Description

The post holder will be dynamic and enthusiastic with the ability to inform and inspire students. Using their clinical experience of General Practice, the successful candidate will be able to nurture the skills and knowledge required of the modern day medical graduate. This is a formal 10% full-time equivalent (FTE) role with the University which requires commitment through the academic year. The post holder will be supported by the existing University GP and Community Medical Education (GPCME) team. The post holder will join an existing team of 23 other GPs in this role.

Applicants should be currently working clinically within General Practice. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to engage and enthuse students.

Salary will be at the maximum point on the Clinical GP salary scale, 10% of £118,647 per annum, pro rata (actual salary, £11,864.70 per annum).

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Naomi Dow, Year 3 Lead, General Practice and Community Medical Education (naomi.dow@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Cath McLaren, Deputy Year 3 Lead, General Practice and Community Medical Education (catherine.mclaren@abdn.ac.uk).

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: MED250A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02 February 2026

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.

Youth Support Worker

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Learning Disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will ensure that young people living in Turning Point’s supported accommodation are supported to thrive and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, increasing their independency to create a positive move on into the community.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) at our service in Leyland, The Mill.

Role Responsibility

You will be supporting Young People to manage their finances, gain independent living skills, promote health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities.

The role is changeable, and every day will be different, some examples of what you will be responsible for are:

• Managing the referrals, sign up, support and move on for the Young People
• Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments focussing on young people’s needs, strengths and goals.
• Providing support with budgets and finances
• Provide an excellent rent / service charge collection service, ensuring regular accounts monitoring and contact with people regarding payments
• Completing accurate and detailed daily records for the Young People
• Providing practical support and guidance to the Young People including daily living skills, cooking, cleaning, and ‘moving on’ plans
• Ensuring proactive and constructive communication to the Young People including facilitating weekly key-working sessions, problem solving and supporting with their day-to-day needs
• Supporting the Young People and landlords with housing management tasks addressing practical aspects of living in supported housing, including managing repairs, tenancies, income and anti-social behaviour.
• Prioritising your own case load and using your initiative to plan and implement agreed actions
• Building and maintaining relationships with a range of other professionals to work together to aim for positive outcomes for the Young People
• Facilitating and arranging engaging activities with tenants throughout the year.
• To work alongside colleagues, and management in shaping and developing the way we provide and manage our schemes, including improvements to processes and how we work with young people
• Following organisation policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the service
• Turning Point responds to the needs of the individuals and some of the tasks are therefore unpredictable. It is expected that the Youth Support Worker will work in a flexible way when required and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered within the job description, which can include cover for colleagues as required.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Youth Support Worker, we are looking for candidates who have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers.

We’re ideally looking for a person with a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Social Care, Youth Support Work or Housing/Homelessness, however this is not essential for the role. We are also looking for people with a background of working with young people and an understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of Young People.

Ideally you will have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering, and skill building opportunities.

You need to be a great team player with lots of energy, you’ll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience.

Shift patterns

The service is staffed 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. As a Youth Support worker, you must be flexible to the service needs which include days/evenings and weekend working.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of t...

Youth Support Worker

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Learning Disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will ensure that young people living in Turning Point’s supported accommodation are supported to thrive and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, increasing their independency to create a positive move on into the community.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) across two locations in Chorley (Parker House and The Bridge).

Role Responsibility

You will be supporting Young People to manage their finances, gain independent living skills, promote health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities.

The role is changeable, and every day will be different, some examples of what you will be responsible for are:

• Managing the referrals, sign up, support and move on for the Young People
• Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support plans and risk assessments focussing on young people’s needs, strengths and goals.
• Providing support with budgets and finances
• Provide an excellent rent / service charge collection service, ensuring regular accounts monitoring and contact with people regarding payments
• Completing accurate and detailed daily records for the Young People
• Providing practical support and guidance to the Young People including daily living skills, cooking, cleaning, and ‘moving on’ plans
• Ensuring proactive and constructive communication to the Young People including facilitating weekly key-working sessions, problem solving and supporting with their day-to-day needs
• Supporting the Young People and landlords with housing management tasks addressing practical aspects of living in supported housing, including managing repairs, tenancies, income and anti-social behaviour.
• Prioritising your own case load and using your initiative to plan and implement agreed actions
• Building and maintaining relationships with a range of other professionals to work together to aim for positive outcomes for the Young People
• Facilitating and arranging engaging activities with tenants throughout the year.
• To work alongside colleagues, and management in shaping and developing the way we provide and manage our schemes, including improvements to processes and how we work with young people
• Following organisation policies and procedures to ensure compliance of the service
• Turning Point responds to the needs of the individuals and some of the tasks are therefore unpredictable. It is expected that the Youth Support Worker will work in a flexible way when required and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered within the job description, which can include cover for colleagues as required.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Youth Support Worker, we are looking for candidates who have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers.

We’re ideally looking for a person with a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Social Care, Youth Support Work or Housing/Homelessness, however this is not essential for the role. We are also looking for people with a background of working with young people and an understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of Young People.

Ideally you will have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering, and skill building opportunities.

You need to be a great team player with lots of energy, you’ll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience.

Shift patterns

The service is staffed 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. As a Youth Support worker, you must be flexible to the service needs which include days/evenings and weekend working.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly...

Join Our Team – Youth Support Worker

Ready for a new challenge in 2026?
Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting, innovative project aiming to support over 1 million young people to build positive futures.
Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed by young people and built around a social kitchen concept. We create welcoming spaces where young people can:

• Learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals
• Share food and eat together
• Have fun through games and activities
• Explore topics that matter to them
• Build confidence, teamwork, and life skills

Session Details

• Tuesdays– Highbridge, 4:30pm–6:00pm
• Wednesdays– Bridgwater, 4:30pm–6:00pm

Applicants must be available to facilitate these two sessions, you will need to be able to design and deliver these workshops in different places and spaces to help young people develop confidence, teamwork, and skills. You will also need to attend events, find creative ways to engage young people across Sedgemoor, and evaluate sessions by recording outcomes.

Contract Hours

Hours will be between 18.5 – 25 per week (flexible, including evenings).

What We're Looking For

• Experience engaging with young people aged 10–25
• Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive group sessions and workshops
• Ability to provide emotional and practical support in line with safeguarding policies
• Flexibility to adapt to young people's needs
• Strong partnership skills to work with Co-op, Children's Services, and the community

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please apply and if you would like more information please Contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager
📱 07729 300857 | ✉️ Jessica.hanson@barnardos.org.uk

When applying, please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
Apply early – this advert may close before the stated deadline due to high interest.

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, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days...

The Youth Association

The  Youth  Association  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  one  of  the  most  innovative  youth  work

charities in the UK. As an independent charity, we are proud of our history and heritage,
our record of championing good youth work in the voluntary sector and the generations of

young people we have supported to overcome disadvantage. We are just as proud of our
innovative and entrepreneurial attitude to service development.

Ever  since  our  founding  in  1904,  it  has  been  the  Association’s  mission  to  create

opportunities for young people to achieve their potential, to raise their aspirations and to
improve  their  physical,  mental  and  emotional  wellbeing.  Our  mission  is  to  Grow
Yorkshire’s future. We do this by helping YP in Yorkshire to:

•  Build their confidence & feel proud of themselves

•

Identify their goals & aspirations and make progress in achieving them

•  Start a business, get a job or get on a course

•  Meet new people and make new friends

Job Description

Job Title

Location

Pay scale

Benefits

Hours

Youth Support Worker

Office base: 12 South Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LR

Project work: Barnsley, Leeds or Wakefield

Level 1: £27,082, paid at £16.49 / hour (incl. £2.41 quasi holiday pay)

Employer contributory pension scheme of 8% gross salary (when
meeting the threshold). Own transport mileage allowance

Part time, to be discussed with TYA management, based on allocated
project, experience and organisational need

Contract length

Permanent but variable hours

Responsible to

Lead Youth Worker or Senior Youth Worker

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
Check.

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The purpose of the post
To support the effective delivery of youth work projects in a variety of settings, including
street-based, educational institutions and other community settings. The post holder will
work with Lead Youth Workers and others to support the delivery of youth work sessions,

as  well  as  elements  of  session  planning  and  evaluation.  They  will  desirably  have
experience  in  front-line  youth  work  delivery.  The  post  holder  will  undertake  a  JNC-

recognised youth work qualification at Level 3 (or above) in parallel with their post.

Roles, Responsibilities and Tasks:

1.  To work with young people in informal and formal settings through a range of

programmes throughout South and West Yorkshire.

2.  To support the delivery of youth work sessions in a variety of settings, including

detached, educational, and community-based work.

3.  To contribute ideas and practical support to the planning of youth work activities,

working under the direction of a Youth Worker or Lead Youth Worker.

4.  To actively participate in the delivery of sessions, helping to create engaging, safe,

and supportive environments for young people.

5.  To contribute to the evaluation of sessions through verbal feedback, written notes, or

monitoring tools, as directed.

6.  To build appropriate relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model

and promoting TYA values.

7.  To attend team meetings, supervisions, and training, and contribute to continuous

learning and improvement.

8.  To support the promotion of youth participation within sessions, encouraging young

people to express their views and make decisions.

9.  To follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies and

procedures at all times.

10. To work collaboratively as part of a team and develop effective working relationships

with colleagues and partner agencies.

11. To undertake a JNC-recognised youth work qualification at Level 3 (or above)

alongside this role, with appropriate support.

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12. To work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends, as agreed.

13. To carry out other related duties appropriate to the nature and level of the post, as

required.

Reviewed April 2025

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 Person specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Capacity to pursue a JNC youth work qualification,
recognised by the NYA, at level 3 or above

Experience

Some experience of working with young people

At least 1 year of experience working with young people

Working with groups in informal settings in a creative way

Development and delivery of youth work programmes

Training

Special
knowledge

Awareness of young people’s issues in a contemporary
context

Working with young people in a youth work setting

Child protection

First Aid

Other training on issues affecting young people

Local and central government initiatives

Young people’s participation

Awareness of organisations working within the wider
youth sector

Practical and
intellectual
skills

Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills

Good record-keeping and report-writing skills

Confident communicator and ability to work as part of a team

Driver /own transport

Ability to challenge discriminatory behaviour

Competence in IT

Identified

Applicati...

Are you looking for a new opportunity for 2025?

Do you have a passion for engaging with children and young people?

Are you able to develop supportive relationships with young people within a groupwork setting, whilst introducing them to new experiences, working to increase their confidence, and ambition and to help them realise their own potential?

Our partnership with the Co-op is an exciting, innovative project where we are aiming to support young people, aged 10-25 years across the UK.

Our Barnardo's Co-op Partnership goals are:

• Improve mental wellbeing
• Improve access to basic needs (food)
• Improve access to opportunities

We are recruiting a dynamic ‘As and When' Project Worker, who can support us to deliver our new service in Bridgewater For Our Future!

Sedgemoor For Our Future has been designed by young people, for young people.

The role is flexible with opportunities to support the team in running groupwork sessions designed to support and improve young people's mental wellbeing, access to food through cooking activities and support to run events that young people can access to develop skills and confidence.

Groupwork sessions will largely be running during evenings and during half terms. For Our Future (SFOF) is a service that has been co-designed by local young people and is part of Barnardo's partnership with the Co-op. The partnership has three key aims:

• Improve young people's mental wellbeing
• Improve access to basic needs (food)
• Improve access to opportunities

SFOF runs 2 groups per week, one in Sedgemoor (Weds) and one in Highbridge (Tues) where young people can come together and:
Learn to cook
Eat together
Make new friends and connect
Talk about things that are important to them

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people aged between 10-25 years.
• Inclusive, kind and non-judgemental in their approach to engaging with young people.
• Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends where required to meet the needs of the service.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager, jessica.hanson@barnardos.org.uk

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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.

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Acce...

Independent Support Service: Mental Health Support Worker (Bank)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Notes

Responsible to:                  DFMH ISS Support Services Coordinator.

Location:

                      DFMH office base in Buxton

(This  position  will  be  Buxton  Office  based  but  will  require  travel  throughout  the  High  Peak
and certain area’s  within The Derbyshire Dale’s).

Salary/Pension:

In accordance with the pay structure; currently £12.21 - £12.46
per hour (plus 3% pension contribution).

Hours:

Travel:

Note:

JOB PURPOSE

Zero hours contract. Working hours to be between 8am and
6pm Monday to Friday.

A valid full UK car driving licence, business car insurance and
access to a car for work purposes. A business mileage rate of
45p per mile will be paid.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal records
check. You will be required to produce necessary
identification documents to comply with the Home Office
rules preventing illegal working.

To improve the lives of people with mental illness, and their carers’, through one-to-one
support, group setting support, and the agreement and implementation of a support plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The support worker will support people in the community, with the objective of assisting
individuals’ recovery and promoting independence.

Tasks will vary from person to person but the work will always be based on a support or
recovery plan. The plan is the focus for an individual pathway to recovery, defined by the
service user, which addresses their identified personal, social, occupational, educational
unmet needs and aspirations.

To liaise and establish constructive relationships with service users, Mental Health Resource
teams, Community Mental Health Services, through DFMH activities and other agencies
involved in supporting clients.

Working days are Monday to Friday.

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SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

•  To provide one-to-one support appropriate to the service’s aims and support clients in

actioning their goals

•  To deliver group support or activity sessions if required

•  To alert statutory services where the need arises (ie safeguarding/ client risk) and to

liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies

•  To complete and maintain client records, timesheets and other records in accordance

with DFMH policy

•  To support relatives/carers when needed and signpost them on to appropriate services

•  To help people to be heard by statutory agencies and in the self-help groups (if

required)

•  To develop and deliver meaningful structured activities within the service that promote

user independence

•  To support service users to identify vocational goals and training opportunities and to

seek out work opportunities to meet individual service users’ needs

•  To liaise with local community mental health teams and other bodies within the
community and to build good communication networks with people who use the
Federation, carers, families and all agencies associated with the service

•  To help in raising a positive image of people with mental health related issues

•  Work as part of a team and attend and contribute to the team meetings and work

within the agreements made

•  To participate in training and development opportunities

GENERAL DUTIES

Delivering Equality

•  Promote the rights and needs of service users within the community
•  Support the involvement of service users in all aspects of the DFMH’s work
•  Foster the equality, diversity and rights of others by ensuring people are respected and

valued as individuals

Delivering Quality

•  Have due regard for health and safety and security in the workplace and contribute to

raising awareness

•  Fully implement and adhere to the DFMH’s policies and procedures
•  Respect that the DFMH is a charity and be aware of financial constraints

Team Work

•  Work as a team, no one works in isolation
•  Respect all individuals involved with the DFMH, and their right to have a view and an

opinion

•  Respect all volunteers as valuable members of the DFMH
•  Contribute to the effectiveness and development of the team
•  Develop one’s own knowledge and practice
•  Promote effective communication and relationships

Information

•  To act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998
•  Contribute to the information needs of the DFMH by accurate record keeping and

reporting

•  To promote the activities of the DFMH and encourage individuals to find out about and

use the DFMH’s services and facilities

Delivering a service

•  Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse
•  Represent individuals and families when they are not able to do so themselves
•  Arrange service users entry to, and moving on from, the DFMH’s services and assist
individuals to move from a supportive to a more independent living environment

•  In the interests of preventing distress and preserving dignity, the role may in

exceptional circumstance...

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Job description

Mental Health Support Worker (3463)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Neath Port Talbot. In this role, you will support people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community – so that they can live good lives.

This role is a permanent position. We currently have full time and part time contracts available.

About Mirus 

For 40 years, we have provided support so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives - always with voice, choice, and control.

We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them – we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

We know that people have better lives when they feel part of their community – and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.

Everything we do is guided by our values: Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous. 

What You'll Do 

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.

• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining routines.

• Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and their community.

• Work alongside professionals such as social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure people receive the best support.

• Listen to the people you support and support them to make choices about their lives.

Why Join Us? 

We value our staff and offer:

• A fully funded and supported QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already achieved).

• Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.

• Extra pay for sleep-in and wake-in shifts – one of the highest rates in Wales.

• A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression.

• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years' service).

• A Cycle to Work Scheme.

• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing.

• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.

• A £300 employee referral scheme when you recommend someone to join us.

If you want to make a difference and help people live good lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Location:Port Talbot
• Postcode:SA13 2NF
• Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
• Salary:£26,770.77
• Closing Date:28 February 2026

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Mental Health Support Worker (3468)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Neath. In this role, you will support people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community – so that they can live good lives.

This role is a permanent part time position. We currently have a 20 hour contract available, with options for overtime in our other services. The salary for this role is: £13,728 (FTE £26,770).

About Mirus 

For 40 years, we have provided support so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives - always with voice, choice, and control.

We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them – we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

We know that people have better lives when they feel part of their community – and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.

Everything we do is guided by our values: Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous. 

What You'll Do 

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.

• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining routines.

• Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and their community.

• Work alongside professionals such as social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure people receive the best support.

• Listen to the people you support and support them to make choices about their lives.

Why Join Us? 

We value our staff and offer:

• A fully funded and supported QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already achieved).

• Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.

• Extra pay for sleep-in and wake-in shifts – one of the highest rates in Wales.

• A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression.

• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years' service).

• A Cycle to Work Scheme.

• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing.

• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.

• A £300 employee referral scheme when you recommend someone to join us.

If you want to make a difference and help people live good lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Location:Neath
• Postcode:SA10 7DW
• Full-time / Part-time:Part-time
• Salary:£26,770.77
• Closing Date:28 February 2026

Careers at Response

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? 

Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends.

Service – Rowan House & Morrell Crescent, Littlemore, Oxford

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response is looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join their dedicated teams at Rowan House and Morrell Crescent. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Morrell Crescent is home to 37 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment.

Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health & safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills.

Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.  

Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.

Some of the core duties include:

• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.
• Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.
• Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.
• Support clients to attend appointments where required.
• Ensure daily paperwork is completed.
• Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.
• Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration.
• Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one’s support and given information about the service.

The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.

Essential criteria:

• GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate
• IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.
• Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.
• Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.
• A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.
• Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response’s vision, m...

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Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester and Tendring, Colchester and Clacton, £24,570.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Full & Part Time

Application Start Date

14-01-2026

Application End Date

01-02-2026

Location

Colchester and Clacton

State/County

East of England

Zip Code

CO1 1JH

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Category

Healthcare

Position

Mental health

Experience

2+ Years experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level

Description

Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota: 10:00-18:00; and/or 18:00-23:00 (including weekends and bank holidays)

Base: Colchester and Clacton

Contract: Permanent

FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour) 

Do you have experience of supporting people in mental health crisis? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to build on your knowledge and experience, and further your career within the mental health sector?

We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient people to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.

Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing ill mental health or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis and via group work. You will proactively work in partnership with a variety of our teams and wider organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.

You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.

Support workers will work either early (10:00-18:00) or late (18:00-23:00) shifts, which will include weekends and all bank holidays as our services runs 365 days a year to ensure we provide the support our service users need. This role is based across both sites - Colchester and Clacton, and you would need to be able to work in both locations.

We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

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Mental Health Support Worker - Clacton, Clacton, £24,570.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Full & Part Time

Application Start Date

14-01-2026

Application End Date

01-02-2026

Location

Clacton

State/County

East of England

Zip Code

CO15 1NZ

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Category

Healthcare

Position

Mental health

Experience

2+ Years experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level

Description

Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota: 10:00-18:00; and/or 18:00-23:00 (including weekends and bank holidays)

Contract: Permanent

FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour) 

Do you have experience of supporting people in mental health crisis? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to build on your knowledge and experience, and further your career within the mental health sector?

We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient people to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.

Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing ill mental health or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis and via group work. You will proactively work in partnership with a variety of our teams and wider organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.

You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.

Support workers will work either early (10:00-18:00) or late (18:00-23:00) shifts, which will include weekends and all bank holidays as our services runs 365 days a year to ensure we provide the support our service users need. Occasional work at our Colchester site may be required.

We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker

📍 Location: South Shields, NE33 2QU
🕒 Hours: 18 per week 
💷 £12.21 per hour

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Support

Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and non-judgmental approach needed to help people live fulfilling lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re seeking a experienced Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in South Shields, where you will play a key role in providing compassionate support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team, offering flexibility while making a significant impact on peoples lives.

Working in this role you would need to be resilient, have an open mind, and have a non-judgmental approach, so this would appeal to people who share a real interest in Mental Health

The Role

Providing support to a gentleman within his own home, duties will include

• Tending to all aspects of daily living, including personal care

• Domestic Household Support (cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home)

• Support with budgeting and finances

• Social Support, helping to engage in community and social activities

• Family Support, assisting families in maintaining relationships

• Medication Support

• Liaison with Health Professionals and Social Care Professionals to ensure holistic care

• In-house and out-of-house activities, including assisting with outings and interes

Various shift patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends and sleep overs.

Day shift 8am - 9pm

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are not only experienced but also share a genuine interest in mental health and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

✅ A resilient and open-minded approach to supporting others
✅ Strong communication skills with a non-judgmental attitude
✅ Ability to assist with a variety of tasks, including personal care, domestic services, and community support
✅ A passion for empowering people we support to live independently and achieve their goals
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Why Work With Us?

At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we show to the people we support. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

🌟 Flexible hours to fit your personal schedule
🌟 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
🌟 Accredited training to help you develop your skills and career
🌟 Employer contributory pension scheme
🌟 Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more)
🌟 £10,000 Life Assurance cover
🌟 Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 support)
🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme
🌟 Discounted shopping & leisure activities via Reward Gateway
🌟 Regular staff recognition and refer-a-friend bonus

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know

Our Values

We are driven by our core values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you share these values and want to help us make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, apply today!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling, flexible role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care!

📧 Please ensure you check your email regularly (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application.

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