As a Family Support Volunteer, you will provide additional support to the families we work with by either volunteering alongside our Family Support Workers, or supporting families independently.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. As a Family Support Volunteer, you will provide additional support to the families we work with by either volunteering alongside our Family Support Workers, or supporting families independently.

Your role may include:

• Social support for siblings e.g. supporting interests, craft and play activities or helping with homework
• Accompanying the family on days out or sibling trips during the school holidays
• Accompanying the family to hospital appointments
• Practical support in the family home such as housework, shopping or gardening

What we’re looking for:

• An excellent communicator who can build relationships with children and young people
• Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience of interacting with children and young people
• Confidence in working with children and young people with complex health needs
• An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
• A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A full driving licence and use of your own transport may be required in some locations
• All ages from 18 onwards are welcome

Your commitment:

• Requirements for support can vary depending on family circumstances, but we ask that you are able to volunteer for one session per week, Monday –Friday, during the day
• To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available to volunteer for the next 12 months

Training and Support

• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
• Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
• All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions

Why choose Rainbow Trust?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
• We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses

Ready to apply?

• Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us

Selection process:

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.

Dim/23072

£13.21 Per Hour

Barnsley

England, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Part Time

Hours per week: 15.0

Closing Date: January 28, 2026

Support Worker -  Driver

Location: Barnsley, S74

Part Time

FULL UK Driving License Required

Pay £13.21 per hour

At Dimensions, no two days are the same. You’ll support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities to try new things – from cooking classes to everyday achievements that matter. Every day brings moments of joy, progress, and independence. We’ll support you with training, flexibility, and recognition through Aspire and Dimensions Academy, in a role where your impact is seen, valued, and meaningful.

We’re looking for a reliable and caring Support worker - Driver with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence to support a lovely lady living in a supported living home. Your role will be to drive her safely to and from her local day centre twice a day.

Shift Times:

Morning: 8:30am – 10:00am
Afternoon: 2:15pm – 3:45pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants a role that truly makes a difference in someone’s life.

What We’re Looking For:

This role involves driving the person’s Motability vehicle, so you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to meet all Motability Scheme requirements. This includes being over the minimum age, having the appropriate licence category, and meeting insurance criteria set by Motability.
A friendly, patient, and reliable individual
Someone who values dignity, independence, and person-centred support

.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2025 - 7 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filledYour rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

Apply now

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Dim/23072

£13.21 Per Hour

Barnsley

England, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Part Time

Hours per week: 15.0

Closing Date: January 28, 2026

Support Worker -  Driver

Location: Barnsley, S74

Part Time

FULL UK Driving License Required

Pay £13.21 per hour

At Dimensions, no two days are the same. You’ll support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities to try new things – from cooking classes to everyday achievements that matter. Every day brings moments of joy, progress, and independence. We’ll support you with training, flexibility, and recognition through Aspire and Dimensions Academy, in a role where your impact is seen, valued, and meaningful.

We’re looking for a reliable and caring Support worker - Driver with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence to support a lovely lady living in a supported living home. Your role will be to drive her safely to and from her local day centre twice a day.

Shift Times:

Morning: 8:30am – 10:00am
Afternoon: 2:15pm – 3:45pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants a role that truly makes a difference in someone’s life.

What We’re Looking For:

This role involves driving the person’s Motability vehicle, so you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to meet all Motability Scheme requirements. This includes being over the minimum age, having the appropriate licence category, and meeting insurance criteria set by Motability.
A friendly, patient, and reliable individual
Someone who values dignity, independence, and person-centred support

.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2025 - 7 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filledYour rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

Apply now

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Senior Education Support Worker - Employability

Overview

• ID

  300916

• Salary

  £14,771 per annum

• Type

  Fixed Term - Part Time

• Location

  Loughborough

• Hours

  22.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  26/01/2026

• Interview Date

  03/02/2026

• Downloadable Files

​​Could you be a Senior Education Support Worker?

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Loughborough.

As a Senior Education Support Worker at Sense College you will be working with a small group of students aged 16-25 with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will work as part of the employment programme, working with students supporting them on work placements, employability sessions and careers activities. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing team where you will play a pivotal role in supporting students in reaching their aspirational goals.

This role will be a one year fixed term, full time role working 22.5 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday- Friday, for 39 weeks per year (term time).

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

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

Your required skills and experiences;

• Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Experience in teaching environment
• Have an understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs
• Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning
• Ability to support students with positive behavioural support
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunit...

Senior Education Support Worker - Employability

Overview

• ID

  300915

• Salary

  £24,619 per annum

• Type

  Fixed Term - Full Time

• Location

  Loughborough

• Hours

  37.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  26/01/2026

• Interview Date

  03/02/2026

• Downloadable Files

​​Could you be a Senior Education Support Worker?

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Loughborough.

As a Senior Education Support Worker at Sense College you will be working with a small group of students aged 16-25 with a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will work as part of the employment programme, working with students supporting them on work placements, employability sessions and careers activities. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing team where you will play a pivotal role in supporting students in reaching their aspirational goals.

This role will be a one year fixed term, full time role working 37.5 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday- Friday, for 39 weeks per year (term time).

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

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holiday entitlement; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

Your required skills and experiences;

• Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Experience in teaching environment
• Have an understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs
• Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning
• Ability to support students with positive behavioural support
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunit...

Night Support Worker - Minster House

• Job Category
• Childrens Homes | Support Worker
• Location
• Southwell, Nottinghamshire
• Salary
• £27,618 - £30,048 per annum
• Closing date
• 31/01/2026
• Ref
• 0
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Total hours per week
• 40
• Description
• Job role:Night Youth Support WorkerLocation:SouthwellSalary:£27,618 - £30,048* per annumPlease note: *Higher end of the pay scale is inclusive of qualification enhancement and attendance bonusHourly rate:£13.27 - £13.77 per hour

  Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 leaving care facilities across the Midlands, Oxfordshire and Somerset. Homes2Inspire are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

  Night Youth Support Workers work closely with young people and provide assistance and support while attending to practical, physical and emotional needs and ensure safety throughout the night.

  What you’ll bring:
  • Experience supporting vulnerable people in a workplace environment or professional capacity
  • Experience of working with behaviours that challenge
  • Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification or willingness to complete
  • Availability to work 11hr shifts (9pm-8am) on a 4 on 4 off basis including weekends and bank holidays
  • Ability to be able to complete three-week mandatory induction 9am-5pm Mon-Fri in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • A full UK Driving Licence
  What can Homes2Inspire offer you?
  • A three-week comprehensive induction package to make you feel at home with our way of working, expectations and specialist training to ensure you are prepared for your role.
  • Professional development training to progress internally into roles with Homes2Inspire, a national top ten charity owned residential children’s home provider.
  • Medicash Healthcare Plan – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, SMS, WhatsApp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided.
  • Wellbeing support – We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Life assurance, extensive high street discounts, access to Blue Light discount card and cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunities to connect with Shaw Trust employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Men’s Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network)
  • Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 bonus for every successful applicant referred to us.
  Please Note:
  • All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
  • We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
  • Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.
  • Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below).

  At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

  Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed job interviews if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived-in care experience.

  Male staff are under-represented within our residential children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities.

  It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s...

As a Sibling Support Volunteer, you will support the Rainbow Trust Care Team with home visits to provide practical and social support to families, with a specific focus on supporting the siblings of the seriously ill child.

Your role may include:

• Supporting the siblings of a sick child
• Social support for siblings e.g., supporting interests, craft and play activities and helping with homework
• Accompanying the family on days out and sibling trips during the school holidays.
• Collecting from school
• Supporting families with transport to after school clubs, days out in the holidays if you would like to

What we’re looking for:

• An excellent communicator who can build relationships with children and young people
• Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience of interacting with children and young people
• Confidence in working with children and young people with complex health needs
• An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
• A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A full driving licence and use of your own transport may be required in some locations
• All ages from 21 onwards are welcome

Your commitment:

• Requirements for support can vary depending on family circumstances, but generally, we ask that you are able to volunteer for one session per week,
• Monday – Friday, during the day, with a focus on after school from 3pm onwards
• To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available to volunteer for the next 12 months

Training and Support

• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
• Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
• All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions

Why choose Rainbow Trust?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
• We will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses

Ready to apply?

• Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us

Selection process:

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.