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023 9225 0001.
Retail Business Support Manager
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Business Support Manager to join the team on a full time (40 hours per week) permanent contract.
The Retail Business Support Manager will report directly to the Head of Retail and play a key role in supporting shop managers across the charity’s retail estate to ensure strong operational performance, compliance, and income growth.
The postholder will provide hands-on operational support to shop managers, managing with day to day running of shops, driving sales performance, and embedding consistent standards. They will work collaboratively to identify opportunities to increase income, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer and donor experience.
Key responsibilities include carrying out regular shop standards and compliance audits, monitoring and reviewing KPIs, and supporting managers to deliver agreed budgets. The role will also ensure all shops comply with Health & Safety requirements, charity retail regulations, organisational policies and values.
In addition, the Retail Business Support Manager will support workforce and manpower planning, including rota management, absence cover, and efficient use of paid staff and volunteers, ensuring shops are adequately resourced at all times.
This role acts as a key link between shop managers and the Head of Retail, helping to implement strategic initiatives, share best practice, and support continuous improvement across the retail operation.
You will have the opportunity to work with a friendly team of staff and volunteers who provide a reliable source of income, enabling Hospice care and support to the local community when it matters most.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with a Charity that provides vital Hospice care services to the community of Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.
Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
What we Offer
In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:
✔️ Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)
✔️Health & wellbeing programme
✔️Employee Assistance Programme
✔️Free parking
✔️DSE equipment & uniforms provided
✔️Generous holiday allowance
✔️Career development opportunities
✔️Blue Light Card membership
Join Our Team
Apply today and be part of a dedicated team providing vital hospice care to the community.
Rowans Hospice is committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
For further information please review the Job Description and to apply for the role please use our online application form
Due to covering multi sites, car and drivers licence essential to the role.
Apply now and make a difference!
Closing date: 8th February 2026
Interview date: 18th February 2026
Nursing
Theatre Practitioner - Orthopedic Scrub/SFA (Bank)
Theatre Scrub Nurse / Orthopedic Scrub SFA (RGN / ODP)
Shrewsbury Theatre | Bank | Includes weekend work
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.
As a Theatre Scrub/ SFA at our Shrewsbury Hospital, you’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body. You have the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. Plus, you bring post-registration experience, flexibility and excellent communication skills. You’re also a great team worker.
As a Bank Theatre Scrub Nurse / SFA
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Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team
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Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring
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Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
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Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
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Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
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Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
Helping you feel good
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
About Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital
We provide a comprehensive range surgical services at our facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients’ wellbeing and recovery. Set in beautiful Shropshire County within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. We offer a wind range of surgery these include orthopedics, ophthalmology, General surgery, bariatrics, gynecological and more.
You’ll be part of a close-knit team led by our Matron. With our consultant-led service, you’ll be working directly with some of the best clinical talent around, gaining experience with new practices, equipment and facilities. These are maintained to a high standard – we take great pride in our low infection rates and high CQC scores at Nuffield Health.
Like us, you believe in putting people first. So, you’ll appreciate having the time to care – to fully understand each patient’s needs and provide individual attention that can mean so much when they’re at their most vulnerable. You’ll be an excellent communicator and team worker – flexible and motivated. As part of the hospital team, you’ll interact with practitioners from other departments because you understand the importance of continuity in patient care.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to...
Job Reference:
1661
Location:
Norfolk
Hours of Work:
12 hours per week (part time - we would consider splitting into 2x6 hours posts)
Salary:
£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£8,179.78 - £9,009.73 per annum, pro rata)
Contract Type:
Temporary Contract
Closing Date:
31 Jan 2026
ID: 1661 Job Title: Project Support Worker
Service: ESCAPE Discovery Project, Norfolk & Suffolk Services
Salary: £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£8,179.78 - £9,009.73 per annum, pro rata)
Location: ESCAPE Community Allotment, Swaffham (PE37), The Discovery Garden, King’s Lynn (PE30)
Hours: Part-time- 12 hours per week (we would consider splitting into 2x6 hours posts)
Contract: One year fixed term contract with possibility of extension
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate to be able to support autistic adults to engage in gardening, outdoor cooking, woodwork, accredited horticulture training and volunteering opportunities. You will work across ESCAPE in Swaffham and the Discovery Garden in King’s Lynn as part of a small, supportive team.
Main Responsibilities:
• To create inclusive, structured, sensory aware sessions for autistic adults at allotment/garden sites in Swaffham and Kings Lynn.
• To support and build confidence through gardening and other outdoor activities.
• To promote sessions within the local community, focusing on Autism organisations and similar groups.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults with an understanding of autism and sensory needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication as required and to be able to build relationships.
• An enthusiasm for working outdoors with an interest in horticulture.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced Level
• Benefits:
- An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days (pro rata), rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: 31st January 2026 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place from January, in person at our Swaffham Office.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: eve.palmer@family-action.org.uk
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse...
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
Positive Behaviour Support Team Leader
We are outstanding, you can be too.
Here at Portland College, we are committed to developing every learner’s unimagined potential through personalised programmes, outstanding care, and a strong Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) culture.
We are seeking a skilled and driven Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Team Leader to join our thriving team and to play a key role in shaping PBS practice across the College. As a PBS Team Leader, you will provide effective line management to a small team of PBS Coordinators and lead the delivery, quality assurance, and development of PBS across the College. You will also act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead within the Education department, ensuring our learners are kept safe and supported throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading, supporting, and managing a small team of PBS Coordinators.
- Completing termly PBS reports and overseeing the completion and quality of incident and accident reporting.
- Leading the PBS element of initial assessments and carrying out external assessments.
- Attending termly meetings to review behavioural targets and identify effective support strategies.
- Delivering PBS-focused training, including NAPPI training, and identifying training needs.
- Leading PBS quality assurance processes.
- Acting as a positive role model for expected behaviour standards and promoting the Positive Behaviour Support framework across the College.
About You:
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Proven impactful line management experience, including performance management.
- Experience in producing high-quality, person‑centred PBS plans and reports.
- Experience in working with individuals who have a range of complex needs.
- The passion to make a real difference for our learners here at Portland College.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/
This role will require regulated activity, and we will be required to carry out an Enhanced with Child and Adult Barred Lists DBS check.
*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
- A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
- Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
- You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
- Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options
- Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
- Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen
We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.
Qualifications needed
Essential
- Positive Behaviour Support practitioner qualification or equivalent
- NAPPI training level 3
- Designated Safeguarding Lead training qualification
- Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE Grade C.
Desirable
- Hold a level 3 qualification in Education and Training
- Level 3 line management qualification.
- Hold a Train the Trainer qualification in Positive Behaviour Support
Working Hours
37.5 Hours...
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About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
The vacancy
We are looking for a Self-Employed Independent Parent Advocate(s) to provide independent and confidential advocacy to parents with children subject to a child protection plan and parents of looked after children under the age of 18 years.
The role of the parent advocate is to support parents to positively engage with professionals from third sector and statutory organisations to resolve issues that are negatively impacting their family.
You will have direct responsibility for a case load and will enable parents to make effective use of policies or complaints procedures by providing information, support, and advice.
You will empower parents to achieve positive outcomes and help them deal with issues that are affecting their families.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with parents and families.
For more information, please view the attached contract delivery specification.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NB: As part of the recruitment process, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Self-Employed Ind. Professional Parent Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 05/03/2026
Job reference: CM1481891LewSIPPA
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Contract delivery specification for Self-Employed Independent Professional Parent Advocate - Lewisham.pdf
Self-Employed Ind. Professional Parent Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
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- Blairgowrie Support Workers - Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services
Blairgowrie Support Workers- Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services
Blairgowrie Support Workers - Young People Transitioning from Children to Adult services
Full time & Part time positions available!
Earn up to £24,307.67 per year pro rata
We are looking for individuals who have a passion to support young people through their transition into adulthood. This could include college support, being in their first tenancy, enhancing life skills and supporting group activities. You will provide social, emotional and practical support to meet young people’s agreed outcomes.
Please note that this role includes Sleepover* shifts.
*A sleepover shift consists of working during the day, a rest period sleeping over in the service and then working again the next day. The sleepover period is over and above your contracted hours and gets paid as an additional payment of £100.80 per sleepover.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will be but not limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.
- Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships..
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Find out what you working week could look like here.
Hear from our current Support Workers here.
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required
Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care. - Get a qualification while you work
Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team. - Employee Discounts
Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays. - Career Progression
Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally. - Employee Assistance Program
Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App. - Contracted hours to suit you
We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland. - Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year. - Enhanced Overtime
Any hours worked by a Support Worker over full-time contractual hours, will be eligible to an enhanced rate.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
- Blue Light Card
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
To apply, click the link below.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Please note Ark is not a UK Visa Sponsor.
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Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Learning Support Tutor (Mat Cover) 1138
- Vacancy Type
- Temporary/Part Time
- Hours per week
- 24 Hours per week
- Location
- London/Hybrid
- Salary Range
- £25,396.80 per annum (pro-rated for part-time)
- About Us
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Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
What we offer- 27 days annual leave + 3 annual leave days over Christmas + bank holidays
- Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
- 4 % Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
- Employee Discount Scheme
- About You
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You are a motivated and learner-focused professional who enjoys supporting people to succeed in an inclusive, digital learning environment. You bring a calm, organised approach to your work and take pride in providing high-quality support that genuinely makes a difference to learners’ confidence and outcomes.
You are likely to have:
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Experience working in an educational setting, ideally supporting learners on blended or distance learning programmes
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A background in the fitness industry, with relevant instructor or teaching qualifications
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Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs and disabilities, and confidence in signposting or referring where appropriate
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage learners professionally across a range of channels
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Excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
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Confidence using digital systems such as CRM, LMS or eLearning platforms, alongside strong general IT skills
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- About the Role
As a
Learning Support Tutor, you will play a vital role in helping learners succeed across a range of blended and distance learning programmes. Working closely with the wider programme and learning support teams, you will provide high-quality academic, pastoral and practical support that removes barriers to learning and enables students to progress with confidence.You will be a key point of contact for learners, offering timely advice, guidance and encouragement, while also contributing to teaching, assessment and the development of inclusive learning resources. The role is varied and rewarding, combining learner-facing support with strong administrative and organisational responsibilities to ensure systems, processes and student records are accurate, responsive and effective.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, inclusion and learner success, and who enjoys working in a collaborative, remote environment where your contribution directly supports our charitable mission and strategic aims.
Central YMCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an appropriate level of DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, and original ID documentation.- Job Profile
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Job Title: Head of Learning Support (SENCO) About our School -educational independent preparatory school (Reception to Y8). The majority of our (up to 285) pupils are Day Pupils. We also St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co accommodated in a purpose-designed boarding house. The Choristers follow an educate the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral who are boarders at the school, extended termly programme, enabling them to play a central role in Cathedral worship at Christmas and Easter. Music permeates the whole life of the school and is central to our ethos, in the context of a holistic education. support of a dedicated and collegiate staff team. Around 85 teachers and support staff Every day at St Paul’s Cathedral School, children achieve extraordinary things, with the (full and part time), all contribute, directly or indirectly, to the safety and wellbeing, the holistic development, progress and success of our pupils. Our philosophy is that all achievement must be rooted in wellbeing. noting that our parents feel that our location and exceptional ethos give pupils a strong The Good Schools Guide has described us as ‘pastorally superb’ and a ‘joyful place’, sense of being rooted in a community. Job Description: Head of Learning Support (SENCO) We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Head of Learning Support (SENCO) from September 2026 or preferably April 2026 if possible. We are seeking an exceptional professional to lead our small department and contribute to high quality learning support provision across the school. The Head of Learning Support is line-managed by the Deputy Head Academic. Whilst this is advertised as a full-time post, we are able to consider requests for part time at 0.8 i.e.: 4 days. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Provide inspirational leadership of SEND across the school, promoting inclusion and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND. Support the Head and deputies in determining the strategic development of SEND across the school and ensuring the SEND policy is up to date and adhered to by all staff. Ensure that the school meets its statutory obligations regarding SEN under the Equality Act, 2010 and SEND Code of Practice, 2014. Ensure a high level of inspection readiness of SEND provision. Maintain, review and develop the Learning Support register Complete one-page learning support profiles for pupils on the Learning Support register Complete Individual Provision Maps for all children on the Learning Support Register Advise staff on procedures to raise SEND concerns, assessment, provision of support and review of progress Support all adults within school in understanding the needs of pupils with SEND and delivering regular professional development sessions for teaching staff and assistants. Ensure a clear and comprehensive record of the graduated approach for supporting SEND pupils is maintained, tracking support and progress Ensure written records are kept as appropriate and in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 Work with parents, staff and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and any recommendations are embedded into a pupil’s daily support. Develop a collaborative and supportive relationship with parents ensuring they are central to their child’s SEND support within school. Liaise with external professionals such as Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Paediatricians and child therapists and, where appropriate inviting them into school. Interpret and share information from specialist assessment reports from external professionals and use this information to inform SEND provision and additional support. Carry out observations and assessments at the earliest opportunity to support understanding of additional needs and ensure support is put in place. Develop a close working relationship with the Early Years Foundation Stage and Pre-prep team to ensure staff are supported and potential SEND needs are identified and supported as early as possible. Work closely with the Deputy Head and Heads of Year to monitor the wellbeing of pupils with SEND. Plan, deliver and review targeted learning support lessons for individuals and groups as part of the schools SEND provision plan. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meet with parents of pupils on the Learning Support register on a regular basis, usually once a term. Collate evidence to support access arrangement requests for pupils sitting external school entrance examinations. Line manage members of the learning support team, dyslexic tutor and school counsellor Oversee the work of the Mental Health Lead Support the smooth transition to senior school for pupils with SEND by working closely with Deputy Head Academic and parents and collaborating with chosen senior schools. Ensure sta...
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Theatre Practitioner
Taunton | Hospital | Bank | Part Time | Includes weekend workUp to £26.50 hourly depending on experience
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
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Job Reference:
1684
Location:
Homeworking
Hours of Work:
18.5 – 25 hours per week (part-time)
Salary:
£25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours), plus £480 FTE home-based allowance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
15 Feb 2026
ID: 1684 LifeSkills Support Worker
Service: LifeSkills
Salary:
- starting at £25,221 FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 FTE per annum (pro rata for corresponding part-time hours)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Homebased Role covering a specific geographical location (Birmingham)
Significant travel required within the Birmingham area.
Hours: Part-time (between 18.5 and 25 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements – but regular face to face delivery is required. Please see below for more details.
Contract: 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our friendly team and help support the continued work of our LifeSkills Plus team across Birmingham. You will provide intensive support to adults with complex needs who are further away from employment or training by using a strength-based approach, ensuring those accessing the programme receive appropriate practical and emotional support by visiting them at home or in the community.
The LifeSkills programme supports individuals and families to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. The LifeSkills Support Worker will work closely with the linked LifeSkills programme, entitled LifeSkills Open.
Main Responsibilities:
• Hold a caseload, delivering regular face-to-face support.
• Deliver a range of support and interventions to individuals with complex needs that focus on their strengths, and which enable them to consider options and think differently, helping them to feel more empowered and able to face new challenges
• Support and deliver activities that increase confidence, improve mental health, widen social networks, help with budgeting and enable individuals to seek training, work or volunteering opportunities.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Experience of working in services that deliver positive outcomes for individuals and their families
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to present to a range of audiences and to communicate effectively; and proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• ability to work collaboratively with individuals to identify their support needs, plan, implement and monitor emotional and practical support.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Children and Adult Workforce, Enhanced with Children’s Barred List
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 15th February at 23:59
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: claire.berwick@family-action.org.uk
Our commitment to Equa...
DESIRABLE Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.(A/I) GCSE Grade C Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 Current paediatric first aid certificate (A/I) Food Hygiene Certificate (A) Post qualifying experience with a supervisory level of responsibility.(A/I) Working knowledge of the development of children from birth to 5 years (A/I) Thanet Early Years Project PERSON SPECIFICATION Nursery Practitioner Level 2 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Recognised Early Years qualification – Level 2 (A/I) EXPERIENCE Responsibility for the care of children in a day nursery or similar setting for a minimum 1 year period (post qualification). (A/I) KNOWLEDGE Experience of working as a key person for children aged from birth up to 5 years. (A/I) Sound knowledge and understanding of: - The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements (A/I) GDPR 2018 - - the development of children aged up to 5 years. (A/I) a child centred approach to the care and education of all children with a reflective and flexible attitude to supporting their needs and further development.(A/I) - how to plan for children's individual needs in line with the requirements of the EYFS (A/I) - procedures for safeguarding children (A/I) - health and safety issues relevant to a nursery setting (A/I) - issues relating to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti discriminatory practice. (A/I) - - The SEND best practice (A/I) - Working in partnership with parents(A/I) SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to plan, provide and lead appropriate activities for the children. (A/I) Ability to reflect on own & room practice.(A/I) PERSONAL To contribute to systems to ensure the safety and supervision of all children within the setting at all times. (A/I) To role model high quality practice and to support other staff members.(A/I) To maintain records, write accurate reports, complete children's learning journals and 2 year development checks. (A/I) To maintain and develop effective communication with colleagues, children, parents/carers and others (written and oral) A/I Personal commitment to:- • achieving the highest standards of early years practice (A/I) • ensuring inclusive and anti discriminatory practice (A/I) • own professional development (A/I) • willingness to be flexible re working hours as required to meet the needs of the setting(A/I) • ability to lift/move nursery equipment(A/I) (A/I) – criteria measured by Application / Interview. Flexible approach (A/I)
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.