Gap Student We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Gap Student to join our friendly team. You: motivated; hard-worker; keen to use your initiative; versatile; considering a career in education; future leader; team-player; keen to learn; can-do attitude; friendly; organised; punctual. What we offer: valuable experience in an excellent boarding prep school (Reception to Year 8); opportunities for involvement in sport, music and drama; access to our experienced teachers; use of our sports facilities; meals while on duty; long school holidays for seeing the world! Reporting to Gap Coordinator & Head of Boarding Type of position Full time Salary Aged 18 – 20 inclusive - £22,568 pa Fixed Term September 2026 – end July 2027 Aged 21 and above - £26,437 pa The School Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities. Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life. All members of staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time. Teaching staff are also expected to play a full part in general School duties. Page 1 of 5 Person Specification The person appointed will demonstrate a particular interest in working with children in education. Good oral and written standards will be expected, as well as efficient administrative skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and excellent interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial. ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE • Experience • Knowledge • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Experience in a boarding school environment. • Skills & Ability • Approachable, committed, • Experience in sports coaching. enthusiastic, motivated, calm, well-organised. • Ability to take responsibility for activities or special projects. • Open and responsive to new experiences. • Willing to work as part of a team. • Willing to play an active part in the School community. • Willing to coach/support sports. • An understanding of, and acceptance and commitment to, the principles underlying equal opportunities. The Role Gap Students work closely with many different areas of the School including Pre-Prep, Games, Music and the Boarding House. The successful candidate will take an enthusiastic and responsible approach to all duties. Gap Students follow a detailed duty rota which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities • Assisting members of staff with the delivery of lessons or activities throughout the School; • Providing support to staff and supervision of pupils on educational visits or residential trips; helping with themed learning days on site; • Monitoring pupils’ behaviour and social interactions during breaktimes and lunchtime; encouraging inclusion and managing games to promote fairness; Page 2 of 5 • Helping the School Office with administrative tasks such as checking the register at the start of each school day, as well as other tasks deemed appropriate; • Supporting Games staff with Games lessons / fixtures; this may include accompanying sports teams to away matches; and • Helping supervise the boarders after school, in the evenings and at weekends (by rota); this may include assisting with activities, leading town trips with a small group, sitting with boarders at mealtimes and encouraging good table manners and helping with bedtimes. In working with pupils, Gap students are also expected: • To take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all pupils in their care. • To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos. • To be sensitive to social relationships between children. • To be aware of pupils’ concerns and be sensitive to these in practice. • To be proactive in reporting concerns about a pupil either to the appropriate member of staff or through the relevant reporting process. • To be familiar with all relevant School policies and procedures such as the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Policy for...
Gap Student We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Gap Student to join our friendly team. You: motivated; hard-worker; keen to use your initiative; versatile; considering a career in education; future leader; team-player; keen to learn; can-do attitude; friendly; organised; punctual. What we offer: valuable experience in an excellent boarding prep school (Reception to Year 8); opportunities for involvement in sport, music and drama; access to our experienced teachers; use of our sports facilities; meals while on duty; long school holidays for seeing the world! Reporting to Gap Coordinator & Head of Boarding Type of position Full time Salary Fixed Term To be decided September 2026 – July 2027 The School Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities. Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for more than 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model. We have approximately 40 boy and girl boarders, including our choristers; we offer full boarding, weekly and flexi-boarding. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships. King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities and teaching staff are expected to take an interest in all aspects of School life. All members of staff contribute to extra-curricular activities outside lesson time. Teaching staff are also expected to play a full part in general School duties. Page 1 of 5 Person Specification The person appointed will demonstrate a particular interest in working with children in education. Good oral and written standards will be expected, as well as efficient administrative skills. A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and excellent interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial. ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE • Experience • Knowledge • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Experience in a boarding school environment. • Skills & Ability • Approachable, committed, • Experience in sports coaching. enthusiastic, motivated, calm, well-organised. • Ability to take responsibility for activities or special projects. • Open and responsive to new experiences. • Willing to work as part of a team. • Willing to play an active part in the School community. • Willing to coach/support sports. • An understanding of, and acceptance and commitment to, the principles underlying equal opportunities. The Role Gap Students work closely with many different areas of the School including Pre-Prep, Games, Music and the Boarding House. The successful candidate will take an enthusiastic and responsible approach to all duties. Gap Students follow a detailed duty rota which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities • Assisting members of staff with the delivery of lessons or activities throughout the School; • Providing support to staff and supervision of pupils on educational visits or residential trips; helping with themed learning days on site; • Monitoring pupils’ behaviour and social interactions during breaktimes and lunchtime; encouraging inclusion and managing games to promote fairness; Page 2 of 5 • Helping the School Office with administrative tasks such as checking the register at the start of each school day, as well as other tasks deemed appropriate; • Supporting Games staff with Games lessons / fixtures; this may include accompanying sports teams to away matches; and • Helping supervise the boarders after school, in the evenings and at weekends (by rota); this may include assisting with activities, leading town trips with a small group, sitting with boarders at mealtimes and encouraging good table manners and helping with bedtimes. In working with pupils, Gap students are also expected: • To take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of all pupils in their care. • To know, demonstrate and promote the King’s ethos. • To be sensitive to social relationships between children. • To be aware of pupils’ concerns and be sensitive to these in practice. • To be proactive in reporting concerns about a pupil either to the appropriate member of staff or through the relevant reporting process. • To be familiar with all relevant School policies and procedures such as the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Policy for Good Discipline and Anti-Bullying Policy. • To understa...
Gap Student Welcome from the Head Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community, where pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture at King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be. It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes. We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our year groups. I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a staff team who develop enthusiastic young people who can be relied upon to make a positive contribution in all areas of school life. Mark Turner Head 2 rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area. There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6 with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8. Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the summer term. King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions. King’s House School King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road, which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and all-weather pitch. All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each year gaining scholarships. The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments. The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms. The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing. All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years and Key Stage 1 regular use The Nest, the outdoo...
Homelessness Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Horizons, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services in Bristol. Horizons is delivered in partnership between Turning Point, Bristol Drugs Project, and seven other local and national partners. The partnership combines Turning Point’s experience as an outstanding national substance use provider together with Bristol Drugs Project’s long history of excellent service delivery in the city.
As a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker based in our Homelessness team, and working across our three hubs in North, South and Central Bristol, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around.
The salary scale for our Recovery Worker roles is between £25,870 - £30,265. See our full salary scale below. Starting salary will be dependant on experience with annual pay progression up to scale point
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance Use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
The successful candidate will support the Homelessness Team in taking a hands-on approach to reducing drug related harm in Bristol. This will include managing a case load of clients seeking harm reduction advice, Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and/or Tier 4 (in-patient) treatment.
You will spend much of your time working alongside key partners so the ability to manage relationships with housing services, primary care and mental health services, are essential.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the wider Bristol Horizons teams in delivering the ambitions of the Horizons service. To do this you must be organised, resilient, focused, able to work in a team or independently, have good communication skills, and be innovative in your approach.
As well as the responsibility of having a case load, your regular duties will include:
- Providing harm reduction interventions such as Naloxone, needle exchange and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) Testing
- Street Outreach
- Hostel Inreach
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play an integral role in a new and developing service.
The Ideal Candidate
Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment as a Recovery Worker, Outreach Worker or similar, you'll have a deep understanding of substance use and homelessness. It's an extremely varied role, so flexibility and knowledge of relapse and other barriers to treatment will be vital.
Completing assessments with new service users, delivering key working sessions, compiling risk assessments and risk management plans, care planning and reduction plans are just some of the varied duties you will be providing.
Excellent IT skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook etc. are essential for this role. Holding a full driving licence and having access to a car is desirable.
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 the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive...
MUSICAL DIRECTOR, TRINITY SINGERS, North Somerset
Trinity Singers (Somerset)
MUSICAL DIRECTOR REQUIRED
TRINITY SINGERS is a choir of 30-35 amateur singers, with a reputation for quality performances of a wide range of styles, from sacred to secular, at venues in North Somerset.
We are looking for an experienced Musical Director to start in September 2026.
Historically we have put on three or four concerts a year, some being Saturday evenings and others Sunday afternoons, plus a Christmas Concert, a Carol Service, Carol Singing, and a summer concert at, for example, a Retirement complex.
Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings, at Churchill Primary School, Pudding Pie Lane, Langford, North Somerset BS40 5EL, from 7.30 to 9.30.
REQUIREMENTS
• You should have experience of conducting and coaching choral groups and instrumental ensembles.
• Competence in, and knowledge of, vocal technique.
• Good knowledge of choral repertoire and the ability to assemble a suitable choral programme for a competent amateur choir which will provide sufficient interest and challenge both to retain and attract singers and audiences.
• Keyboard skills sufficient to support rehearsals.
• Ability to source and book professional musicians as required for planned concerts.
• You will be required to work closely with the Committee / Trustees in developing the choir.
• You would be expected to provide a suitable deputy in the event of any unavoidable or unexpected rehearsal absence.
REMUNERATION
Subject to experience and negotiation – c. £100 per rehearsal and £300 per concert day, including travel.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
31ST January 2026
There will be in-person interviews and rehearsal auditions on 24th and 31st March 2026 at our rehearsal venue.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on the application process, a full Job Description, and more background on the choir please visit our website www.trinitysingers.co.uk
JOB SUMMARY
Provide life-saving, limb-saving, and function-restoring surgical care in conflict-affected, disaster, or low-resource settings. The role emphasizes trauma, burns, infection, and complex soft-tissue reconstruction under significant resource constraints, while contributing to local capacity-building and sustainable surgical systems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care
• Perform emergency and elective reconstructive procedures, including trauma reconstruction, burn excision and coverage, infection control, and complex wound management
• Apply damage-control and staged reconstructive principles appropriate to unstable patients and limited resources
• Manage perioperative and postoperative care with strong emphasis on infection prevention and complication mitigation
• Participate in triage and prioritization during mass-casualty or surge events
Teaching & Capacity Building
• Train, mentor, and supervise local surgeons, residents, nurses, and allied staff
• Contribute to development of locally appropriate surgical protocols and clinical guidelines
• Support task-sharing and skills transfer within multidisciplinary teams
Systems & Collaboration
• Work closely with anesthesia, nursing, rehabilitation, logistics, and leadership teams
• Adapt surgical plans to available infrastructure, supplies, and staffing
• Maintain accurate, ethical, and program-relevant clinical documentation
• Uphold humanitarian principles, patient dignity, and culturally responsive care
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
PhD student in 'Annual cycle energetics of migratory birds
Swiss Ornithological Institute
The Swiss Ornithological Institute is a non-profit foundation dedicated to ornithology and the protection of birds. It monitors native birds, researches their way of life and advocates for threatened species. It looks after injured and orphaned birds, provides information and advice to the public, and runs a visitor center in Sempach. The Swiss Ornithological Institute currently has over 200 employees in all parts of the country.
The project you will be working on is situated within the Bird Migration Unit, which investigates diverse aspects of bird migration using a wide range of approaches, including individual tracking, radar ornithology, and genomics. The project aims to uncover the energetic trade-offs of migratory landbirds across their full annual cycle and to compare these trade-offs among species and individuals exhibiting different migration strategies
We are looking for the following person from 1st of June 2026 or upon agreement,
PhD student (100%) in "Annual cycle energetics of migratory birds"
Your tasks
As part of this collaborative research project aided by the COST Action EUFLYNET member network (https://www.euflynet.eu), you will study energy expenditure of migratory birds throughout their annual cycle based on individual tracking with multi-sensor geolocators. Using multiple species comprising long- and short-distance migrants, partial migrants, and residents, the project aims to quantify the daily energy expenditure of landbirds to uncover the energetic trade-offs and bottlenecks associated with different migration strategies. Furthermore, the project aims to model past and future energy expenditure of migratory landbirds with different migrations to predict how the energy landscape and migration patterns may shift in the face of the ongoing climate change.
Your main duties include:
• Analyse readily available and new multi-sensor geolocator data to infer migration
trajectories of individual birds of multiple species.
• Conduct fieldwork and aid project collaborators at various places across Europe to gather
geolocator tracking data of individual birds.
• Model annual energy expenditure of the tracked birds at different temporal scale based on
locomotion, thermoregulation, basal metabolism, and tissue synthesis.
• Work with past climatic data and future climate models to establish environmental
influences on optimal bird migration strategies from an energetic perspective.
• Present at international conferences and publish your findings in international scientific
journals.
Your profile
- MSc in biology, movement ecology, animal physiology, or related discipline.
- Keen interest in bird migration ecology and evolution.
- Proven record of scientific writing.
- Fieldwork experience with wild animals, preferably birds.
- Background in statistical analyses and programming, preferable R.
- Working language is English, although knowledge of German is a plus.
We offer
We offer a diverse position with a lot of responsibilities in a diversified work environment. Furthermore, we offer family-friendly and flexible working times, good opportunities for further education and exemplary social benefits. The PhD position is limited to 4 years. Working place is Sempach.
Are you interested?
The Swiss Ornithological Institutes values diversity of staff. We therefore consider all qualified applications. Further information can be provided by Martins Briedis, project leader and main supervisor, Paul Dufour, co-supervisor. We are looking forward to your application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) in a single PDF document submitted over our application portal on our website by latest 20.02.2026. Other applications cannot be considered. Interviews are scheduled by invitation for 9 and 11 March 2026.
JOIN OUR TEAM Recruitment Pack1Contents: Letter to applicants ...................................................................2About Rights of Women............................................................4The Application and Recruitment Process................................6Job Description ..........................................................................9Person Specification ..................................................................12Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement ....................14Essential Information Form ............................................. linkedEqualities Monitoring Form ............................................ linkedLegal Officer (Family & Criiminal Law)January 2026 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in joining the Rights of Women team.Rights of Women is a long established and well-respected nationalwomen's organisation, providing specialist legal advice and support towomen at risk of, or experiencing all forms of Violence AgainstWomen and Girls (VAWG). Our vision is one of equality, justice and safety in the law for allwomen. We provide specialist legal advice, information and training.We carry out policy influencing, strategic casework and litigation inthe areas of immigration, family, criminal and employment law. We are committed to ensuring that our team reflects the diversity andexcellence of the women we serve and on whose behalf we campaign.We are particularly interested in attracting applicants from Black andminoritised communities including refugee and migrant women,disabled women and women who have personal experience of theissues that are core to our work including domestic violence andabuse, insecure immigration status and workplace sexual harassment.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.To apply please read the recruitment pack including the JobDescription and Person Specification and complete the applicationform in full. We are committed to disability inclusion and are able tomake appropriate reasonable adjustments at any stage of therecruitment process. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack inlarge print or an alternative format and/or if you have any questionsor would like to talk through the role please contactrecruitment@row.org.uk.Key dates:Closing date: Thursday 5 February 2026thInterview dates: Anticipated as Thursday 12 and/or Friday 13February 2026ththStart date: Immediate start. 2 Please return your completed application to recruitment@row.org.ukwith the subject heading: Application Legal Officer Family Law. We thank you for considering this position at Rights of Women andwe look forward to receiving your application. 3 About Rights of WomenRights of Women is a registered charity established in 1975 to promotethe legal rights of women throughout England and Wales. Our servicessupport women at risk of or experiencing all forms of Violence AgainstWomen and Girls including domestic and sexual violence, coercivecontrol, economic abuse, forced marriage, female genital mutilationand so called ‘honour-based violence’. Our work places an emphasis onreaching women who may be particularly vulnerable and marginaliseddue to intersectional discrimination, racism and structural inequality. We provide a range of services including free, confidential legal advicelines, training for professionals, legal guides, policy work and research.Our aim is to increase women’s understanding of their legal rights andimprove their access to justice so that they can make informed choicesabout their own lives, free from violence, discrimination andharassment. Our specialist telephone advice services support on average 3000women each year on key areas of law:family law including domestic violence, relationship breakdownand childrencriminal law including domestic and sexual violenceimmigration and asylum lawsexual harassment in the workplace“I had no idea of my rights or who to turn to… a referral to youmeant all my queries were clearly and concisely answered. Youremoved the confusion about my legal rights, gave me time so that Ifelt listened to. This is an essential service and I am so grateful toyou.” (Advice line caller)We also publish free and accessible legal guides and handbooks forwomen and professionals which cover a range of issues includingdomestic and sexual violence. Our website, rightsofwomen.org.uk, is avital tool in informing and educating women on their legal rights. Wehave around 500,000 visits to our website annually.4 “Written by women experts in the violence against girls and womensector. Best resources I have come across. Clear, concise andempowering.” (Publication reader)We provide training on the law for professionals from the voluntaryand statutory sectors so they can provide urgent advice andinformation to women, helping them to navigate complex legalsystems and processes. Annually, we are building the capacity of morethan 900 professionals to support women and children, who are a...
About SOL
Support for Ordinary Living (SOL) is a non-profit organisation that supports people with a variety of support needs and disabilities to choose and create a life for themselves within their own homes and communities.
We believe that life is worth living when the things that matter most are present — love, friendship, family, belonging, freedom to direct our own lives, opportunities to grow, and the chance to use our strengths and skills. That’s what ordinary living is all about.
We work to create a world where the people we support are truly seen, heard, and enabled to live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives. A key expectation of everyone who works for SOL is that they live and breathe our values:
- Do the right thing
- Make a difference
- Take responsibility
- Challenge the status quo
- Look at the world from different perspectives
- Find joy in the ordinary
These values are central to how we work — they shape our decisions, guide our relationships, and define how we support both the people we work for and the people we work alongside.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
As an Enhanced Care and Support Worker, you’ll provide high quality person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities who may display behaviours of concern. Your role is to support people to live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities, promoting inclusion, dignity, and meaningful participation - in line with their Outcome-Based Support Plans and SOL’s mission, vision, and values.
As an Enhanced Care & Support Worker you will:
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support in individuals’ own or family homes, promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.
- Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing) and daily living tasks (e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping), encouraging independence wherever possible.
- Safeguard individuals’ health, wellbeing, property, and finances, and respond appropriately to concerns or emergencies in line with SOL policies.
- Support individuals to make informed decisions, maintain positive relationships, and take part in their communities through valued social roles.
- Proactively manage behaviours of concern by identifying triggers, applying positive behaviour strategies, and using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Communicate effectively using methods suited to individual needs, including verbal, non-verbal, visual, and gesture-based approaches.
- Work collaboratively as part of a consistent and flexible support team, attending meetings, handovers, and reflective sessions as required.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of support, plans, and outcomes using SOL’s digital systems.
- Uphold SOL’s values and reputation and act as a role model for best practice in all interactions.
- Ensure compliance with SOL policies, SSSC Codes of Practice, and regulatory standards.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through training, reflective practice, and completing relevant qualifications (e.g. SVQ)
Skills & Attributes
We are looking for someone who brings not just the relevant skills, but the right values and attitude to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering person-centred care.
- Empathetic, respectful, and non-judgmental — supporting each individual’s rights to dignity, choice, and inclusion.
- Reflective, adaptable, and open to learning and feedback.
- Flexible in availability and able to respond to the changing needs of individuals and the service.
- Positive and solution-focused, embracing creativity and new ways of working.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Skilled communicator — confident in listening, negotiating, and responding professionally.
- Comfortable with using IT and digital systems in everyday tasks.
- Professional in conduct — maintaining confidentiality, respecting boundaries, and willing to raise concerns when needed.
...Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker - Milton Keynes
Req # 734
Buckinghamshire - Thomas Edward Mitton (TEM) House, 37 Belvoir Avenue, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Monday 5 January 2026 at 02:00
Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker
Milton Keynes
Salary: up to £13.75 per hour
Here is your opportunity to start a career in rehabilitation support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.
Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.
We have full and part-time roles on offer.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people
with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
Thomas Edward Mitton House, part of Brainkind provides care and support for up to 16 people who have acquired brain injury and have a range of cognitive, physical and/or emotional symptoms following their brain injury.
We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.
It is a really varied job, with all kinds of different activities to organise and participate in – both at TEM House and in the local Milton Keynes community: art, crafts, music, sports, gardening, shopping, swimming, and countless others.
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
About you
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits:
- A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team please click the
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*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a ...
Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker - Aylesbury
Req # 729
Buckinghamshire - Kent House, 1 Haslerig Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Monday 5 January 2026 at 02:00
Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker
Aylesbury
Salary: A competitive rate of up to £14.75 per hour
Here is your opportunity to start a career in rehabilitation support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.
Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.
We have full and part-time roles on offer.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people
with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
Located in Aylesbury, Kent House is a specialist residential centre providing continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for people with acquired brain injury (ABI). It forms part of the nationwide network of rehabilitation support services provided by Brainkind.
We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life.
It is a really varied job, with all kinds of different activities to organise and participate in – both at Kent House and in the local Aylesbury community: art, crafts, music, sports, gardening, shopping, swimming, and countless others.
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
About you
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
- A competitive rate of Up to £14.75 per hour
- 33 Days AL
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year
- Health Cash Plan (from June)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Company Pension
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team please click the
Apply Now Button.Please note: we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
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Bank Rehabilitation Support Worker - Liverpool (Redford Court)
Req # 749
Liverpool - Redford Court, 7 Birt Close, Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 22 January 2026 at 02:00
BANK Rehabilitation Support Worker ** WE DONT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. **
Liverpool
Salary: up to £13.75 per hour
Hours: Bank
Here is your opportunity to start a career in rehabilitation support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.
Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.
You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people
with brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
The Role
This role is based in Redford Court/Lodge, a 29-bed Service in Liverpool, the 29 beds are split over two buildings in a small cul-de-sac the main unit has 24 beds, 20 of which as flatlets and 4 self-contained flats, opposite this is a 5-bed unit Redford Court Lodge. Both provide rehabilitation to people with an acquired brain injury. It is a unique community where the people we support can address their cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties.
Last year, the average length of stay was 12 weeks. Redford Court also provides a continuing rehabilitation service for those with longer term needs, this addition to the service is facilitated by Redford Court Lodge
You will be trained on how best to provide personalised support to our service users. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life. Were service users have identified physical needs staff are required as needed, to provide hands on personal care which will involve bathing and attending to the individual's care on their behalf. All activities of this nature are fully assessed by Occupational therapists and physiotherapist depending on need, staff are then supported to follow guidance produced by the therapists with full involvement of the service user.
It is a really varied job, with an array of activities to organise and participate in – both at Redford Court/Lodge and in the local Liverpool community: art, crafts, music, sports, gardening, shopping, swimming, and countless others. The unit is a 20-minute bus drive from Liverpool city centre and the Albert dock.
You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.
For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie
About you
We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:
- have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
- enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
- have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
- have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.
Benefits Include:
- A competitive rate of up to £13.75 per hour
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and Support
Department: Legal and Safeguarding
Hours of Work: Full Time (flexibility to work matchday, evenings and weekends is required for this post)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026
1. The Department
The Safeguarding Department are committed to creating a safe environment for all who engage with our Club. We are committed to creating a culture where safeguarding is widely understood and embedded throughout the Club. We are responsible for providing effective leadership and management, ensuring compliance with Premier League rules and government legislation, whilst maintaining key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
To strengthen our current provision and deliver our next exciting phase, we are now looking for Safeguarding Manager who will lead on the provision for our Boys Academy. You will have the opportunity to support a programme that ensures that our off-field support is structured and co-ordinated leading to creating the best possible experience and environment for our young players.
2. The Role
In this role, you will lead the safeguarding provision and champion best practice across the Boys Academy in line with the Club’s Safeguarding strategy, vision and policies to ensure a safe environment that nurtures, encourages and develops young people.
You will be the first point of contact for responding and managing any safeguarding concerns within the Boys Academy and will provide guidance support and advice to colleagues, players and parents / guardians. This will include attending relevant Boys Academy training sessions and matches, delivering local safeguarding inductions and working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to support projects, initiatives and events from a safeguarding perspective.
You will also manage and co-ordinate our host families (care and accommodation providers) that our young players stay with. You will manage and co-ordinate the host family recruitment and be the liaison between the Club and the host families.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
You will need to be personable, approachable and be able to build and maintain relationships at all levels, particularly with parents and players, and be able to communicate effectively and clearly.
You will need to be a safeguarding and/or a welfare professional with a relevant degree/professional qualification (or equivalent experience) and have worked or volunteered with children or young people, ideally in an elite sporting environment. You must be credible with expert level of knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and best practice including recording and handling clear and comprehensive records.
You will need to be organised, able to prioritise workload whilst being flexible and responding to dynamic situations displaying integrity and discretion as and when required.
This will be a hands-on role attending relevant training sessions and matchdays and travelling to various locations including going to visit host families so you will need to hold a UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle. You will also need to be available to work flexibly, including working matchdays, evenings and weekends.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for th...
VSA is a well-respected local social care charity, helping support the people of Aberdeen for over 150 years. Our mission is to provide the best of care to enable the best of lives; supporting individuals and communities to fulfill their potential. VSA provides vital support and services to people of all ages.
At VSA we support a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being through a range of residential and outreach support Services. Working in social care is a hugely rewarding career, and you can help change the lives of vulnerable children and adults. At VSA, we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.
VSA have an exciting opportunity available to join our care at home team as a Support/Care Worker covering various areas across Aberdeen. We have Full & Part-time permanent positions available and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Hours: Flexible full and part time working hours
Rota: This role has shifts available from 7am and latest shift finishing at 10pm. Rotas are reviewed on a fortnightly basis. You must be able to work every second weekend.
Location: Variable locations, caring for service users in their own home/sheltered housing. Driving license would be beneficial but not essential. Salary: £12.81 per hour
We offer our Support/Care Workers fantastic benefits including:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme-Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Access to our employee discount scheme
VSA is proud to be part of Granite Care Consortium which is made up of local 3rd & private sector providers with decades of experience in delivering health and social care services. The Consortium was set up so that people have quick and easy access to person-centred, integrated care so that they feel supported, safe and well.
You will have the opportunity to support a variety of clients with a range of disabilities to maintain their independence while living at home, or in sheltered housing.
We are welcoming applications from motivated, compassionate and responsible candidates. Experience within a care setting is preferred, but we accept applications from individuals who are looking to progress with a career in Health & Social Care.
You will also have the added benefits of extensive training as well as the opportunity to work in a role giving great job satisfaction.
Successful applicants will be providing support to individuals in their own home setting.
Start your career journey with VSA today!
Purpose of Job:
To contribute to the provision of quality services to meet the needs of service users, according to agreed VSA standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communicating effectively with individuals according to agreed standards and procedures, accessing and updating records in keeping with guidelines.
- Helping to provide a safe and protective environment by complying with health, safety, and security procedures, including medication, and reporting accidents/incidents when appropriate.
- Supporting service users in their daily living, according to their recognised and agreed needs, providing personal care where necessary, adhering to practices which promote well-being, choice, and treating people with dignity and respect.
- Assisting service users in developing and maintaining social networks and relationships.
- Assisting and encouraging service users to develop skills and knowledge to live as independently as possible, if appropriate, with reference to the risk assessment process.
- Participating in the development, implementation and review of personal plans with service users.
- Supporting service users appropriately when they experience a significant life change or loss.
- Developing one’s knowledge and practice continuously through participation in training and development activities.
- Carrying out any other tasks from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the postholder’s capabilities.
- Have awareness and work within internal control systems in your area to facilitate improvement in the quality of service provided.
Key Skills/Aptitudes:
- A...
Occupational Therapist (Maternity Contract)
Job details
Salary
£31 766.97 - £38 669.87 FTE
Role type
Term Time Only
Hours of work
Full time Term time only or all year based contract
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
On site (Ullenwood)
Contract type
Temporary Maternity Contract
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
26/01/2026
About the role
We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated Occupational Therapist to become a vital part of our vibrant multi-disciplinary team covering a period of maternity leave primarily based at our Ullenwood campus.
You’ll empower young people with complex physical and learning difficulties, helping them develop skills, confidence, and independence. You’ll use your creativity and clinical expertise to design personalised therapy programmes that don’t just meet needs—they unlock potential.
Your role will include:
*Designing and delivering safe, meaningful interventions that enhance wellbeing, skill development, and independence
*Working closely with students, families, and professionals to achieve life-changing outcomes
*Managing your own caseload with autonomy and accountability
*Keeping accurate, respectful records in line with professional standards
*Always putting the student at the heart of what you do
What you will bring:
*BSc in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration (and ideally, RCOT membership) - we can consider newly qualified graduates or those with some experience to build upon as you progress your career with us.
*Previous experience in paediatrics, neurology, acquired brain injury, wheelchairs and special seating, complex disability, profound and multiple learning disability or sensory integration would be of particular interest to us
*A heart for learners with complex needs—and the resilience, skill and creativity to support them
*The ability to communicate with empathy and clarity across all levels working across multidisciplinary teams internally and externally
*A positive, proactive approach to collaboration, problem-solving and reflection
*Access to transport and the flexibility to occasionally travel to other campuses
Please note:
We will conduct interviews during the course of the advertisement and may close the vacancy early if successful appointment is made - please apply early
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
Award-winning training
Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
Westfield medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
Last reviewed on 16/01/2026