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...
Nursing
Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank)
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.
As a Scrub Practitioner at our hospital, you’ll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
Experience and ability to scrub for ophthalmic surgeries is essential.
As a Scrub Practitioner, you will:
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Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
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Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
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Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
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Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
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Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
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Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.
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. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital
Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital is one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the South West. We've built a reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care over the last 40 years. We are constantly investing in our modern hospital. With three new state of the art Ultra Clean Air operating theatres and an endoscopy suite we are proud of the wide range of surgical services and treatments available. The hospital has 41 private en-suite bedrooms split over 2 wards and 11 consulting rooms within our Outpatients Department.
Our areas of specialty include orthopedics and spinal surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, bariatric treatments and diagnostic imaging. Our most recent CQC inspection was undertaken in July 2016 and we were enormously proud to be rated overall as Good, with Outstanding for Well Led.
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 get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted membe...
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.
- Reference
- Jan 2026 B
- Responsible to
- Team Manager
- Salary
- £12.64 to £16.92 per hour (SVQ3 £13.52 per hour / SVQ3 & HNC £15.00 per hour)
- Working hours
- 13.5 per week on average
- Work pattern
- Week 1 - Friday 2pm to 10pm. Week 2 - Friday 2pm to 10pm & Sunday 9am to 10pm. Week 3 Friday 2pm to 10pm. Week 4 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Saturday 9am to 10pm.
- Location
- Lendrickmuir Estate
- Closing date
- Wednesday 28th January 2026 00:00
Description
You will provide care and support to our children and young people, providing a homely environment and fun adventures. This position works on a fortnightly basis, however there will be opportunities to work additional hours on a sessional basis.
Attachments
- Job description
Criminal Justice and Outreach Practitioner - Dependency & Recovery Job 0309
- Job Reference
- Job 0309
- Location
- Chester
- Salary
- £26,940.00 to £30,762.00 - Dependent on experience
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Working Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Application Deadline
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Job Summary
- The Role
Experience of working within substance misuse and criminal justice knowledge or a related Health and Social Care setting is essential as well as experience of delivering structured treatment groups. You must be committed, resourceful and highly motivated to engage people within treatment services and promote recovery through their daily practice.
You will be co located within Chester probation offices and our Chester Hub as part of Dependency and Recovery to improve continuity of care upon release from prison to achieve people who use our services recovery journey goals, via 1:1s and structured groupwork, and case manage clients on probation alongside the Probation Practitioners.
Your duties will include:
- assessing their needs, delivering effective interventions, completing detailed reports, and working closely with our criminal justice partner agencies, clinical team and other partner agencies.
- conducting assessments for clients, including Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and Drugs Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) assessments.
- managing a case load and coordinating and delivering assessments and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning.
- delivering harm reduction advice, psychosocial interventions, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing and interventions, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.
An empathetic and non-judgmental approach is imperative, as this role involves working with a wide range of challenging issues and behaviours. Good time management and team working skills are essential in this fast-paced service.
Based within Cheshire West & Chester integrated Drug and Alcohol Service, the Criminal Justice Outreach Practitioner role will support criminal justice service users within the area Contact, assess, refer and support drug and alcohol users in criminal justice settings (including Court, prisons, & probation offices), treatment agencies and other appropriate settings
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our
Benefits PackageTo find out more about our service, visit
New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.Please do not reapply if you have previously applied within the last 12 months.
For an informal chat about the role, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact
Toni Bills-IngramviaToni.Bills-ingram@viaorg.ukThe closing date for applications is
Sunday 15thFebruary at midnight.Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 16thFebruary 2026We only accept applications via
http://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/career-paths/using our application form, sorry we don’t accept CVs. For guidance on how to complete the application visithttp://www.viaorg.uk/work-at-via/how-to-apply/. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications.Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme.
Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles.
Please email
people@viaorg.ukif you have any recruitment enquiries or if you require this documentation in an accessible format. - Job Profi...
Recovery Support Volunteer
- locations
- Devon SSMTR - Magdalene House
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011561
The role:
Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.
Tasks may include:
- Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
- Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
- Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
- Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
- Be a first point of contact for individuals, professionals, or family members, taking referrals as appropriate
- Provide Brief Interventions, including those focussed around harm reduction
- Use Halo (internal case management system) to document sessions and support the team with updates and audits
- Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager
Potential to offer 1-1 support to individuals and hold a small caseload; from point of assessment through to ongoing recovery support – once confident and competent to do so, and alongside the support and guidance of your supervisor.
Skills we would like you to bring to the role:
- Welcoming, friendly and an ability to put other people at ease
- Good IT skills
- Good written communication skills
- Non-judgmental towards people facing challenges in their lives, including around drug and/or alcohol use and/or mental health
- Confident to contact people by email / phone
- Good time keeping
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
- An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website
- A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note ...
Recovery Support Volunteer
- locations
- North Devon - Riverside Court
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR010838
Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well raising awareness and supporting family members.
The role:
Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.
Tasks may include:
- Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
- Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
- Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
- Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
- Be a first point of contact for individuals, professionals, or family members, taking referrals as appropriate
- Provide Brief Interventions, including those focussed around harm reduction
- Use Halo (internal case management system) to document sessions and support the team with updates and audits
- Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager
Potential to offer 1-1 support to individuals and hold a small caseload; from point of assessment through to ongoing recovery support – once confident and competent to do so, and alongside the support and guidance of your supervisor
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Closing date:
2026-02-15About Us
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, ho...
Recovery Support Volunteer
- locations
- North Devon - Riverside Court
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR010836
About The Role
Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well raising awareness and supporting family members.
The role:
Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.
Tasks may include:
- Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
- Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
- Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
- Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
- Be a first point of contact for individuals, professionals, or family members, taking referrals as appropriate
- Provide Brief Interventions, including those focussed around harm reduction
- Use Halo (internal case management system) to document sessions and support the team with updates and audits
- Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
- Discounts from various schemes
- Training and personal development
- A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
- Free induction and role-specific training
- Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
- Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
- Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Sc...
- Reference
- Jan26 D
- Responsible to
- Team Manager
- Salary
- £12.64 to £16.92 per hour (SVQ3 £13.52, SVQ3 & HNC £15,00ph)
- Working hours
- 11.125 hour per week
- Work pattern
- Wk1 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Saturday 8am to 10pm. Wk2 Off. Wk3 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Sunday 7.30am to 10pm. Wk4 Off.
- Location
- Lendrickmuir Estate
- Closing date
- Wednesday 28th January 2026 00:00
Description
You will provide care and support to our children and young people, providing a homely environment and fun adventures. This position works on a fortnightly basis, however there will be opportunities to work additional hours on a sessional basis.
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The Blair Academy
Community Dance Practitioner - Older Adults
Location: London
Salary: £35 per 45min session
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Interview Date: Multiple
We’re looking for team members who can build strong relationships, represent the brand with care, and bring fun and positivity to every session.
At The Blair Academy, we pride ourselves on creating joyful, inclusive spaces where older people feel valued, empowered, and uplifted through Hip Hop culture.
We’re looking for team members who can build strong relationships, represent the brand with care, and bring fun and positivity to every session.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Reliable & committed
- Passionate & full of energy
- Compassionate & sensitive
- Patient & intuitive
- Organised & punctual.
Experience working with older people is a bonus, but not essential — what matters most is your heart, energy, and willingness to learn.
The role:
- Paid £35 per 45-minute session (invoiced monthly, paid on the 1st)
- Most teachers run 1–8 classes per week
- Classes are typically held at 11am, 2pm or 3pm
- All successful applicants will complete 3–6 weeks of unpaid training before leading classes.
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Willingness to undergo training
- In line with government guidelines, those working in care homes must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging Hip Hop dance workshops for older adults in care and community settings (mainly chair based)
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants
- Adapt movement and choreography to suit varying abilities and needs
- Build positive relationships with participants, care staff, and community partners
- Represent The Blair Academy’s values of joy, compassion, and professionalism
- Maintain punctuality, organisation, and clear communication with the team.
How to Apply
To apply: Please send your CV, Cover Letter, and Enhanced DBS certificate to
theblairacademy@gmail.comContact Details
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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...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Evening Housekeeper to join our dedicated team at Willen Hospice.
As a key member of our Housekeeping team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across all Hospice areas, including our Wellbeing Centre and clinical spaces.
What You’ll Do:
✅ General cleaning such as vacuuming, mopping, and dusting
✅ Cleaning of patient and family rooms, communal areas, offices, and bathrooms
✅ Replenishing supplies and maintaining cleaning equipment
✅ Conducting deep cleans and infection control procedures
✅ Recording fridge temperatures and maintaining linen stocks
What You’ll Need:
- Previous Cleaning experience ideally in a Clinical setting
- NVQ Level 2 Infection Control or willing to work towards
- Reliable, flexible, and hard-working
- A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised with attention to detail
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.