Support Workers Wanted - Make a Real Difference Every Day! Are you someone who believes in the power of compassion, connection, and care? Do you want a role where your work truly matters, where every day you help change lives for the better? We're not just hiring Support Workers. We're welcoming life-changers , listeners , companions , and everyday heroes into our close-knit team. Why Join Us? Human-first approach: We treat our team like family. You're not just a number, you're valued, respected, and supported every step of the way. Meaningful work: You'll be making a real impact in people's lives, helping them live with dignity, independence, and joy. Strong relationships: We build genuine connections with our candidates and clients. You'll always feel heard, appreciated, and empowered. Flexible shifts: We understand life happens. That's why we offer flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle. We Value You - And We Show It! Attendance Bonus - Because showing up matters. Loyalty Bonus - We reward your commitment. Christmas Bonus - A festive thank-you for your dedication. What You'll Do Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in need. Assist with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing. Be a trusted presence: someone who listens, encourages, and uplifts. Who You Are Caring, patient, and empathetic. A great communicator with a heart for helping others. Minimum 6 months experience in Social Care sector Ready to Join a Team That Cares About You? Apply today and become part of something truly special. Let's make a difference, Together ! Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Sep 07, 2025
Full time
Support Workers Wanted - Make a Real Difference Every Day! Are you someone who believes in the power of compassion, connection, and care? Do you want a role where your work truly matters, where every day you help change lives for the better? We're not just hiring Support Workers. We're welcoming life-changers , listeners , companions , and everyday heroes into our close-knit team. Why Join Us? Human-first approach: We treat our team like family. You're not just a number, you're valued, respected, and supported every step of the way. Meaningful work: You'll be making a real impact in people's lives, helping them live with dignity, independence, and joy. Strong relationships: We build genuine connections with our candidates and clients. You'll always feel heard, appreciated, and empowered. Flexible shifts: We understand life happens. That's why we offer flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle. We Value You - And We Show It! Attendance Bonus - Because showing up matters. Loyalty Bonus - We reward your commitment. Christmas Bonus - A festive thank-you for your dedication. What You'll Do Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in need. Assist with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing. Be a trusted presence: someone who listens, encourages, and uplifts. Who You Are Caring, patient, and empathetic. A great communicator with a heart for helping others. Minimum 6 months experience in Social Care sector Ready to Join a Team That Cares About You? Apply today and become part of something truly special. Let's make a difference, Together ! Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Job Introduction Female Bank Support Worker Pay rate: Days £13.50 per hour, Waking nights £14.53 per hour and Sleep ins £9.50 per hour. Shift Pattern: BANK WORK across shifts of 8:00am-20:00pm, 20:00pm-23:00pm, 20:00pm-8:00am Do you want to make a real difference in someone's life? Are you a calm, compassionate person who's confident behind the wheel? We're looking for a committed Support Worker to work with an individual living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) , complex care needs and mental health in their own home. They're not just looking for someone to "do the job" - they're looking for someone who truly gets it . Someone who's patient, observant, and knows that every small success is a big win . Essential: A full manual driving licence - you'll be driving their adapted mobility vehicle Comfortable supporting someone with mental health needs , a PEG feed , and in a wheelchair Able to support someone whose communication varies - listening with more than just your ears A genuine, calm presence with a good sense of humour and a strong sense of respect In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 and 2:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500! This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Female Bank Support Worker Pay rate: Days £13.50 per hour, Waking nights £14.53 per hour and Sleep ins £9.50 per hour. Shift Pattern: BANK WORK across shifts of 8:00am-20:00pm, 20:00pm-23:00pm, 20:00pm-8:00am Do you want to make a real difference in someone's life? Are you a calm, compassionate person who's confident behind the wheel? We're looking for a committed Support Worker to work with an individual living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) , complex care needs and mental health in their own home. They're not just looking for someone to "do the job" - they're looking for someone who truly gets it . Someone who's patient, observant, and knows that every small success is a big win . Essential: A full manual driving licence - you'll be driving their adapted mobility vehicle Comfortable supporting someone with mental health needs , a PEG feed , and in a wheelchair Able to support someone whose communication varies - listening with more than just your ears A genuine, calm presence with a good sense of humour and a strong sense of respect In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 and 2:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500! This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.
Job Introduction Waking Night Support Worker Pay rate: £14.00 per hour Shift Pattern: 10 hours per week - Waking Nights - Monday - Sunday - 22:00pm - 8:00am We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their family home in Wainfleet with their Mum, Dad, 2 brothers and 2 family dogs .This person has Spinal Muscular Atrophy but this does not define them. This individual enjoys playing video games such as Roblox and Fortnite, so a shared interest in gaming is essential. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required if you may struggle with transport or travel times. Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this person's life. You will also need the following: Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and interest in Gaming (Video Games) Previous healthcare experience What will your shift involve? In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Waking Night Support Worker Pay rate: £14.00 per hour Shift Pattern: 10 hours per week - Waking Nights - Monday - Sunday - 22:00pm - 8:00am We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their family home in Wainfleet with their Mum, Dad, 2 brothers and 2 family dogs .This person has Spinal Muscular Atrophy but this does not define them. This individual enjoys playing video games such as Roblox and Fortnite, so a shared interest in gaming is essential. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required if you may struggle with transport or travel times. Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this person's life. You will also need the following: Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and interest in Gaming (Video Games) Previous healthcare experience What will your shift involve? In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!
We are looking for a number of experienced support workers to cover shifts within adult supported living services. There are day shifts, sleepovers and waking nights available across a variety of services including mental health and learning disability settings and these roles would suit those who need some flexibility in their working patterns. You should have prior experience in supporting vulnerable adults. Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, will accrue paid annual leave hours, be provided access to free update training with free certificates and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a number of experienced support workers to cover shifts within adult supported living services. There are day shifts, sleepovers and waking nights available across a variety of services including mental health and learning disability settings and these roles would suit those who need some flexibility in their working patterns. You should have prior experience in supporting vulnerable adults. Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, will accrue paid annual leave hours, be provided access to free update training with free certificates and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact.
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to have an opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic North West Mental Health Social Care team based at Victoria Gate, Woking with an additional office in the Ashford centre, Ashford. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office for at least two days per week, and working from home. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role We provide services to those whose primary need arise from their mental health in the areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking. We are a friendly and supportive team who value for collaboration, development and agile working. The team offer a supportive learning environment for a Social Worker to expand their skills within Mental Health. We actively encourage you to develop within your role. We work in a fast-paced environment with a range of functions including safeguarding, case management, assessments and reviews. We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. At Surrey, we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to develop their experience in a busy specialist service. We are looking for a Social Worker who is keen to work in a proactive, dynamic, friendly adult social care team that undertakes adult social care assessments and carers assessments, s.42 safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments. We work collaboratively with our local Mental Health Trust and other stakeholders. We are committed to creating opportunities for service users to develop interpersonal and social skills through engagement in community activities. We work in a preventive capacity to reduce social isolation and seek to promote opportunities to enable re-integration and the development of independent living skills in mental health. Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community. Ongoing training and supervision will be provided as per the needs of the service and Surrey County Council policies. This is an interesting role where you can complete direct work with adults with mental health needs to make a difference. We will provide you with a thorough induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Experience or an understanding of mental health, including assessment and risk management skills A working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to have an opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic North West Mental Health Social Care team based at Victoria Gate, Woking with an additional office in the Ashford centre, Ashford. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office for at least two days per week, and working from home. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role We provide services to those whose primary need arise from their mental health in the areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking. We are a friendly and supportive team who value for collaboration, development and agile working. The team offer a supportive learning environment for a Social Worker to expand their skills within Mental Health. We actively encourage you to develop within your role. We work in a fast-paced environment with a range of functions including safeguarding, case management, assessments and reviews. We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. At Surrey, we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to develop their experience in a busy specialist service. We are looking for a Social Worker who is keen to work in a proactive, dynamic, friendly adult social care team that undertakes adult social care assessments and carers assessments, s.42 safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments. We work collaboratively with our local Mental Health Trust and other stakeholders. We are committed to creating opportunities for service users to develop interpersonal and social skills through engagement in community activities. We work in a preventive capacity to reduce social isolation and seek to promote opportunities to enable re-integration and the development of independent living skills in mental health. Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community. Ongoing training and supervision will be provided as per the needs of the service and Surrey County Council policies. This is an interesting role where you can complete direct work with adults with mental health needs to make a difference. We will provide you with a thorough induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012 Experience or an understanding of mental health, including assessment and risk management skills A working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We're looking for an organised, compassionate and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire £34,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship . For a full job description, please visit our website. Wood Lane End is a specialist supported living service designed for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism, particularly those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The service is structured around a single-customer model, meaning the home is tailored to one individual, ensuring highly personalised care and support. Staff are trained in Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and Autism-specific approaches to ensure the customer's emotional and physical wellbeing is prioritised at all times. As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Area Service Manager in overseeing service delivery, safeguarding, and staff supervision. You'll be a key figure in shaping a stable, nurturing environment where the customer can thrive. At Look Ahead, co-production is central to our approach. We are committed to collaborating closely with our customers to shape the support they receive. We invited B to develop a job advertisement for their new deputy service manager, and this is what they shared: "Hi, I'm B, I'm a 56 years old woman, I have a learning disability and autism, and I live in my own house in Hertfordshire. I'm looking for caring and passionate individual to support me with my daily living skills but also to help me develop skills to live more independently, to share my hobbies and interests and to explore new ones. I need support to adapt to new environments and to develop trust in my carers, also support to make safe use of my home. I love the sun and warm weather. I benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support approach as I may hurt myself or others when I'm upset, and I can damage my property. I am looking for someone who can support me and my support team in doing the things I most enjoy. If you would like the opportunity to support me, please apply!" About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
We're looking for an organised, compassionate and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire £34,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship . For a full job description, please visit our website. Wood Lane End is a specialist supported living service designed for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism, particularly those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The service is structured around a single-customer model, meaning the home is tailored to one individual, ensuring highly personalised care and support. Staff are trained in Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and Autism-specific approaches to ensure the customer's emotional and physical wellbeing is prioritised at all times. As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Area Service Manager in overseeing service delivery, safeguarding, and staff supervision. You'll be a key figure in shaping a stable, nurturing environment where the customer can thrive. At Look Ahead, co-production is central to our approach. We are committed to collaborating closely with our customers to shape the support they receive. We invited B to develop a job advertisement for their new deputy service manager, and this is what they shared: "Hi, I'm B, I'm a 56 years old woman, I have a learning disability and autism, and I live in my own house in Hertfordshire. I'm looking for caring and passionate individual to support me with my daily living skills but also to help me develop skills to live more independently, to share my hobbies and interests and to explore new ones. I need support to adapt to new environments and to develop trust in my carers, also support to make safe use of my home. I love the sun and warm weather. I benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support approach as I may hurt myself or others when I'm upset, and I can damage my property. I am looking for someone who can support me and my support team in doing the things I most enjoy. If you would like the opportunity to support me, please apply!" About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Creative Support is seeking committed Waking Night Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. The Intensive Support Service provides bespoke supported living services in the Bury/Heywood area of Greater Manchester to adults over the age of 18 with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. The service operates 24/7 using a trauma informed and case management model of care to provide support and opportunities for increased independence in the community for three adults. In your role as Waking Night Support Worker, you will support residents with shopping, cooking or baking, household tasks and meeting personal care needs, as well as meeting unique personal goals. You will be happy working in a consistent, predictable way, enjoying a calm and quiet environment that meets each individual service user's needs. Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential, as we will provide all training necessary for the role. Staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office, service and current care provision to ensure service users experience a well-planned transition into their new home. Vacancy Reference Number: 89052 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Creative Support is seeking committed Waking Night Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. The Intensive Support Service provides bespoke supported living services in the Bury/Heywood area of Greater Manchester to adults over the age of 18 with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. The service operates 24/7 using a trauma informed and case management model of care to provide support and opportunities for increased independence in the community for three adults. In your role as Waking Night Support Worker, you will support residents with shopping, cooking or baking, household tasks and meeting personal care needs, as well as meeting unique personal goals. You will be happy working in a consistent, predictable way, enjoying a calm and quiet environment that meets each individual service user's needs. Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential, as we will provide all training necessary for the role. Staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office, service and current care provision to ensure service users experience a well-planned transition into their new home. Vacancy Reference Number: 89052 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings & weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Bank Night Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £14.22 per Hour. Hours Monday Sunday, shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Bank Senior Night Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Bank Night Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £14.22 per Hour. Hours Monday Sunday, shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends. Service Rowan House, Littlemore. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Rowan House. Rowan House is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Bank Senior Night Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.
Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our person centred supported living service in Morecambe for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates need to be honest, trustworthy and work in a person centred way, respecting the individuals the click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our person centred supported living service in Morecambe for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates need to be honest, trustworthy and work in a person centred way, respecting the individuals the click apply for full job details
Job Title : Support Worker - (Supported Housing) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £26,549.63 per annum, (£27,722.51 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern : Mix of Early (7.15am - 3.15pm) and Late shift (1.30pm - 9.30pm) with working alternative weekends Location : Old Tea Warehouse, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6NG If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways (no personal care). For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with: Experience of working with vulnerable people Experience of delivering structured support and risk management To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction. Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Role requires you to: We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by: Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate. Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances. Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills. Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters. Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities. Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources. Supporting customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on. Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income. Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals. Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure. Leading on support initiatives including Group Work. Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately. Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform. Service Delivery: Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers.Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support. Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title : Support Worker - (Supported Housing) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £26,549.63 per annum, (£27,722.51 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern : Mix of Early (7.15am - 3.15pm) and Late shift (1.30pm - 9.30pm) with working alternative weekends Location : Old Tea Warehouse, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6NG If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways (no personal care). For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home.It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with: Experience of working with vulnerable people Experience of delivering structured support and risk management To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team An understanding of supporting vulnerable people - this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction. Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile Role requires you to: We use Psychologically Informed approaches and Trauma Informed Care principles to support our customers to develop new ways of thinking and to make steps towards independence, by: Leading on Co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders (e.g. family/other support providers), where appropriate. Organising and carrying out regular planned reviews of support and risk plans, or following an incident/significant change in a customer's circumstances. Engaging customers to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills. Assisting customers with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters. Identifying and promoting opportunities for employment, education and training and supporting customers to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities. Signposting customers to appropriate external support services, including interventions such as food banks and other community resources. Supporting customers to be 'tenancy ready' to enable successful move on. Supporting customers to be financially independent through budgeting plans and maximising income. Supporting and monitoring customers' healthcare needs, ensuring appropriate contact with healthcare professionals. Empowering customers to move towards self-management of their medication by following the medication procedure. Leading on support initiatives including Group Work. Ensure the safety of our customers by following local safeguarding procedures, recognizing and acting on any significant risk, and escalating appropriately. Record and update clear, factual, accurate, strengths based customer information on the local or appropriate digital platform. Service Delivery: Facilitate the referral process into the service and assess potential new customers.Contribute to the delivery of a housing management service, including income collection and providing customers with tenancy-related support. Work with customers to maintain a safe environment by reporting repairs and health and
Joining us as Tenancy Support Worker (Young Persons), you'll deliver an outstanding customer service in our Supported Living Services, supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness to both sustain their tenancy and become more independent in their home. You ll provide general building management and day-to-day delivery of a localised service, carrying out health and safety, fire safety and estates checks, ensuring both compliance and achievement of consistently high service standards. You ll initiate licence/tenancy terminations and creations, assessment for prospective customers, signs ups and customer inductions for all new customers, supporting the promotion of vacant dwellings and managing income/rent collection to assist in meeting KPI s. The ideal candidate will: Be a motivated and committed self-starter with strong organisational skills. Have a strong customer focus. Be able to think practically and logically, producing a high standard of work and overcoming issues to meet deadlines. Have exceptional people skills, able to communicate information clearly and effectively, adapting style to enhance impact and suit the needs of the recipient. Be computer literate, with strong literacy and numeracy skills. Have good working knowledge of benefits and housing processes. Experience of working within a housing environment would be a distinct advantage, ideally with a focus on vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to ?
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Joining us as Tenancy Support Worker (Young Persons), you'll deliver an outstanding customer service in our Supported Living Services, supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness to both sustain their tenancy and become more independent in their home. You ll provide general building management and day-to-day delivery of a localised service, carrying out health and safety, fire safety and estates checks, ensuring both compliance and achievement of consistently high service standards. You ll initiate licence/tenancy terminations and creations, assessment for prospective customers, signs ups and customer inductions for all new customers, supporting the promotion of vacant dwellings and managing income/rent collection to assist in meeting KPI s. The ideal candidate will: Be a motivated and committed self-starter with strong organisational skills. Have a strong customer focus. Be able to think practically and logically, producing a high standard of work and overcoming issues to meet deadlines. Have exceptional people skills, able to communicate information clearly and effectively, adapting style to enhance impact and suit the needs of the recipient. Be computer literate, with strong literacy and numeracy skills. Have good working knowledge of benefits and housing processes. Experience of working within a housing environment would be a distinct advantage, ideally with a focus on vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to ?
A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support for children and teenagers with challenging behaviour. They are always growing and take pride in the support they give the children - they believe that setting them up with the life skills now will help them turn into well rounded members of the community.Their staff are always on hand to provide emotional support as well as helping to teach and develop the children for the future. They are recruiting for a Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be:- Based in a children's residential home in Moreton on the Wirral Working 2 full days and nights and then having 4 days and nights off Working with children with a younger age Supporting the child with making them breakfast, helping getting them dressed and to school, putting on washing, pick up's from school, cooking dinner, getting them bathed and to bed Making sure they are supported emotionally and aiding their learning and development to give them a stable and loving environment Benefits and salary of a Children's Home Senior Support Worker £14.51 if you have your Level 3, £13.03 if you don't have it have the experience £60 per sleep in 224 hours holiday per year - you get an extra 2 days when you have been there 2 years Bank holidays paid at x1.5 Private health care A great support network with further training and development Claim petrol back for 40p per mile Qualifications/Experience/Requirements to be a Senior Support Worker:- Living in or around the Moreton area on the Wirral You must have a full UK driving licence and ideally your own vehicle but there is a house car you will have access to NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce would be very beneficial but would consider someone who is working towards their Level 3 qualification You will need experience working within children's homes dealing with children For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam. In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd. with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
A great opportunity to work with an established and growing care company providing residential live in support for children and teenagers with challenging behaviour. They are always growing and take pride in the support they give the children - they believe that setting them up with the life skills now will help them turn into well rounded members of the community.Their staff are always on hand to provide emotional support as well as helping to teach and develop the children for the future. They are recruiting for a Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be:- Based in a children's residential home in Moreton on the Wirral Working 2 full days and nights and then having 4 days and nights off Working with children with a younger age Supporting the child with making them breakfast, helping getting them dressed and to school, putting on washing, pick up's from school, cooking dinner, getting them bathed and to bed Making sure they are supported emotionally and aiding their learning and development to give them a stable and loving environment Benefits and salary of a Children's Home Senior Support Worker £14.51 if you have your Level 3, £13.03 if you don't have it have the experience £60 per sleep in 224 hours holiday per year - you get an extra 2 days when you have been there 2 years Bank holidays paid at x1.5 Private health care A great support network with further training and development Claim petrol back for 40p per mile Qualifications/Experience/Requirements to be a Senior Support Worker:- Living in or around the Moreton area on the Wirral You must have a full UK driving licence and ideally your own vehicle but there is a house car you will have access to NVQ level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce would be very beneficial but would consider someone who is working towards their Level 3 qualification You will need experience working within children's homes dealing with children For an immediate interview please Click Apply and speak with Adam Southam. In the event that you are contacted for a role, please note that as part of the registration process you shall be required to provide FRONTrunner Recruitment Ltd. with proof of identity as well as proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
Your new company Hays are currently recruiting an experienced Complex Needs Support Worker -Homelessness on a temporary basis to work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Your new role Your new role will be working in one of the schemes, which is a supported housing setting for homeless customers. You will be offering advice and support on a variety of areas such as housing and helping them achieve and sustaining tenancies, benefit advice, signposting to services, promoting independent living and identifying any safeguarding issues. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for the position, you must have a similar background working with a similar customer group, in addition to a good understanding of the housing and benefit systems. Furthermore, you must have a clear criminal record in addition to being comfortable being on a rota pattern which does include both evening and weekend work. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a temporary ongoing contract with a competitive rate of pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Your new company Hays are currently recruiting an experienced Complex Needs Support Worker -Homelessness on a temporary basis to work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Your new role Your new role will be working in one of the schemes, which is a supported housing setting for homeless customers. You will be offering advice and support on a variety of areas such as housing and helping them achieve and sustaining tenancies, benefit advice, signposting to services, promoting independent living and identifying any safeguarding issues. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for the position, you must have a similar background working with a similar customer group, in addition to a good understanding of the housing and benefit systems. Furthermore, you must have a clear criminal record in addition to being comfortable being on a rota pattern which does include both evening and weekend work. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a temporary ongoing contract with a competitive rate of pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Introduction Female Support Workers - Doncaster Pay rate: £14 per hour Shift Patterns: 2:1 Days 08:00am - 20:00pm and 1:1 waking nights 20:00pm - 08:00am We are looking for compassionate and reliable Female Support Workers to assist an individual living in their own home in Conisbrough - Doncaster. This individual has Turner Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Vocal cord paralysis, and Haemodialysis but this does not define them. You will be providing hands-on, person-centred care that helps make daily life meaningful and enjoyable. A face-to-face Assessment Day for this role will take place on Friday, 12th September 2025, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Attendance is mandatory as it forms a key part of the interview and selection process if successful at telephone interview. Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this person's life. Ideally you will bring previous experience in the following: Complex Care Tracheostomy / Ventilation care Personal care & mobility Support Emotional Support & Social Outings Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging Mental health In this role, you will: Provide 2:1, personalised care and enriching activities Support independence, wellbeing, and daily routines Follow care plans and keep accurate records Work in line with CQC standards and organisational policies This is a chance to support with empathy, make a real difference, and be part of someone's everyday life in a positive way. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What's next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500! This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Female Support Workers - Doncaster Pay rate: £14 per hour Shift Patterns: 2:1 Days 08:00am - 20:00pm and 1:1 waking nights 20:00pm - 08:00am We are looking for compassionate and reliable Female Support Workers to assist an individual living in their own home in Conisbrough - Doncaster. This individual has Turner Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Vocal cord paralysis, and Haemodialysis but this does not define them. You will be providing hands-on, person-centred care that helps make daily life meaningful and enjoyable. A face-to-face Assessment Day for this role will take place on Friday, 12th September 2025, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Attendance is mandatory as it forms a key part of the interview and selection process if successful at telephone interview. Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this person's life. Ideally you will bring previous experience in the following: Complex Care Tracheostomy / Ventilation care Personal care & mobility Support Emotional Support & Social Outings Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging Mental health In this role, you will: Provide 2:1, personalised care and enriching activities Support independence, wellbeing, and daily routines Follow care plans and keep accurate records Work in line with CQC standards and organisational policies This is a chance to support with empathy, make a real difference, and be part of someone's everyday life in a positive way. More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A - Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What's next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. What else do we offer? We do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets - grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500! This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
St. Helens, Merseyside
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced H ousing Support Worker to start immediately with a supported housing provider in St Helens .This is a full-time position, working 9-5 from Monday to Friday, predominately customer-facing. This is a temporary role for a minimum of 8 weeks with possible potential to extend further. We are offering hourly rates ranging from £16.10 to £18.20 for this position. Your new role Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable adults over 18. Create and review support plans based on individual needs. Escort and support customers with appointments and services. Work with external agencies to deliver comprehensive care. Assist with benefits, budgeting, and daily living skills. Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards. What you'll need to succeed Experience in a supported housing environment, dealing with medium to high level needs such as substance dependency and mental health issues. Good knowledge of external services, housing and benefits applications, legislation and regulation. Full Driving Licence and valid business insurance. Enhanced DBS is a requirement. What you'll get in return Weekly pay Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Opportunity to be part of a close-knit team Potential to extend term of contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and immediately with an Enhanced DBS, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Dionne now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced H ousing Support Worker to start immediately with a supported housing provider in St Helens .This is a full-time position, working 9-5 from Monday to Friday, predominately customer-facing. This is a temporary role for a minimum of 8 weeks with possible potential to extend further. We are offering hourly rates ranging from £16.10 to £18.20 for this position. Your new role Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable adults over 18. Create and review support plans based on individual needs. Escort and support customers with appointments and services. Work with external agencies to deliver comprehensive care. Assist with benefits, budgeting, and daily living skills. Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards. What you'll need to succeed Experience in a supported housing environment, dealing with medium to high level needs such as substance dependency and mental health issues. Good knowledge of external services, housing and benefits applications, legislation and regulation. Full Driving Licence and valid business insurance. Enhanced DBS is a requirement. What you'll get in return Weekly pay Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Opportunity to be part of a close-knit team Potential to extend term of contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and immediately with an Enhanced DBS, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Dionne now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Supported Lodgings (Fostering) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 38.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: This role is crucial for delivering a highly effective Children's Social Care Service for Dorset and focuses on recruiting, assessing, and supervising supported lodgings providers, ensuring young people in Dorset have a safe and nurturing environment as they transition to independent living. You'll be responsible for: Provider Recruitment & Assessment: Using evidence-based practices to assess potential supported lodgings providers. This includes responding to initial enquiries, conducting home visits, and helping with information sessions as part of an active recruitment campaign. Caseload Management & Support: Managing your own caseload, providing supervision to approved providers, and supporting their work with young people. You'll ensure timely responses to enquiries and submit reports, assessments, and plans within set timescales. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintaining accurate records and contributing to tracking statistics for senior management. You'll also adhere to the codes of conduct set by Social Work England and uphold best practices in children's social care. Professional Standards: Demonstrating competence in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at the Social Worker level and the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years post qualified experience within the UK Have access to a car and be willing to travel Experience in fostering recruitment related activity. Experience in recruiting and assessing foster carers, completing Form F assessments and taking prospective carers to Fostering Panel. Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures. Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories. Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Sep 03, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Supported Lodgings (Fostering) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 38.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: This role is crucial for delivering a highly effective Children's Social Care Service for Dorset and focuses on recruiting, assessing, and supervising supported lodgings providers, ensuring young people in Dorset have a safe and nurturing environment as they transition to independent living. You'll be responsible for: Provider Recruitment & Assessment: Using evidence-based practices to assess potential supported lodgings providers. This includes responding to initial enquiries, conducting home visits, and helping with information sessions as part of an active recruitment campaign. Caseload Management & Support: Managing your own caseload, providing supervision to approved providers, and supporting their work with young people. You'll ensure timely responses to enquiries and submit reports, assessments, and plans within set timescales. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintaining accurate records and contributing to tracking statistics for senior management. You'll also adhere to the codes of conduct set by Social Work England and uphold best practices in children's social care. Professional Standards: Demonstrating competence in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at the Social Worker level and the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years post qualified experience within the UK Have access to a car and be willing to travel Experience in fostering recruitment related activity. Experience in recruiting and assessing foster carers, completing Form F assessments and taking prospective carers to Fostering Panel. Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures. Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories. Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Would you like a role that is flexible around your life and makes a difference to people with learning disability support needs in Berkshire? We are looking for friendly, caring and engaging people to be a part of our dedicated team at Reading. Working flexible shifts, you will support people with daily living activities and to live their best lives. Based in Reading, our supported living service supports people with learning disabilities to access the community, have opportunities to become more independent and to enjoy the highest quality of life. A minimum of twelve months previous care experience is required for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 89037 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Would you like a role that is flexible around your life and makes a difference to people with learning disability support needs in Berkshire? We are looking for friendly, caring and engaging people to be a part of our dedicated team at Reading. Working flexible shifts, you will support people with daily living activities and to live their best lives. Based in Reading, our supported living service supports people with learning disabilities to access the community, have opportunities to become more independent and to enjoy the highest quality of life. A minimum of twelve months previous care experience is required for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 89037 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
