Support Worker - Aberdeenshire (Cruden Bay)
Sense Scotland - Aberdeenshire
£13.45 to £13.66 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
About the service Based in the lovely village of Cruden Bay, this role involves supporting two individuals within their own homes. Due to the peoples sensory impairments and learning disabilities, you will provide support with personal care, social outings, household duties, attending health appointments, and managing finances and medication. You will encourage the individuals to be as independent as possible, helping them to develop new skills, try new experiences, and continue attending the groups and activities they enjoy. Some of the activities they currently enjoy include swimming, bowling, cycling, baking, spending time with family, and going on holidays (sometimes abroad!). Due to the wide range of activities the individuals participate in, as well as the rural location of the service, a full UK driving license is essential for this role. Please note and consider before applying: We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship. You must hold a full UK driving licence. You must be flexible in your approach to the noted shift pattern.
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Aircraft Maintenance Technical Demonstrator (Mechanical)
University of South Wales - Pontypridd, Wales
from £34,610 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales as an Aircraft Maintenance Technical Demonstrator (Mechanical). This role will support the delivery of practical teaching for our aviation courses, working closely with academic staff to provide an engaging and high-quality learning environment for students. Based at the University's Treforest Campus, you will play a vital part in maintaining and operating our aviation hangar and composite repair workshop. The role involves demonstrating aircraft maintenance procedures, supporting student learning activities, and ensuring the safe and efficient use of hangar and workshop facilities and equipment. Knowledge of composite repairs and experience working in a Part-145 approved aircraft maintenance environment would be advantageous. You will: • Deliver practical classes and demonstrations related to aircraft maintenance; • Provide technical guidance to students during workshop and hangar sessions; and • Prepare materials and resources for student training. We are looking for a candidate who is: • Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic teaching environment; • Organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards in engineering practices; and • Passionate about transferring knowledge and skills to a diverse, multicultural student cohort. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to student success in aerospace education. Your expertise will directly contribute to developing the next generation of aviation professionals. This is a full time, permanent post. For an informal conversation about this post please contact Martyn Griffiths, H&S and Technical Operations Manager (martyn.griffiths1@southwales.ac.uk) If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident. If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public. We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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Support Worker
Penderels Trust - Shipton-on-Stour
from £14 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We are the parents of a wonderful young boy who loves messy play, running around, and music. He is a happy, enthusiastic child who embraces life despite the challenges he faces. We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable person to support him on a weekly basis. Our son is non-verbal and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, and PICA. Experience with additional needs is desirable, but a positive attitude, patience, and willingness to learn are equally important. We need someone with plenty of energy, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive. The role will involve supporting him in activities he enjoys, encouraging his development, and helping him live life to the fullest in a safe, engaging, and fun way. If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's life, we would love to hear from you. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Cognitive / Learning The employer's hobbies and interests: • music • running free • messy play Other relevant information • The individual keeps 2 cats at home About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed. • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
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Female Support Worker
Penderels Trust - Kenilworth
from £13.75 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
About the Employer TO COVER SICKNESS and HOLIDAY I have ME/Chronic Fatigue and need a Personal Assistant/Support worker for 21 hours per week. I live at home with my husband and son. I need support with some shopping and light housework including meal preparation. I'd also like someone who can drive me to our nearby church on Sunday mornings and drop me at home if possible. I am flexible on days and times. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical ME The employer's hobbies and interests: • Piano• Family time Other relevant information About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Assist with household chores and general homemaking. • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors. • Support with food shopping. • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered). Transport Requirement Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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Visitor Services Assistant – Annualised Hours
Brighton Dome & Festival - BN1 1UE
from £20,485.41 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Join our friendly back of house team in these varied and dynamic roles, ensuring our artists, clients and visitors have the best possible experience of Brighton Dome’s historic, destination venues. VSA’s are at the centre of event activity at Brighton Dome & Festival with duties including: Stage Door cover; furniture and room set-ups; Fire Warden; parking; back of house security, health & safety & general housekeeping.
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Personal Assistant
Penderels Trust - Stratford upon Avon
from £13.55 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We are looking for a kind, caring, and reliable Personal Assistant to support our son. He uses an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device to communicate, and we are looking for someone who will actively encourage and support him in using it to express himself and engage with the world around him. The role will involve assisting with personal care, supporting daily routines, and helping to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment for him. There may also be occasions where support with meal preparation and shopping is required. Above all, we are looking for someone who will help our son feel happy, secure, and valued. Building a positive relationship with him, promoting his independence, and ensuring he enjoys his time with you are the most important aspects of this role. We would love to hear from individuals who are patient, understanding, and enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs. Experience is welcome, but a caring nature, willingness to learn, and commitment to making a difference are what matter most. Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed. • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Assist with household chores and general homemaking. • Support with food shopping. • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities. • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. • Promote and encourage friendships and independence. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered). Transport Requirement Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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Universal Advocate
Advonet - Leeds
from £24,784.50 a year, pro rata
HybridContractFull time
Salary: £24,784.50 FTE Hours: 20 hours per week – 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent & Fixed Term – 12 months Location: Advonet office at The Unity Business Centre, LS7 1AB. We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about upholding people’s rights to work as a Universal Advocate and join our existing team of advocates who provide this service across Leeds. About the role: You will use your knowledge and proven skills working with and supporting individuals to have a voice and advocate with, and for them. You will be expected to work across all the advocacy areas (both statutory and non-statutory) as required within the Universal Advocacy model and training will be provided. You will be expected to: • Within service boundaries, to provide high quality independent advocacy. • To keep timely, accurate client contact and other records using The Advonet Group’s database and any other recording system in place. • To empower clients to build on their strengths and promote self-advocacy as appropriate. • To work in an instructed manner wherever possible or use a non-instructed approach to establish as far as possible, the clients’ views, wishes and feelings, using appropriate forms of communication with clients. • Be willing to work towards achieving the Independent Advocacy Qualification (IAQ). We are looking for someone who has: • Ability to develop and maintain trusting and positive professional relationships with people who use our services. • Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences in a variety of settings and using different formats. • Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders e.g. partner organisations, statutory services. • Good IT skills in order to be self-supporting, including online research, production of reports and presentations. Essential Experience: • Experience of providing independent advocacy or experience of supporting individuals to have a voice and uphold their rights. • Experience of working with people who are facing disadvantage or are from disenfranchised groups. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word and Outlook. About Us: Established in 2001, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. The Advonet Group is comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services (Asking You, CHANGE and Leeds Autism Aim). All our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld. We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team of 80 people working within the organisation. We are a disability confident and Mindful Employer with Investors in People and Volunteers and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark. The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both in and out of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work. Benefits of working with us: • Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Access to a cashback health plans and Employee Support scheme • Flexible working arrangements • Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 12 Noon. Interviews to be held on: Friday 2nd October 2026 How to apply: To apply for this role please send your completed cover letter and CV explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification to jobs@advonet.org.uk. You will find a Recruitment Pack on our website www.advonet.org.uk which includes the job description and person specification. You will also need to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can also be found on our website. For more information or an informal chat about the post, please call 0113 244 0606 and ask to speak to Libby Plum or Sarah Smith.
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Senior Support Worker
Landau Ltd - Wellington, Telford
£25,956 to £28,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We have an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join Landau. As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person centred support to adults with learning disabilities in centre and within the community, promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion. The Senior Support Worker leads and supports staff in delivering meaningful activities, safeguarding individuals, and ensuring care plans are followed effectively. The role contributes to a safe, empowering environment where individuals can develop skills, build confidence, and engage fully in daily opportunities. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your CV. If you are shortlisted, we will send you an application form to complete Key responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day support for individuals with learning disabilities in line with care and support plans • Work with the Coordinator to identify support needs and tailor activities to enable learner success • Support safe participation in centre-based and community activities • Deliver targeted 1:1 support to build confidence, independence, and skills • Identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them • Promote positive behaviour management in line with policies and procedures • Maintain accurate records, including daily notes, incident reports, and support plans • Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and organisational policies at all times • Act as key worker for designated learners, monitoring progress, attendance, and wellbeing • Report any safeguarding, health, or wellbeing concerns promptly • Liaise with learners, families, and external stakeholders, keeping the Coordinator informed • Act as senior point of contact on shift, providing guidance and supervision to staff • Mentor and coach Support Workers, modelling best practice and professionalism • Support rota planning and activity scheduling to ensure effective service delivery • Assist with induction and training of new staff • Attend occasional events outside normal hours to support learner recognition and service promotion • Provide flexible support across the organisation as required Covenants & DBS Landau is committed to equality and inclusion. Guaranteed interviews are offered under the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, Disability Confident Scheme, and the Armed Forces Covenant, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check and provide at least 2 references. It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police.
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Head of Primary Initial Teacher Education NU6326
Newman University - Birmingham
On-sitePermanentFull time
Birmingham Newman University is seeking a talented and experienced primary teacher educator to provide strategic leadership for our Primary Initial Teacher Education (PITE) provision within the School of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven, student-centred university recognised nationally for social inclusion and student satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead the continued development, quality, and growth of our Primary ITE programmes, ensuring excellence in teacher education, partnership working, student outcomes, and compliance with Department for Education and Ofsted requirements. As Head of PITE, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and partnerships. You will lead on programme quality, student recruitment, continuation, completion, progression and student satisfaction, while ensuring full compliance with DfE Initial Teacher Training criteria and supporting guidance. The role includes leading improvement planning, acting as the Primary ITE nominee during Ofsted inspections, overseeing staff management and development, fostering strong partnerships with schools and educational providers, driving innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, and contributing to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the School of Education.
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Senior HR Advisor 803/3523
Lincolnshire County Council - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
£39,152 to £42,839 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Senior HR Advisor Permanent opportunity Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, with flexibility to consider 30 hours over 4 or 5 days, including shorter-day patterns to support school drop-off and pick-up; hybrid working with at least one day per week office-based Salary: £39,152 - £42,839 Location: Lincoln, hybrid working with travel across Lincolnshire as required Closing Date: 16 September 2026 Interviews in person: 28 September 2026 About the role As a Senior HR Advisor you will join a team of supportive and skilled HR professionals delivering HR advisory services across Lincolnshire County Council including our maintained schools. This is an integral role within our HR family, working in partnership with managers/headteachers across the organisation and HR colleagues. You will manage a complex employee relations caseload and provide a generic and agile HR advisory service to a diverse range of service areas. Although this will be your day-to-day role, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in key projects, working with colleagues across the Council, developing skills whilst working to deliver our People Strategy. There may also be opportunities to be involved in strategic and operational issues related to Local Government Reorganisation. The role enjoys hybrid working with the expectation to attend the Lincoln work base at least once a week and you will need the ability to travel across the county when needed. What we offer Our environment is supportive and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county. In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave and pension scheme and exciting training and development opportunities. For further information on all our benefits please see our brochure attached. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements. PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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