Support Worker
Autism Plus - Thorne
£23,132.20 to £23,132.20 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description About Autism Plus Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today. We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses. About the Role: 35 hours per week Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence. Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our supported living. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community. Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction. Key Responsibilities: - To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs. - Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks. - Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns. - Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual. - To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times. - Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge. - Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable. We are looking for individuals who are: - Empathetic, observant, and resilient. - Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience. - Take pride in doing a great job. - Enjoy helping others. - Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach. The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300) What we offer: • 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough • BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme • Access to the Blue Light Discount Card • Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme • GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support) • Company pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Mileage reimbursement for business travel • Ongoing training and continuous professional development • A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day
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Weekend Support Worker
Autism Plus - Thorne
£18,505.76 to £18,505.76 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Description About Autism Plus Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today. We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses. About the Role: Shifts Patterns: Weekend Support Worker Desired, but not Essential: Full, clean Driving Licence. Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Thorne Residential. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community. Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction. Key Responsibilities: - To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs. - Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks. - Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns. - Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual. - To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times. - Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge. - Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable. We are looking for individuals who are: - Empathetic, observant, and resilient. - Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience. - Take pride in doing a great job. - Enjoy helping others. - Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach. What we offer: • 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough • BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme • Access to the Blue Light Discount Card • Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme • GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support) • Company pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Mileage reimbursement for business travel • Ongoing training and continuous professional development • A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)
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Support Practitioner
Cornerstone (Aberdeen) - G66 7HA
£27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentPart time
Would you love a new part-time job where you can make a difference and be that person that someone can rely on? You’re in luck as we're looking for a new colleague to join our amazing #TeamGlenorchy in Lennoxtown on a permanent, part-time (30 hours per week) basis. Our team and the individuals you'll support You'll become part of a friendly, fun, and welcoming team who supports five individuals with various support needs live in their shared home. There's never a dull moment at Glenorchy, so if you're looking for a job where it's different every day, look no further! As a Support Practitioner, your focus will be to help the individuals we support with all aspects of their daily living, including, shopping, finances, meal preparation, personal care and household tasks. You'll also find yourself supporting with their hobbies and interests too, so if you enjoy the odd holiday, a bit of football, socialising, singing and various indoor and outdoor activities, then this could be the role for you. What makes Cornerstone a great place to work You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration and PVG fees Access to professional development and career progression opportunities Recommend a colleague bonus scheme Long service awards Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few Don't wait - apply today and start a career that changes lives (including yours). Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy. If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting your employment with us. Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.
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Receptionist
Nelson and Colne College - Nelson, Lancashire
£13,039.16 to £13,039.17 a year
TemporaryPart time
Receptionist: Student Services Salary: £26,078.33 (pro-rata £13,039.17) per annum Hours: 18.5 per week Contract Type: Part-Time – Fixed term (Maternity Cover) Working Weeks: Full Year Site: Nelson and Colne College Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 27th September 2026 Interview date: Thursday 15th October 2026 ‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’ Our Organisation This role is advertised by East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group. East Lancashire Learning Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework. Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels. The Exciting Role A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a part-time fixed term Receptionist within our Student Services department. Working as a college receptionist puts you right at the centre of campus life. From welcoming visitors and supporting students to answering enquiries and helping keep things running smoothly, you will be involved in a wide variety of tasks throughout the day. If you enjoy meeting people, solving problems and working as part of a busy and supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity. You will be able to use your customer care and communication skills to make a real difference to anyone visiting, working or learning at the college. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson and Colne College but may be required to travel across sites. What You Will Be Doing: You will be the first point of contact for all visitors and represent the College with excellent customer care and front of house services for customers, learners, staff and contractors and working closely with the Student Services team. You will be responsible for answering and responding to telephone calls in a timely and professional manner, taking messages and referring callers and visitors to the correct person as well as providing first level information and advice as required using our Teams Telephony system. You will ensure that college postal service runs efficiently and effectively. This will include liaising with the sorting office for College closures and making sure that parcels are received in accordance with College policy and departments receive timely notification for their collection. What We Are Looking For: • Friendly, approachable positive and enthusiastic person with excellent customer care skills and an ability to show initiative and work under pressure. • You will have 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade 4 / C or above and a relevant IT qualification such as ECDL or experience of working with Microsoft packages. What We Offer in Return: • Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions • Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits • A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support • Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards • Fantastic family friendly policies • Free on-site parking on all College sites Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/ How to Apply: Still Interested? If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online. Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/ Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website* Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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Support Worker
Autism Plus - Thorne
£23,132.20 to £23,132.20 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description About Autism Plus Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs. In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today. We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses. About the Role: Shifts Patterns: Monday- Sunday 5 days per week 3-10pm Autism Plus are looking for Support Workers who are emphatic and compassionate to provide person centred support to individuals with Autism, leaning disabilities and mental health conditions within our Thorne House. The role is incredibly rewarding as you will support individuals to live as independently as possible, empower them to identify their goals, pursue interests and hobbies, support health and well-being, and to be a part of their local community. Experience isn’t essential as we offer full training for the role. You must be able to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction. Key Responsibilities: - To assist individuals in their home in accordance with Care Plans and assess their skills and needs. - Provide practical support for individuals such as helping with household tasks. - Provide emotional support to individuals by talking to them and listening to their problems and concerns. - Understanding their communication needs and adapting communication to each individual. - To offer unconditional positive regard to individuals, to respect right to privacy and to ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times. - Assist in planning and pursuing agreed strategies to support and alleviate behaviour that presents challenge. - Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, where applicable. We are looking for individuals who are: - Empathetic, observant, and resilient. - Compassionate and can appreciate the frustration, confusion and upset individuals may experience. - Take pride in doing a great job. - Enjoy helping others. - Happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, providing personal care, attending appointments and social activities. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively and remain calm when handling potentially difficult situations. - Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach. What we offer: • 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough • BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme • Access to the Blue Light Discount Card • Refer‑a‑Friend cash reward scheme • GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support) • Company pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Mileage reimbursement for business travel • Ongoing training and continuous professional development • A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)
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Independent Living Coach (Young People) - Reference 88
Alabare - Devizes
£25,428 to £26,247 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Independent Living Coach provides housing related and practical independent living support to young people and adults who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, leaving care, moving through supported accommodation, or preparing for greater independence. The role supports clients to stabilise their housing situation, maintain their license agreement, build confidence, develop life skills and progress towards suitable move-on accommodation or longer-term independence. A key expectation is to deliver practical, person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed support, recognising that young people and adults may be affected by poverty, family breakdown, care experience, poor physical or mental health, substance misuse, exploitation, domestic abuse, debt, unemployment, involvement in crime, social isolation, disrupted education, limited support networks or long-term homelessness. The role helps clients identify personal goals, engage with support, reduce risk and build the skills, confidence and resilience needed for adulthood, independent living and sustained accommodation. Based in Devizes, Wiltshire working 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to cover other locations across the service. Car driver required with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance.
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Tutor Assessor in Motor Vehicle
Stoke on Trent College - Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
£30,808 to £43,835 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Motor Vehicle Tutor Assessor to join our exceptionally busy and professional Apprenticeship team. You will be required to deliver and coach on the L3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (both Light & Heavy) Apprenticeship Standards. The post will involve having a caseload of up to 40 learners to whom you will deliver the knowledge elements, ensure timely and accurate progress reviews and coach apprentices to ensure they achieve their knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully pass their apprenticeship to a distinction level (wherever possible).
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Support Assistant - Food
Lancaster University
£24,215 to £24,215 a year
PermanentPart time
The Pre-School Centre at Lancaster University is looking to recruit a Support Assistant-Food . The post is indefinite and offers a contract based on working 16 hours per week, for 52 weeks of the year. Hours of work are typically between 11.30 am - 2.45 pm, Monday - Friday. All staff benefit from 25 days Annual Leave in addition to University statutory and closure days. This role offers a great opportunity for the successful candidates to join a highly regarded childcare provider and employer , working alongside a team of experienced and enthusiastic practitioners, who are dedicated and committed to the delivery of high-quality individualised learning for each child who attends the Centre. The Pre-School Centre is open all year and caters for approximately 200 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. Based on the stunning Lancaster University campus the staff and children make full use of the facilities afforded to them across the campus, with visits to the Eco-Hub, Cinema and Orchards to name but a few. You will have some knowledge of child development, enjoy working with children and being an integral part of a team. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups
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Door-to-Door Membership Recruiter
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - Staffordshire
£23,132–£36,800 per annum Full Time Equivalent, based on realistic on‑target earnings, with uncapped commission.
Field-basedPermanentPart time
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are seeking a Door-to-Door Membership Recruiter Area: Staffordshire Various: Permanent/Sessional/Fixed Term: around 12 hours per week Salary: £23,132–£36,800 per annum Full Time Equivalent, based on realistic on‑target earnings, with uncapped commission. Help bring nature back across Staffordshire Do you enjoy meeting people, working outdoors and making a real difference for wildlife? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is looking for enthusiastic and resilient Door-to-Door Membership Recruiters to inspire local people to support wildlife and wild places across the county. This flexible role can fit around a range of lifestyles and commitments, provide a better work-life balance, or a rewarding role alongside other responsibilities. As a Door-to-Door Membership Recruiter, you'll help grow our membership by engaging with residents and sharing the impact of our work. Every new member helps us protect nature reserves, restore habitats and connect more people with the natural world, creating a wilder future for Staffordshire.
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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Interior Design and Architecture
West Herts College - Luton
£33.90 to £36.63 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
The School of Creative Industries is looking for an enthusiastic, industry experienced, and highly motivated Lecturer to join our Interior Design and Architecture teaching team based at our Luton Campus. Working closely with our students, stakeholders and local/national employers, you will strive for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with contemporary design skills to be able to lecture across our large, flagship course. You will be delivering both industry skills and knowledge to our eager students. Knowledge of contemporary design skills/software would be essential, as you would be leading CAD across the course. Essential Skills/knowledge: • Sketchup • Enscape or similar • Adobe Creative Suite – Specifically, Photoshop and Illustrator • Digital visualisation Desirable Skills/Knowledge: • Subject specific animation techniques • Blender • VR • AI The successful candidates will be positive, enthusiastic, resilient and have an eagerness to seek out development opportunities for our course. You will also be able to demonstrate an adaptive and flexible teaching style to support and stretch a diverse range of students. Teaching experience and relevant qualifications are desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills and is willing to engage in self-development. It is essential that our courses reflect industry practices, and you will be key in driving course development to ensure it remains relevant and meets contemporary industry needs. You should also expect to provide prompt, accurate and detailed assessment of student work at key stages during the academic year. The successful candidate will be employed on an hourly paid basis, 12 hours per week, working across Tuesday, Thursday PM and Friday PM. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd September 2026. You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill. You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking and generous pension. For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
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