Support Worker Bank
National Autistic Society - Barnsley
PermanentFull time
Package Description: The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. Join Us as a Support Worker The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Bank Support Worker at Hoylands House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Hoylands House in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, set in woodland grounds, is currently home to seven young adults. The service has capacity to support 8 people with autism. About the Role We are looking for caring and reliable Bank Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You’ll Do Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating) Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts) Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation) What We’re Looking For For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome Click here for the Job Description As you are a bank worker, you will be able to pick and choose the shifts that you work, and services have a mixture of hours that can include evenings and weekends. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred What we can offer you Annual Leave – accrued annual leave paid to you on hours worked Training – Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts. About our application process When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Jennifer Woodcock, Jennifer.Woodcock@nas.org.uk To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
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Speech & Language Therapy Assistant | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Nottingham
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata for part time)
PermanentPart time
Assistant SLT (band 4): 30 hours per week This role is based in our Complex Needs SLT team providing advice and support to children with complex needs and their families across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. As an assistant speech and language therapist in the team you will be supporting our SLT's to deliver a range of interventions across community venues such as homes, clinics, nurseries, special and mainstream schools. The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service aims to maximise the potential of children to communicate in the environments and languages in which they need to function, including related impairments of eating and drinking. This is an opportunity to join our innovative Speech and Language Therapy service at an exciting time of transformation. You will be well supported and supervised by Specialist SLT's, with many opportunities for peer support. Working across settings such as children's homes, clinics, community venues, nurseries and schools, you will have extensive relevant experience of working with children with significant SEN and associated speech, language and communication difficulties. Some experience of working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems (High and Low Tech) is essential. You will have a relevant qualification at equivalent level of NVQ Level 3 and be able to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, motivate others, show initiative, and work as part of a team under the direction of a Speech & Language Therapist. You should have a working knowledge of safeguarding children. You will be responsible for managing your own clinical diary, so strong organisation and prioritisation skills are needed. You will be working within a supportive team that are committed to your personal development through appraisal and clinical supervision. You will have support and CPD opportunities across the Children's Speech & Language Therapy service. Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust. If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you! #TeamNottsHC You will be working closely with Speech & Language Therapists and other Assistants to deliver speech and language interventions to children and families. As a member of the complex needs team, you will provide communication support for some of the service's most complex children, including children those who are non-speaking. The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist speech, language, and communication interventions to an individual caseload within the Complex Needs Team, under the supervision of an SLT, according to the individual needs of each child/young person and their families. You will work closely with families and other agencies to ascertain an effective multi-disciplinary approach to communication and dysphagia management and care. You will provide supervision and/or mentoring of newly qualified staff, Assistant Speech & Language Therapists and students as appropriate. You will undertake administrative duties related to your specific work. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Plasterer
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing - London
£37,445 to £39,415 a year
PermanentFull time
Title: Plasterer Location: South London Salary: £37,445 - £39,415 Working hours/pattern: 40 hours per week between 8am – 6pm. Requirements: Experience Previously worked in a social housing or local authority environment Relevant NVQ2 qualification or equivalent trade experience Driving A full UK manual driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). A minimum of one year of significant driving experience. (MTVH reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance.) Please refer to the full job description before applying. Why work for us? We offer: Competitive salary 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Up to 9% matched pension contribution Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance Scheme (3x your salary) Many more excellent benefits and opportunities (Full details can be found below). To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation.
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DP 2713180 - Personal Assistant / Community Support Worker
Conwy County Borough Council - LL22 8EB
from £15.60 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
An adult woman is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant / Community Support Worker to assist with accessing the community and attending support groups. The role involves providing reassurance and encouragement to help build confidence, promote independence, and support participation in activities and events. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and proof of the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Relevant training may be required. Successful applicants will be employed directly by the individual employer and will be enrolled in the NEST pension scheme where applicable.
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Plumber Multi-Skilled
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing - London
£38,803 to £40,845 a year
PermanentFull time
Title: Plumber Multi-Skilled Location: North London Salary: £38,803 - £40,845 Working hours/pattern: 40 hours per week between 8am – 6pm. To support our residents, you will be required to participate in second shift and an out of hours on-call service on a rotational basis. Requirements: Experience Previously worked in a social housing or local authority environment Relevant NVQ2 qualification or equivalent trade experience Driving A full UK manual driving licence (you will provided with your own Metworks van for working hours). A minimum of one year of significant driving experience. (MTVH reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if company fleet policy is unable to secure adequate insurance.) Please refer to the full job description before applying. Why work for us? We offer: Competitive salary 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Up to 9% matched pension contribution Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance Scheme (3x your salary) Many more excellent benefits and opportunities (Full details can be found below). To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard level background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation.
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Support Practitioner
Cornerstone (Aberdeen) - G33 2AF
£27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentFull time
Looking for a brand-new role with a sense of satisfaction you’ll struggle to find anywhere else? Then you could be exactly who we’re looking for! We’re welcoming new team members to our amazing #TeamNith in Glasgow, with full-time, part-time and relief opportunities available. The role and the people you’ll support At Cornerstone, everything we do is centred around supporting people to identify and achieve their goals. We work alongside the individuals we support to create personal plans that reflect their choices, support needs, abilities and aspirations. In this role, you’ll support two amazing brothers with an Autism diagnosis in their shared home, helping them with all aspects of their daily lives. Their hobbies include watching their favourite TV shows, playing video games and having a bit of fun with pranks! Most importantly, the brothers are looking for someone who will take the time to get to know them, learn about their interests, respect their home and build genuine, positive relationships with them. You’ll be joining a brand new team where your support can make a real difference. Together, you’ll help the brothers to: 🏡 Maintain their own home and enjoy the life they choose 💪 Increase and maintain their independence ❤️ Receive support with all aspects of personal care 🌱 Develop their social, health and wellbeing 🎯 Work towards their individual goals and aspirations Why you'll love it here 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 SSSC registration and PVG fees Access to professional development and career progression opportunities Recommend a colleague bonus scheme 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 If you’re kind, patient, creative and genuinely want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candidates will be invited to interview at our Glasgow office on the 29th and 30th September. 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. Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.
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Support Practitioner
Cornerstone (Aberdeen) - G82 4PF
£27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentPart time
Looking for a job that makes a real difference? Ready to step away from the same old routine and do something that truly matters? Whether you're starting your career, considering a change or simply looking for a role with more flexibility, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for Support Practitioners to join our friendly teams in Dumbarton on a part-time (16 to 30 hours per week), permanent basis. Our team and the people we support You'll be part of a welcoming team supporting amazing individuals with physical and learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest both at home and in their communities. Every day can look different. You could be supporting someone with cooking and household routines one day, getting creative with arts and crafts the next or even helping out in the garden to heading out for a day to discover somewhere new. No two days are the same — and that's what makes the role so rewarding. Due to the people we support having their own mobility cars, having a full UK manual drivers licence with 1 years experience on the roads would be beneficial for this role but not a deal breaker for the right candidate. Why you'll love it here 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 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 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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Interim Team Manager
Staffordshire County Council - Lindum House Stone
£57,444 to £62,029 a year
ContractPart time
Interim Team Manager (Emergency Duty Services) 18.5 Hours per Week | Fixed Term for 6 Months Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service (EDS) Are you an experienced Social Work Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a highly skilled out-of-hours service that makes a real difference to vulnerable children, adults and families across Staffordshire? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service as an Interim Team Manager for a six-month fixed-term period. This role has been created to provide additional operational leadership and management capacity during a period of increased demand, service transformation and management cover requirements. The post will play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of safe, effective and responsive statutory services outside normal working hours. Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service delivers critical statutory out-of-hours services across: Children's Services Adult Social Care Mental Health Services Operating countywide, EDS responds to urgent safeguarding concerns and emergency situations that cannot safely wait until the next working day. The service works closely with a wide range of partners, including Police, Health, Mental Health Services and other emergency responders. The service is currently experiencing increased referral volumes, greater case complexity and rising safeguarding demand. EDS is also preparing for significant system developments, including the implementation of Liquidlogic alongside existing Care Director and Capita systems. Shift Pattern The Emergency Duty Service operates outside standard office hours: Weekdays - Monday to Friday 17:00 - 00:00 Weekends and Bank Holiday Day Shift 8:30 - 16:30 Evening Shift 16:30 - 00:00 Working arrangements for this 18.5-hour post will be agreed in line with service requirements. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Staffordshire's most critical frontline services during a period of transformation and development. You will work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality emergency responses and safeguarding outcomes for some of the county's most vulnerable residents. Join us and help shape the future of Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service while ensuring vulnerable children and adults receive the right support when they need it most. Main Responsibilities The Role As Interim Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, professional supervision and safeguarding oversight to support the delivery of high-quality out-of-hours services. Key responsibilities include: Providing management oversight of complex safeguarding and risk-management decisions. Supporting and supervising social work staff within the EDS team. Ensuring statutory duties and service standards are maintained.Undertaking quality assurance and performance monitoring activity. Supporting effective multi-agency working and partnership engagement. Assisting with workforce planning and operational management. Supporting service improvement and system transformation activities. Contributing to the implementation of Liquidlogic and associated changes to practice and recording systems. You'll be : representing the Emergency Duty Service providing a service outside of normal office hours. carrying out tasks related to the following and dependent on relevant qualification and experience for the task: To secure the provision of a range of services in urgent situations, for the care of children for whom the local authority has a statutory duty and responsibility under the provisions of the Children Act 1989. To secure provision of a range of services in crisis situations, for adult service users within the framework of the Care Act 2014. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users who require urgent assessment subject to the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983. To facilitate the delivery of services to children, young people and adults in police custody, as outlined in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1983 (PACE). To ensure that health and safety matters are considered when undertaking a piece of work. Interviews will be held during the week starting 5th October 2026 The Ideal Candidate You will be: A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. An experienced Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager or senior practitioner with strong safeguarding knowledge. Approval as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) would be desirable, given the service's responsibility for responding to urgent Mental Health Act requests outside normal working hours. Knowledgeable across Children's Services, Adult Social Care and Mental Health legislation and practice. Confident managing risk and supporting decision-making in complex situations. Skilled in staff supervision, quality assurance and performance management. An effective communicator with strong partnership-working skills. Able to work flexibly and provide leadership within a busy out-of-hours environment. Minimum Criteria Working in the Emergency Duty Service requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need: minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in social work Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly A passion to always give the best service Ability to cover 5pm-8am Monday-Friday and provide 24 hrs cover on a stand by basis basis on Saturdays, Sundays and also bank holidays For more information or to express interest, please contact: Jane Byrne – Team Manager: jane.byrne@staffordshire.gov.uk or Matthew Pepper – Team Manager: matthew.pepper@staffordshire.gov.uk Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. For information, please note that there is currently an ongoing review within Children and Families to realign individual teams and the wider team’s ways of working. As a result, this role may be affected by the review. For further information, please speak to the hiring manager. Please note: The minimum criteria in the ideal candidate section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes detailed below. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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Support Practitioner
Cornerstone (Aberdeen) - G82 4AR
£27,277 to £27,277 a year, pro rata
On-sitePermanentPart time
Looking for a fresh start and a role with real purpose? Our amazing teams across Dumbarton and Renton are looking for new colleagues to join them on a part-time (16-30 hours per week), permanent basis. Our teams and the people we support You'll be joining our fun and friendly housing support teams supporting individuals within their own homes. You'll build a genuine relationship with each of the individuals and be part of the moments that really matter; whether it's providing support to cook a meal, achieve a goal, trying something new or just feel understood. As well as supporting the individuals with all aspects of their daily living, the people we support have a range of interests from going to the pub for some lunch or dinner, attending pottery classes and finding new places to go for a day trip. This isn't just a support role, it's building trust, sharing laughs and helping people live life their way! 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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Head of Department of Society and Environment
University of Hertfordshire - Hatfield, Hertfordshire
£69,072 to £76,298 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
SBU/Department: School of Law, Education & Society The Head of Department for Society and Environment will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse academic portfolio within the School of Law, Education and Society. Reporting to the Deputy Dean, the postholder will be responsible for shaping the direction, performance and ongoing development of the department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, research, enterprise and the overall student experience. Working collaboratively with the Dean, Deputy Dean and Associate Deans, the successful candidate will lead departmental planning and delivery, ensuring that the department's activities align with School and University priorities. They will oversee academic quality and standards, support curriculum innovation, and ensure the effective deployment of staff and resources to meet strategic objectives and operational requirements. A key aspect of the role will be building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture that enables staff and students to thrive. The Head of Department will provide leadership and support to academic colleagues, oversee workload allocation and staff development, and promote an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. The postholder will play a leading role in enhancing student recruitment, retention and success, working closely with colleagues across the University to develop initiatives that strengthen admissions, conversion and progression outcomes. They will ensure that data and evidence inform decision-making and that the department consistently delivers an excellent student experience. The role also includes responsibility for contributing to business planning, budget management and resource allocation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Dean Research and Enterprise to advance the department's research and enterprise performance, foster a vibrant research culture, increase external funding opportunities, and strengthen partnerships and impact activities. They will represent the department within the University and externally, identifying opportunities to enhance the department's profile and reputation and ensuring engagement with relevant professional, community and sector stakeholder.
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