Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
University College London Hospital - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated team. This is a unique and rewarding role where you will have the chance to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people within a growing and highly specialised service. As a key member of the team, you will combine clinical expertise with compassionate care, supporting patients and families through sensitive and often complex health journeys. You will play a central role in delivering personalised, high-quality care, helping young people to better understand and manage their health in a supportive and empowering environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team while also developing your own autonomous practice. You will contribute to shaping and advancing theservice, bringing innovation, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people, thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, and are looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you. For more information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Georgina Bull | Matron Gynaecology & Breast Georgina.bull2@nhs.net You will manage a specialist caseload across the Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology service, including the Children and Young People’s FGC/M service, Complex Congenital Gynaecology and Differences of Sex Development. The patient group includes children, young people and adults, and your role will include supporting timely access to treatment, monitoring progress and maintaining clear communication with patients, families and colleagues. You will act as a key point of contact for patients and families, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support assessment, treatment planning, continuity of care and communication across services. You will lead specialist vaginal dilatation therapy for patients with vaginal agenesis and those requiring post-operative dilatation. You will also contribute to the general adolescent gynaecology service, providing care for adolescents with menstrual dysfunction with consultant support. You will provide sensitive, age-appropriate information and emotional support to patients and families. You will advocate for patients, promote informed decision- making and ensure that safeguarding needs are recognised and appropriately addressed. In addition, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support clinical governance requirements, and maintain accurate documentation. Strong organisational skills, clinical judgement, and the ability to prioritise effectively are essential to succeed in this role. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Scarborough
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Do you want to join an innovative team working in the new 47 million pound Urgent and Emergency care facility on the East Coast? The Rapid Assessment Therapy Service (RATS) are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and driven individual to join the team for a fixed term ending 15th November 2027, this role is a maternity cover. The individual must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to support developing the service, to provide high quality, timely therapy assessment and interventions at the front door. As a Senior Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist you will provide assessment, treatment and management advice for patients within the therapy team covering all front door areas; including prioritising/managing the daily caseload within the team, assessing and delivering therapy interventions, ensuring the highest professional standards of care are maintained, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values and operating as a leader in the team, service and organisation. Please get in touch if you wish to discuss this role further. • To be a team member contributing to the delivery of therapy services across the RATS Team, alongside the senior leadership team. • To provide specialist advice to therapy staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team and wider team. • To use a client-centred approach to patient care. • To participate in and provide clinical and management supervision. • To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. • To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives. • To use the Trust electronic patient record system. • To contribute to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments. • To abide by all Trust policies and procedures. • To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges. Please seek permission from your current line manager if you are applying for this on a secondment basis. Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) • A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave • Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Milton Keynes CAMHS | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) Are you a passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our friendly, innovative and supportive CAMHS team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions within a dynamic multidisciplinary service that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. As part of our CAMHS team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of presentations, contribute to service development and innovation, and help shape the future of mental health care for young people in our community. You will provide highly specialist psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation and treatment for children, young people and their families, working across a range of clinical settings and levels of need. This is a rewarding and influential role where you will: • Deliver specialist psychotherapeutic interventions to children, young people and families. • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care. • Offer consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues and the wider professional network. • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities. • Support the development of psychotherapeutic practice within the service. • Provide clinical and professional supervision to trainees, early career psychotherapists and other professionals. • Influence and contribute to the development of policies and clinical pathways that enhance patient care. The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional and service frameworks while benefiting from excellent peer support, professional leadership and opportunities for continued development. Why Join CNWL? At CNWL, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering compassionate, safe and effective care across our mental health, community and specialist services. By joining our team, you will become part of an organisation that: • Values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Invests in staff wellbeing, learning and career progression. • Supports clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills. • Encourages involvement in service transformation, research and quality improvement. • Offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where every voice matters. Whether you're looking to deepen your specialism, expand your leadership experience or help shape the future of CAMHS services, CNWL offers the support and opportunities to help you thrive. Working at CNWL With a diverse range of services across mental health, community health, addictions, learning disabilities, eating disorders and specialist care, CNWL provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth at every stage of your career. We're looking for talented, compassionate professionals who share our ambition to deliver outstanding care and who want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families. If you're ready to join a forward-thinking CAMHS service and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Provide highly specialist psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapeutic assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources Formulate and implement plans for the formal treatment and/or management of the child/ young person’s problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings Be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, grounded in the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These will include long and short term interventions as appropriate to need Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans Provide highly specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to children and young people’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Staff Nurse - Gynaecology | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Upton
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our inpatient Gynaecology team at Arrowe Park Hospital. The Gynaecology Inpatient Unit consists of an 8 bedded inpatient ward, daycase unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient ward also supports with surgical outliers. The successful candidate will support the nursing and medical team to provide safe care and treatment for patients during their admission to the unit. The role is rotational between the inpatient ward, day case unit and assessment areas and includes long days, weekends and night shifts. You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, safe and positive journey for all of our patients. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with potentially difficult and emotive situations relating to pregnancy loss and oncology in a sensitive manner and make decisions using their own judgement whilst recognising the remit of their role. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Gynaecology staff nurse position available at WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. As this vacancy is within the division of Women’s and Children’s, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Home Therapies Specialist Nurse | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Upton
£39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
PermanentFull time
Fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 Home Therapies Specialist Nurse to join our small but close team who work together to enable the development of the Home Therapies service. The successful applicant will provide highly specialist Renal care within the hospital and community setting to those patients with renal conditions who have complex needs, using highly specialist clinical knowledge and skills. Provide holistic specialist nursing to patients with renal disease, assessing physical, psychological and social needs, implementing clinical management plans as agreed by renal multi-disciplinary team. Provide one to one counselling to patients on life changing treatments, ensuring patients understand complex requirements of their chronic disease management and comply with treatment modality regimes. Manage own day to day activity in relation to patient caseload and needs of service, ensuring balance of clinical, education and management achieved. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. The role of Renal Nurse Specialist involves independent working between Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital and patient’s homes and therefore requires a broad spectrum of clinical and communication skills, including the use of multiple information technology systems and trust policies and procedures. · The role encompasses the clinical management of a range of patient cohorts including pre dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, in centre (self-care), home haemodialysis and renal vasculitis patients requiring intravenous chemotherapy. Each cohort is led and managed within the individual scope and competencies of the Renal Specialist Nurse. In collaboration with Home Therapies Manager and within clinical competence, there will be overlap between each cohort, ensuring effective provision of all aspects of clinical care. This advert closes on Friday 18 Sep 2026
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Break Charity - Mundesley
£25,174 to £25,585 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Support Worker Salary: £29,071 to £29,482 per annum, depending on qualifications (including 5 sleep-ins per month paid at £64.95 per night). Hours: Full time (38 hours per week) This role could require a mixture of sleep-ins and waking nights, depending on the needs of the home. Sleep in’s are paid at an additional £64.95 per night. Location: Mundesley, Norfolk Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, helping to launch a vital service within Break’s solo children’s homes in Norfolk and making a real difference in the lives of young people in care. We are seeking experienced residential childcare professionals to make a real, lasting impact. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes. About You As a Break Support Worker you’ll be working hands-on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home. For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Break’s solo children’s homes offer these individuals the full attention they need to be able to thrive. You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build a relationship and trust bond with the young people living at the home. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. You will encourage new experiences, supporting the young people to develop their own identity. You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations. To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver. You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. You will be required to work shifts. The basic annual salary range for this role is £25,174 - £25,585. If your application is successful, your job offer will be based on these amounts. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • An enhanced “golden hello” bonus scheme welcoming you to our services, with £1000 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £1000 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) • A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions) • 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) • Annual leave purchase • Additional service-related holiday from 2 years • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company funded medical cash plan • Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave • Pension salary sacrifice • Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary • Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) • Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives • The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum • Cycle to Work and Tech scheme • And more Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children CR3108 #IND1
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Team Leader - Norcot Early Years Centre
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£33,119 to £37,563 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Team Leader to join the team in our Waterside Day Care building to start as soon as possible. The post is permanent. We require either a 37 hour per week full-time post offered as early/late shift on alternate weeks. Early shift is 7.40am to 4pm Late shift is 9.55am to 6.15pm with an hour for lunch break. Or 4 days a week compressed 8am-6.15pm or 7.45-6pm with an hour lunch. A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish. You will be a keyworker for a group of children and be part of an established, experienced team of staff to meet the needs of individual children’s needs by completing relevant paperwork and working to the revised EYFS. You will model positive social interaction and play to provide exciting learning experiences. All staff are required to demonstrate inclusive practice at all times. At Norcot Early Years Centre, we’re proud to offer a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive place to work, where every member of staff is valued for the difference they make. We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. What we offer: A vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment – where passionate, dedicated staff work together to support and educate children with a wide range of needs and abilities. A strong, professional team – backed by an experienced and approachable Senior Management Team who are committed to your success. Excellent community partnerships – working closely with families, governors, and the wider community to create the best possible outcomes for children. Comprehensive training and development – Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid, Food safety, Prevent, Fraud Awareness, GDPR, Equality, Cyber Security within the induction period, further regular continuous opportunities for professional growth. Career progression opportunities – with support for further qualifications and development within the Centre and the wider Council. 60% staff discount on childcare fees - subject to availability within the nursery school or day care. A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – with a culture that values balance, recognition, and care for every team member. One paid wellbeing day per year (pro rata) to support your work-life balance. Plus, as part of Reading Borough Council, you’ll have access to a generous benefits package including: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members). Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work. Lease Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee. Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – offering professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it. Cycle to Work Scheme and other local discounts via the Council’s staff benefits portal. Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. (calculated in pay for TTO positions)
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SEN Teacher/DT & Arts Curriculum Lead Post
Kingswode Hoe School - Colchester
£32,916 to £51,048 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are recruiting! Kingswode Hoe School is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school environment for pupils aged 5-16 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and complex needs. We encourage pupils and staff to GROW! We are looking for a passionate, skilled and well-organised teacher to join our team of specialist staff in our MLD Special School team and Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and Trust. We believe in sharing best practice and provide excellent, informative training and supportive mentoring to be able to have a positive impact on pupil learning and outcomes straight away. About Us… Our pupils are eager to learn-"Behaviour is a strength at KHS" Challenge Partner Review We have a skilled, diverse, team with expertise and experience in MLD, SLD, SEMH, Primary, Secondary and GROW settings, who actively share best practice and welcome innovation and new ideas. We encourage professional growth with time allocated as part of working hours for ongoing training needs. Variety- no two days are the same! We put pupils at the heart of our decision making. We are lucky to have specialist facilities, high quality resources and working environment. SEAX Trust application must be completed - available on the school website, or from school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Children's Residential Support Worker (Disability Service) (Relief)
Break
£12.74 to £12.95 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
The Vacancy Relief Support Worker Salary: £12.74 to £12.95 per hour, depending on qualifications Hours: As and when required (evenings and weekends) Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role We are seeking experienced residential childcare professionals to make a real, lasting impact. For some young people, the behaviours caused by the trauma they have experienced means they need additional support. Every milestone in our disability services is celebrated and treasured. We can’t promise every day will be easy, but we can promise the sense of pride you’ll feel for the young people you support and care for. Our children’s homes are more than just a place to stay—they are warm, welcoming environments where children and young people who for various reasons, cannot live with their own families can feel safe, cared for, and valued. About you As a Children’s support worker, no two days are the same and you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes. You will encourage new experiences and support young people to develop their own identity, confidence, and independence, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services. Day to day you may find yourself planning and taking part in trips and activities alongside learning new skills to help young people overcome communication difficulties. This role may occasionally involve a physical element helping young people in and out of wheelchairs and using hoists. You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within the first 24 months of support work- This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. *Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company funded medical cash plan • Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) • Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives • The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum • And more Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children MH3053 #IND1
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Debt Advice Officer
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£29,071 to £34,811 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Your contracted base is the Civic Offices, with the option to work hybrid currently. You will need to attend the Civic for training, meetings and delivering appointments when necessary. These arrangements may change with business need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the role You would be required to: Provide friendly, professional customer service across all channels, responding with empathy and resolving enquiries wherever possible. Give personalised debt advice, including preparing financial statements, reviewing income and spending, and explaining suitable debt options. Support residents to maximise income by completing benefit checks, helping with applications, maintaining claims, challenging decisions, and accessing discounts or social tariffs. Assess and review Crisis and Resilience Fund applications for Crisis Payments and Housing Payments, and Discretionary Council Tax Support applications in line with legislation and Council policy. Verify Universal Credit housing costs and process Alternative Payment Arrangement requests accurately to prevent financial loss for residents or the Council. Maintain accurate, uptodate case records and financial information in line with data protection requirements and Council standards. Reading Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Debt Advice Officer to join our Tenant Services team. In this vital role, you’ll support tenants and residents across Reading to manage their finances, maximise income, sustain tenancies, and prevent homelessness. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service across multiple access channels including face-to-face, telephone, email, and text. You’ll be the first point of contact for many service users, responding promptly and professionally to enquiries. Using your knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, you’ll aim to resolve issues at the first point of contact and provide tailored support to those in financial difficulty. Key Responsibilities Include: Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries across multiple channels, resolving issues at first contact where possible. Provide tailored debt advice and budgeting support to tenants and residents, including preparing Standard Financial Statements and prioritising debts. Assist service users with welfare benefit claims, backdating requests, and challenging decisions using legislation and policy. Promote financial inclusion, digital access, and safer borrowing practices such as Credit Unions. Assess and review applications for Crisis and Resilience Fund for Crisis Payments and Housing Payments, and Council Tax Support accurately and efficiently. Conduct outreach appointments and home visits where necessary, following lone worker procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to team performance targets and KPIs. Collaborate with internal teams and external organisations to improve service delivery and integration. Attend community events and deliver training sessions to raise awareness of financial support services. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact David Pidduck at David.Pidduck@reading.gov.uk Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 28th September 2026 Interview Process: Interviews will take place in person at the Civic Offices and will last up to 45 minutes.
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