Female Support Worker
United Response
£20,000 to £30,000 a year
PermanentPart time
Role: Female Support Worker Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: £13.25 per hour (plus excellent benefits) Contracts available: 1 x 20 hours per week & 1 x 17.5 hours per week You must hold a Full UK Driving licence to be considered for this role Please note our organisation is currently unable to sponsor visas for any positions Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen. This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies. About you We are looking for people who share our passion for finding creative ways to ensure that the people we support have the opportunity to do what they love. We are looking for someone to join the team who is going to continue to build a fun and relaxed environment. If you can combine these things with enthusiasm, empathy and the motivation to encourage then you are good to go! As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given. Please note that this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work as well as sleep in shifts so flexibility is essential. The needs of this service do require the successful applicant to hold a full manual UK driving licence. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check the cost of which to be met by United Response. In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits; Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters Time and half for bank holiday working Access to Blue Light Discount Card Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life. Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond. Work place pension scheme Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold. United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. (Female applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.) #URC
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Modern Apprentice Contract Support Administrator
Fife College - Dunfermline, Fife
£28,947 to £30,262 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
About the Role The Contract Support Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and digitally robust delivery of Modern Apprenticeship (MA) contracts. The role requires strong IT skills, competence across Microsoft Office, and the ability to create, upload, store, and manage structured digital files in SharePoint and the Skills Development Scotland contract monitoring and reporting system (FIPS). The post holder will maintain accurate digital records across multiple platforms and use DocuSign to generate, issue, and manage electronic MA documentation. They will interpret and apply MA contract rules and compliance requirements, addressing any non‑compliance promptly. Key Responsibilities • Maintain, update, and manage digital information systems, ensuring all MA contract documentation is created, uploaded, stored, and organised accurately within SharePoint, using strong IT skills and best‑practice data‑management principles. • Carry out online group award registration and process results for learners undertaking qualifications with specific awarding bodes i.e., EAL, IMI & ECITB. • Ensure registration, resulting and certification with relevant Awarding Bodies e.g., QS, C&G and EAL is carried out in an accurate, timely manner in order that the contract funding can be claimed. • Apply a strong working knowledge of MA Contract rule, funding requirements, compliance expectations, and documentation standards, providing clear guidance and clarification to delivery teams and external partners.
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Access and Inclusion Coordinator
Cambridgeshire County Council - Cambridgeshire
Competitive
PermanentFull time
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Teacher who has the knowledge and ability to carry out a leading and coordinating role in relation to managing the cases of children with complex needs, who present with behaviours that may challenge. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Clare Cook: clare.cook@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more. What will you be doing? You will be a manager within a team of experienced Specialist Teachers and inclusion practitioners who work closely together and support each other to improve the outcomes for children, families, schools, and settings, in particular children with SEND, who have been, or are at risk of being permanently excluded, and who have medical or other needs which prevent regular attendance at school and who require alternative education provision under Sect. 19 of the Education Act 1996. The team also promotes the development of close links with schools, families, partner teams and services, with other agencies and with the voluntary sector. Duties include the line management of inclusion practitioners, deployment of resource to support a diverse and challenging caseload, liaising closely with senior leaders in school and the development of resources and training. You will work strategically alongside other Access and Inclusion Coordinators in the wider county team. The role will require county-wide travel. About you First and foremost, you will be a qualified teacher who is passionate about ensuring education inclusion for all children, and who is able to be a champion for the most vulnerable. You will have experience of supporting children with SEND, in particular SEMH needs. You will have a broad range of relevant experience and a strong CPD record. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of working with schools. You will have experience of management or supervision and oversight of support staff. You will be able to work both independently and jointly with other professionals and have the confidence and knowledge to deliver training and advice to settings, often in the most challenging circumstances. It is essential that you have the ability to work autonomously, to effectively deploy and manage resources, to support team members who may be working in emotionally challenging circumstances, and to prioritise work and meet deadlines. You will have a thorough understanding of the factors that promote successful inclusion and be passionate about supporting settings to implement appropriate strategies which help to improve children’s attendance, engagement, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and learning. You will have thorough knowledge and understanding of exclusion, and factors impacting attendance, including the legal processes and the SEND Code of Practice. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Senior Financial Support Officer
Coventry City Council - One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry
£29,542 to £35,570 a year
PermanentFull time
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation. We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council. Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation. You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate – a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city. Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisation We want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? Senior Financial Support Officer – Fixed Term Full Time for 12 months This is an exciting new role for someone who is passionate about helping people, supporting Coventry residents to become more financially resilient through tailored advice, early intervention, and access to financial support services. If you are passionate about helping people, delivering excellent customer service, and making a meaningful difference to local communities, we'd love to hear from you. Are you passionate about supporting people and making a real difference in your local community? Do you have excellent communication and people skills, together with experience of benefits and knowledge of the support services available across the city? If so, you could be exactly who we're looking for. You will identify and contact low-income families to understand whether they could be supported to apply for additional benefits to increase financial stability, prevent homelessness and build resilience. You should have a good knowledge of income benefits and have the skills and ability to help customers resolve complex difficulties. Duties will include: • Pro-active outbound contacting of families identified as on a low-income or at risk of crisis to discuss welfare benefits and possible avenues of support. Assisting with applications and appeals • Using the benefit and budget calculator to support families to claim benefits that they may be entitled to • Using data to target support to people who need it most now and uncover hidden pockets of poverty. Identify families who are struggling and who may never have engaged with is before. • Responding to people and their specific circumstances, gaining their trust, and identifying when their support needs may be deeper than the original request. You will need to have both excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Using your network of contacts both within the Council and across the voluntary network to assist with enquiries and identify opportunities to help people, including working with partner organisations in community sites There will be times when you’ll need the ability to deliver difficult messages and manage expectations, while we try our best there aren’t always straight forward solutions to the challenges that people face. Resilience is important in this equally challenging and rewarding role. Assessments will consist of an interview and scenario-based activity. If you would like to find out more about the role or have any questions, please approach Deb Turner on 02476972891 or Jennie Lawton on 02476971424 during office hours. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th October at midnight with assessments to take place on Tuesday 20th October This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. Who are we looking for? Care about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer Excellent communication skills, confident in face to face, telephone and written activity Ability to support a diverse customer base Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment Ability to respond to change positively To Be Flexible to the needs of the service Good IT skills An understanding of the range of services provided by the Council. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you! About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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Approved Electrician
Platform Housing Group
£32,672 to £45,100 a year
PermanentFull time
Have you got the right tools for the job? Platform Property Care has a great opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join our repairs and maintenance team in a mobile role covering work in Market Harborough, Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. You'll be joining a talented team carrying out remedial work, general maintenance, and repairs across our properties. You will thrive on giving great customer service and keeping jobs on track and have the drive to make sure the work is completed to spec. You will have a right first-time mentality ensuring the Customer is at the centre of everything you do. The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you'll have the support of a great team! Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from -Basic salary of £40,862 per annum for an Approved Electrician (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours) -25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave -Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) -PPC Van + Fuel Card -Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided -Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash We want somebody who can: A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service. Ideally you will have -Served an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ L3 & City & Guilds L3 in Electrical installation, commissioning, and certification -AM2 -City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent in testing and inspection -18th Edition regulation We are looking for someone who has: -Sound experience in delivering a range of electrical work and services in a domestic setting -Experience of working for a social Landlord, Housing Association or Council. -Experience of delivering responsive repairs -Strong customer service skills -Full current valid driving Licence essential as this is a mobile role -As you will be working within Customer's homes this role requires a DBS check. This role will require working on the out of hours rota which includes availability over 7 days including working Saturdays and Sunday. This role is for a team covering Market Harborough and the surrounding area so you will need to live here. Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team. If this sounds like the place for you then we'd love to hear from you! Interested and want to find out more? Please contact Gary Edwards, Localities Operations Manager, at gary.edwards@platformhg.com for a chat. This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
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Safeguarding Officers x3
Clarion Housing Group - London
£36,993 to £43,035 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
At Clarion Housing Group, safeguarding is at the heart of our commitment to supporting residents and creating safe, sustainable communities. We are looking for three dedicated Safeguarding Officers to join our growing Safeguarding & Vulnerability Team and play a vital role in protecting some of the most vulnerable people we serve.
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Principal Highway Development Management Engineer
Cambridgeshire County Council - Huntingdon
£52,515 to £56,054 a year
PermanentFull time
Cambridgeshire County Council is offering opportunity for a principal engineer with highway development management experience to fulfil demanding roles in a busy team dealing with the challenges presented by an ambitious and wide-ranging growth agenda. The team has one full-time and permanent positions available, based at of one of our highway depots in either Huntingdon, Witchford or Whittlesford (open to applicant requirements). The ability to travel to different locations is essential. Place and Sustainability is at the forefront of making sure Cambridgeshire is open for business. The roles are based within the Transport and Connectivity directorate, which is responsible for leading on the development and delivery of key infrastructure and policy across Cambridgeshire and is therefore pivotal to Cambridgeshire delivering on its long-term infrastructure and transport aspirations. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Shane Luck, Highway Development Manager - shane.luck@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more. What will you be doing? The HDM Team sit within the Sustainable Transport and Strategy service area. The team is responsible for informing, influencing and advising upon the highway aspects of development proposals through the Council’s role as a statutory consultee for planning applications. An experienced principal engineer is required to lead on developing, promoting and securing the County’s highway and transport objectives through the assessment of development proposals, providing professional and technical advice and support to local planning authorities, and identification and negotiation of developer funded highway infrastructure. About you Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent in a transport or Civil Engineering related discipline (or equivalent experience) together with experience of highway development management. As well as being able to demonstrate a wide experience of HDM/related highway discipline, you will have experience of highway design, construction and drainage techniques and a good working knowledge of highways legislation. You will understand the complexities of local government, be able to find solutions to complex problems and have experience of working closely with Members and key stakeholders. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Assistant Site Manager
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join our HMP Glasgow team based in Royston. Location: HMP Glasgow - RoystonHours: 42.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to support the safe, efficient and quality-led delivery of large-scale cladding works at HMP Glasgow. You'll work closely with the Senior Site Manager and Project Manager, coordinating specialist subcontractors and helping to ensure activities are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in line with the construction programme. What will you be responsible for? As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll be working within the HMP Glasgow team, supporting them in delivering large-scale cladding works across multiple buildings. Your day to day will include: -Managing and directing specialist subcontractor partners delivering cladding works, ensuring delivery against programme, design drawings and quality standards -Coordinating interfaces between the cladding package and other trades, raising any clashes or sequencing issues with the project team -Carrying out toolbox talks, site inductions and daily briefings to support full compliance with Kier standards and project requirements -Conducting regular inspections of cladding works, identifying defects or non-conformances and supporting timely resolution -Creating, logging and filing site reports, inspection records and project paperwork accurately and within required timescales What are we looking for? This role of Assistant Site Manager is great for you if: -You have experience supporting or supervising façade, external envelope or cladding works -You hold a relevant construction qualification, such as HND, degree, SVQ or a technical trade qualification -You have your SMSTS five-day certificate and a valid CSCS card -You possess strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with specialist subcontractors and the wider project team -You hold a Full driving licence and First Aid qualification We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Support Worker - Female - Waking Night
Dimensions - Newcastle
£14.59 to £14.59 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Support Worker - Female - Waking Night Location: Newcastle, NE3 Full time - 37.5 hours a week The current pay rate of £14.01 per hour will be increasing to £14.59 per hour from 1st October. About Dimensions At Dimensions, you'll discover more than a job - you'll find purpose, belonging, and the support to thrive. Guided by our values, we create an inclusive, rewarding environment where your voice matters, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in making every night safe, comfortable, and meaningful for the people we support. Together, we'll make a real difference - for them, and for you Thanks to our amazing teams, Dimensions Group has been accredited as a Great Place to Work for 2026 — our eighth consecutive year of recognition. About the role We're looking for enthusiastic, positive Support Workers to join our team in Kenton, supporting four incredible people in their own supported living bungalows. You'll be supporting two gentlemen and one lady with learning disabilities and autism to live independently and enjoy life on their terms. Every night, you'll help create a safe, calm, and comforting environment for the people we support. Your role will include: - Carrying out regular “keeping safe checks” to ensure everyone feels secure and comfortable. - Maintaining a clean, hygienic space so that the environment is welcoming and safe. - Recording important information using our easy-to-use IT systems - from support plans to health and safety logs - so we can provide the best care possible. - Creating a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere that promotes wellbeing throughout the night. - Supporting people to enjoy their late evenings or nights in ways that matter to them. - Providing personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect. ?You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress - full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential. Shift: Waking nights are typically 10pm - 8am We're looking for people with flexibility to work on a rota basis that includes a combination of shifts, weekdays and weekends Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work life balance - something we're very passionate about! Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled About you We're looking for someone who brings compassion, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. You'll thrive in this role if you: - Care deeply about people and want to help create safe, positive nights for those who need support. - Value inclusion and respect, treating everyone with dignity and kindness. - Stay calm and reassuring, even when things feel challenging - your presence makes a difference. - Enjoy working independently but also feel part of a team that shares the same purpose. - Are comfortable using technology to keep accurate records and follow support plans. - Can provide personal care when needed, always with empathy and understanding. - Bring flexibility and reliability, knowing that your role is essential to someone's wellbeing. Rewards that make a difference? - A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work - Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs - 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata) - Opportunities for career progression - Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us) - We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. - High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.) - Life Assurance and Company Pension - Industry leading training - Enhanced DBS paid for by us Apply now - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. - We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce - As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees - As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150. - We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. - Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. Use of AI in the recruitment process: AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities. If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place
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Safeguarding Officers x3
Clarion Housing Group - Norwich
£34,109 to £39,539 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
At Clarion Housing Group, safeguarding is at the heart of our commitment to supporting residents and creating safe, sustainable communities. We are looking for three dedicated Safeguarding Officers to join our growing Safeguarding & Vulnerability Team and play a vital role in protecting some of the most vulnerable people we serve.
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