Senior Cleaner - Highbank Intermediate Care - MID07765
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£27,857 to £28,834 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy Based within Highbank Intermediate Care (move of Premises to Bonnyrigg later this year) your role will be to supervise and participate in the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. To undertake daily maintenance and the checking of equipment. Ordering of provisions and stock levels. To work shift times, early morning and late afternoons/evenings 5 days per week. KNOWLEDGE: Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals. Must complete The British Institute of Cleaning Services, Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate, Stage 1 within 6 months of employment CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 21st October 2026 INTERVIEW DATES - Week Commencing 2nd November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Senior Cleaner Directorate: Health & Social Care Location: Highbank Intermediate Care Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 22 hours per week Working Pattern: Shift times, early morning and late afternoons/evenings 5 days per week Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 22 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,024.25 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Childcare Supervisor, Luncarty Wraparound Care - PKC14303
Perth and Kinross Council - Luncarty
£21,172 to £22,674 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Childcare Supervisor - PKC14303 £21,172 - £22,674 (20 Hours per week Term-time & 36 Hours per week during School holidays) Luncarty Wraparound Care Do you like working with children and want to make a difference? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Supervisor at Luncarty Wraparound Care, working 20 hours per week term-time after school and 36 hours per week during holiday periods. This is an excellent opportunity to manage, develop and oversee the provision of high-quality play experiences within the after-school setting. You will gain a wider range of skills as the role involves managing the smooth day to day running of the services and the management of a small staff team. As a Childcare Supervisor you will be responsible for the planning and organisation of the day-to-day operations of the service, providing flexible childcare to children from nursery to the end of Primary School. You will provide high quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service. You would be expected to manage and work as a member of the team and wider school team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service. A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 20 hours per week, term-time, between 2pm - 6pm, during holiday periods you will work 36 hours on a rota basis, rotas can suit staff who wish to work longer days with days off, or 7.2 hours daily. If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Perth and Kinross Council can offer you a range of employee benefits including the Local Government Pension. We can also offer training and development opportunities and invest in our staff and value their contribution. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children. If you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. You will be responsible for maintaining your annual membership. You will hold a childcare qualification with one of the following: SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) HNC Childhood Practice HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development. The position is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners, a sense of fun, as well as the ability to respect confidentiality at all times. Supervisory skills are required for managing a team of professionals with excellent communication skills to motivate and engage with staff and children. Excellent planning and organisation skills are also required with the ability to maintain registration and financial information and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services. If you would like to share our ambition, commitment and drive to enhance the lives of children and young people within Perth and Kinross, then we would like to hear from you. Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “ How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Emma Bendoris, Head Teacher at Luncarty Primary School at Luncarty@pkc.gov.uk or visit www.pkc.gov.uk/KidsClubs to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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Childcare Supervisor, Luncarty Wraparound Care - PKC14302
Perth and Kinross Council - Luncarty
£4,532 to £4,854 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Childcare Supervisor - PKC14302 £4,532 - £4,854 (6 Hours per week, Term-time only) Luncarty Wraparound Care An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breakfast Childcare Supervisor at Luncarty Wraparound Care, 6 hours per week, term-time, before school. This is an excellent opportunity to manage, develop and oversee the provision of high-quality play experiences within the after-school setting. You will gain a wider range of skills as the role involves managing the smooth day to day running of the services and the management of a small staff team. As a Childcare Supervisor you will be responsible for the planning and organisation of the day-to-day operations of the service, providing flexible childcare to children from nursery to the end of Primary School. You will provide high quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service. You would be expected to manage and work as a member of the team and wider school team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service. Perth and Kinross Council can offer you a range of employee benefits including the Local Government Pension. We can also offer training and development opportunities and invest in our staff and value their contribution. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children. If you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. You will be responsible for maintaining your annual membership. You will hold a childcare qualification with one of the following: SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) HNC Childhood Practice HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development. The position is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners, a sense of fun, as well as the ability to respect confidentiality at all times. Supervisory skills are required for managing a team of professionals with excellent communication skills to motivate and engage with staff and children. Excellent planning and organisation skills are also required with the ability to maintain registration and financial information and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services. If you would like to share our ambition, commitment and drive to enhance the lives of children and young people within Perth and Kinross, then we would like to hear from you. Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “ How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Emma Bendoris, Head Teacher at Luncarty Primary School at Luncarty@pkc.gov.uk and also visit www.pkc.gov.uk/KidsClubs to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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Logistics Planner - Care at Home 2 - ABC13954
Aberdeen City Council - Aberdeen City
£32,615 to £36,637 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom, Duration: Permanent, Full Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £ 16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role Throughout Aberdeen city you will participate in the provision of a high standard of person centred care and support for service users .You will contribute to the organisation and development of the team and service to promote good outcomes for service use rs and their carers. You will manage and provide effective administrative service to service users and the public. Full time permanent post, working Monday to Friday. 35hrs per week The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: HNC or relevant qualification; willing to work towards SVQ 3 Business Administration PVG The post holder will be expected to: Travel as required in relation to the needs of the service Work in accordance with Adult and Public Protection principles and procedures Adhere to the requirements of company policy and procedures and health and safety policies and legislation The postholder is able to demonstrate: The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing The ability to use a range of ICT packages including MS Office The ability to collate and analyse information The ability to manage time in order to successfully deliver projects The ability to continually evaluate information and develop practical business orientated solutions The ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff The ability to supervise direct reports Report writing The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines The ability to take minutes The ability to manage others diaries The ability to delegate, plan and support staff workloads to meet the needs of the service About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Senior Practitioner - Children in Care, West Essex
Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex
£48,205 to £57,988 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior Practitioner - Children in Care, West Essex Permanent, Full Time £48,205 to £57,988 per annum Location: Harlow Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 7th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link We are a friendly, supportive, and hard-working team where we always hold children at the centre of what we do. We have created an open, reflective and learning culture where social workers feel enabled and supported to raise issues, consider different perspectives, challenge authority, and try out different approaches in a safe and non-blaming environment. Good quality reflective supervision is provided to all social workers and senior practitioners. Sonia and Padraig talk about our great team As a Senior Practitioner you will provide leadership in the team, provide both support and mentoring to newly qualified or less experienced staff, facilitate reflective group supervision, oversee the team's duty service, deputise for the Team Manager when needed and have responsibility to lead in a practice area. There will be opportunities for your own professional development and for being part of developing our team and service. Children in Care Children in Care (CIC) teams work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care- they're unable to live at home and are either placed with a foster carer or live in residential homes. They work with children and young people to ensure their experiences in care is a good one and that the work undertaken prepares them for their transition into leaving care or return home to family. The CIC teams receive cases in proceedings after the first hearing, they visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans which include Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and adoption, undertake life-story work to enable a child to understand the reasons for being in care and also support children to return home to birth family. To read more about us please visit Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Skills, knowledge and Experience A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements. Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance. Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals. Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families. In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need. Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. 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Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)
North Lakes Children's Services - Brampton, Cumbria
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: North Lakes Children's Services Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £13.23 per hour Location: Headsnook About North Lakes North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. As a Support Care Worker, you'll be a positive role model-approachable, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful difference. Creating safe, nurturing, and fun experiences is central to what we do. We're recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook-warm, compassionate individuals who want to help young people recover from early life experiences and thrive. Main Duties Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime Promote independence, life skills, socialisation, and room cleanliness Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, budgeting, checks, and daily records Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep, and kitchen hygiene Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle) Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time About You: Flexibility to work up to 14‑hour shifts with varied start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including potential sleep‑ins Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work toward it) Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills Willingness to learn and complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by us) Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous) North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)
North Lakes Children's Services - Carlisle, Cumbria
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: North Lakes Children's Services Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £13.23 per hour Location: Carlisle About North Lakes North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. As a Support Care Worker, you'll be a positive role model-approachable, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful difference. Creating safe, nurturing, and fun experiences is central to what we do. We're recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook-warm, compassionate individuals who want to help young people recover from early life experiences and thrive. Main Duties Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime Promote independence, life skills, socialisation, and room cleanliness Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, budgeting, checks, and daily records Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep, and kitchen hygiene Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle) Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time About You: Flexibility to work up to 14‑hour shifts with varied start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including potential sleep‑ins Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work toward it) Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills Willingness to learn and complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by us) Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous) North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Care & Support Worker Days - Mayflower Court
NorseCare - Norwich, Norfolk
£13.31 to £13.31 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Mayflower Court to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Norwich £13.81 per hour (Days) + enhancements Hours Available: 25.5 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 30 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 34.5 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Mayflower Court: Mayflower Court is our modern purpose-built care home in Norwich, part of the Bowthorpe Care Village. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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Care & Support Worker Nights - Mayflower Court
NorseCare - Norwich, Norfolk
£14.06 to £14.06 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Mayflower Court to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Norwich £14.06 per hour (Nights) + enhancements Hours Available: 28.88 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 36.75 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Mayflower Court: Mayflower Court is our modern purpose-built care home in Norwich, part of the Bowthorpe Care Village. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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Care & Support Worker Nights - Harker House
NorseCare - Long Stratton, Norfolk
£14.06 to £14.06 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Harker House to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Long Stratton £14.06 per hour (Nights) + enhancements 35 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Shifts across Monday - Sunday: 20.00-07.00 Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Harker House: Harker House is our care home at the heart of the Long Stratton community in South Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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