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We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers to join our established team in Bedford, Bedfordshire located off of Goldington Road. Our residential support workers provide care and support for 5 individuals with learning and physical disabilities, and other needs to enjoy an excellent quality of life in this residential care home. If you would like the rewarding role of working with people who have learning disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you. The service is located 10 minutes from Bedford town centre off of the Goldington Road and near to Goldington Green. There is free onsite and on-street parking for staff and good transport links via the Number 10 and 27 buses. The service is a large bungalow with an expansive garden which the individuals love to spend time in during the warmer weather. Individuals living at the service are sociable and active and enjoy lots of interaction with their staff. They enjoy spending quality time with the staff team at the service and out in the community. Examples of activities include walks around the local area, going shopping, sensory activities, shopping in the town centre, day trips out, visiting arts and crafts, and board games. Support Worker duties include: • Providing respectful and dignified personal care including the administration of medication, • Working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, • Supporting service users with the activities they enjoy, such as bowling and going on walks around the Bedford area, • Supporting individuals to manage all aspects of their home environment and ensure it is reflective of their personal tastes and preferences Vacancy Reference Number: 85566 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Cobalt Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a leading property management business in the appointment of a Commercial Director, overseeing a flagship campus in the UK. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a commercially driven and strategically minded individual to lead site operations, drive occupier engagement, and position the campus as a centre of excellence within the community. The role offers the opportunity to work across a dynamic, innovation-led environment with strong stakeholder exposure and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Take full leadership responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of a large-scale, multi-occupier campus, • Drive the marketing and external positioning of the site, enhancing its profile within the scientific, academic, and commercial sectors, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, stakeholders, and local partners to foster collaboration and growth, • Support leasing activity, including engaging with prospective tenants and contributing to negotiations, • Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, maintenance, and compliance, • Lead and manage on-site teams, ensuring performance, development, and alignment with business objectives, • Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and all relevant statutory requirements, • Collaborate closely with asset management and wider business teams to deliver client objectives and maximise asset performance, • Drive community engagement initiatives, networking events, and partnerships to enhance occupier experience and site reputation, • As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate strong experience in a commercial property or campus management role, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and drive commercial outcomes., • You will be highly network-driven, commercially aware, and confident operating within a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience within science, innovation, or business park environments is advantageous. IOSH certification is required, with NEBOSH and IWFM accreditation being beneficial. If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Community Wellbeing Navigator Post no: 657 Salary: £24,454.04 FTE (£16,523 per annum actual for 25 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-Time, 25 hours per week. Work Pattern: Monday to Friday (10:00 - 15:00 and Online evening group (every other week) Monday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Covering: Central Bedfordshire – Ampthill/Flitwick, Biggleswade, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Working base(s): HQ The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AH (Wednesday – admin base) and 2 days per week onsite in: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Service which covers Ampthill/Flitwick, Biggleswade, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Key Duties and Service Delivery As a Community Wellbeing Navigator you will be at the heart of the Recovery Service, delivering all aspects of the service, building positive relationships with those using the service and strong links into the wider community services within Central Bedfordshire. You will offer focussed 1-2-1 support where needed, to assist people to navigate through the range of other services within the community. You will offer guidance and information that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps or continue to be isolated and disconnected from their communities, ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs. You will also deliver group wellbeing sessions and facilitate drop-in sessions that provide a safe environment for service users to talk openly and develop practical tools, techniques and coping strategies in order to manage their own wellbeing. In addition, you will assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary. There will also be opportunity to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and build links with local organisations. You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. Entitlements/benefits: • 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), • Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%), • Optional Health Plan, • Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good, • In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 1st May 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply. Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home Location: Bedford Salary: £50,000 Full-Time | Permanent We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed childrens home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and complex needs. This is a stable, well-established service with a strong team and clear focus on high-quality, child-centred care. The Role Lead day-to-day operations of the home Ensure full Ofsted compliance and safeguarding standards Manage staff, rotas, and budgets Promote a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture Build strong relationships with families and professionals Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes Requirements Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy in a childrens residential setting Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards) Experience supporting children with complex needs Enhanced DBS (required) Whats on Offer Clear progression and development opportunities A supportive senior leadership structure 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Health and wellbeing support including online GP access and health cash plan Flexible pay options Cycle to Work scheme and lifestyle benefits Life assurance Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions specialises in Social Care recruitment across a wide range of roles, including Registered Managers, Residential Managers, Deputy Managers, Team Leaders, Social Workers, Care Home Managers, Care Assistants, Support Workers, Community and Outreach Workers, Family Support Workers, and Day Centre staff, as well as Kitchen Assistants, Cooks and Chefs within care settings.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

RECONNECT Worker - Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes Location: Bedfordshire Salary: £24,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role We are Forward, a social enterprise that empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction so they can move forward and live fulfilling lives. Our services focus on supporting individuals to make positive and lasting change through compassionate, person-centred support. The RECONNECT service is a care after custody programme that improves the continuity of care for people leaving prison or an Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) who have identified health needs. We work with individuals up to 12 weeks before their release and for up to six months post-release, ensuring they can successfully transition into community-based health and wellbeing services while maintaining the progress made while in custody. Our East of England RECONNECT service supports adults aged 18 and over who are due to be released from custody within 12 weeks, or within 28 days post-release, and who require ongoing healthcare or wellbeing support. About the Role As a RECONNECT Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, inclusive and bespoke RECONNECT service to individuals preparing for release from HMP Bedford, HMP Woodhill and Yarl's Wood IRC. Working closely with service users prior to release and throughout their transition back into the community, you will identify individual needs through robust assessments and develop personalised care plans. These plans will ensure individuals are connected to appropriate health, wellbeing and community services to support long-term recovery and stability. You will work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals, community organisations and other partner agencies to ensure that individuals receive seamless support. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to coordinating services that safeguard and sustain health and wellbeing outcomes. Key responsibilities include: • Processing referrals and providing updates to referrers on assessment outcomes * Conducting in-depth needs assessments for all appropriate referrals * Developing and implementing personalised, SMART care plans centred on the needs of the service user * Maintaining regular contact and support with service users in preparation for release and for up to six months post-release * Ensuring service users are effectively connected to GP services, healthcare support, mentoring, aftercare and wider community services * Building and maintaining strong partnerships with prisons, healthcare providers and external agencies * Implementing clear referral pathways including Offender Management in Custody, Prison Healthcare, and Family or Self-referrals * Delivering structured interventions and using motivational interviewing techniques in both one-to-one and group settings * Supporting the safe delivery of services by actively engaging with risk assessment and safeguarding processes * Maintaining accurate records and using databases to collect and report data for audit, research and service monitoring About You We are looking for a compassionate and motivated professional who is committed to supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives after custody. You will have experience working with people facing complex challenges and be confident in delivering person-centred support within multi-agency environments. You will bring strong assessment, communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will have: • Experience working within mental health, emotional wellbeing or substance misuse services * Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored SMART care plans * Experience delivering structured interventions with service users * Experience using motivational interviewing techniques in both one-to-one and group settings * Strong IT and database skills to support case management and reporting * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with service users and partner agencies * Experience working collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes * Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload * Flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of the service A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: • Flexible working * Training and development opportunities * Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) * Season Ticket Loan Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Crisis Loan Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) * Access to Blue Light Card * 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter * Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.