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Creative Support is a national, fast-growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with diverse care needs. We are seeking warm and caring individuals to join our friendly staff team in South Shields, South Tyneside. In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities to live full, fun, and active lives. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. We are looking for individuals with skills in positive communication and engagement who can demonstrate unconditional positive regard for those we support. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. As a Support Worker, your duties will include providing person-centred care and support to help clients reach personal goals, assisting with personal care and medication, attending appointments, supporting with meal planning and preparation, and ensuring access to local activities and community participation, including trips out, supporting events within services, and promoting local social opportunities. Minimum of 2 years driving experience and a full UK driving licence is required. Vacancy Reference Number: 88250 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. 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 awarded. SVC: SMNS Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas

Gambling Harm Prevention & Education Coordinator About the Role: Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Charity for a passionate and driven Gambling Harm Prevention & Education Coordinator. • Salary: £32,144 per annum, • Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility required for evenings/weekends), • Location: Office-based at Charity HQ with travel across the North East region Key Responsibilities: • Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programmes for schools, community groups, and professionals, • Create and adapt resources for diverse audiences, including those with SEN, • Deliver training and workshops to educators, parents, and stakeholders, • Build partnerships with community organisations and support youth-led initiatives, • Provide early intervention, brief support, and signposting to specialist services, • Passion for working with young adults and children, • Engage in local networks and collaborative harm-reduction initiatives, • Monitor programme impact, collect feedback, and contribute to service improvement, • Ensure delivery aligns with quality standards and safeguarding requirements, • Strong communication and engagement skills, • Experience delivering training, workshops, or educational programmes, • Able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, • Knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) gambling harm, safeguarding, and early intervention, • Flexible and willing to travel Additional Information: • Enhanced DBS check required, • Commitment to safeguarding is essential, • Ongoing training and development provided If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Paul at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208963 or email . Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. If you have any questions or queries, please don’t not hesitate to ask.

We are recruiting a Gambling Practitioner to join our specialist service supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling-related harm. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate professional to deliver recovery-focused, evidence-based interventions within a community-facing service. Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,700 per annum Contract: Full time, Permanent Bonus: £250 referral bonus & £250 new starter bonus About the Role The Gambling Practitioner will facilitate referrals, deliver assessments, and provide a range of brief, structured, and group-based interventions to individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling. The role also involves working collaboratively with partners, promoting the service, and supporting community-based approaches to reducing gambling harms. Key Responsibilities • Facilitate referrals into the service and provide screening, brief and comprehensive assessments, • Deliver a stepped-care approach including:, • Brief and extended brief interventions, • One-to-one guidance, advice, and support, • Relapse prevention programmes, • Mutual aid and recovery self-help groups, • Recovery courses and aftercare, • Develop and review recovery-oriented care plans using evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT-informed interventions, and the Five Step Model, • Encourage engagement with peer support, recovery forums, and guided self-help resources, • Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies including mental health services, housing, debt advice, criminal justice, and voluntary sector organisations, • Deliver training, awareness sessions, and brief advice to professionals and community groups, • Support the development of a network of Community Champions to raise awareness of gambling-related harm, • Provide advice and guidance to colleagues working with gambling clients, • Manage a caseload in line with agreed targets and KPIs, • Maintain accurate and timely records in line with data protection, safeguarding, and clinical governance requirements, • Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, • NQF Level 4 (or above) qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Health and Social Care, Counselling, or similar), • Experience working with individuals with complex needs, ideally within addictions, mental health, or psychosocial support services, • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and working within governance frameworks, • Ability to deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions, • Strong communication, engagement, and partnership-working skills, • Commitment to recovery-oriented and person-centered practice, • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, • All staff are expected to work in line with organisational values, policies, and professional standards, • Ongoing supervision, training, and professional development are provided If you are passionate about supporting recovery and making a real difference in people’s lives, we would welcome your application. Please contact

In-Person Tutor – Support & Empower School-Refusing Students Flexible hours | Highly rewarding | Term-time only | SEN, Mental Health, and Behavioural Support Are you a compassionate, patient, and experienced educator who wants to make a real difference? We’re seeking dedicated In-Person Tutors to support children and young people who are currently unable to attend school due to special educational needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, or mental health difficulties. You’ll work with school-refusing students in a 1:1 setting, offering tailored academic support that helps them re-engage with learning and rebuild confidence. This is a highly rewarding role for those who want to change lives—one student at a time. What the Role Involves: * Deliver 1:1 tuition sessions during school hours (typically between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday). * Work with students who are out of school, often in their homes or community settings. * Support each learner across key subjects (e.g., English, Maths, Science), using personalised, creative teaching methods. * Focus on rebuilding trust and engagement with learning, not just academics. * Communicate closely with parents/carers, schools, and support professionals to track and promote progress. * Log student outcomes and feedback clearly to support each learner’s journey. Hours & Flexibility: * Most students receive 6–15 hours...

Secondary Teacher of Design Technology (DT) – SEND School – Gateshead About the Role Humly is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher of Design Technology (DT) to join an outstanding SEND school in South Shields. This is a full-time position for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent. This is a truly unique setting, with exceptional facilities, high-quality resources, a supportive team, and an inspiring leadership group. The school caters for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive. This role is ideal for a creative and adaptable teacher who is committed to delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences tailored to the needs of all learners. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging DT lessons tailored to pupils with MLD and SLD, • Adapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs, • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, • Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, • Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress effectively, • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff, • Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans, • Maintain high expectations for behaviour and engagement, • Promote independence, confidence, and life skills through practical learning Requirements • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level, • Experience working with SEND pupils (MLD/SLD desirable), • Strong understanding of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice, • Excellent classroom management and communication skills, • A patient, creative, and flexible approach to teaching, • Commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs What We Offer • Competitive daily rate of £140 - £232 per day, • Full-time role for the remainder of the academic year, • Opportunity to work in an outstanding, purpose-built SEND school, • Supportive and experienced staff team, • Access to excellent facilities and resources, • Dedicated support from the Humly team Safeguarding At Humly, safeguarding children is our top priority. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in a truly exceptional SEND setting, apply now and become part of the Humly community