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Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. \n If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this Support Worker role at Four Winds, Brightlingsea, Essex, United Kingdom might be right for you. \n Your Role \n Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector as Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant but your values are most important to us. \n\n • Four Winds is a friendly, warm bungalow in a quiet coastal town. Everyone who lives here has their own private space to make their own and are encouraged to get involved in making decisions about their home; what’s on the meal plan, ideas for new home projects, and what goes on their busy social calendar. There’s a relaxed and calm atmosphere, with everybody always keeping busy with their own hobbies; whether that’s art, reading, gardening or cooking.\n, • Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.\n, • Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.\n, • Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.\n\n At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Colchester. \n Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Colchester and surrounding areas. \n Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. \n As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you’ll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! \n You’ll help with… \n\n • Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness\n, • Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene\n, • Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders\n, • Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals\n, • Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it\n, • Mobility – help with getting around\n\n You’ll enjoy… \n\n • Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours\n, • Competitive payrates – earn up to £15.50 per hour\n, • 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health\n, • Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands\n, • Self development – career opportunities if you want\n, • Local work & paid mileage –short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)\n, • Paid holiday & training – to support your career\n, • Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays\n, • Pension – to help prepare for your future\n, • Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £200 for every friend that starts with us\n\n *T&Cs apply \n You’ll need… \n\n • Strong communication & interpersonal skills\n, • Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times\n, • A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work\n, • A driving licence & access to a vehicle\n\n You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required \n All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. \n Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Alina Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion! \n Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker \n Please visit our website to view our privacy policy

Our Vacancy Outreach Support Worker – Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive Are you someone who’s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Braintree and Uttlesford area of Essex - so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential. What your day might look like Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills. Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence. Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time. Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism. What makes this role special Please note, this isn’t a care worker role. This is a role where it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. Could it be you? We’re looking for someone who: Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence Hold a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check What you’ll get in return 25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 2 paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Family-friendly policies A role where your support helps people thrive A role where your support creates independence PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. Closing date: 28 July 2026 Interviews will be held in person at our Colchester Octagon office on the 4th August

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Support Worker to join our team based in Colchester. You will join us on a relief basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Relief Support Worker role: As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera East is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Relief Support Worker. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position

Rate: £18.51 per hour Umbrella Term: 3 months initially Hours per week: 37 Location: Remote but 1st day on site for induction MAIN DUTIES: 1. Assist with the administration and maintenance of all manual and computer records relating to the levy, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Business Rate, Benefit Overpayments and other debts owed to the council. 1. Provide detailed advice and assistance to customers and their representatives on a wide range of enquiries, complaints and issues, including liability, discounts and exemptions and debt recovery to a high standard of customer service including in writing, email, over the phone and face to face. 1. Process correspondence and data including the maintenance of computer records using a range of appropriate office technology and systems in order to record, update and access information as appropriate. 1. Trace debtors who have moved without leaving a forwarding address. This will also include undertaking tracing searches and utilising software or contacting external bodies to establish a forwarding address. 1. Pro-actively pursue debtors who miss or make late payments, and issue reminders, summonses and other relevant notices, as appropriate in line with legislation and council policy. 1. Negotiate payment arrangements directly with customers and/or their representatives over the telephone and in face-to-face interviews, having regard to the total debt owed by the customer to the Council and taking into account the customer’s financial circumstances and vulnerability. 1. Use discretion to identify vulnerable customers who may be suffering extreme financial hardship or other specific issues. Ensure appropriate support and advice is provided to the customer through the relevant internal service area or external organisations using recognised referral options. 1. Monitor that repayment agreements are being adhered to, and make decisions regarding the most appropriate method of recovery for each case, within a set of prescribed guidelines. 1. To provide advice and guidance to customers on current policy and legislation specific to customers needs. 1. Liaise with the Benefits team to resolve issues and queries where appropriate to maintain accuracy of information held and provide additional information and advice when required. 1. Liaise with other Council Services, Courts, Civil Enforcement Agents, Landlords and other external bodies on revenues and benefits matters, as directed. 1. Undertake any training deemed appropriate to the post and the development of the service to ensure an up to date knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures. 1. To ensure that all information remains confidential and is not disclosed to any unauthorised person’s, paying particular attention to the Data Protection Act and related legislation and policy and procedures. 1. To assist with any duties commensurate with the grade of the post. 1. Under the supervision of Assistant Team Manager for Revenues undertake valuation work as appropriate including but not limited to new properties, structural changes or improvements requiring more detailed technical knowledge in order to report to the Valuation Office Agency. 1. Under the supervision of the Assistant Team Manager process refunds and write off’s. 1. Provide advice and guidance and use discretion in order to determine and process applications for Uninhabitable Discounts and Disabled Band Reductions including undertaking property inspections if appropriate. 1. To liaise with Customer Services and provide advice, guidance and training as appropriate, contributing to continuous improvement, efficient processes and an excellent customer focussed service. . Must have Council tax recovery experience - Business rates desirable not essential. MRI system usage currently. Experience • Dealing with work of a confidential nature, • Experience of dealing directly with customer enquiries, • Experience of administration of revenues and/or benefits service, or in debt recovery is desirable Knowledge • A good understanding of customer service principle, • Working knowledge of rules and regulations regarding Council Tax and/or Business Rates, • Knowledge and understanding of debt recovery procedures Skills & Competencies • Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, • Able to form good working relationships with others and work as an effective team member, • Able to meet deadlines and targets, • Able to remain calm and patient under pressure, • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work, • Good keyboard and IT skills, • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages, • Willing to contribute ideas on service improvements and developments, • Enthusiastic and adaptable, • Concern for efficiency and quality within the department We believe employee benefits should go beyond just a free drink or fruit bowl. What’s more, we believe you should get to choose perks that suit your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve partnered up with the global benefits and rewards provider Perkbox, to offer something for all of our people. Here’s what you can look forward to: Perks Hub • Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7, • Free monthly lifestyle perks; such as free coffees, breakfasts, cinema tickets, etc • Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round, • Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays Wellness Hub • Easy to follow videos for everything from yoga exercises, to strength training and HIIT workouts • Mindfulness, meditation and sleep resources, available on all your devices • Guides to help with everything from anxiety to stopping smoking, • Confidential mental health helpline, 24/7 access to a qualified counsellor Celebration Hub Working with us means you're always part of Team BSS - celebrate and recognise fellow contractors, whether they're across the desk or across the world Company polls where everybody can vote for the winners Culture Hub • A single place to find company updates, photos, benefits information and lots more! • Stay in the loop with what’s happening by accessing Culture hub anywhere, at any time Pre-Compliance Checks for Successful Applicants: At BSS, we uphold the highest standards of screening and trust for every role. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive pre-compliance process in line with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes: • Identity Verification: Confirming the authenticity of your identity documents. • Employment History Checks: Reviewing your occupation history for the past 3-5 years (depending on client requirement). • Right to Work Verification: Ensuring you have the legal right to work in the UK. • Unspent Conviction Check: Conducting a Basic DBS Check to reveal any unspent convictions. These checks are crucial in ensuring a secure and trustworthy work collaboration, aligning with best practices used in government and public sectors. While primarily standard in these sectors, our adoption of pre-compliance checks across all roles reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and trust in our recruitment process. Equal Opportunities Business Smart Solutions are a Recruitment Agency - We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global worker base to represent the wide diversity of our clients. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every bullet point listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about working for a role in local government and share our company values, we encourage you to apply. BSS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. BSS considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable UK law. If you need assistance or an accommodation made due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Armed Forces Covenant We endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are: • No member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen • In some circumstances special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.

Job Description Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Applications are invited from commited and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Complex Residential team as Band 6 Deputy Manager within the Adult Learning Disabilites Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The site is a newly opened purpose-built facility providing support for 14 Service Users in single self-contained flats. The flats are in a fantastic location flat for wheelchair usersnear the beach, shops and cafés and access to bus routes. Well-equipped and appointed with key-considerations for Service Users with profound leaning and physical disabilities; safely enclosed garden, ceiling track hoists and sensory-sensitive colour schemes. As Deputy Manager, in supporting the Service Manager you will: undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs. guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users. contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs. act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. act up as necessary in the absence of the manager. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britains finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community. Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements: Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Profesional with full UK professional registration. At least two years current or recent UK experience leading a Learning Disabilities service at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level. Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification. To hold a UK driving licence. The benefits of working in Guernsey include: A higher-than-UK salary. An annual bonus of £1,747. Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. xwwtmva A flat rate 20% income tax. No Council tax or VAT A relocation payment of £5,000* Three months initial free accommodation* On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.

Intensive Support Project Worker We are seeking a compassionate Intensive Support Project Worker to help people affected by homelessness build stability, independence and a positive future. Salary: £28,135 to £30,635 per annumLocation: Southend-on-Sea, EssexHours: 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing date: 21st August 2026 Interview Date: 2nd September 2026 About the role As Intensive Support Project Worker, you will provide personalised, recovery-focused support to people living in supported accommodation. You will build positive and trusting relationships with residents, helping them adjust to a settled home environment and work towards their individual goals. Taking a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will develop assessments, risk management plans and personalised recovery support plans alongside each resident. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering tailored housing-related support to help residents sustain their tenancies Developing and reviewing assessments, risk management plans and recovery support plans Building warm, professional relationships with residents Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns Working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and community organisations Delivering recovery-focused activities, wellbeing groups and opportunities to develop essential life skills Completing and recording health and safety checks within supported accommodation Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for residents The role will involve some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. About you You will have experience or knowledge of supporting people affected by homelessness and understand the principles of a recovery-focused approach. You will be able to work with individuals in a calm, sensitive and client-led way, building trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. You will also be resilient, patient and confident when responding to challenging situations. You will be comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a team. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, Housing, Information, Advice and Guidance or a related subject would be beneficial but is not essential. About the organisation The organisation is a homelessness charity providing housing, support and opportunities to help people move away from homelessness and rebuild their lives. It is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications are particularly encouraged from people with lived experience of homelessness. Other roles you may have experience of could include Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Project Worker, Recovery Worker, Key Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Worker or Housing First Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

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Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality home care services to people of all ages and with different care needs. We provide a wide range of support to assist people to maintain their independence and well-being within the community. As a Home Care Worker, you would be su

Simpsons PS Nursery Class is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and nurturing Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery.

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality home care services to people of all ages and with different care needs. We provide a wide range of support to assist people to maintain their independence and well-being within the community. As a Home Care Worker, you would be su

We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Support Worker to join our Rosehill Early Learning and Childcare Team.

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As a Lead Support Worker, you'll help others grow—both the people we support and the colleagues you'll coach along the way.

We are excited to be recruiting Female Support Workers to join us at our brand-new supported living service in Norwich. This is a fresh start, a new community, and a chance for you to help shape something special from day one. You’ll be supporting 18 people with learning and physical disabilities

This is more than a job-it's a chance to work alongside people with learning and physical disabilities, helping them reach their life goals and embrace their local community with confidence and joy. Please note, a full UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role, due to travelling a

Senior Residential Children's Support Worker Pensby (CH61) £38,486 - £39,755 per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins) Full-Time | Permanent | 2 on, 4 off Rota Our client is a well-established residential childcare provider with an excellent reputation across the region. They are now expanding their s

Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling and support. Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things. We’re looking for Support Workers to work with us across our service in Chertsey supporting adults who have learning disabilities, autis

Actively monitoring and maintaining the health, safety, security, cleanliness and hygiene of the Approved Premises and the well-being of its occupants utilising information sharing, CCTV, direct observation, inspection, personal contact and other methods, as appropriate. Right now, we are looking fo

We are seeking a dedicated worker to manage a caseload of clients needing early intervention or prevention support with their mental health. We are seeking someone with proven experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis, with strong knowledge of mental health condition

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! As a Warehouse Operative with a VNA F1 License based in Measham youll be responsible for: Picking items in the warehouse using a VNA truck Checking orders a

As aSenior Recovery Support workerat Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Mental Health and Complex Needs service. Empower service users to engage effectively in their liaisons with professionals within the community such as social work teams, housing providers, health professionals, JCP etc.

Company Description At CCH Group, were more than a care provider were a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. Job Description Company Description Company Description At CCH Group, were more than a care provider were a passionate community ded

Develop and maintain links with local schools, charities, churches and community organisations to enhance the activity programme. Whether you're organising a craft session, supporting a community outing, celebrating a special occasion or simply sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, your role wil

Grade: Band 6 Specialism: Mental Health Sub-specialism: Prison Mental Health Nurse Location: London Pay Rate: Competitive Shift Pattern: To be confirmed Role Overview <

The paediatric team works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare and achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian Community Essential Criteria • Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures a

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You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, social workers, AOD specialists, and allied health staff to support clients with both physical and psychosocial health needs. Details Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Registered Nurse to join the work that we do for our

Here at Carefirst, we are expanding for Health Care Assistants in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex and surrounding areas. Your Responsibilities include: Personal care, which may include washing, bathing, showering, toileting Supporting daily routines and activities Shopping & running errands Maintaining record

Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Health Service The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hos