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GLL is looking for a Fitness Instructor based at Sutton Sports Village, Sutton Surrey. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Fitness Instructor, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Fitness Instructor job, it's a career. As a Fitness Instructor, part of your role is to inspire people to train independently and keep coming back helping them understand their fitness aspirations. It all starts with an induction, for you to understand someone’s ability and ambitions and ultimately, devise a bespoke programme that suits their needs. As a real people-person, this will come naturally as you quickly build people’s trust and confidence. If you love variety, you’ll thrive here, as you never know who you’ll be supporting next. A typical day could be anything from providing a personal service in the gym and offering workout advice to checking the equipment and even teaching classes. That means we’re looking for a Fitness Instructor with physical fitness, combined with a can-do attitude and the eye for detail needed for paperwork. An obvious passion for all things fitness will need to shine through all you do too, so that you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. What you’ll do: • Collecting and checking information, relating to individual clients, • Analysing information relating to individual clients, • Identifying and agreeing smart short, medium and long term goals, • Planning, instructing and evaluating safe and appropriate exercise sessions., • Providing 1-2-1 or group inductions and general exercise programmes, including the introduction to new equipment where appropriate., • Teach classes or small group training. Training will be given for them to be able to do this., • Selecting relevant exercises and designing appropriate programmes which address safety at all times, • Producing suitable programme cards for a range of clients/members, • Suggesting relevant exercise adaptations to allow for individual client difference or needs., • Using logical and progressive teaching methodologies to introduce a range of exercises in relation to client goals., • Selecting and/or correctly demonstrating a variety of training methods that can be used by clients/members., • Providing clients/members with general advice on how to progress their individual programmes., • Providing assistance to clients/members at all times in order to correct unsafe technique where required., • To positively interact and motivate clients/members using appropriate strategies in order to promote retention and adherence to exercise. What you need: • A minimum NVQ level two Fitness Instructor Qualification, • Group Cycle CPD or Qualification, • Experience of class delivery, • A good positive image and the ability to provide welcoming, helpful and professional service to keep customers returning week after week., • Proactively market and promote the Group Cycle classes, • Ability to engage with all customers to actively encourage participation in all our service and activities As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a Flexible position and hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: • Access to a pension scheme., • Health Assurance and access to Counselling services, • Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme., • Free annual eye tests, • Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: • The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you, • Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc, • Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: • A permanent employment contract - part time and full time, • A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects a

Job Title: Community Support Worker\n\nLocation: Croydon - Addington Heights CR0 0DN or Cherry Hub CR0 2BY - Fully Office Based\n\nHourly rate £17.59 PAYE / £23.24 UMB Per Hour\n\nContract Length: 12 -month contract (possibility of extension)\n\nWorking Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours\n\nASAP Start\n\nCroydon's Active Lives Service is looking for two Community Support Workers to join their dedicated and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by empowering people to develop life skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Community Support Worker, you will support adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs through engaging, person-centred activities both within our hubs and out in the local community.\n\nYou will use approaches such as Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support to help people participate in meaningful sessions including:\n\nCooking and independent living skills\nCommunication activities\nMusic and dance sessions\nCommunity access and social inclusion activities\nHealth and wellbeing support \n\nYou will play a key role in promoting independence, choice, wellbeing, dignity, and safety while helping individuals work towards outcomes that matter to them.\n\nPlease note that personal care support is an essential requirement of this role.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nWe are looking for individuals who are caring, enthusiastic, creative, and committed to delivering high-quality support.\n\nThe successful candidate will have:\n\nNVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)\nKnowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support\nExperience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills\nThe ability to creatively plan and deliver person-centred activities\nSkills to support communication development and promote choice-making\nA strong understanding of dignity, independence, safeguarding, and human rights\nThe ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends where required \n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis role requires:\n\nEnhanced DBS check including Adults' and Children's Barred Lists\nFlexibility to work across Active Lives service locations as required\nTravel within the community to support activities and residents \n\nPlease note: successful candidates will be required to work across both Addington Heights and Cherry Hub locations as needed by the service. There is no remote working available for this role. Parking is available at both sites.\n\nIf you are passionate about enabling people to thrive, develop independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes, we would love to hear from you.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Support Worker Location: Caterham, Surrey Rate: £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Guildford supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration) Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

Applewood is a welcoming, family‑focused children's residential home based in Tadworth. We support children and young people aged 5-18 who may have a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and additional needs. All children and young people have bespoke care packages designed around them as individuals. At Applewood, we pride ourselves on being a warm and inclusive place where children and young people can make friends, build confidence, and feel at home. We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and flexible Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team. This is a full‑time, permanent role with a starting salary of £31,659 per annum, based on a 36‑hour week, plus enhanced rates of pay for weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑in duties. We also welcome applications from those interested in part-time working as the role can be offered at 18 hours per week, with the salary adjusted on a pro rata basis. As a 24/7 service operating all year round, our roles work on a rota basis. Rotas are usually agreed four weeks in advance and may include a combination of early shifts (starting at 7am), late shifts (starting at 2pm), and sleep‑ins. We'll talk through shift patterns and rotas during the recruitment process so you're clear on what to expect. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government, salary‑related pension Up to 5 days of carers' leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption, and dependants' leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Access to a learning and development hub with a wide range of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus Refer‑a‑friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right Residential WorkerAbout the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will work closely with children and young people to support their daily lives, wellbeing, and development. You'll help create a safe and nurturing environment where they feel valued, listened to, and able to build friendships, while developing the skills that will support and prepare them for adulthood. You will: Provide person‑centred care tailored to each child or young person's individual needs Support children and young people with personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive and respectful way Enable children and young people to engage in meaningful activities, experiences, and opportunities, both at home and in the community Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals, including our Children with Disabilities (CWD) social work teams and other council services Act as an advocate for the children and young people you support, ensuring their voices are heard and respected Adapt confidently to changing and sometimes challenging situations, always keeping the child at the centre of your practice Provide physical support and safe manual handling to meet children and young people's mobility and care needsAbout You We're looking for someone who: Is flexible, adaptable, and calm, in a variety of situations, some of which may be challenging due to the complex needs of the children and young people we support Brings energy, empathy, patience and a positive outlook to their work Is committed to putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do Is a team player, and able to work well as part of a supportive team Has strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with families and professionalsAt Applewood, we value the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting others. If you have experience supporting young people, whether in education, special educational needs settings, youth work, or community roles- this experience would be highly transferable into the role and a future career with us. Depending on the needs of the children and young people at any given time, you may work either within the main home or within our 'pod placement', which is a one‑bed solo provision. Staff to children ratios will vary in line with the complexity and level of support required. Supporting You We will support and invest in you to achieve the mandatory, nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within two years of starting), if you do not already hold this qualification. We have a proven track record of supporting staff to successfully complete their qualification and are proud of the achievements of all the staff we invest in. Gaining this qualification will unlock opportunities to progress to a Senior Residential Worker role (starting at £34,660 per annum) and will help you build the skills and confidence needed to be an effective Residential Worker. We offer a clearly defined career pathway with progression opportunities within our expanding children's residential service, Working in children's residential services is a valuable gateway to developing a career within care. We offer a clearly defined career pathway and progression opportunities as well as access to a range of learning and development resources. Our Requirements Due to our legal obligations, we can only accept applications from people 22 years old and above. This role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. If you do not currently hold this qualification (or equivalent) but are successful in the interview and meet the enrolment criteria (including English and Maths skills), you will be enrolled in a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, subject to funding. In addition to the above, to meet the criteria of the Level 3 Diploma, you must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years and you must also have the right to remain and work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the study programme. Failure to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or losing your right to remain and work in the United Kingdom may result in the termination of your employment. We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship at this time. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle, to support our young people to attend appointments, activities or trips as agreed. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. This role involves supporting children and young people who may present with behaviours of concern. In certain circumstances, and only as a last resort, this may require the use of restrictive physical intervention (restraint) to ensure the safety of our children, young people, yourself, or others in the home. Restrictive physical interventions are not a routine part of the role, and every effort should be made to manage situations through de‑escalation and preventative strategies. However, it is an important safeguarding measure that staff must be willing and able to use when there is no safer alternative. Full training will be provided to ensure any intervention taught is from an accredited provider and authorised and approved by the local authority. Encouraging staff to support children and young people proportionately and appropriately to minimise harm and maximise safety to all. What Next? Applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 10-15 min), and if successful following this, invited to meet us at one of our homes for an interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities

Locum Adults Social Worker Location: South West England Pay: £35 per hour NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the South West of England area, in order to help them find an Adults Social Worker who can join their Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a hybrid role offering you the flexibility to do some of the work from home. Key Responsibilities: The Social Worker will work with vulnerable adults and connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. You will also be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis. They use a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Benefits: Good pay rate: £35 per hour hybrid role Capped caseloads at 25 Friendly and supportive team environment Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Requirements: Please apply for this role if you are a Qualified Social Worker and you have experience working within Adult Social Care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment. You must drive as well. If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please send Roxana Andrei your CV at rconsulting ideally in Word format, or submit your CV via this site. Thank you

Student Support Worker September start Excellent rates of pay Enterprise & Science Specialist School Opportunity for permanent employment and teacher training Ideal for a recent Graduate looking to develop a career in schools or experienced Student Support Worker A Student Support Worker is needed in a Mixed Secondary School & Sixth Form in South West London. This will be a full time long term Student Support Worker position with scope to go permanent. Working hours for this Student Support Worker post will be 8am to 4pm. Responsibilities for this Student Support Worker role will include but not be limited to: Supporting students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and whole class intervention sessions Working alongside teachers to make sure targets on pupils EHCPs are being met Providing students with social, emotional and personal support when required Managing pupil behaviour effectively and following the academies behaviour policy Undertaking teaching sessions when needed The rates of pay for this Student Support Worker position will be between £99.75 to £116.55 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each applicant. The School An 'Outstanding' Secondary School & Sixth Form in the London Borough of Merton. It is a mixed, 11 - 18, non-selective school with a wide demographic of pupils and staff. 90% of students stay in education or employment after Key Stage 4. The site has its own dedicated SEN Support Centre and a variety of sports facilities. Ofsted have noted there is positive culture of learning and a strong sense of community. Requirements Applications are welcome if you're a Graduate or experienced Student Support Worker. You're also welcome to apply if you're a British trained Student Support Worker or overseas trained Student Support Worker. All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this post as a Student Support Worker: Right to work in the UK Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS UK Bachelor's Degree or overseas equivalent Experience of working with children/teenagers/young people from the ages of 11 to 18 or as a Student Support Worker in UK schools If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Student Support Worker, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert

Are you a resilient and adaptable team player? Looking for a resident-facing role in a caring team, where everyone makes a difference? Join us as our Welfare & Income Assistant Full Time - 35 hours per week Permanent Office Location: Croydon Patch Area: Croydon, Sutton & Bromley Hybrid working (2 days in the office, alongside resident visits and community-based working) Salary: £30,754.50 per annum Benefits on offer: 25 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service), celebration leave, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, health plan benefits, flexible working and more. Interview Date: 22 July 2026 Closing Date: 14 July 2026 @ 23:59 We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting residents and looking to develop their career within housing. Working alongside our Welfare & Debt Advisor and Income Team, you will support residents experiencing financial hardship, helping them access benefits, maximise income, sustain their tenancies and connect with services that can improve their wellbeing. This is a varied role combining welfare support, financial inclusion and tenancy sustainment. You will build positive relationships with residents, partner agencies and colleagues to help achieve the best possible outcomes. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence Basic DBS check Right to work in the UK What You'll Bring to ccha Experience of working with vulnerable people. Experience within housing, support services, customer service or a similar resident-focused environment. Knowledge or understanding of welfare benefits, gained either professionally or through lived experience. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Good organisational and IT skills. The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently when required. A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and positive outcomes for residents. About Us Founded as Croydon Churches Housing Association, ccha is a social housing provider with a focus on quality homes and excellent customer care. We have over 1,600 homes across Croydon, Sutton and Bromley, providing social housing, Shared Ownership and outright sales. We aspire to build more quality homes and continue to have a positive impact on the local communities in which we operate. Our focus is on ensuring that our residents are happy and safe in their homes. If you're interested, please apply via where the full job description can be found. Other roles you may have experience of include: Housing Assistant, Tenancy Support Worker, Resident Support Officer, Welfare Benefits Advisor, Income Assistant, Housing Officer, Community Support Worker, Financial Inclusion Officer, Support Worker

Student Support Worker (Multi-Site) Location: Various locations around Croydon and Sutton | Driver and access to a car is required | Travel allowance included Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people who need it most? We are looking for a resilient, empathetic, and adaptable Student Support Worker to join a specialist provision working across multiple partnership sites. This is not a typical classroom role. You will support students who may be experiencing trauma, medical needs, or social anxiety, helping them re-engage with education and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment. What You'll Be Doing Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs Support students across a range of different learning environments and community settings Help young people manage anxiety, emotional needs, and barriers to learning Build trust with students who may struggle in traditional educational settings Work collaboratively with staff and external partners Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing What We're Looking For Full UK driving licence and access to a car - ESSENTIAL Ability to travel between multiple sites during the working week Experience supporting young people, particularly those with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach Confidence supporting students with trauma, health needs, and social anxieties Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently Degree level qualification and experience working in education is preferred Important Information You will not be required to transport pupils Travel allowance is paid Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and purpose-driven team Make a genuine impact on young people's lives Work in a dynamic, alternative provision setting Access ongoing training and development Apply Now If you're ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community