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Bank Support Worker (Children's & Mental Health Services) – Every Shift Makes a Difference 🌟 Looking for flexible work that's rewarding, meaningful, and fits around your lifestyle? At P & S Care and Support, we know that life doesn't always fit around a traditional work schedule. That's why we're looking for compassionate, reliable Bank Support Workers to join our flexible workforce, providing support on an as and when required basis across both Children's Services and Mental Health Services. Whether you're looking for additional hours, building your experience, returning to care, or simply want the flexibility to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you. No two shifts are ever the same—but every shift gives you the opportunity to change someone's life. 💙 What You'll Be Doing As a Bank Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support that empowers children, young people, and adults to live safer, healthier, and more independent lives. Depending on your experience and preferences, your shifts could include: ✨ Providing compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs. 🏡 Supporting children, young people, and supported living services, respite and within the community. 🌱 Encouraging independence by developing life skills, building confidence, promoting resilience, and supporting personal goals. ...

We seek proactive and professional Relief Support Workers for our supported living service in Braintree, Essex. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health needs. We value warm, motivated individuals with person-centred values. Creativity and a proactive approach are essential. Our bespoke service accommodates a range of needs under the Transforming Care Programme. This role offers great career development opportunities. You'll help service users transition from various settings, supporting them in establishing positive lifestyles. Our support model helps people lead fulfilling lives, maintain tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals. As a Key Worker, you'll be crucial in supporting clients' aspirations. This position requires flexibility, including evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts. High motivation and personal commitment are essential. You'll work with Care Managers and health professionals and communicate positively with families. A minimum of twelve months experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is essential. Strong communication skills and a 'can-do approach' are vital. You must be in good health and capable of performing all care tasks. Vacancy Reference Number: 90465

Mental Health Support Worker – Every Shift Inspires Hope Looking for a career that's rewarding, flexible, and full of purpose? At P & S Care and Support, we believe everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered to live their best life. Every person experiencing mental health challenges deserves compassionate care, genuine understanding, and someone who believes in their potential. That's where you come in. We're looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Mental Health Support Workers to join our growing agency team, supporting adults across a variety of supported living environments and respite. No two days are ever the same—but every shift gives you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on someone's recovery journey. What You'll Be Doing As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll become a trusted source of encouragement, helping people build confidence, regain independence, and achieve positive outcomes while supporting their mental health and wellbeing. Your day could include: ✨ Providing compassionate, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, goals, and recovery journey. Supporting people in supported living services, and respite. Encouraging independence by developing daily living skills, promoting confidence, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals. Building positive, trusting relationships where people feel respected, valued, listened to, and empowered. Offering emotional support through meaningful conversations while promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing. Supporting with daily living activities including shopping, meal preparation, budgeting, attending appointments, medication prompts (where appropriate), and maintaining a safe living environment. Encouraging participation in community activities, education, volunteering, employment opportunities, and hobbies that promote social inclusion and recovery. Supporting individuals to manage anxiety, emotional distress, and challenging situations using positive, recovery-focused approaches. Recording observations accurately, maintaining confidential records, and reporting any concerns appropriately. Promoting safeguarding, mental wellbeing, dignity, equality, and the rights of every individual at all times. Being a calm, reassuring presence during difficult moments, helping people feel safe, supported, and hopeful for the future. Every conversation, every achievement, every step forward begins with someone who genuinely cares. What We're Looking For We're searching for people who bring empathy, resilience, positivity, and professionalism to every shift. You'll be: Compassionate, patient, and passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges. Adaptable and confident working across a variety of care environments. Calm under pressure with the ability to build trusting, professional relationships. Reliable, respectful, and committed to promoting recovery, independence, and wellbeing. A great communicator who understands the importance of listening without judgement. Previous experience within mental health support is welcomed, but your values, attitude, and commitment to making a difference are what matter most. If you're passionate about helping others, we'll provide the training and ongoing support you need to succeed. Why Join P & S Care and Support? Every Day is Different Whether you're supporting someone to attend their first community activity, helping them regain confidence after a difficult period, or simply being there when they need someone to listen, every shift is an opportunity to change a life. Work Around Your Life Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle with flexible days, nights, weekends, and sleep-in opportunities available. Build Your Experience Develop your skills by working across a variety of mental health services while gaining valuable experience to grow your career. You're Part of Our Team At P & S Care and Support, you're never just another agency worker. We take the time to understand your strengths, support your professional development, and match you with placements where you can make the greatest impact. Great Pay & Benefits ✔ Competitive hourly rates ✔ Enhanced pay opportunities ✔ Flexible working patterns ✔ Ongoing training and career development ✔ Friendly, approachable consultants who genuinely care Where You'll Work You'll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of mental health supported living environments, respite and community-based services—offering variety, flexibility, and rewarding experiences every day. Could This Be Your Next Career? If you're looking for more than "just a job"—if you want a career where compassion changes lives, recovery is celebrated, and every day brings the chance to inspire hope—we'd love to hear from you. Every conversation. Every breakthrough. Every step forward. It all starts with someone who cares. Could that someone be you? Join P & S Care and Support today and help empower people to build brighter, healthier, and more independent futures. Apply now and start making every shift matter

1:1 Outreach Tutor – New Way Tuition Ltd New Way Tuition Ltd is recruiting passionate outreach tutors to support students receiving alternative provision through engaging, tailored 1:1 sessions. About the Role As an Outreach Tutor, you will work with students from EYFS to Year 11 with a range of needs, including SEN and SEMH. Sessions take place in homes, libraries, or school settings depending on the learner’s circumstances. You will deliver personalised sessions in: • English • Maths • PSHE • Mentoring and engagement support Responsibilities • Plan and deliver personalised learning sessions • Support students with a range of SEN and behavioural needs • Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and families • Keep clear session notes and progress reports • Maintain safeguarding and professional standards at all times What You Need • QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification (desirable, not essential) • Experience as a TA, LSA, HLTA, mentor, youth worker, unqualified tutor, or in alternative provision/1:1 settings • Strong subject knowledge in English and/or Maths • Experience supporting students with SEN or SEMH • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) • Confidence working independently and adapting lessons for diverse learners Why Join New Way Tuition Ltd? • Competitive pay for qualified teachers • Consistent long‑term work • Flexible hours to suit your schedule • Supportive team with ongoing CPD • Local work across community‑based settings • A hugely rewarding role where you genuinely make a difference Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a flexible, meaningful role, we’d love to hear from you. Note: No capes or superpowers required - just a passion for teaching and a commitment to paving new paths in education