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This role is 37 hours per week on a 7-day rota, which includes regular weekends. The role does not include any night shifts. Shifts occur within the hours of 07:45 – 22:00 (7.24 hours per shift).\nGloucester City Homes (GCH) is an ambitious, dynamic housing association with strong community roots. We are focused on building homes and communities where people can thrive and delivering valued services to our customers.\nHewmar House is designed to support young people aged 18-25 at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping. After opening the service in February 2025, it has gone from strength-to-strength, and we are incredibly proud of the support that we are able to offer to young people in need.\nWe’re now seeking a Specialist Support Worker, which is a key role within the service in providing effective, one-to-one, intensive, person-centred support to the young people that live in Hewmar House.\nWithin the role, you’ll use a range of tools and techniques and deliver a flexible and inclusive support package to build confidence and independence. Working closely with the customers, you’ll develop individual support plans and build trust and confidence to ensure the agreed plans are monitored regularly and the progress is tracked, recorded and reported as part of the success outcomes.\nYou’ll understand any cultural stereotypes and biases based on historical and gender issues, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, geography, race or ethnicity that impact the customer to support the implementation of a trauma informed practices, and provide support that is flexible and versatile, breaking down barriers and valuing differences.\nWe’d like you to have…\n An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and young people).\n A Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and families & a certificate in Counselling.\n Proven understanding and experience of working with young people in a support environment and trauma informed practices.\n Experience of working with and delivering a support plan framework which is outcome focused.\n Experience of mentoring support staff\n Experience of problem solving and making informed decisions.\n Experience of working with the complex and chaotic lifestyles cohort to deliver success outcomes.\n Current knowledge and understanding of Housing Law and its application within social housing.\n Thorough understanding and up to date knowledge of homeless legislation and best practice and its implications for clients and housing organisations.\n A clear understanding of safeguarding, and risk assessments.\n * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus and an ability to understand the needs and perceptions of different stakeholders.\nPlease note: This is not a physical/personal care role. Our support is based around helping to tackle the impacts of trauma, increasing confidence and independence, as well as improving and developing life and tenancy management skills, to enable successful move-on to independent accommodation.\nGCH does not offer international sponsorship\nClosing Date – 15th July 2026\nGCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date

Location : GloucesterHours : 30 hours per weekPay rate : £13.00phThis role is subject to a DBS check, which will be provided by Prosperity Care & Wellbeing.Please Note: We do not offer sponsorship at this time.Do you want to make a real difference while working for an award-winning company?At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, were committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care for vulnerable adults with complex needs, including those with mental health challenges. Were proud to have built a strong, values-led culture where our people are empowered, developed, and recognised for their contributions.Join us and be part of a team thats been nationally celebrated:Culture and Diversity Award 2023Best Place to Work in Gloucestershire 2022Care Employer of the Year 2024Excellence in Social Care Training Award 2024The Employer Award (Independent) National LD & Autism Awards 2025We offer a positive work environment, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits designed to support you in your role and personal growth. Enjoy a healthy work/life balance, career progression, and the chance to work in a company that values your contribution!About the Person Youll Be SupportingWe are seeking a compassionate and committed Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 care to a gentleman living with Huntingtons disease. As his condition progresses, his care needs will increase and become more clinical, so were looking for someone who is confident, adaptable, and proactive.Youll support all aspects of daily living, including full personal care and safe manual handling, while helping to maintain his independence and mobility for as long as possible. Routine and consistency are vital, as is access to the community and social connection. He lives in a purpose-built unit attached to his family home, where his dog plays a key role in his emotional wellbeing.Experience with Huntingtons disease is desirable, but not essential - specialist training will be provided.A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is also desirable, to support community access and appointments.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will deliver person-centred support that respects individual preferences and promotes dignity, build a trusting relationship to encourage emotional wellbeing and meaningful engagement, observe and report any changes in condition to support evolving care needs, assist with meal preparation and nutritional support, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensure a safe and comfortable living environment, work collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionals, and participate in ongoing training and development to effectively meet the changing demands of the role.Why Join Us?At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, values-driven culture where you can thrive both professionally and personally, youll have access to:Competitive pay ratesFull induction and ongoing trainingEmployee benefits package (discounts, cycle-to-work, online GP, counselling)Discounted gym membershipWellbeing support programmesFree parking and flexible workingCareer development opportunitiesEnhanced DBS providedBirthday giftEarly pay accessPension schemeBlue Light Card discountsEqual Opportunities StatementWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.REF-229 416TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Gloucester. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.\n\nThis is a permanent position. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.\n\nAlongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £32,000 - £35,000 including sleep ins.\n\nAs a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:\n\n Provide support using a person centred approach.\n\n Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.\n\n Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.\n\n Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.\n\n Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.\n\n Continuous commitment to professional development.\n\n To be willing to cover other homes when required.\n\n Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.\n\nOur client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:\n\n Fully funded training and qualifications\n\n Real opportunities for progression into Senior roles\n\n * Free parking\n\nTo take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.\n\nNot for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.\n\nReference: (phone number removed)

Locum Adults Social Worker \n\nLocation: South West England \n\nPay: £35 per hour\n\nNonStop 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. \n\nThis is a hybrid role offering you the flexibility to do some of the work from home. \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nThe 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.\n\nBenefits:\n\nGood pay rate: £35 per hour\nhybrid role\nCapped caseloads at 25\nFriendly and supportive team environment\nInterviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible \n\nRequirements:\n\nPlease 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.\n\nIf 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

Location: Gloucestershire Shift pattern: 7am 10pmHours: Days 45 hoursPay rate: £13.00Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.Make a Real Difference with an Award-Winning Care ProviderA full UK driving license is required for this role.At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centered health and social care services. We support vulnerable adults with complex needs and challenging behaviors to live empowered, fulfilling lives -and we invest just as much in the wellbeing, development, and success of our staff.Were proud to be recognised for our commitment to excellence :Best Place to Work Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022Culture & Diversity Award Circle2Success Business Awards 2023Home Care Employer (South West) Great British Care Awards 2024Excellence in Social Care Training GCPA Awards 2024Best National Home Care Employer (UK) Great British Care Awards 2025What will the Support Worker role look like for you?You will promote life skills, independence and education for people with a diverse range of needs this may involve Autism, ABI, challenging behaviors, learning/physical disabilities and elderly.Due to the needs of the people, we support you may be required to assist with aspects such as personal care and daily tasks. Additional to that you will have the opportunity to encourage and accompany the people we support with activities and being out in the community. This role would be 2:1 ratio with the people we support.What we are looking for in the Support Worker:cliché however we really are looking for people who care! We believe the qualities of a great Support Worker are being empathetic, supportive, resilient, respectful and courageous and that is all you will need to succeed within this role.You will be travelling between services; therefore, a Full manual UK Drivers License and business insurance is essential.What we offer?As well as the job satisfaction we hope you will experience; you will receive a competitive rate of pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits.Career progression and development opportunitiesAccess to Vivup employee benefitsLifestyle savings24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree online counsellingOnline GP accessCycle-to-work schemeHome & electronics salary-sacrifice schemesEmployee well-being programsFree parking in designated areas across GloucestershireEnhanced DBS providedEqual OpportunitiesWe welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and believe that diversity strengthens our team. We value individuality, inclusivity, and a culture where everyone can thrive.We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs, and we expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment with the highest standards of care and professionalism.For this specific role, the person we support has a genuine occupational requirement for Female Senior Support Workers only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. This requirement relates solely to the personal care needs of the individual and does not affect our wider commitment to equality and inclusionReady to Apply?If youre passionate about empowering others, confident leading teams, and ready to make a meaningful impact in specialist care, wed love to hear from you.Please read the full job description and person specification for further details.REF-229 325TPBN1_UKTJ

Antenatal Family Support Coordinator\nDo you have midwifery experience, antenatal education experience or professional knowledge of pregnancy, birth preparation and early parenthood\nWe are looking for a Family Support Coordinator to support families from pregnancy through the early years.\nThis is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire.\nPosition: Antenatal Family Support Coordinator\nLocation: Stroud & Gloucester /Hybrid (covering office, family hubs and community sessions)\nHours: Part-time, 26 hours per week\nSalary: £32,597 pro rata (£22,818 actual)\nContract: Permanent\nClosing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date.\nThe Role\nYou will deliver the core support offer, including home visiting, 1:1 support, group work and volunteer-supported family support. You will also lead delivery of the Bump antenatal programme, helping expectant parents prepare for birth, early parenthood and the transition to family life.\nIn this role, you will:\n Support families during pregnancy, early parenthood and the early years\n Provide practical, emotional and educational support to expectant parents\n Help parents prepare for birth, baby care and the transition to parenthood\n Support early attachment, bonding, infant development and parental confidence\n Manage a caseload of families with different levels of need\n Work with and support trained Home-Start volunteers\n Help colleagues with pregnancy-related queries and appropriate signposting\n Support inclusive engagement with mothers, fathers, partners and co-parents\n * Work with local services, family hubs and community partners\nThis is a non-clinical role. You will not be providing medical advice or clinical care, but you will use your knowledge and experience to support parents, strengthen early family relationships, and help the team respond confidently to pregnancy-related needs.\nAbout You\nWe are looking for someone who understands pregnancy, birth preparation, early parenthood and the emotional realities of becoming a parent.\nYou may have worked as a midwife, maternity support worker, antenatal educator, early year’s practitioner, family support worker, health-related practitioner, or in another relevant role supporting families during pregnancy and the early years.\nYou will bring:\n Experience or strong knowledge of antenatal support, pregnancy and early parenthood\n Confidence delivering group sessions or antenatal education\n Good understanding of early attachment, infant development and postnatal adjustment\n Awareness of perinatal mental health and the impact of trauma, stress and isolation\n Experience supporting families during pregnancy, birth preparation or early parenthood\n Experience delivering group-based support, education or facilitation\n Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries\nThis is a non-clinical family support role. You will not provide medical advice, diagnosis, clinical maternity care or infant feeding clinical support. Where families need specialist health, maternity, mental health or safeguarding support, the postholder will follow procedures and signpost or escalate appropriately.\nOn offer:\n A supportive and values-led working environment\n Meaningful work with families at an important stage of life\n Reflective supervision and team support\n Opportunities for training and professional development\n The chance to shape and strengthen the antenatal and early years support offer\nAbout the Organisation\nJoin a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.\nThe role will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The charity is committed to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and lived experience, particularly those who reflect the communities we work alongside.\nYou may also have experience in areas such as Midwife, Maternity Support Worker, Antennal, Antenatal Support, Early Years, Early Years Practitioner, Family Support Worker, Health, Clinical, Baby, Infant, Nurse, Nursery Nurse.\nPlease note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Community Resettlement Support WorkerSalary: £25,877 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Location: Gloucester & CheltenhamHours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: Full-time, permanentAbout the Role Trigon Recruitment is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our client's dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of participants within a community-based setting, supporting individuals from initial engagement and assessment through to successful reintegration into their communities. Through a combination of one-to-one support, group interventions, mentoring, and practical guidance, you will help participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. This initiative aims to create safe, supportive environments where individuals who have undergone rehabilitation can participate in meaningful activities that promote social inclusion, enhance wellbeing, and develop the skills needed to navigate everyday life successfully. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience within probation, social care, employability, housing, or the criminal justice sector. However, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and experience who are passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual looking to make a genuine difference within their local community.Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support and interventions to meet individual needs., • Deliver engaging one-to-one and group-based support sessions., • Work collaboratively with volunteer peer mentors and external agencies to ensure participants can access appropriate support services, including housing, substance misuse, physical health, mental health, and wellbeing provision., • Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate case records using electronic case management systems., • Identify, assess, and manage risks effectively, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times., • Report any changes in participant risk levels promptly to the Probation Service and relevant stakeholders., • Achieve individual and team performance targets in line with contractual requirements., • Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing best practice and supporting colleagues where appropriate., • Ensure all service standards, policies, and contractual obligations are consistently met.Skills & ExperienceEssential, • Experience working in a target-driven environment., • Strong IT skills, including experience using databases and case management systems., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Ability to motivate, encourage, and sustain participant engagement., • Strong organisational and case management skills., • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.Desirable, • IAG Level 3 qualification., • Experience managing participant caseloads., • Experience within probation, social care, employability, housing, rehabilitation, or the criminal justice sector., • Experience delivering one-to-one support and group interventions.Additional Information The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Applications from individuals with previous convictions will be considered in line with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies.Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers an excellent benefits package including:, • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off, • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave, • 2 paid volunteer days per year, • Pension scheme (5% employee / 5% employer contribution), • Healthcare Cash Plan, including life assurance (3x annual salary), • Annual salary review, • Refer-a-friend scheme, • Access to an employee benefits platform offering retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and a range of voluntary benefitsApply Now!For more information or to apply, please contact:Tiffany Bennett

Community Support Worker\n \n Salary: £25,877 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)\n Location: Gloucester & Cheltenham\nHours: 37 hours per week\nContract Type: Full-time, permanent\n \n About the Role\n Trigon Recruitment is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our client's dedicated team.\n In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of participants within a community-based setting, supporting individuals from initial engagement and assessment through to successful reintegration into their communities. Through a combination of one-to-one support, group interventions, mentoring, and practical guidance, you will help participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.\n\n This initiative aims to create safe, supportive environments where individuals who have undergone rehabilitation can participate in meaningful activities that promote social inclusion, enhance wellbeing, and develop the skills needed to navigate everyday life successfully.\n We are particularly interested in candidates with experience within probation, social care, employability, housing, or the criminal justice sector. However, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and experience who are passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.\n This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual looking to make a genuine difference within their local community.\n \n Key Responsibilities\n \nManage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support and interventions to meet individual needs. \nDeliver engaging one-to-one and group-based support sessions. \nWork collaboratively with volunteer peer mentors and external agencies to ensure participants can access appropriate support services, including housing, substance misuse, physical health, mental health, and wellbeing provision. \nMonitor participant progress and maintain accurate case records using electronic case management systems. \nIdentify, assess, and manage risks effectively, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times. \nReport any changes in participant risk levels promptly to the Probation Service and relevant stakeholders. \nAchieve individual and team performance targets in line with contractual requirements. \nContribute to a positive team culture by sharing best practice and supporting colleagues where appropriate. \nEnsure all service standards, policies, and contractual obligations are consistently met. Skills & Experience\n Essential\n \nExperience working in a target-driven environment. \nStrong IT skills, including experience using databases and case management systems. \nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. \nAbility to motivate, encourage, and sustain participant engagement. \nStrong organisational and case management skills. \nCommitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals. Desirable\n \nIAG Level 3 qualification. \nExperience managing participant caseloads. \nExperience within probation, social care, employability, housing, rehabilitation, or the criminal justice sector. \nExperience delivering one-to-one support and group interventions. Additional Information\n The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.\n Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Applications from individuals with previous convictions will be considered in line with relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies.\n \n Benefits\n In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers an excellent benefits package including:\n \n25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off \nOption to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave \n2 paid volunteer days per year \nPension scheme (5% employee / 5% employer contribution) \nHealthcare Cash Plan, including life assurance (3x annual salary) \nAnnual salary review \nRefer-a-friend scheme \nAccess to an employee benefits platform offering retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and a range of voluntary benefits Apply Now!\nFor more information or to apply, please contact:\nTiffany Bennett\n(phone number removed)\n(url removed)