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Female Support Worker £12.71 per hourDriver Essential (Full clean UK licence, 21+ for insurance purposes)Shift Patterns: Monday to Sunday, flexibility required. This role includes working regular weekends as part of the rota. Days and shifts will be discussed and agreed with the client, with advance planning wherever possible. Two consecutive days off during the week can be accommodated.Hours: 24hrs per weekLocation: Preston, PR1Love being out and about, staying active and making a difference? Turn that into a rewarding career If you enjoy supporting someone to live independently while staying connected to the things they love, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in helping someone maintain their lifestyle, interests and independence.Meet Our ClientYou will be supporting a woman in her 40s who lives at home with her family. She is looking for support to help her live a fulfilling and enjoyable life while staying safe and independent. She has learning disabilities and epilepsy, so requires consistent support with her wellbeing and daily routines. She enjoys spending time in the community, including going out for drives, visiting local parks and exploring local shops. She also enjoys an annual family holiday with her relatives.About the RoleProviding 1:1 support with daily routines and activitiesPersonal care supportSupporting with medication administrationSeizure awareness and support in line with care planSupporting community access, including drives, parks and shopping tripsEncouraging independence and engagement in activitiesPromoting safety, wellbeing and consistency of careAbout YouFull clean UK driving licence (21+ required for insurance purposes)Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visasCalm, observant and responsiveCare experience preferredCommitted to providing safe, respectful and consistent supportKnowledge of epilepsy and learning disabilities is desirableCommitted to providing safe, respectful and consistent supportWhy Join Us?Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and NursesPension and recognition for long serviceWellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunities for career developmentEnhanced pay for Bank HolidaysEnhanced sickness benefitEvery shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.Apply now and make a difference every day!TPBN1_UKTJ

GLL is looking for a Children’s Activity Instructor to join the team at West View Leisure Centre. If you have the passion to deliver excellent customer service in a leisure environment, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. Children’s Activity Instructor will be the sort of person who thrives in a busy environment and will be unfazed by the variety of the role. Our Children’s Activity Instructor role is varied and could be doing anything from customer service, Supervising birthday parties, equipment set ups and set downs, ensuring the general safety and cleanliness of areas and equipment to ensure our customers get an exceptional experience. What you need: A can-do attitude A real focus on customer service. Passion and personality Knowledge of health and safety Be a great team player What you’ll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the centre to customers and the public by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional operational service. To prepare areas and equipment for events / activities / parties as appropriate. To carry out routine monitoring and non-specialist / basic maintenance of equipment and fittings as required, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor / Manager any faults or major repairs in line with company procedures. Responsible for the efficient and effective control of the day to day operations and service of Birthday Parties / activities, ensuring that security, general cleanliness, customer supervision and equipment checks are maintained. To prepare areas and equipment for birthday parties / activities as required. To ensure that all equipment is used in a manner consistent with safe working practice. To ensure that equipment is fit for purpose prior to customers being allowed to make use of. To ensure excellent standards of cleanliness at all times. To promote the facility in a positive manner to retain existing customers, encourage greater participation, and introduce new users to the centre. As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: • A Values driven organisation, • Learning & development to support career development, • Good Pension schemes, • Discounted gym membership for you and your partner., • Industry leading rates of pay, • opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events, • Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal, • Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria, • Health assurance, • Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too., • Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras), • 25% off Red Letter Days, • 25% off Buy A Gift, • 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products., • Ride to work scheme, • Free eye tests and discounted glasses 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 up a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re 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 and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Children's Complex Care Assistant At Superior Healthcare , we empower children, young people, and adults with complex clinical needs to live safely, confidently, and joyfully at home. We're now seeking a Children's Complex Care Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy living with his family in Hove. This is a 2:1 package , providing consistent, attentive care throughout the night. The client is a bright young boy with a warm family environment (and two friendly cats!). He requires clinical support overnight to ensure his safety, comfort, and wellbeing. If you're passionate about meaningful, one-to-one care and want a role where your presence truly matters, this could be the perfect fit.About the Role You'll deliver dedicated overnight care, ensuring the client's clinical needs are met while maintaining a calm, reassuring environment. You'll work alongside another team member as part of a care team . Your responsibilities will include: Ventilator care - monitoring and responding to ventilatory needsBIPAP support and basic observationsPEG/J enteral feeding , including medications and flushesOral and nasal suctioningOxygen and nebuliser supportColostomy care (experience preferred)Bowel careMoving and handlingMedication administrationOvernight monitoring to ensure safety, comfort, and clinical stabilityThis role is ideal for someone calm, confident, and compassionate-someone who thrives in a one-to-one environment where attention to detail truly changes lives.Shifts Thursday & Friday nights: 22:00 - 08:00Alternating weekend nights: 22:00 - 08:00Drivers are not essential . Additional hours may be available locally for those seeking more work. We'll collaborate with you to build a rota that supports your lifestyle.Why Join Superior Healthcare? Paid holidayCompany pensionFree Blue Light CardRefer-a-friend bonus (£50 Love2Shop voucher)Ongoing support from our nurses and supervisorsA team that truly values you and the work you doWhat You Need Experience with personal careExperience with complex clinical care (ventilation, suctioning, enteral feeding, bowel care)UK-based applicants only (we cannot offer visa sponsorship)Drivers welcome but not requiredReady to Make a Difference? Whether you're a Support Worker , Healthcare Assistant , or Community Care Assistant , we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to chat about the role before applying, contact: 01227 774 878 REGAON.TPBN1_UKTJ

As an Additional Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible, enjoying varied daily activities, including community outings and personal support. Autism Initiatives in Longridge is seeking an Additional Support Worker to join their team. The po

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Supported Housing Worker for our well-respected client based in the Preston and Lancashire area. The role is on an ongoing temporary basis, but could be permanent for the right candidate. Our client’s aim is to provide practical, emotional, and social support to assist in young peoples’ move towards independence and personal development. A driver for this role is essential! Responsibilities • You will manage a caseload of clients, addressing their emotion, physical and social behavioural needs supporting them to progress towards independence., • You will support our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support residents’ individual development and social engagement., • You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable., • You will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well being and day to day support of all clients in the services., • You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service., • You will be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the hostel accommodation., • You will develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients., • You will deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with., • You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of the clients, • You will involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the wider community programme of activities., • You will be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building and ensuring regular checks are completed., • You will support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations, • You will have responsibilities as part of the team for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular checks and reporting., • You will have responsibility as a member of the team for preparing the accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the client to settle in., • You will be responsible for sending daily occupancy lists to the council., • You will demonstrate commitment to client involvement by advocating client involvement opportunities, for example by actively promoting the Voice of Depaul to clients and holding residents meetings Requirements • Experience of working with people or those who have experienced homelessness., • An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse., • Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures., • As a specialist recruiter for the Housing and Charities sector, Ashberry is committed to safeguarding adults, children and young people and in promoting the welfare of vulnerable people through safer recruitment processes. Due to the nature of the role an Enhanced DBS is required, which is on the update service or dated within the last 12 months

Location: Preston, Lancashire (PR) Salary: NJC Pay Scale (Dependent on experience / Spinal Column Point) Contract Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) Are you an experienced Youth Worker, Mentor, or Sports Coach looking to make a lasting impact inside Preston schools? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Behavior Support Worker to work across local secondary schools in the Preston area. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract starting in September 2026 (with potential for an earlier start) designed for someone who excels at breaking down barriers to learning and supporting students with challenging behaviour or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. If you have a background in community youth work, sports coaching, or alternative provision and want to transition into a structured school environment, this role offers the perfect platform. Key Responsibilities: Behaviour Mentorship: Work closely with secondary students on a 1:1 or small-group basis to manage challenging behaviours and improve classroom engagement. De-escalation & Support: Implement positive behaviour strategies to prevent exclusions and foster a productive learning environment. Liaison & Reporting: Work alongside Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), teachers, and external youth agencies to monitor student progress. Confidence Building: Act as a trusted, positive role model to raise students' aspirations, resilience, and self-esteem. What We Look For: Relevant Experience: A background as a Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Social Worker, Sports Coach, or Residential Care Specialist. School Sector Ready: Prior experience working with secondary-aged children (ages 11-16) facing social or behavioural barriers. Strong Character: Empathy, resilience, excellent de-escalation skills, and a calm, non-judgemental approach under pressure. Local Knowledge: Based in or easily able to commute to various school locations across Preston. What We Offer: Fair, Regulated Pay: Remuneration is fully aligned with the official NJC (National Joint Council) Pay Scale, ensuring fair pay for school support staff. Fixed-Term Stability: A secure 1-year contract structured around the academic year. Professional Development: Continuous safeguarding, behaviour management, and de-escalation training. How to Apply: Ready to bring your youth work expertise into the classroom and change trajectories for young people in Preston? Click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to (url removed)

Job Title Family Support Worker / Pastoral Lead Salary: Competitive (typically £23,000 - £30,000 FTE, depending on experience) Hours: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent / Fixed Term About the School It is a welcoming, inclusive community dedicated to providing the best possible start for all our students. They are seeking a passionate, resilient Family Support Worker to join their dedicated pastoral team. The Role You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies to act as a primary point of contact for their most vulnerable families. Your goal is to break down barriers to learning by addressing issues such as poor attendance, parental mental health, housing, and challenging behaviour. Key Responsibilities Casework Management: Carry out early-help assessments, devise tailored support plans, and hold regular meetings with parents and guardians. Attendance Improvement: Proactively engage with families to reduce persistent absenteeism and lateness. Safeguarding: Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to identify, monitor, and report child welfare concerns. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with local authorities, social care, health professionals, and local charities to secure resources for families.The Ideal Candidate Proven experience in a social care, school, or community setting supporting children and families. Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Social Work, or a related discipline is highly desirable. Exceptional interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. A strong, practical understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols.Application Process To apply for the role contact Jack at Veritas on (phone number removed) 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