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£13.80 per hour plus additional payments of £50 for sleep-in shifts | Flexible Hours | Sessional, Part-Time & Full-Time Roles Available Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported. We offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle: • 20-30 hours a week available, • Day shifts, • Sleep-ins, • Sessional and part-time options available, • Driving not essential, but helpful due to our peaceful rural setting Imagine a job where your kindness sparks joy. Where your support helps someone feel safe, seen, and celebrated. At Lifeways Shepton Mallet, you’ll be supporting eight incredible individuals with learning disabilities. They’re full of personality and passion—whether it’s collecting quirky treasures, sewing with care, or heading out to the theatre, cinema, or even on holiday. Your role is to help them manage their ASD conditions and live life on their terms—with dignity, joy, and independence. You’ll be: • Supporting with personal care and daily routines, • Helping with cooking, cleaning, and medication, • Encouraging hobbies, social outings, and community adventures, • Providing emotional support and celebrating small wins, • Helping each person feel valued, empowered, and truly themselves Every moment you spend with someone could be the highlight of their day—and yours. We believe care should be rewarding—for everyone. That’s why we offer over £2,000 in annual benefits—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to make a real impact. • Free DBS Check – No fees, no fuss, • Funded Qualifications – Grow your skills with recognised training, • Lifeways Rewards – Discounts and cashback at shops, cinemas, gyms, holidays and more, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save while you ride, • Health Cash Plan Option – Claim back costs for dental, glasses, therapy and more, • Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support when you need it, • Blue Light Card Eligibility – Perks for those who care From your first shift, you’ll be supported by a team that invests in your growth and celebrates your contribution. Whether you’re an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant—or just someone with a big heart and a desire to help—you’ll fit right in. You’re: • Compassionate, patient, and full of positive energy, • A great listener and team player, • Calm, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, • Someone who believes everyone deserves to live a life they love If you’re looking for a career that’s rich in meaning, full of connection, and buzzing with possibility—where you’ll be supported, recognised, and empowered to make a lasting impact—Lifeways Shepton Mallet is ready to welcome you. Apply today and help someone live life their way—with confidence, joy, and support. Please copy and paste the link below to see what Lifeways are all about. _ PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP LWGAK

\n Support Worker \n Autonomy Care \n Melksham and the surrounding area \n £12.85 - £14.50 an hour \n Make a Real Difference Every Day \n At Autonomy Care, we’re committed to supporting adults to live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities. Whether it’s providing companionship, practical support, or personal care, our team helps individuals maintain their independence and dignity — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. \n This role combines both domiciliary care and supported living across a range of locations. If you're passionate about person-centred care, love variety in your day, and want to work in a supportive team — we’d love to hear from you. \n What You’ll Do as a Support Worker \n No two days are the same — you’ll be providing a mix of practical support, personal care, and emotional encouragement, depending on each person’s individual needs. Your role may include: \n \n • Supporting with daily tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders\n, • Providing companionship to promote emotional wellbeing\n, • Assisting in the kitchen and encouraging involvement in meal planning and preparation\n, • Planning and participating in fun activities at home and in the community\n, • Accompanying individuals on day trips and outings\n, • Supporting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) with dignity and respect\n, • Completing accurate documentation and care records\n \n What We’re Looking For \n To be successful in this role, you’ll need: \n \n • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle\n, • A genuine passion for helping others live independently and confidently\n, • Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someones life\n, • Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships\n \n Join us and you can expect \n \n • Weekday Days £12.85 per hour\n, • Weekday Evenings £13.50 per hour\n, • Weekend Days up to £13.50 per hour\n, • Weekend Evenings £14.50 per hour\n, • Bank Holiday (Time and a half)\n, • Paid business mileage (45p for cars)\n, • Holiday top-up payments made for regular over time (T&C's)\n, • Sleep in rate £80.19 per night\n \n Shifts \n \n • Domiciliary care calls typically between 7am and 10pm\n, • Supported Living 9:00am – 10.00pm, 24 hour shifts are 9:45am – 10.00pm, sleep in, 7.00am – 10.00am\n, • Working alternate weekends essential\n \n Benefits \n \n • Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives\n, • Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.\n, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.\n, • Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.\n, • Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it\n, • ‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.\n, • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.\n, • Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.\n, • Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment\n, • 5 Years: £100\n, • 10 Years: £250\n, • 15 Years: £500\n, • 20 Years: £1000\n \n Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker / Skilled Worker / Sponsorship / Health and Care Visa \n Safeguarding Commitment: \n We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process. \n Equal Opportunities Statement: \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status. \n We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work. \n Candidates on a dependent or graduate visa must have at least 15 months remaining. \n \n

\n Autonomy Care Team Leader \n Autonomy Care \n Melksham and the surrounding area \n £13.50 - £15.50 per hour \n 40 hours per week, various shifts \n Autonomy Care supports people in their day-to-day lives, helping them to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while ensuring that their care and wellbeing needs are met, 24 hours a day. \n Locations we cover: Melksham, Calne, Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, and surrounding areas. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is a must! \n Are you passionate about delivering quality care and helping others reach their full potential? Do you have the drive to lead a fantastic team, inspire greatness, and make a real difference? If so, we’d love to meet you! We are looking for a Team Leader who’s ready to lead by example and create a positive impact on both the lives of the people we support and the team you’ll be guiding. \n What you will do as a Team Leader: \n \n • Lead, Coach & Inspire: Mentor your team to deliver outstanding care\n, • Supportive Supervision: Carry out regular supervisions for the Support Worker team.\n, • Team Coverage: Step in to cover shifts and ensure smooth operations when team members are absent.\n, • Medication Management: Conduct medication audits and supervise staff with safe dispensing practices.\n, • Onboarding & Inductions: Help welcome and train new team members\n, • On-call Leadership: Take part in the on-call rota, including weekends, to ensure continuous support.\n \n Join us and you can expect: \n \n • Weekday Days £13.50 per hour\n, • Weekday Evenings £14.50 per hour\n, • Weekend Days up to £14.50 per hour\n, • Weekend Evenings up to £15.50 per hour\n, • Bank Holiday (Time and a half)\n, • Paid business mileage (45p for cars)\n, • Holiday top-up payments made for regular over time (T&C's)\n, • Sleep in rate £80.19 per night\n, • Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives\n, • Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.\n, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.\n, • Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.\n, • Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it\n, • ‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.\n, • Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.\n, • Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.\n, • Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment\n \n Team Leader Shifts: \n \n • 40 hours per week, various shifts.\n, • Must be willing to work alternate weekends.\n \n Key Skills Required: \n \n • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care\n, • Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,\n, • Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions\n, • Participating in on call essential\n \n Safeguarding Commitment \n We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process. \n Equal Opportunities Statement \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status. \n We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work. \n For further details and to apply please click "Apply on our website" \n \n \n

Senior Support Worker Residential Care Location: Melksham Contract: Full Time - Perm Salary: £30,008 - £34,058 plus overtime and benefits Are you an experienced childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is looking for a committed Senior Support Worker to join their residential home in Melksham, supporting young people aged 15-17 to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. You will lead by example, support your colleagues, and help deliver high-quality care tailored to each individual's needs. Key Responsibilities • Providing guidance and support to Support Workers within the home, • Developing positive, professional relationships with young people, • Supporting the creation and delivery of individual care plans, • Encouraging independence, personal development, and social engagement, • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements, • Promoting a positive and collaborative team culture About You • Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and improving lives, • Confident in leading shifts and supporting team members, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Flexible to work a 2 on / 4 off rota, including sleep-ins and overtime where required, • Previous experience within residential childcare, EBD, or similar care settings Essential Requirements • Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting, • Knowledge and experience of supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), • NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification, • Full UK driving licence If you're looking to join a supportive organisation where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. #BRTJP JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Job Description.Support Worker – You're not just anyone.Flexible Hours | Sessional, Part-Time & Full-Time Roles Available.We offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle:.Sessional and part-time options available.Driving not essential, but helpful due to our peaceful rural set

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Melksham. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. This work will be supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as Autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. Please note that we do not recommend relocating for this role. The role will involve: - Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun - Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times - Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills - Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students Who We're Looking For: - Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations - Strong communicator with a positive and proactive mindset - Able to build rapport with young people, particularly those who may struggle to trust adults - Previous experience isn't essential, but backgrounds in youth work, care, mental health, sport, or support work are valuable Essential requirements: Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas. Full time availability (Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30) Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years). Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? - Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more - Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) - Recommending a friend bonus scheme - Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Joseph on 0117 422 6167 / TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description Job Description Support Worker – You're not just anyone. Shifts & Hours We offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle: ~Day shifts ~ Sessional and part-time options available ~ Driving not essential, but helpful due to our peaceful rural setting Where your support helps