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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Role: School Support Worker Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, Reddish Hall School would love to hear from you! We are a nurturing, specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a School Support Worker who wants to make a genuine difference every single day—someone who will bring positivity, patience, and resilience to our vibrant school community. About the Role As a School Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of pupil support—helping learners feel safe, confident, and ready to engage with their education. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide personalised support in and out of the classroom. From encouraging positive behaviour to helping pupils build independence and social skills, you will play a key part in their journey. This is an incredibly rewarding role where your care, creativity, and commitment will make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils’ learning and engagement in line with their individual needs, • Encourage and motivate pupils to achieve personal and academic goals, • Promote positive behaviour and help develop social and emotional skills, • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues Essential • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, • A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach, • Experience working in a school or SEN environment, • Understanding of autism, SEMH, or trauma-informed practice About Us Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Additional Payments: 10% Flexibility Payment, Essential Car User Allowance Closing Date: 23 December 2025 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: Face to Face This Role Is Subject To Qualification - Hold or willing to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care within six months of commencing in post. Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA) Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance. Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed ___. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request. Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults Proof of identity including a recent photograph Full Employment history This is an exciting opportunity to join Manchester’s Reablement service as a Reablement Team leader D2A Assessor. As a D2A assessor you will work within the Manchester Local care Organisation (MLCO) as a Manchester City Council Employee. The Reablement Team offer an efficient and consistent approach to support which maximises potential for individuals to achieve reductions in care but also ensures consistency and high standards of service delivery. As a D2A Reablement assessor you will undertake home visits to carry out holistic assessments, reviews and observations of customers, in order to determine customer needs. You will take a flexible approach to working, which includes a weekend rota to enable timely assessments and discharges from acute/non acute healthcare settings. Working collaboratively with directorate/service colleagues and health service colleagues, you will develop and deliver effective reablement and prevention services and implement a city wide approach in relation to the provision of community based services in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. You will work alongside a team of reablement staff that provide direct care to customers in their homes in order to help them regain or maintain their independence and ensuring that the capacity of the team is managed effectively, through rota and performance management, in order to ensure demand for reablement services can be met. You will support the day to day running and management of the service if required, to support the wider reablement team and according to senior management decisions. We Are Looking For An Individual Who Can Demonstrate Communication Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of the views of others and communicates in a realistic and practical manner using appropriate language and medium, listens attentively to views and issues of others and responds to issues arising. Ability to plan and organise and an ability to organise your own time effectively, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. IT Skills: Ability to use ICT systems to obtain and analyse data and present it effectively through a variety of ICT channels. Ability to problem Solve and make decisions, to analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable. Ability to manage people, to lead, manage and motivate staff to high levels of performance in order to achieve change and maximise staff potential and contribution to the achievement of identified aims and objectives. Can also lead and plan the work of the team which deals with more diverse issues. Financial Management skills to work confidently with financial data and make decisions using appropriate financial information, interpreting trends and accounting for risk. To apply for the role you must Hold or willing to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care within six months of commencing in post. Have experience of working in a Social Care or Health Care Setting with an understanding of relevant Social Care legislation. Be willing to work out of hours/ weekends/ evenings and bank holidays on a rota basis Hold a full driving licence and access to a car for business use We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours • We take time to listen and understand, • We work together and trust each other, • We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly, • We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things, • We’re proud and passionate about Manchester Benefits We Offer • Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks., • A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum., • Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events., • Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more., • Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process., • A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life., • Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process • Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview., • Accessible Formats: Our ___ can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our ___. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme Requirements We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: • Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans, • Current or former care leavers, • Have a disability or long-term condition If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application. When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering • A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work., • Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice., • A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly. For more information about the role or any adjustments, email . What We Will Need From You If You're Successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks Required If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: • Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK., • References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s)., • Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required., • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role., • Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence., • Medical Check These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other Relevant Information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached. ___. 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Autism Assessor for Children and Young People - Remote (Self-Employed) Time commitment: Our ideal is working 3-5 days per week. Our minimum requirement is that you can complete at least 3 developmental histories per week. Location: This is a fully remote role. Reporting to: Autism Service Team Manager. About Paloma Paloma’s mission is to make children’s autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We are making this happen by redesigning care pathways, building new software & AI tools, and training up a specialist clinical workforce. Mark & Darshak founded Paloma as they were frustrated that families are waiting 2-10 years for NHS children’s autism and ADHD assessments. Learn more about the crisis in NHS children’s neurodevelopmental services from this Children’s Commissioner for England here: ___ We are growing incredibly fast to meet the need for autism and ADHD care, and we have: • Raised £5m pre-seed funding from leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital), • Grown our fantastic team to 80 people, and are hiring ~100 more over the next 12 months How is Paloma Health different from other Neurodevelopmental providers? • We are clinically-led, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered, and rigorous in recording our outcomes and family experiences., • Our in-house product & engineering team ensures we can:, • Give families a more consumer-like experience of healthcare, • Free our clinicians from documentation to focus on supporting families, • Our strong culture, including transparency, a sense of community, and supporting staff career development, • The experience of our founders (Dr Mark Jenkins & Darshak Shah), who have previously built tech-enabled NHS obesity and ophthalmology services. Combined, their previous companies have treated over 1 million NHS patients in the last 15 years!, • Being backed by leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital) allows us to move fast The Opportunity Paloma Health has developed a new gold-standard autism assessment pathway and our own Patient Record software system, which allows us to offer: • An exceptional service and timely assessments, as well as clear strengths and needs-based outcomes, regardless of whether an autism diagnosis is made., • High assessor role satisfaction by improving the experience of delivering assessments. For example, we are building an AI tool to streamline diagnostic report writing, which we know is a pressure of the role. You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team, delivering: • Remote developmental histories (via video calls), • If you are ADOS trained and experienced, you can do a combined role of remote developmental histories and remote child observations, • Peer MDT diagnostic decision-making, with the support of the senior clinical MDT where required From a cultural perspective, you are: • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embracing change, • Excited about using new technologies in your role, • Always looking for ways to improve our staff and patient experience Responsibilities: • Conduct high-quality remote developmental histories and child observations (if experienced) as part of an autism assessment., • Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary., • Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD. Qualifications and experience: Required: • Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England, • Typically, job titles of people with the relevant skills are:, • Psychologist, including Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, and Educational Psychologist (HCPC), • Occupational Therapist (HCPC), • Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC), • Nurse, including Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse (NMC), • Medical Doctor (GMC), • Social Worker (Social Work England), • Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course required for NMC, HCPC and, Social Work England registered applicants. Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors would be considered without having completed ADOS-2., • At least 1 year of experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments with specific knowledge including:, • A sound understanding of co-occurring conditions and differentials., • Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client-centred and includes a strengths and needs profile., • Good time management skills, including caseload management, • High-quality parent and patient communication skills, • Enhanced DBS with barred list check (as you will be working with children) Desirable: • Formal training in autism developmental histories e.g. ADI-R, • At least 30 completed child observational assessments for autism, • Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service, • Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above) Why join Paloma? You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s transforming access to Autism Assessments in England. We offer: • A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well-being, transparency, and career development., • £500 per completed developmental history and family feedback., • £300 per completed child observation. Equality & Diversity Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Accommodations We’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our interview process. Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure we appoint individuals who are aligned with our values and who will contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with. Application process Please apply via our website. We understand that applying for a new job requires a significant amount of effort, and we appreciate your time. We look forward to reviewing your application. Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to NHS Autism Assessments in England!

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance Closing Date: 18 December 2025 Closing time: 11.59pm This Role Is Subject To 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history. Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed ______ • ______ can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our ___. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme Requirements We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: • Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans, • Current or former care leavers, • Have a disability or long-term condition If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application. When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering • A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work., • Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice., • A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly. For more information about the role or any adjustments, email . What We Will Need From You If You're Successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks Required If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: • Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role., • References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s)., • Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required., • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role., • Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other Relevant Information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached. ___. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU You'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Want to help people with primary care needs issues get back into work (physical or mental health)? We’re looking for an Employment Advisor to deliver an IPS (Individual Placement & Support) project across Oldham and Rochdale. You’ll manage a small caseload of 25 clients, supporting them into sustainable jobs. You’ll be mainly outreach based – working in the community with a partner clinical services, plus local hubs like JCPs, with an office base in Tameside. Full IPS training provided. What’s in it for you? Supportive, friendly team making a real difference Manageable caseload (25 clients) Full IPS training About you: Experience supporting vulnerable people to achieve goals. Background in employment support, recruitment, or health & social care. You might have worked as: Employment Advisor, Employment Coach, IPS Employment Specialist, Job Coach, Careers Advisor, Vocational Support Worker, Keyworker, Case Manager, Support Worker (drug & alcohol/mental health), Resettlement Worker, or Recruitment Consultant. We aim to respond to everyone. If you don’t hear within 72 hours, please use the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People website and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for James (number on the Red 5 People website). Please note – this role is full time, Mond...

Job Description Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways. Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader across two welcoming supported living services in Stockport, Greater Manchester. You’ll work alongside our Service Managers to lead dedicated teams, delivering life-enhancing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions. Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support Promote independence and wellbeing in every aspect of care Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, and community engagement Maintain accurate records and ensure personalised support plans are followed Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, and ongoing development Communicate effectively with staff, people we support, families, and external professionals About the Services Our Supported Living services in Stockport, provide life-changing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or mental health conditions. Your role is to lead a team of Support Workers to ensure our Service Users lead valued and fulfilling lives, helping them to reach their potential and achieve to the best of their ability. Our Service users in Stockport particularly enjoy activities including swimming, cycling, walking and trampolining. What You Bring Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous Strong communication, written, and IT skills A commitment to empowering others and leading by example Shift Patterns Full-time: 37.5 hours per week Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support across both services Feeling Valued in Your Career At Lifeways, your contributions matter. You’ll be part of a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and creates space for your ideas to shape the way we support others. Being Supported Every Step of the Way We invest in your growth and wellbeing through structured development, funded qualifications, and a culture of continuous learning. You’ll be supported by colleagues and leaders who care about your success. What We Offer Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits Funded Health and Social Care qualifications Free DBS check Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000) Gym discounts (save up to £192/year) Eye care and health cash plans 10% discount at B&Q for all team members Access to the Blue Light Card £200 for every successful employee referral 3% employer pension contribution 8 paid training days per year Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications Our Commitment to Inclusion We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE). Apply Today Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Take the next step in your care career — we’re excited to meet you! LWGNW

We are seeking two warm, compassionate and proactive individuals to take a lead in providing person-centered care and support to our services users. The Tameside Extra Care services comprise of four extra care sites across the Tameside borough and we currently have a role at our Dukinfield service. The scheme consists a number of one bedroom and two bedroomed self-contained flats, with a proportion of individuals receiving a care service. Needs may include dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex health needs. You will also assist the Extra Care Manager and Registered Manager in ensuring an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with the service user's families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere . You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and as a successful candidate; you will receive a full local and corporate induction, and attain a level 3 certificate in 'Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care'. On completion of your probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled onto the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs during regular supervision and appraisal meetings. You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few. You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include evenings, weekends. A minimum of two years' experience is essential for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 86997 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ

Children's Residential Support Worker (LD) Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our childrens home in Romiley, Stockport provides residential Care for Children and Young People with who Emotional Behavioural difficulties/Autism, Learning difficulties and complex needs. The Together Trust is one of the North Wests leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year . We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support . Togetherwe make a difference, develop and learn, andsupporteach other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - whether that's a place to call your own or somewhere to get safety, stability and support. Youll be helping children to grow their independence and shape their own story within asupportive, caring home. You will be working in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with all the care, love, and support that they would receive as if it was their family home. Location : Romiley, Stockport Hours: 37.5 Hours Sleep in shift paid at £100.80 per shift Weekends paid 25% premium on hourly rate. The Role; Provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people. This will include supporting less experienced staff via positive and effective teamwork to achieve high quality standards of care that are set and agreed by the Registered Manager on behalf of the Trust. This work will aim to respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their racial, cultural and religious background. Assistwiththeassessmentsofneedandformulationofplans.This involves working in partnerships with other agencies and taking into account the wishes and feelings of the young people, their parents andotherpersonswithparentalresponsibility,inlinewithlegislation pertaining to the young people. Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people looked after within the unit by assisting in identifying, establishing and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews. Undertake primary responsibility for key working at least one young person of a more complex nature. Undertake the supervision of less experienced residential staff and/or ancillary staff in accordance with Together Trust Policies & Procedures as directed by the Registered Manager. Assist with the planning and preparation of the shift rotas. About you; Good standard of written and oral English QCF(NVQ level 3) in health and social care (CCYP) or equivalent or willingness to achieve award within timescales set by trust Working in a residential setting, undertaking the full range of duties in a well planned way that respects and values the young people as individuals. Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to write reports Working with young people and an understanding of the issues affecting them. Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension scheme and death in service benefi t, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit. Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities , including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service. We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself). This role will involve regulated activity. TPBN1_UKTJ

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