Mental health support worker jobs in United Kingdom

You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour (holiday pay inclusive), • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, via temporary and fixed term contracts as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP) Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Part-time Floating Refuge Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Hackney. Sounds great, what will I be doing? We are looking for passionate individuals to provide intensive casework, support, and day-to-day guidance for women in our services. You'll play a vital role in delivering safety advice and information, including around domestic abuse and independent living, while co-producing personalised Support and Safety Plans that build on each woman's strengths and goals. Your work will include liaising with statutory bodies such as Social Services to ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met, supporting housing needs and move-on accommodation, and facilitating empowering social activities and workshops that promote confidence, self-esteem, and assertiveness. At the heart of this role is The Hestia Approach – a commitment to co-production and recovery. You'll work in true partnership with service users, helping them shape the support they receive, whether through peer networks, community groups, or local events. This role is part time and you will be working Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3.30pm What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for Applicants should have experience supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs, including mental health issues and substance misuse. This includes delivering high-quality floating or outreach support, developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with external professionals. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the ability to accurately record casework using computer systems is essential. The role also requires the ability to work independently in the community and travel throughout the borough. Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

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.

About the Company Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures? We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Housing Support Worker to support young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, as they move towards independent living. This is not a care role—it’s hands‑on, practical and emotional support to help young people gain confidence, stability, and essential life skills. About the Role This is a full‑time onsite role with a shift pattern that includes weekends, early mornings, evenings, and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential. Responsibilities • Support young people with developing independence skills, including budgeting, managing benefits, and navigating housing options., • Build trusting, non‑judgmental relationships, providing stability and encouragement., • Bring your own interests—music, art, sports, or other passions—to connect and engage., • Work with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person gets the right support., • Manage a caseload and keep clear, accurate records. Qualifications • Experience from youth work, housing, education, or similar roles (transferable skills welcome). Required Skills • Someone who relates easily to young people, including those with experience of trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse., • Confidence engaging young people creatively and actively., • Strong communication and IT skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team., • Knowledge of safeguarding or support planning is helpful but not essential. Preferred Skills • Experience from youth work, housing, education, or similar roles (transferable skills welcome). Pay range and compensation package Salary: £27,176 per year What you’ll get: • Up to 25 days’ annual leave., • Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental and retail discounts., • 4x life assurance and up to 10% pension contribution., • Funded professional development and apprenticeships., • Two paid volunteering days each year., • Supportive, inclusive team culture. Equal Opportunity Statement We’re reviewing applications and interviewing weekly—apply today!

Job Title: Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner Location: Wandsworth, UK Salary: £39,266 – £45,763 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join the Children’s Specialist Services Team in the vibrant borough of Wandsworth. This full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in need and their families. You will work in a borough known for its friendly community, excellent public amenities, and green spaces—offering a fantastic quality of life without the usual city pressures. Perks and benefits: • Competitive Salary: Earn between £39,266 and £45,763 per annum, reflecting your experience and expertise., • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements designed to support you and the families you work with., • Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways., • Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values shared learning and celebrates success., • Inclusive Workplace: A strong commitment to diversity and equality, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work. What you will do: • Act as the lead professional on specialist statutory cases, including Child Protection, Care Proceedings, and Looked After Children., • Undertake comprehensive social work responsibilities for children in need and their families, following the APIR framework., • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective safeguarding and child-centred planning., • Build strong partnerships with allied health professionals and social care practitioners across children’s and adults’ services., • Work collaboratively with schools, children’s centres, and community settings., • Embed evidence-based practice into day-to-day service delivery., • Engage positively in supervision, annual appraisal, audits, and peer review processes., • Support team development by contributing to improvement plans and sharing good practice., • Develop expertise in managing key risks affecting child welfare., • Engage preventative and targeted family support services, including voluntary sector partners., • Maintain accurate electronic case records in line with the Integrated Children’s System., • Promote the participation of children, young people, and families in decision-making., • Uphold equality and diversity principles in all aspects of practice., • Contribute ideas to improve service efficiency, effectiveness, and policy development. Experience: • Experience delivering statutory social work services within children’s services., • Proven ability to work collaboratively across voluntary and statutory agencies., • Effective use of supervision and appraisal to enhance professional practice. Qualifications: • Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification recognised for UK registration., • Registration with Social Work England is essential. Wandsworth is an exceptional place to live and work, offering beautiful green spaces, a rich cultural scene, and excellent transport links. It’s a borough where professional ambition and personal wellbeing go hand in hand. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to matching skilled professionals with outstanding opportunities — apply today and take the next exciting step in your social work career.

Senior Supported Housing Officer Location: Croydon Borough | Full-time, 35 hours per week (rota basis) Salary: £32,404.74 per annum, rising to £33,700.93 after successful probation Are you experienced in social housing and mental health support, with the ability to guide a team to deliver high standards? Do you have the confidence to manage complex situations, supervise staff and ensure safe, well-run housing services? Quo Vadis Trust (QVT) is a specialist housing charity based in South East London. We are now seeking a Senior Supported Housing Officer to join our Operations team. The role Reporting to the Housing Manager, you will oversee Supported Housing Officers and Bank Workers across our Croydon schemes. You will ensure clients receive a responsive, high-quality service that promotes wellbeing and independence. You will also deputise for the Housing Manager when required and take part in the On-Call Management rota. This role involves regular travel between schemes. Key Responsibilities • Deliver an effective and client-focused housing support service, • Support Housing Officers to set clear, measurable goals with clients, • Complete regular audits of Inform, our client management database, • Prepare reports on client matters and service delivery, • Ensure properties are safe, well maintained and compliant with Health and Safety legislation, • Record and report any breaches of policy, procedure or performance concerns, • Oversee safeguarding practice in line with organisational policy, • Provide supervision to Supported Housing Officers and Bank Workers, • Oversee Relief Worker supervision and training, • Provide cover across QVT schemes where required, • Liaise with external agencies and attend meetings About us Quo Vadis Trust (QVT) is a specialist housing charity supporting people with mental health needs across South-East London. We are committed to delivering high-quality housing and support services while creating a workplace where staff feel valued and supported. QVT has received Great Place to Work accreditation in 2023, and 2024, 2025 and won Best Employer at the Great British Care Awards in 2021. We are a Mindful Employer, Disability Confident, and hold Trusted Charity status at Level 2. The Benefits • Salary progression after successful probation, • Full-time hours, 35 per week, • Paid enhanced DBS check, • Opportunity to take on leadership responsibility, • Meaningful work within a respected specialist housing charity The person You will have: • Experience in social housing, • Experience in the mental health sector, • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), • Strong working knowledge of welfare benefits linked to housing, • Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages and client databases, • Clear written and verbal communication skills, • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, • Awareness of tenancy sustainment and current housing issues, • Enhanced DBS clearance, • Flexibility to work unsociable hours as part of the On-Call rota A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable. Line management experience is also desirable. What’s next If you are ready to take the next step in your housing career and make a real difference, we would be pleased to receive your application.

Waking Night Support Worker - Newham, London.We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Newham.No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.The shift pattern for this role is 10 hour shifts 3

Overview Role: Principal Consultant - Economist Location: London, UK or Madrid, Spain - Hybrid Role ID: 2026-3266 Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo plc (Member of WSP) is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ricardo’s Policy, Strategy & Economics Practice supports governments and corporate clients all over the world with policy analysis, strategic advice and economic appraisal to address the most pressing challenges relating to climate change and the environment, energy and mobility. We deliver ground-breaking, state-of-the-art projects that are influential in changing hearts and minds and have tangible, positive impacts for individuals, communities, organisations, nations and the planet as a whole. The Role We are looking for Principal Consultants with experience and expertise in applied economics to join our vibrant multi-national team within Ricardo’s Policy, Strategy and Economics (PSE) Practice. You will work on leading edge policy and research studies for a range of clients including the European Commission, the UK and other national governments, international financial institutions (IFIs), trade associations and individual companies. You must have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, team and business development leadership experience, and an interest in continuous learning. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical project delivery and quality assurance, comprising primary and secondary research, stakeholder engagement, data management and analysis, qualitative analysis, socio-economic impact analysis, synthesis, report writing., • Work on multiple exciting projects, managing your time and contributions effectively., • Join the senior leadership team to develop actionable solutions for climate-focused policy, strategy, and economics challenges., • Deploy your skills in research, economic analysis, and client-facing communication., • Provide mentorship to more junior team members., • An MSc degree (or near completion) in Economics or related fields., • Demonstrable experience within consultancy environments, leading proposals and projects for European Commission, UK and other national governments, and international organisations., • Expertise in social research and applied economics in policy design and appraisal, especially across areas such as the environment, energy and mobility., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data to support evidence-based solutions., • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal. You can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word are key); proficiency in statistical software desirable., • A collaborative mindset—you’re a team player who thrives in diverse, multidisciplinary teams. You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Benefits We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer. Next steps Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. #LI-Hybrid #LI-EP1 \n#J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview\n Role: Principal Consultant – Environmental and Ecological Assessment \n Location: London or Bristol UK - Hybrid \n Role ID: 2025-3102 \n Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. \n Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world. \nThe Role\n We are looking for an Ecology Consultant at Principal Consultant grade to join our team. You will join colleagues in providing technical support on a variety of ecology projects, across a wide range of clients in the water, developer, infrastructure and public sectors. \nKey Responsibilities\n\n • Lead the delivery of ecology surveys, impact assessment\n, • Business development and proposal writing\n, • Understating of EIA, HRA and BNG as well as ecology\n\nKey competencies and experience\n\n, • Ecology degree or equivalent experience\n, • Demonstrable experience as technical lead on a range of projects\n, • Hold at least 1 UK protected species licences and held mitigation licences as lead ecologist\n, • Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, Defra Biodiversity Metric and Biodiversity Net Gain plans\n, • Full UK driving licence\n, • GIS skills\n, • Managing resourcing for the team\n\nDesirable experience\n\n, • CIEEM Full member (or working towards), or equivalent\n, • Building client relationships\n, • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.\n, • Understanding of EIA, HRA and SEA\n\nSkills and behaviours\n\n, • A self-starter, as you’ll be part of a small and very busy team. Excellent team working skills are therefore essential together with strong communication skills, sound understanding of and a close attention to detail.\n

Mental Health Project Worker — Care Home, Barnes, London Location: Barnes, London Contract: Full‑time (Permanent) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Closing date: 22nd February 2026 About Us We are an independent, warm, community-focused care home located in the heart of Barnes, providing high‑quality residential care and emotional support to adults with varying mental health needs. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect, and empowerment, and we are dedicated to helping residents build confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections. We are now seeking a compassionate, motivated and skilled Mental Health Project Worker to join our multidisciplinary team and support the wellbeing and recovery journeys of the people who live with us. The Role As a Mental Health Project Worker, you will play a key role in supporting residents to achieve their personal goals, improve their well-being, and engage with the wider community. You will work closely with colleagues across care, clinical, and therapeutic services to provide thoughtful, person‑centred support. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver tailored mental health support plans with residents., • Provide day‑to‑day emotional support, guidance and motivation., • Plan and run well-being-focused activities, workshops and community engagement projects., • Build trusting, respectful relationships with residents, families and external partners., • Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to care reviews., • Foster a positive, inclusive, and recovery-focused environment. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and genuinely passionate about improving the lives of adults with mental health needs. Essential Skills & Experience • Experience supporting people with mental health conditions in a care, supported housing, community, or similar setting., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to work calmly, confidently, and creatively in a varied environment., • Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person‑centred approaches., • Relevant qualifications in mental health, social care or psychology., • Experience working in residential care environments., • A supportive, inclusive and values-driven working culture., • Ongoing training, development, and supervision., • Opportunities to shape new well-being initiatives and resident projects., • Competitive salary (circa £30kpa). Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role via the Guardian Jobs portal.

Background Medact organises the health community to work towards a world in which everyone is able to live healthy, dignified lives, supported by political and economic systems that centre health justice. Our priority work areas are some of the most pressing threats to health and wellbeing, including ending state violence, housing & energy justice, and migrant access to healthcare. Medact seeks systemic solutions to major social problems, and is unafraid to hold decision-makers to account. We launched our new five-year strategy at the end of 2025, embedding our vision for how we win and how we grow. We’re member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health, including nurses, doctors, midwives and clinical researchers, as well as people from the wider health community. We are now looking for a new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Our Chair will support the Executive Director and staff to help build on our achievements and realise Medact’s vision. They will work with their fellow Trustees to make up a strong and effective Board governing the Charity. We see our Chair as having the ability to advocate on behalf of Medact’s work as well as helping to build the membership and public image of the organisation. They will bring with them strong relationships within the health community and broader social justice movement. Main responsibilities • Lead the Board in working with the Executive Director to maintain vision, purpose, strategic direction, goals and values of Medact, • Manage the Board, including Trustee recruitment, ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties, that the Board performs effectively and the Charity is well-governed., • Line-manage the Executive Director, including supporting them in their professional development, • Support the Executive Director in developing organisational strategy, • Maintain proper fiscal oversight of the organisation alongside the Treasurer and Executive Director, • Establish and monitor adherence to organisational policies, • Ensure compliance with governing documents, • Ensure compliance with charity law and other legal requirements, • Ensure board reports, papers and record of meetings are maintained Essential: • Has a health worker or wider health community background with relationships and networks that position them well to fulfil an ambassadorial role for Medact, • Is committed to Medact’s vision, purpose and culture and its way of working, and able to communicate this enthusiasm to others, • Can demonstrate facilitation, advocacy and mediation skills, • Has the skills and capacity to line manage the Executive Director, including organisational management and supporting the Executive Director’s continued professional development, • Understands and accepts the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and the difference between governance functions and management functions, • Has a high level of integrity and sound judgement, • Is able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role, • Is experienced in governance/strategic leadership of a charity or NGO, • Has lived experience of being part of one of the communities Medact’s work seeks to support, • Has strong strategic awareness of the campaigning world and the health community’s role in it, either in a grassroots or NGO setting., • Is a good communicator with public speaking, writing and interpersonal skills, able to empower and challenge supportively, and work with and motivate a diverse team of Trustees The Chair’s term is two years, following which the Trustees may re-elect the Chair for a further one or two term(s). If the Chair is co-opted as a Trustee, they are ‘Chair designate’ until formally elected at the next AGM. Time requirement The role will require a time commitment of around 2 days per month, on average, with more time required in some months than others. This will include planned quarterly board meetings of approximately 2-4 hours, normally held online but from time to time in London with facilities for joining remotely, as well as occasional events and the Medact AGM. The Chair must be available to support the Executive Director and fellow Trustees between Board meetings, including taking responsibility to deal with issues which arise, and regular one-to-one meetings with the Executive Director. Finally, we would require that the Chair be able to put some time into promoting Medact to funders, health institutions and other networks and organisers. This may not require substantial additional time, as it may be something the Chair could integrate into existing relationships and communications. How to apply Please read the Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages setting out your reasons for applying, and what you feel you could bring to Medact, via the button below with the subject “Chair of the Board”. Timeline Applications are open until 9am on Monday 9th March. We aim to interview candidates in March. Please let us know when applying if you are unavailable during this period. Principles Medact is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the under-representation of people from certain backgrounds both within the health community and wider campaigning movements. We are determined to correct this and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities (including mental illness); people from the LGBT+ community; and people who identify as working class (or have done so in the past). Any potential conflicts of interest should be declared for review by the Board.

Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker in the UK with experience of caring for people with learning disabilities? Do you want a fulfilling career, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork? Where you’ll be supported with development opportunities to grow you as a person and in your career? Join School House in Surrey as a Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours may be seen as challenging; where you’ll support and encourage them to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. You’ll be great with people – a real ‘people person’, able to communicate effectively – explaining yourself clearly in the right tone to suit the situation and be really good at understanding others (behaviours and expressions, as well as vocal). Having a good sense of humour and resilience, and a willingness to help residents with their personal hygiene are also important. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead a valued and fulfilled life. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Support Worker with a background in Learning Disabilities & Autism to provide care and support people through their care pathway. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week. You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, working 7.5 hours a day with shift patterns of 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm, with weekends on a rota basis. Extra hours can be discussed if required. Where you will be working Location: School House, School Walk, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6RB School House is a ten bed, mixed gender community-based home made up of nine beds in the house and a self-contained flat. People supported at School House have severe learning disabilities and associated health needs, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a dedicated team made up of the Registered Manager and Support Workers. Our aim is to provide a home in the heart of the local community, which promotes social inclusion through meaningful community engagement. Residents are supported to develop social networks and engage in a range of activities to live purposeful lives. We ensure residents are able to access all the facilities and resources they wish to, whilst keeping safe and having choice and control. We deliver support with dignity and respect, achieve personalised outcomes and help people to develop constructive ways of communicating through new skills and behaviours In this role you will: • Hold a valid UK driving licence (preferred to assist with community visits), • Have strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature, • Be willing to support residents with personal hygiene, • Have excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour, • Deal with challenging behaviours, • Have a positive and professional approach, • Be reliable, flexible, hard-working and honest What you will get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Annual base salary of £25,057.50 (£12.85 per hour), • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window., • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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