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Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this ___on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do 1-2 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up 1-2 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / 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) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Tyne and Wear. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

You’ll lead a skilled team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in their own homes - helping them build confidence, independence, and a better quality of life. Lead and support a team of recovery workers. Balance hands-on support with admin responsibilities.

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You’ll lead a skilled team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in their own homes - helping them build confidence, independence, and a better quality of life. Lead and support a team of recovery workers. Balance hands-on support with admin responsibilities.

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Adults Mental Health Team within the Social Care Industry. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within&n

What we need from you as an Autism Support Worker:. Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare agency that puts people first, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting those most vulnerable. As this is an agency position you would be offered shifts in a variety of settings including su

Within the role you will deal with behaviour that can challenge, as well as a range of mental, physical and learning disabilities, so experience in a similar would be advantageous. Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies. Providing physical and emoti

The responsibilities for this role include: Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, as well as ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to

Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support to children, young people, and families Help service users build resilience and develop positive coping strategies Collaborate with schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals Support vulnerable children. Job Type: Part-time, Te

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Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (Agency) Location: Various settings across Berkshire About the Role: Were looking for experienced Family Support Workers and Children/Young People Support Workers to join our expanding agency team. Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support to childr

As a Health Care Assistant, youll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives. Are you an experienced caring and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Tyne Grangecare home in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Children & Young People's Support Worker. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed.

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As a Health Care Assistant, youll support adults living with complex care needs to live their best lives. Are you an experienced, caring and cheerful person with lots to give? Join us as our new Health Care Assistant at Hylton Grangecare home in Sunderland.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday. Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to l

You’ll lead a skilled team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in their own homes - helping them build confidence, independence, and a better quality of life. Lead and support a team of recovery workers. Access to counselling & wellbeing support.

Senior Mental Health Support Worker. Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?.

What You’ll Do: ✅ Lead and support a team of recovery workers ✅ Deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care ✅ Manage risk assessments, incident responses & service development ✅ Collaborate wit

Mental Health Social Worker – Locality Team. Sanctuary Personnel has a new permanent position available for an Adults Mental Health Social Worker within the Locality Team to work full time based in Surrey. The salary for this permanent Mental Health Social Worker job is up to £40,146 per annum.

Health Care Support Worker - BANK. Flexible hours in a friendly and supportive environment.

Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Scunthorpe. Join Lifeways Group as a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker in Scunthorpe. We are looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Mental Health Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our client

As a Senior Social Worker and AMHP, you will respond to urgent adult safeguarding, mental health, and homelessness referrals, ensuring timely and effective interventions that protect and support vulnerable adults. Strong assessment skills and robust knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Me

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER - WEST CAITHNESS. Experience not required, however experience in health or social care is beneficial.

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SENIOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT WORKER - WEST CAITHNESS. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. Provide holistic care to service users in their own homes, supporting independence.

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Mental Health Support Workers – Camelot Residential Home, Mind Jersey. Join our team to support residents with mental health needs in a person‑centred, inclusive environment. RQF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards) required.

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals. Previous ex

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. A Specialist SEN/SEMH School in Cheltenham is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join their dedicated and compassionate team. Experience supportin

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Since then we have developed a wide range

Ellis Ward is a busy 14 bedded female ward with an established team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals. To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welc

Support worker - Mental Health. Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference! Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and thrive in their communities? At NCHA, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated Mental Health Reablement Support Service in Nottingham.

Discover exciting opportunities as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker. Program for Health and Wellbeing. Beyond posting openings, we don’t offer any kind of support.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will be assisting and supporting students who have struggles with their behaviour. The successful Mental Health Support assistant will spend their day to day helping the students in their daily tasks. Mental Health Support Assistant – Slough– September Star

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives? This is a fantastic opportunity for health care support workers to develop a career in the NHS as a Health Care Support Worker at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3‑9 (or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent), willingness to un

Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Huddersfield. Support Worker - Red Laithes Court / Havelock Street. Pastoral Worker - Thornhill Junior & Infant School.

Mental Health Support Worker - Huddersfield. Essential requirements of a Support Worker. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.

Assisting in the promotion of treatment, control and prevention of the spread of STIs including HIV, they will offer patients basic information, support and health education in a safe, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Work

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want to build a career centred around helping young children and promoting good mental health?. An excellent opportunity has become available for a mental health support assistant, supporting SEN children in a school in Slough. As a mental health assist

Health Care Support Worker - Paediatrics. Good health record and subject to Occupational Health clearance. This role involves the fundamental delivery of compassionate care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Apply for Senior Support Worker Mental Health, UK: Sponsorship available. Support patients with health issues both while they are incarcerated and upon their initial release back into society as a member of HMP Nottingham’s Prison Health Team. Assist patients with mental health issues both while t

A key feature of this post is to promote individual person-centred recovery by drawing on the peer support workers own personal lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing mental health services. What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPF

You’ll be supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, working alongside a multidisciplinary team - including psychologists, psychiatrists, and healthcare providers - to deliver truly holistic, person-centred care that transforms lives. You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team

You should ideally have at least one year’s experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs, or similar experience derived from other health support services. United Response is looking for empathetic and compassionate individuals, experienced in mental health support, to join our te