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£34,151 - £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month 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 to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) 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 _ 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 _ 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

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off) 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 night support workers are a part of enabling 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 night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep -having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry. 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 £29,449 - £32,496 Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance 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 _ 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 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 NSO 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

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 _ 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 _ 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

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. • Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs, • Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields, • Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care, • Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitments What We Offer • Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour, • Paid mileage for every shift, • Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course, • Flexible shift options, including block bookings, • Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover. Your responsibilities will include: • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people, • Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development, • Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime, • Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.), • Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, • Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed, • Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and resilience What We're Looking For • A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure, • Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports, • Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential), • Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required), • A valid DBS (we can support your application), • A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locations What You'll Gain • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference, • Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career, • Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement, • Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments, • Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth If you're ready to support young people's mental health and want a role that's both challenging and deeply rewarding, we'd love to hear from you. IND-HSC

Adult Recovery Worker Location: North East England (Multiple locations) Salary: £14.85 Hours: Flexible Hours Available Contract: Agency Opportunities Empower People to Rebuild Their Lives We Care Bespoke is looking for compassionate, motivated, and resilient Adult Recovery Workers to support adults across the North East who are experiencing mental health challenges, substance misuse, homelessness, or other complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve greater independence while making a genuine difference in their lives. The Role As an Adult Recovery Worker, you will provide person-centred support in community settings, helping individuals work towards their recovery goals and improve their overall wellbeing. You'll support service users to develop life skills, access local services, maintain their health, and build positive routines that encourage long-term recovery and independence. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual recovery plans., • Build positive, trusting relationships with service users., • Support individuals to access healthcare, housing, education, employment, and community resources., • Promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion., • Encourage positive coping strategies and healthy lifestyles., • Support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, substance misuse, or complex social needs., • Complete case notes., • Safeguard vulnerable adults and report concerns appropriately. What We're Looking For • Passionate about supporting vulnerable adults., • Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental., • Confident working independently and as part of a team., • Excellent communicators, • Flexible and committed to delivering outstanding care and support. Essential Requirements • Experience supporting adults with mental health needs, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, or other complex needs., • Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches., • Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally., • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)., • Experience within supported housing, recovery services, outreach, or community support., • Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed practice. What We Offer • Competitive hourly rates., • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle., • Weekly pay., • Ongoing training and career development., • Dedicated consultant and 24/7 support., • Pension scheme., • Holiday pay., • Opportunities to work across a range of specialist services throughout the North East. Why Join We Care Bespoke? At We Care Bespoke, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to recover, thrive, and live independently. We invest in our staff through training, ongoing support, and opportunities for career progression, ensuring you have everything you need to make a lasting impact. Apply Today If you're passionate about empowering adults to achieve positive outcomes and build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and join a team committed to changing lives across the North East. We Care Bespoke is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer Are you a qualified Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer? Do you want to work for a supplier directly with uncapped earnings? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join the Energy supplier of the year 2025, as part of Utilitas award-winning Field services team as a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer. We offer £38,993 as a base salary with an additional £330 per week for being on call (average 1 in 5 weeks).Giving you a potential OTE of £42,293 per annum. Earnings, however, do not stop there! Our industry leading Meter installation bonus will allow you to earn £25 per meter or £50 for a dual once youve Completed a minimum of 4 installs per day. Not to mention the enhanced overtime for Sunday work, so the earnings are truly unlimited. What else can we offer you? Flexibility of working 25 days Annual Leave per year, plus Bank holidays Health Care Scheme Mental Wellbeing support 24/7 GP and counselling services Win tickets to events at Utilita sponsored arenas and football matches Paid Volunteering Day each year Generous pension scheme What do we need from you? Smart Metering qualifications CCN1/ CMA1 and MET 1 (Or equivalent) 12 months experience as a Smart Meter Engineer In date UK Driving licence. Why apply to Utilita? As a Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer, you will be the face of the business installing smart meters in domestic properties; whilst championing our customer first mindset to preserve our industry leading Customer Experience. We have 4 core reasons why we are confident we are the employer for you: Workplace • For the fourth year in a row, Utilita has been recognised as one of UKs Top 50 best workplaces and we are delighted this has continued in 2025. A badge of honor, of course, but we never settle. Were more than a workplace; were a place where everyone can thrive and grow personally and professionally. Training, • You will start at our award-winning training academy in Warrington, where you will receive a first-class induction, followed by mentoring, where you develop your knowledge and adapt to the Utilita way. Worklife balance We schedule an average of 4 jobs per day with an average travel time to each job of 35 minutes across the UK. We target to have your jobs planned out at least 10 weeks in advance so you can effectively plan your life outside of work and take additional work should you wish. Inclusion We strive to ensure that even with most of your day as a lone worker, we ensure you feel included and part of the wider utilita family. Whether it's a friendly check in with your manager, technical support with commissioning or someone to talk to and share how your day has been. We have someone there for you. About us Founded in 2003, Utilita Energy was created to challenge the Big 6 energy suppliers by empowering everyone with a fair and flexible service thats good for the pocket and planet. Since then, weve made it our mission to put fairness first supporting those who need it most and treating everyone equally by listening to what our customers and staff need. Plus, as the first supplier to kick start Britains smart meter revolution, our belief in smart technology means that were always evolving and looking for ways to improve our services through innovation. Utilita are also striving for sustainability, having committed to an ambitious target to become a Net Zero business by 2030, well continue to drive transformational changes while educating everyone that we can all have a big impact by making small changes. Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability! Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and were fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self. The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd. #LI-TW1 TPBN1_UKTJ