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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: Average of 39 hours per week- weekly rota pattern alternates Salary: • Unqualified: Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep‑in shifts., • Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent): Base salary of £29,253.49, with the potential to earn up to £34,653.49 with sleep‑in shifts. What We Can Offer: • Sleep‑in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month), • Pay rise after probation, • Annual leave loyalty scheme, • Annual performance & loyalty bonus, • Free meals on shift, • Enhanced Bank Holiday pay, • £30 bonus for short‑notice sickness cover, • Flexible working schedule, • Company pension (post‑qualification) At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, form positive relationships, and move confidently toward adulthood. We're now recruiting Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Barnsley homes. Dove is a place where careers grow. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, and we're proud to invest in our teams through meaningful training and development. All of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. If you're passionate about making a lasting difference-and want to work within a supportive, ambitious team- we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: • Creating a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks, • Supporting young people's interests and encouraging positive activities, • Safeguarding young people and contributing to care and risk plans, • Building trusting, meaningful relationships, • Promoting healthy lifestyles and personal development, • Managing behaviour with confidence and compassion, • Supporting family and peer connections, • Taking part in care planning, reviews, and team meetings, • Advocating for young people at meetings and reviews What We're Looking For: • Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential home, • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential, • Experience supporting vulnerable young people, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Empathetic, patient, and resilient, • Flexible with hours (sleep‑ins, weekends, bank holidays), • Good IT and record‑keeping skills

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Foster Carers in Barnsley Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed Are you a Foster Carer who is passionate about making a positive impact on vulnerable individuals? You already have the resilience, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life. We are looking for compassionate, strong-minded individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the skills you’ve developed in your role and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a future full of hope. What is Step Forward Fostering? Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment. These young people aren’t just looking for a place to stay — they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they’ve often lacked. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll never be alone on this journey. What You’ll Receive: We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That’s why we provide comprehensive support — both emotionally and financially. Specialist Support: Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you’re never alone Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills Financial Package: We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care. £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year) £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year) Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers Is This You? We are looking for Foster Carers who are: Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with individuals from challenging backgrounds Resilient, calm under pressure, and committed to providing stability Ready to transfer their professional skills to a family-based setting If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually. To Be Eligible, You’ll Need: Experience working with vulnerable individuals or young people Full-time availability and a spare bedroom A willingness to complete our professional training The right to work in the UK Take the next step in your fostering journey and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Foster Carer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role

Do you have lived experience of being on a mental health ward? Would you like to use your experiences to help support others? Amazon Ward at St Charles Hospital is looking for a Peer Support Worker to help support people on the ward. Main duties include using your lived experience of recovery to sup

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HIV Peer Support Worker focused on utilizing personal lived experience to assist individuals in recovery. Ideal candidates will have personal experience with HIV, relevant training, and a commitment to empowering others through support

Assist in the development and implementation of educational and peer‑facilitated parent or carer support groups and activities. As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Eating Disorders Parent/Carer PSW will provide formalised peer support and practical assistanc

A nonprofit organization is looking for a Peer Specialist in Greater London to provide Assertive Community Treatment services and community support. Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, facilitating peer support groups, and assisting consumers in accessing benefits. The ideal candi

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Living Well Peer Support Worker based in Derbyshire to enhance community mental health support through your lived experience. In this crucial position, you will provide compassionate support, encourage individuals to regain confidence, and facilitate peer-led grou

The Peer Support Worker sits within the peer support service, which is part of the wider adult services at York Mind. As a Peer Support Worker, you would deliver one‑to‑one peer support to people who access the service within community mental health hubs and across the community. Proactively sup

Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Services offer friendly, recovery‑focused support to people living in the community. Provide compassionate companionship, encouragement, and peer support to people experiencing mental health difficulties. Join Our Team as a Living Well Peer Support Worker.

Facilitate Peer Support groups and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs across Luton in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed peer support model and service’s KPIs and contract requirements. The role is a peer support worker, who use own lived experience of men

Amazon Ward at St Charles hospital are looking for a Peer Support Worker to help support people on the ward. The role includes using own lived experience of recovery to support people both in one-to-one and group settings, working as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to advocate for people’

Mind BLMK is seeking a part-time Peer Support Worker based in Luton Wellbeing Centre to support individuals on their recovery journey. The role involves facilitating peer support groups, assessing individual suitability for services, and using personal lived experiences to foster understanding and e

This role focuses on promoting awareness of hepatitis C, providing testing and referrals, and supporting volunteer peers. Ideal applicants are encouraged from those with lived experience, with the promise of full support and training.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust in Greater London is seeking a Peer Support Worker to support individuals on a mental health ward. Responsibilities include one-to-one support, facilitating recovery-focused groups, and advocating for patients' needs.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker based in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in peer support, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering hope and empowerment in service users. This role focuses on pr

Axess Family Services in Roughbirchworth is looking for a Resident Monitor/Peer Support Specialist to oversee residents in a therapeutic environment. Candidates must hold a valid Ohio Peer Support Certification and demonstrate the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.

Offer one-to‑one peer mentoring to service users who have been referred for this support where appropriate. Phoenix Futures Services in Essex recruit, train and develop peer mentor volunteers to support and engage people who use our services in a holistic and trauma‑informed approach. Support wi

Certified through OhioMHAS as an Ohio Peer Supporter. The Peer Support Specialist is required to have the following skills: clinical interview methods; individual, and group therapy methods. Valid Ohio Peer Support Certification.

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

You will provide a cleaning service within Renfrewshire House.The main duties of these posts will include general cleaning duties and any other duties which come under the remit of the posts.The successful applicant should have previous cleaning experience in a similar environment and have a friendl

SBFM is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing soft FM service providers, offering the full range of professional cleaning services nationwide.Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for part-time cleaner to join our business on a permanent basis, working with our Hygiene

Access to wellbeing and support tools. As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medicatio

Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits. Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy. At MHA, Senior Care Assistants play a vital role in shaping the quality of care and supp

You will greet each client and offer support, guidance, and expertise, managing payments and future bookings confidently.

To support the unit management team in the upkeep of the cleanliness standards of the inside of the unit.

Accommodation Cleaner - Hayling Island - Hayling Island, Hampshire .Job title – Accommodation Cleaner.Location – Meadow Bay Villages, Hayling Island Holiday Park, Hayling Island, PO11 0QS.Part Time, Seasonal, Mondays & Fridays with possible overtime.We are looking for part time accommodation

You will be supporting the management team in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness throughout the Centre.

We're currently looking for individuals across the country to take part in remote paid research, including remote focus groups, product trials, and consumer studies.Earn up to £700 a week in your free time by providing feedback on everyday products and services.If you're comfortable sharing your op

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work MONDAY TO FRIDAY as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Are you passionate about supporting children in their early years?. As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will support nursery-aged children as they begin their educational journey within an EYFS setting.

Key Responsibilities: Supporting children within the Nursery classroom on a daily basis Assisting with the delivery of creative and engaging EYFS activities Promoting positive behaviour, communication, and social interaction Providing targeted support for pupils' learning and development Workin

Key Responsibilities Provide communication support using British Sign Language (BSL Level 3 minimum) Support learners with sensory impairments and complex SEND needs across the school day Assist with personal care routines in a respectful and professional manner Support learners with feeding and mob

WeCare App 24/7 online GP, mental health support, financial support & virtual wellbeing. We predominantly support service users in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, Andover and surrounding areas. We at Mayfair Homecare, pride ourselves on placing our valued live-in care assistants at

What your day might involve: Supporting classroom routines and transitions Helping pupils stay focused and confident with their learning Offering tailored support for pupils with additional needs Assisting with phonics, numeracy, and creative tasks We’re interested in people who: * Have scho

Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs. Support pupils with sensory, physical, and communication needs. About You Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.

Physically and mentally strong, with the ability to motivate and support our client. A driver, to support the client with appointments and activities. Physio & Rehabilitation Support Worker.

Birchstone Care Homes we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required.

R&V Ltd is looking for individuals who have an upbeat personality who are ready to work as care assistants/nurses for our client.We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful towards the residents&

Our SeniorHealth Care Assistantswork closely with our Nurse in Charge to lead a small Care Team in delivering high-quality care for the people we support. We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including acquired brain injuries, Huntingtons disease an

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with complex drug and alcohol needs while making a genuine difference within a custodial healthcare setting. From clinical assessments and harm reduction support to 1:1 sessions and group work, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients impro

SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Needs Teaching Assistant the role: As an SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of needs, including: * Autism (ASD) – verbal and non-verbal * PMLD * Challenging behaviour You will work 1:1 or

The Role: Supporting PE lessons and delivering engaging sports sessions Assisting teachers in the classroom across a range of subjects Encouraging student participation, teamwork, and confidence Working with pupils of varying abilities, including those with additional needs Helping to create a

Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with ASD and complex needs Assist with daily routines and learning activities Support with personal care, including toileting and feeding Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support plans Pr

You’ll lead all frontline adult social care services, our client and business support function, and manage a broad portfolio including early intervention, safeguarding and learning disabilities.

Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most?. We prioritise a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness.