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SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs School – Chester Salary: £105 + per day, paid weekly Contract: Full-time and flexible options Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs School in Chester supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex care needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team, providing personalised support to pupils to help them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment. Why register with Hirecracker Education? • Chester’s ONLY education supply agency headquartered in the heart of the city, • Onrec Award Winners, • 24/7 access to our experienced, 5* Education Recruitment Consultants, • Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly, • A fast, friendly, and supportive registration process What you’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex care needs in the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual sensory, communication, and learning requirements, • Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support, • Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion Requirements: • Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in school, care, mental health, social care, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields, • Understanding of personalised learning approaches and complex care requirements, • Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, • Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs, • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual pupils, • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: If you’re passionate about this position, please either apply by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a National Drug & Alcohol Service who are looking to recruit a motivated and talented Young Persons Recovery practitioner. Please find a description of the role below. Role: Recovery Worker Rate: £18.14 to £20.62 per hour (PAYE exc.)/ £20.15 to £23 per hour (Umbrella/Ltd) Location: Warrington Working: 5 days per week. 37.5 hours. Contract: 12 weeks with view to extend Role Overview: • MUST have active Enhanced DBS, • Deliver age-appropriate, high-quality drug and alcohol services to young people and young adults (up to age 25), including support for families, careers and friends, • Provide early intervention and prevention work across youth settings to reduce substance misuse and risk-taking behaviors, • Deliver person-centered, low-threshold services tailored to individual needs and preferences, • Facilitate evidence-based one-to-one and group psychosocial interventions, taking an assertive approach to engagement and re-engagement, • Provide harm reduction, prevention advice, education and targeted outreach, including brief interventions and resilience building, • Support young people to develop healthy boundaries, emotional resilience and self-esteem, and prevent escalation of substance misuse and exploitation, • Deliver structured, time-bound projects, school sessions and assemblies, responding to emerging risks such as County Lines and criminal exploitation, • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and key partners to support access to education, employment, health and wellbeing services, • Support and involve volunteers, peer mentors and service user representatives, • Identify and manage safeguarding risks in line with local, national and organisational policies, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews and maintain accurate case records in line with information governance requirements. If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208963 or email . Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. If you have any questions or queries, please don’t not hesitate to ask.

Senior Children's Support Worker Location: Warrington Salary: £13.60 £14.20 per hour (£27,580 £28,797 per annum) Sleep-in Allowance: £3,000 £6,000 per year Hours: 39 hours per week full-time long day shifts plus sleep-ins Contract: Full-time, temporary contract with the opportunity to become permanent About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced, resilient, and nurturing Senior Childrens Support Worker to join one of their family-style residential homes in Warrington. You will be supporting children and young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including some individuals who are non-verbal. This is a key role within the home. You will provide encouragement and praise, remain calm and patient during times of crisis, and use your experience and passion to inspire colleagues and help achieve the best possible outcomes for the young people in your care. Personal care is a required part of this position. What Were Looking For • Minimum of 12 months experience working in complex care, • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care (recognised within pay rate), • Experience or knowledge of child-centred and therapeutic care models, • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, • Naturally caring, flexible, and resilient approach, • Ability to work shifts and sleep-ins as part of a flexible rota, • Makaton or BSL skills are desirable but not essential, • Full induction and introductory programme, • Fully funded training and qualifications, • Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Free meals during shifts, • Comprehensive employee benefits programme, • NEST Pension Scheme, • Life assurance, • Free enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), • Staff Referral Scheme split a £500 bonus when you refer a friend Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, peer support networks, and military awareness training are in place. As part of this commitment, eligible current or former service personnel who meet the essential criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview, provided military experience is clearly detailed on their CV. Please apply online. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in further detail. Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Were looking for someone who leads with empathy, resilience, and heart. If youre passionate about creating safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Designer Estimator to join our team at in the West Bromwich Modular Depot. As a Designer and Estimator, your role and remit will be to deliver comprehensive building design, estimating and quotation services with commercial insight and technical accuracy whilst driving margin and efficiencies across the project. Role Details: • Annual salary £28,000 - £33,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 5%, • Role based: – West Bromwich Modular Depot, B70 0TX (Office based so you must live locally )., • Contract type: Permanent, • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year., • Deliver accurate drawings and quotations, • Work closely with commercial teams to confirm that design solutions align with commercial targets., • Ensure all designs and quotations reflect commercial agreements and customer expectations prior to submission., • Prepare and submit detailed, accurate, competitive and professionally presented quotations to customers within agreed timeframe., • Coordinate design input to ensure bid costs are accurate and realistic., • Analyse and benchmark previous schemes against current tenders to inform pricing and design decisions from a commercial perspective., • Attend project meetings and customer interviews as required to support successful bid outcomes and effective order management., • Participate in peer reviews of bids prepared by team members, provide independent feedback on accuracy, completeness and competitiveness before final submission., • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) including Maths and English., • Relevant design or technical qualification at a minimum of NVQ Level 3., • Ability to manage multiple projects., • Experience in a design or technical role., • Proven experience using Auto CAD and Revit., • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit, • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!), • Learning & development opportunities and resources, • Opportunity for career progression, • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Glen House, Southampton (Adopt South)Working Hours: 30 We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be part of our Adoption Assessment and Support team, who offer a holistic approach to helping families and children when they have challenges and need our support. You could help us transform the lives of adopted children and young people. This is a part time role working 30 hours per week. About Adopt South Adopt South is a regional adoption agency, launched in April 2019. The agency is formed through the partnership between Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, with support from voluntary adoption agencies, Adoption UK, Barnardo’s and PACT. The Role Based at Glen House in Swanwick, you will work directly with families to positively transform the lives of adopted children. Your passion, enthusiasm and collaborative style will play a crucial role in ensuring successful outcomes for our parent(s) and children. Having extensive experience and strong assessment skills, you will meet with families to complete Suitable To Adopt Report Assessments, deliver robust support plans, as well as development work and training of prospective adopters Your experience and skills will also contribute to our training and workshop objectives, peer to peer support groups and family fun events. This varied role is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker professional with three years' experience, who has empathy and creative thinking. We will support your learning and development, so you will be confident in introducing innovative therapeutic approaches and ideas that support families and our adoptive community. The ideal candidate You will need to have/be • A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, • Registration with Social Work England, • Experience of working with children and families in social work setting, • Concise verbal and written communication skills, • Mediation and negotiation skills, • Ability to assess risks, needs, and to analyse information and recognise problems, • Understand equalities issues in social work practice and principals of safety, dignity and empowerment, • Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and legal frameworks, • Understand data protection/confidentiality and need for accurate and timely recording, • Highly organised and able to manage time and conflicting demands effectively, • Willing to learn and develop in the role, with ongoing training and personal development Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact - Rebecca Bowles or Vicky Moore Team Manager, please email or with your contact number and availability for informal discussion. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Title: Training Developer / Training Coordinator Location: Cumbria Contract Duration: 1st May 2026 – 30th April 2027 Rate: £25.49 per hour Overview We are seeking an experienced Training Developer / Training Coordinator to support training development activities across multiple business areas within a centralised training function. The role involves delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose training solutions aligned to organisational and project requirements. Key Responsibilities * Analyse, design, develop, and implement training materials using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology * Deliver training outputs in line with internal procedures and agreed training schedules * Support programme and project requirements, ensuring deliverables are met within defined timelines * Conduct training pilots and refine materials based on feedback * Deliver training courses when required * Carry out post-training evaluations and respond to stakeholder feedback * Participate in audits, evaluations, and training reviews * Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), providing handovers and coaching on developed materials * Share knowledge and best practices with team members, particularly around SAT methodology * Attend and actively contribute to peer reviews, meetings, and training events * Maintain compliance with required technical and behavioural standards Additional Information * Work assignments may change based on project priorities; equivalent tasks will be allocated where necessary * Schedule adjustments may occur in line with business needs * Candidates will be expected to attend relevant internal training and role-specific events Requirements * Proven experience in training development, coordination, or instructional design * Strong understanding and practical application of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) * Experience working in regulated or technical environments (e.g., engineering, infrastructure, defence) is desirable * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you passionate about helping people? Then take a look at this opportunity to join our team as a Personal Wellbeing Coach! Working as part of our Personal Wellbeing Team, you’ll support offenders both in custody and as they reintegrate into society. Focusing on their wellbeing and lifestyle, you’ll provide a tailored service ensuring they have the skills and confidence they need to live successfully in the community. You’ll give in-depth advice and support, so we’ll need your ability to motivate others and facilitate learning to change attitudes and behaviour, with the aim to avoid the possibility of re-offending. You’ll be on hand to provide a warm and welcoming experience to help them in their first steps into reintegration. Acting as an advocate, you’ll also ensure their voices are heard and that they have support in making decisions. Our successful candidate will ideally have lived experience of the criminal justice system (as an ex-service user) or will have worked as a peer mentor within a prison/probation environment, however we are mainly looking for someone with an engaging personality who is comfortable working with a variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to utilise your skills to influence, support and encourage others to maximise their potential to build a better future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £25,877 up to £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance Annual salary review Refer a friend scheme Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There’s an easy-to-apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed). Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: Cheshire Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 01 April 2026 Key Responsibilities Develop and embed a high-quality performance culture in which professional standards are upheld and participants enabled to achieve positive change Action referrals received from Probation Practitioners and other relevant staff within the timescales of the contract Undertake any required skills training in order to enhance group-work delivery Update and maintain an electronic database to record service user attendance and achievement and generate statistics and prepare reports and case studies to demonstrate this Skills and Experience Previous experience of working as a peer mentor within the prison environment, probation setting or charity, or as a community volunteer - desirable Experience in working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour. Experience working with a variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties Advocacy skills Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us” Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

Senior Mental Health Peer Support Worker - Portsmouth, PO53QQ, United KingdomJob Category: Social Care AdultsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Southsea Community Cinema and Art CentreWorking Hours: 37Your new roleWorking closely with the Mental Health Peer Hub Facilitator, this role will play a

This permanent full-time position involves providing peer support from lived experience to assist individuals in recovery from substance use. A health and wellbeing organization in Surrey seeks a Peer Support Practitioner.

ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training (by Royal College of Psychiatry). A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work. Able to demonstrate understanding of Intentional Peer Support.

A major mental health service provider in Greater London seeks a Peer Support Worker to join their Adult Eating Disorders Service. This position offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and peer collaboration. This role uses personal recovery experience to provide meaningf

A mental health support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lifestyle Peer Support Worker to leverage lived experience in aiding individuals with mental illness. The position allows for remote working and travel within Cornwall, contributing to a supportive team committed to community re

A health service provider in Greater London is looking for a Band 4 Peer Support Worker. Qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience and significant peer support work experience. This role involves supporting rough sleepers with mental health needs by sharing personal experiences to fos

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Band 4 Peer Support Worker to support the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Project.

The Peer Support Worker will use their lived experience of recovery from an eating disorder, or of supporting someone with an eating disorder, to provide meaningful, boundaried peer support to individuals receiving care within the Adult Eating Disorders Service. The Peer Support Worker will deliver

The Peer Support Worker will use their lived experience of recovery from an eating disorder, or of supporting someone with an eating disorder, to provide meaningful, boundaried peer support to individuals receiving care within the Adult Eating Disorders Service. Providing peer support to individuals

Support in the development of the Lived experience recovery organisation within i-access and support the partnership with SABP. We’re looking for Peer Support Practitioner for our Surrey Service who will:. Provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to people who use our services.

It is why we’re embedding lived experience roles across our mental health and learning disability services, and we’re looking for a carer Peer Support Worker (PSW) to join us at this exciting time. To support the team in implementing care planned interventions, including those supporting familie

A leading mental health charity in the UK seeks a Living Well Peer Support Worker to provide compassionate support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. With a focus on community engagement, you'll facilitate peer-led groups and provide essential assistance to those in need.

Focus Birmingham is looking for a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Development Coordinator to support the development and growth of peer‑led support opportunities for people living with sight loss, and their families, across Birmingham. Peer Support Development Coordinator. In this rewardi

A healthcare provider is looking for a Carer Peer Support Worker to utilize lived experiences in assisting individuals with mental health challenges. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and be supported during your training.

Significant experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in a relevant setting. A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work. Through sharing aspects of own lived experience of mental health challenges, accessing services and recovery stories, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will inspire

A community support organization in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Development Coordinator. The role focuses on developing peer-led support opportunities for individuals living with sight loss, fostering inclusive networks, and enhancing confidence and wellbeing through community

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

Access to a national peer support network. Participate in our national peer support network, training, and reflective practice. You’ll also look after your own wellbeing through your personal wellness plan, supported by regular supervision.

Carer Peer Support Worker (Mental Health Older Adult Wards. To support the team in implementing care planned interventions, including those supporting families and carers. It is why we’re embedding lived experience roles across our mental health and learning disability services, and we’re lookin

Carer Peer Support Worker (Mental Health Older Adult Wards). It is why we’re embedding lived experience roles across our mental health and learning disability services, and we’re looking for a Carer Peer Support Worker (PSW) to join us at this exciting time. To support the team in implementing c

To support service users to negotiate an ‘Advanced Directive’ with all people involved in their care and others who provide support. The role of peer support worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health challenges. To positively promote and s

Job Family Support (Peer Support / Lived Experience). 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.

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a passionate peer support worker who has lived experience of mental health challenges. In this role, you will provide essential support to service users, assisting them in their journey towards recovery.

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Here’s what else you can expect: Financial support while you train. Ongoing support from our team to help you focus on maximising your earnings.

We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress.

You'll be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and knows how to have a laugh along the way.

Supportive and friendly environments. Ongoing support from our recruitment team.

Job Title : Support Worker Area : Shrewsbury Pay Rate : GBP 16 - GBP 20 Per Hour Hours : Full - Time, Part - Time, Flexible Shifts Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in you

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Supporting basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and inbox management.

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Our staff team pull together and support each other through any short falls in staff to ensure that there continues to be consistency and support for the young people in the home. At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker , based wi

We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every young person has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting young people in their day-to-day lives, helping them feel safe, valued, and

Evidence of relevant statutory and mandatory training; Manual Handling, First Aid, Basic Life support, Health.

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