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Tenancy Sustainment WorkerSalary: PAYE £15.34Hours: 37.5 hours per weekContract type: 3 months+Location: ExeterWorking Pattern: Monday – Friday, between 8:00am – 9:00pmAbout the Role We are looking for a dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Worker to support customers in maintaining their accommodation and developing the skills and confidence to successfully manage their homes. You will play a key role in ensuring customers have access to appropriate services, safe and suitable housing, and ongoing support. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will help individuals sustain their tenancies, maximise their income, and access the right support at the right time. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people within a supported housing environment.Key Responsibilities • Support customers to sustain their tenancies and manage their accommodation, • Assist individuals in building independent living skills and confidence, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies, • Manage and monitor rent accounts, • Support customers to maximise income and access benefits, • Conduct risk assessments and manage challenging situations, • Maintain accurate records, reports, and case notes, • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policiesAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:, • Experience supporting individuals with housing-related needs, • Experience managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour, • Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and health & safety, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Ability to remain calm under pressure and find practical solutions, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Experience maintaining accurate records and reports, • A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicleQualificationsEssential:, • Good level of literacy and numeracy, • Safeguarding certification, • Evidence of continuous professional developmentDesirable:, • CIH qualification (or willingness to work towards), • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field For more info, please contact Cali Webb on or apply now.

Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (EX1 Area). As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), many of whom have experienced trauma. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and caring home environme

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (EBD) Location: Exeter Salary: £31,000 – £39,400 + Sleep-ins + Overtime Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins) Overview We are recruiting for a compassionate and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children’s home in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive, values-driven environment focused on delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. You’ll play a key role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. The Role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support and mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. You’ll act as a positive role model within the home, contributing to a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive. You’ll also work closely with the management team, with opportunities to step up and support at Deputy Manager level when required. Key Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people, • Lead shifts and maintain high standards of practice, • Support, mentor, and guide Residential Support Workers, • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and placement planning, • Promote positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches (including PACE), • Ensure all safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, and reported appropriately, • Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports, • Work collaboratively with the wider team to uphold quality and compliance, • Support the ongoing development and improvement of the home About You • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent in Children & Young People), • Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Experience leading shifts and supporting staff, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Passionate about delivering child-centred, trauma-informed care, • Resilient, empathetic, and reliable, • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Previous senior or supervisory experience, • Additional training (e.g. Team Teach, First Aid) Salary & Benefits Salary: £31,000 – £39,400 per annum 169 contracted hours per month (£15.30 per hour) Average 10 sleep-ins per month paid at £70 per shift (£8,400 annually) Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate Bonus opportunities Pension contributions 28 days annual leave rising to 35 days Additional day off for your birthday Flexible benefits package Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Card discounts Cycle to Work scheme Free meals on shift Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Monthly supervision and strong management support Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation If you’re a dedicated Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in a supportive, therapeutic environment, we’d love to hear from you. At RJS, we partner with values-driven children’s home providers across the UK and consistently work on a wide range of exciting opportunities at all levels. Get in touch with us today to discuss this role or explore our wider portfolio of vacancies

About The Role Class 2 Service Technician As a key worker working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company. Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers happy and ensure they remain our customers! Being an experienced Class 2 Service Technician in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include collecting health related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non and Hazardous Waste and well as clinical. This currently includes providing support to the nations Covid testing stations but whatever your route for the day, youll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh. A day in the life of a Service Technician at phs will involve; You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections, manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, you will have no problem with these. You will be using Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide which are like refuge collection vehicle. Emptying/Collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste Supporting Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste Completing hazardous Consignment notes/Transfer notes. Returning to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected. The ideal candidate for a Service Technician role at phs will: Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record. Essential qualifications are a Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card. To be eligible for this role you will have held a full driving license for at least 12 months and, have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License. You cannot have no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years then you could be what we are looking for. Be open minded with regards to the products you will be carrying on your vehicle. Due to the nature of waste we handle, technicians are advised to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio. Hepatitis A is also advised. Employee vaccinations are paid for by phs. In for your commitment and expertise, you will get: A salary of £30,089.28 (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday) No scheduled weekend working. 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks) Ongoing career development opportunities Discounts with retailers through our phs perks scheme. A 24-hour wellbeing helpline Pension Your annual leave will be 31 days (inclusive of Christmas Day) so you have 30 days to book throughout the holiday year. Due to the nature of our work, bank holidays are normal working days except for Christmas Day. About phs: Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 63 years of business. Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance. Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female technicians in this location currently and would like to rectify this. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. TPBN1_UKTJ

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (EX1 Area) Full-Time | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers (RSWs) to join a children’s residential home in the EX1 area. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people within a supportive, nurturing, and structured environment. Salary & Benefits: • £13.50–£14.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications), • £50 sleep-in allowance per shift, • Full-time hours (based on approximately 12 shifts per month), • 24-hour shifts, typically 2–3 per week (often back-to-back), • Ongoing training and development opportunities About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), many of whom have experienced trauma. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and caring home environment, helping young people build positive relationships, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day care and emotional support, • Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, • Support behaviour management using a trauma-informed approach, • Promote education, health, and wellbeing, • Maintain accurate records and reports, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals What We’re Looking For: • Experience in children’s residential care is desirable, • We will also consider candidates with experience supporting individuals with high EBD needs, • A genuine passion for supporting young people, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred Please note: Applications from candidates with only nursery experience or solely elderly/hospital care backgrounds will not be considered. Requirements: • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check, • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, • Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can have a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered

Tenancy Sustainment Worker Salary: PAYE £15.34 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: 3 months+ Location: Exeter Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, between 8:00am – 9:00pm About the Role We are looking for a dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Worker to support customers in maintaining their accommodation and developing the skills and confidence to successfully manage their homes. You will play a key role in ensuring customers have access to appropriate services, safe and suitable housing, and ongoing support. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will help individuals sustain their tenancies, maximise their income, and access the right support at the right time. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people within a supported housing environment. Key Responsibilities Support customers to sustain their tenancies and manage their accommodation Assist individuals in building independent living skills and confidence Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies Manage and monitor rent accounts Support customers to maximise income and access benefits Conduct risk assessments and manage challenging situations Maintain accurate records, reports, and case notes Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience supporting individuals with housing-related needs Experience managing risk and responding to challenging behaviour Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and health & safety Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and find practical solutions Good written and verbal communication skills Experience maintaining accurate records and reports A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Qualifications Essential: Good level of literacy and numeracy Safeguarding certification Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable: CIH qualification (or willingness to work towards) NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field For more info, please contact Cali Webb on (phone number removed) or apply now

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a compassionate Play Support Worker for the Paediatrics team at Wexham Park Hospital, to deliver therapeutic play services to young patients. The role involves creating a child-friendly environment, organizing play activities, and providing support

Playworker qualifications financed by the school. A flexible, personable team player.

As a Play Support Worker, you will help create a welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly environment where play is used to reduce anxiety, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support children through often challenging experiences. Play Support Worker – Paediatrics. Under the guidance of a Play Spec

Fun Fest Holiday Club is recruiting Play Workers to join our team from February half term, with opportunities for future holiday work.

We currently have a part time vacancy available for a children's support worker. Supporting children with special needs in a play session environment for children between 0-5 years.

We are looking for caring and creative Play Workers to join our Visits Services teams. You’ll help provide a safe, welcoming and fun environment for children visiting loved ones in prison, delivering play activities and ensuring the play areas are clean, well‑stocked and child‑friendly.

To show enthusiasm and be enthusiastic throughout the play scheme experience. To set up and take down any equipment required prior to day, during the working day and post play scheme. The key purpose of this post is to ensure that our employees endeavours to provide a smooth and fun play scheme expe

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Play Team at GOSH as a Play Worker. You will work flexibly with other Play Workers within the team, working alongside Healthcare Play Specialists. Play is integral to the wellbeing of children, young people and families, and this post will see you use you

WMJobs is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Play Worker for Sharmans Cross Junior School in Solihull.

Sharmans Cross Junior School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Play Worker on a permanent contract to start in February/March 2026.

TRAFFORD COUNCIL is hiring a Play Worker at St Mary's C. Monday to Thursday, with responsibilities including supervising children during play and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Play Worker who would like to join our Best Start Family Hubs team?. In the role of Play Worker, here's an example of what you'll be doing to make an impact:. Supporting the development and delivery of play activities for all children as appropriate to their age,

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Sharmans Cross Junior School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Play Worker on a permanent contract to start in May 2026 onwards.

You will be joining our experienced play specialist within the play team and another play worker. The Rainbow Centre at Newham University Hospital is looking to appoint a new play worker to join our dedicated and forward-thinking play team. You will need to be a team player working as part of a fant

As a Hospital Play Worker, you’ll support children and young people during their hospital stay by:. Join Our Team as a Hospital Play Worker!. Create play experiences that truly connect with each child by tailoring activities to their emotional state and developmental stage.

Aim 24 Care is seeking a part-time children's support worker based in Greater London. The role involves supporting children with special needs in play sessions for ages 0-5 years.

Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!.

As a Home Care Worker, you would be supporting individuals with a variety of daily living tasks which people may struggle with on their own.

Care and Support Worker position with be working 3 shifts a week. Care and Support Worker position will be working 5 shifts a week.

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistants interested in securing a role.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.Type of work - Temp, long

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Full-Time Graduate Teaching Assistant (Ages 11-16).Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school located on the Wirral.We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated.This full-time, term-time-only role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates considering a career in educati

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in an excellent secondary school in the Maghull area.Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them engage and succeed in their studies

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Teaching Assistant to join a school on a temporary to permanent basis.This role involves supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to access learning and feel secure within the school environmen

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in an SEMH setting, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils aged 5-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often alongside additional learning difficulties.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

Are you a Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?.If so, this Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Flitwick is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and speech and languag

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

Monday to Friday | 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.HRGO Recruitment is recruiting for a Facilities Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of facilities operations across multiple sites on the Wirral.This is a practical, varied role focused on coordinating site services, supervising a small team, and ensur

Creative Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader with a strong understanding of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism.This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team in the Dudley area, leading high-quality supported living s

Veterinary Receptionist - Portishead.If you enjoy providing great service and working in a team, we have just the opportunity for you to join the team as an Experienced Veterinary Receptionist at our Portishead Vets for Pets practice.What your typical day will look like:.Your focus is to provide an

A team player, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Halton | Competitive Rates | Immediate & Ongoing Starts.At Hays Education, we understand the difference a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant makes.Whether you're supporting a child with autism, guiding pupils with SEMH needs, or helping learners build confidence and independence, your expertise transfo

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

As a Pharmacy Team Leader, youll play a key role in driving performance and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

South West (Ideally Bristol-based – occasional office visits required).Hybrid / Predominantly Remote (just a few office days per month).Lead, Shape & Elevate a Growing Paraplanning Function.Are you an experienced paraplanner ready to step into leadership — or an established Team Leader looki

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation to recruit for a HR Admin Team Leader on a fixed-term or temporary contract of up to two years.This is a full-time role based in the Exeter, offering a hybrid working arrangement (3 days per week working from home) and a salary of up to

Right Now Group are representing a well-established specialist freight forwarder , who are currently recruiting for a.Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced individual to oversee.Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.Key Responsibilities for aCustoms Team Leader:.Lead and supervise a team of Cus

Fixed Contract - Surrey - Up to £55,000 p.Team Leader/Senior Management Accountant (Accountancy Practice).Are you looking to join an extremely collaborative and professional Accountancy Practice, who pride themselves on culture and customer focus?.Do you thrive in a varied and busy role where you w

We are currently partnered with a large, fast growing accountancy firm who are looking for a Payroll Team Leader to join them on a permanent basis.Your role will focus on leading the team to ensure the teams large client portfolio are processed accurately and timely.This is a crucial role with the o