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At Bright Futures, everything circles back to one belief: every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our specialist home in Orrell, Wigan, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support. Job Role St James is our brand-new residential care home based in Orrell in Wigan. As part of the support team here, you will play a fundamental part of helping the people we support to settle in their new home. You will get to know each of the 4 people we will support, find out their interests and help them with any anxieties as they transition into their new home. This will be a huge period of change and may be challenging for some of the people we support. You will be a safe and reassuring presence for them, offering comfort, familiarity and encouragement at a time when it is most needed. Once the people we support are settled into their new environment, you will continue to support them with their own personal interests. Whether this be swimming, going on long walks or in-house activities, you will be there to help them to achieve their own personal goals. Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support the team during each shift, promoting a positive culture and acting as a professional role model. Coordinate daily operations, including plans, activities, appointments and budgets, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift. Oversee and complete all required documentation, digital logs and audits, reviewing and signing off records completed by the team. Maintain safety and compliance by escalating health and safety concerns, monitoring medication procedures and ensuring policies are followed. Manage staffing levels across the shift, redeploying where needed and collaborating with other sites to ensure adequate cover. Ensure accurate reporting and follow-up of incidents, behaviour logs, safeguarding concerns and post-incident debriefs. Act as a senior member of the team, advocating for and supporting the continuous development of the home, role modelling best practice in care. What we're looking for The ideal candidate will have the following: Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adult's only) Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People & Families Practitioner is essential. (Children's only) Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team A passion for person-centred care Resilient and tenacious Have a positive and proactive mindset Strong teamwork and communication skills Full UK Driving Licence is preferred. Salary & Benefits £14.55 - £14.85 p/h Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing) Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000 Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards Free Meals on Shift Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary Cycle to Work Scheme Safeguarding Requirement Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required. Application Process Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include: Values Based Interview – We'll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures' culture Competency Questions – You'll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role. For more information on our interview process, click here: Interviewing If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on and 01925759162. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright Futures Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support. #IND1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.We are currently seeking a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Wolverhampton.The provision offers a bespoke

Job Title: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist Location: Wolverhampton Contract Type: Part Time (3 days), permanent Hours:24 hours per week.We are currently seeking a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adult

Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside?.The home is dual-registered with Ofsted and AALA a

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School Location:Chaldon, SurreyActual Annual Salary: £24,139.Plus £1000 Welcome bonus*Salary:?£13.Hours:40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are currently seeking an ex.

A specialist education provider in Greater London is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead.

Registered Home Manager Location: Cumbria Salary: Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the hear

The ideal candidate will have positive handling experience and be committed to providing consistent behavior support.

Head Teacher Specialist ASC/ADHD School Location: Darwen, BB3 2NG Salary: £76,772 £84,699 (L17L21), DOE Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 Lead with Purpose.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Hea

Job Title: Primary Teacher Location:Smallfield, (Near Horley, Surrey)Salary:£33,075 - £48,719 per year (M1 - UPS2 Fringe)Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher*Hours:40 hours per week-Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are

Job Title: SEN Class TeacherLocation:Pilning, BristolSalary:£31,650 - £47,338 (M1 UPS2)Hours: 40 hours per weekWe are currently seeking an SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision in Pilning, supporting young people aged 7 - 19 witha primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social a

Maintenance Technician Location: Chaldon, Surrey Contract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £13.Hours: 40 hours per week (hours to be agreed with line manager) We are currently looking to recruit aMaintenance Technician to join a newly opened specialist secondary school supporting young people aged 1116

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor Remote (UK) Location: Home based (with one day per month in central office).Some travel to Nationwide Services will also be required Salary: £24,810 (FTE £41,350) Hours: 24 hrs per week (flexible on hours per day/number of days per week).Please note that wh

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location:Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN Salary: £35,521 to £42,150 (FTE £41,350 - £49,067) dependant on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Term time only We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and

SEN Teaching Assistant- New Provision Location: Frodsham, WA6 Salary: £22,000 Hours: Full time permanent We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in the heart of Frodsham, Cheshire.Designed to support up to 40 pupils, our clients school offers a

Job Title:Occupational Therapist (Schools) Location: Darwen, Leyland, Preston (Lancashire) Salary: £33,612 to £40,289 pro rata (£28,874 £34,610 actual) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occu

Job Title: SENCo Specialist Independent School Location: Nr Royston (Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,916 £49,232 (M1UPS2) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus* Hours: 40 hours per week SENCo Opportunity Join a Highly Specialist, Inclusive School We are recruit

Teacher History & Geography Location: Redhill, Surrey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £34,398 £48,913 per year (M1 UPS1 Fringe) Additional: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers* Hours: 40 hours per week | MonWedThu 4:45pm, Tue 5:00pm, Fri 4:00pm We are seeking a History & Geogra

Clinical Psychologist Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire (BS35 4JN) Salary: £33,952.Hours: 24 hours per week (3 days to be discussed at interview) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (44.About the School This specialist provision supports children and young people aged 719 with Autism and as

Job Title:Nurture TeacherLocation:Redhill, SurreyContract Type:Permanent, Full-timeSalary:£34,398 - £50,668 per year (M1 UPS2 Fringe) *Hours:40 hours per week, Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and F

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School Location:Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ HertfordshireSalary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Hourly Rate: £12.Hours:Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri.Term time only We are currently seekingTeach

Job Title:Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School.Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only.Hours: 34 hours per week (MondayFriday, 8.A highly supportive specialist sc

Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Contract: Full-time, Permanent.Salary: £34,398 £48,913 per year (M1 UPS1 Fringe).Additional: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers*.Hours: 40 hours per we

Job Title: Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.Contract Type: Part Time (3 days), permanent.We are currently seeking a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilitie

Job Title: SENCo Specialist Independent School.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Location: Nr Royston (Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border).Contract: Full-time, Permanent.Salary: £32,916 £49,232 (M1UPS2) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus*.S

Job Description Job Title: Team LeaderLocation: NorthamptonSalary: £30,600 plus £55 per sleep insHours: Either 7am-10pm or 8am-11pm, 3 shifts a week on a 3-week rolling rota.Shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins - This role works on a variable shift pattern across the 7 days of th

Key Duties Plan and deliver nurture?based lessons tailored to pupils emotional, social, and academic needs Create a calm, predictable classroom environment that supports regulation and engagement Work closely with the pastoral, therapeutic, and teaching teams to support holistic development Set and

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Specialist School Location: Chaldon, Surrey Actual Annual Salary: £24,139.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assis

Seeking an enthusiastic and caring support worker for residential/college support.

Teaching Assistant position at a specialist school in Quidenham, Norfolk.The role involves assisting with teaching and requires 40 hours a week, term time only.