Scheme worker jobs in United Kingdom

Support Worker – Dartford Salary: £13.00 per hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Shifts: 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:30pm–10:00pm (rota-based) Driving Licence Required: Full UK Manual Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Stone, Dartford, we’re proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our dedicated team and looking for compassionate Support Workers to join us. Whether you’re experienced in care or new to the sector, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and a workplace where you feel truly valued. “At Lifeways, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a team that celebrates your growth and the impact you make.” — James, Support Worker at Lifeways Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks, • Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities, • Promoting independence and building confidence, • Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs, • Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team Please note: You will be working on a rota basis, and shift patterns are assigned—you will not be able to select your own shifts. We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow. Feeling Valued • Over £2,000 in total rewards per year, • Free DBS check, • Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards, • New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members, • Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more, • 8 paid days of training per year, • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support, • Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000, • Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year, • Eye care and health cash plans, • Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships, • Be part of a team that helps individuals thrive at home and in the community If you're ready to start a career where your work truly matters, apply today and become part of something genuinely rewarding. Ref: LWGCW

ABOUT THE ROLE As a reward for joining Barchester Health Care we offer a £2,000 Golden Hello with this role As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be. 0508

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Support Worker at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll use your intuition and empathy to help our patients get the most out of life. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. You can expect to make a big difference to the lives of the patients we care for and support, becoming part of their day-to-day lives and ensuring they are always treated with dignity and respect. As a Support Worker, you'll strive to help create a safe environment in which patients can live as independently as possible. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Support Worker, you should be naturally warm-hearted, yet resilient, and have a genuine interest in the lives of our patients. Your positive attitude and excellent communication skills are much more important to us than any previous experience, as we offer full training and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop. You should also enjoy being part of a friendly, sociable team that has close links to the local community. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Our Hospital Director is always happy to welcome you into the hospital for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.

Audiologist – Leading Private Hearing Clinics – Sponsorship Available Location: Central London - Multiple Locations Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Annual Bonus + Private Medical + Additional Benefits Employment Type: Full-Time – Monday to Friday Only - 09:00 - 17:00 (Occasional Late shifts until 20:00) Overview: Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnering with a respected and growing independent audiology provider in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC-registered Audiologist to join a high-performing and supportive clinical team delivering premium hearing care services across several Central and North London locations, including the renowned Harley Street. With consistent demand growth and increased ENT clinic coverage, this provider is expanding their team and looking to appoint an additional full-time Audiologist. You’ll benefit from a varied, non-target-driven role focused on patient outcomes, working within modern, well-equipped clinics. Package & Benefits: • £50,000 Basic Salary, • Annual Performance-Based Bonus (historically paid every year), • Private Medical Insurance (after 6-month probation), • Travel Loan Scheme, • Retail Vouchers, • Regular Social Events, • No Weekends or Bank Holidays, • Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available, • Rota-based travel time included in working hours Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality clinical audiology services across multiple London clinic sites, • Perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments and device fittings, • Engage in advanced clinical training, including Lyric hearing device fitting and wax removal, • Rotate between clinic locations based on a well-planned rota schedule, • Participate in regular internal training and biweekly learning & development sessions, • Collaborate with a wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent clinical standards, • Commit to delivering outstanding patient care in a private, personalised environment Essential Criteria: • HCPC-registered Clinical Audiologist, • Open to newly qualified or experienced professionals, • Comfortable working across multiple clinic locations, • Strong communication and teamworking skills, • Committed to continuous learning and professional development Training & Development: • In-house training programme including:, • Lyric fitting certification, • Wax removal techniques, • Audiology-specific sales training, • Internal clinical processes for cross-site consistency, • Clear pathway to Senior Audiologist and Clinical Lead roles after 12 months Interview Process: • Two-stage process, • Combination of virtual and in-person interviews with Clinical Leads and Partners, • Flexible scheduling with availability submitted in advance This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, patient-first private audiology team that prioritises clinical integrity, internal growth, and work-life balance. Referral Scheme Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment consultancy for this vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral. Interested? If you're an Audiologist seeking your next step in private practice, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Information Ben Warnes 07908 224 207

Reward and benefits Salary guide £35,000-£38,000 plus annual bonus (average 5% of salary) • 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, and Xmas Eve, • Generous Westfield health cover for everyday healthcare (after probation), • Pension plan with BMG 3% contribution (after probation), • Cycle to work scheme and commuter season ticket loan, • Commit a working day to charity each year on us, • Early finishes on a Friday, even earlier on payday, • Free fortnightly online yoga class, • Free access to our Mortlake office's micro-gym, • Vaccinations and eye tests funded Burlington Media Group overview Join our dynamic and innovative team at Burlington Media where we specialise in creating cutting-edge content for decision-makers in legal businesses. Our market-leading brands are renowned for their deep insights and engaging narratives on legal business management. We are passionate about delivering content that drives business growth and leadership within the legal sector. About the role We are seeking a skilled and motivated B2B journalist/editorial writer to generate and shape the content for our market-leading B2B magazine and content brands, Briefing and Legal Practice Management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a budding star writer to influence and grow our established titles with strong industry followings. You will work collaboratively with our commercial, marketing and events teams and the executive leadership to deliver exceptional content, build industry relationships and take significant roles in our in-person events. About our content brands We don’t do ‘law’ – we make content about people, technology, finance, operations, business management and more, in legal business. Briefing has been running since 2010 and has a deeply established place at the heart of legal business management, and alongside the content arm we run a roster of ‘Leaders’ events and communities for the most senior decision makers in top-tier law, as well as a multi-role annual event (Briefing LIVE) and a highly regarded Supper Club. LPM (Legal Practice Management) is a digital publication, newsletter, annual conference and online community for business leaders and managers at smaller (SME) law firms operating across the UK and Ireland. What the content team at Burlington Media do Our content team produces and innovates our content range, including • Digital and print magazines, supplements and special reports, • Online content, communities and social, • Deep audience research and market-leading report publications, • Real-life and virtual roundtables, • Conference-style events Content is the ideas engine in our business, as well as the listening post, feeding input from the market into everything we do. What’s involved in your role Representation • Represent the Briefing and LPM brands to our audience online and in person, • Assist internal learning and knowledge-sharing inside the business around brand audience interest areas — communicating well with others about what you hear and know, • Collaborate with our advertisers and key clients alongside the sales team to drive brand revenues, • Ensure the highest quality of content — relevance, accuracy, depth and style — across all brand publications and online, • Foster audience growth and engagement in partnership with the marketing team Creation and commissioning of content • Research, write, and commission compelling content for our publications, special supplements and brand sites, • Produce in-depth interviews, analysis pieces, and sponsor case studies and advertorial interviews, • Commission thought leadership articles from a wide range of industry experts, • Project-manage publishing projects, digital and print, ensuring timely delivery and high quality, • Work on layout for occasional print products using Adobe InDesign software, working closely with external designers Events • Work with the editor, our conferences lead and the head of content to help inform compelling agendas for brand events, • Work on and over time chair and facilitate both virtual and in-person events, driving meaningful discussions and audience engagement, • Attend and facilitate in-person lunches/dinners with brand audiences as required Marketing activities • Partner with the marketing team to promote the brands through email and social media channels, • Work on and deliver the brands’ regular content newsletters, • Analyse content performance and engagement and strategise for improved engagement across email and social Commercial/sales • Be highly aware of the commercial goals of both brand titles and help to ensure every issue and project is a commercial success, • Always be alive to and thinking about new commercial opportunities in collaboration with the sales team, • Maintain good relationships with clients, liaising proactively to ensure each content journey is a positive one that meets expectations and delivers against their goals Community engagement • Build networks and connections with the audience to increase your knowledge of the market and brand visibility, • Go out and meet audience members/law firm leaders on a weekly basis and build a useful group of contacts you can use as a sounding board, • Engage with our online communities for law firm leaders – posting, responding, connecting and building conversations, • Work closely with the communities manager to foster membership and participation in our communities, • Seek out and attend relevant real-world events – run by third parties as well as our own General/admin • Maintain and update our CRM system, ensuring accurate audience and supplier information is added whenever you come across it, • Collaborate with the marketing team to grow brands’ email subscriber lists, • Communicate with printers/couriers as necessary concerning print products, • Stay informed about industry trends and news, people moves and market trends, • Be one of our guardians of quality in the business across all products and platforms Skills and experience required We will only shortlist candidates who can demonstrate many of these attributes: Experience/business skills • Experience – at least 1 year of experience in an editorial position on a commercial title, preferably in B2B publishing/content, • Education – a recognised qualification and/or formal education in journalism, content or media would be an advantage, • Writing chops – you should be comfortable bashing out thousands of words a week, • People friendly – you should be up for meeting lots of people and be happy to get on the phone, • Proactive and organised – you don’t need a qualification in project management, but you will need to be an organised worker, able to work in structured ways with others, and to time-manage effectively, • Logical/data mindset – an interest in working with data and exploring how it can create stories – we work regularly with our own market research/survey data to create content, • Commercially aware – B2B media is about commercial success as well as audience satisfaction, which means being client-conscious and able to see and help the business grasp every possible opportunity, • Brand representation – you should be comfortable representing the brands and speaking/presenting in front of an audience/camera, or be willing to go on that journey with us Technical skills • Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or similar) and InDesign, • Experience working with website CMSs, optimally WordPress, • Knowledge of basic HTML, SEO and/or analytics, • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro/video-editing software (this is not a required skill)

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income. You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with ‘The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths. You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately. You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential. You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control. The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary. This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. When will I be working? You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Hestia are pleased to advertise our Careers/Assessments Day on Friday 31st Oct 2025 from 10am to 3pm in Anerley, London. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, have multiple roles including Floating Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker and Senior Supported Housing Worker across our Criminal Justice Service in Bromley, London. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The roles involves providing comprehensive support to service users in accommodation-based services, particularly those with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, and offending histories. Key responsibilities include building positive, professional relationships with service users, supporting them to manage their tenancies, and working towards sustainable independence. Staff are expected to assess individual needs using organisational tools, guide users in developing tailored support plans, and assist them in achieving personal goals, including moving on to more independent living arrangements. The positions requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working closely with other professionals, agencies, and colleagues to provide coordinated support. We are currently hiring • Floating Support Worker - Full time, • Supported Housing Worker - Full time What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are looking for candidates who are committed to developing positive, supportive relationships with service users who have complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse, and a history of offending. Candidates should be confident in using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to support individuals in maintaining independence and working toward personal goals, particularly in securing and sustaining accommodation. We are seeking individuals with a strong understanding of assessment tools and key-working practices, who can help service users identify their strengths, manage daily responsibilities, and plan for positive move-on, with a focus on transitions into private sector housing. The role requires candidates who can empower service users to take control of their wellbeing, including addressing substance misuse, managing finances, and engaging with both mental and physical health services. They should also be able to support individuals in accessing opportunities for personal and financial development, such as employment, training, and volunteering. We are looking for candidates who can liaise effectively with professionals and partner agencies to provide coordinated support and advocate for service users during case conferences and care planning meetings. Candidates must be proactive, collaborative team players who uphold high professional standards and actively contribute to service improvement. They should demonstrate resilience, a positive approach to change, and a commitment to promoting the organisation's values and objectives. Strong administrative and record-keeping skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality, are essential. The role also requires the ability to build external relationships and represent the service effectively with key stakeholders and commissioners to support broader organisational aims. What you need to do... Simply apply for the position and attach your CV, our expert recruitment team will screen your application and if we think you will be a great fit we will invite you the careers/assessment day, this invite will have all the information you need to know such as location and what to expect. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Croydon. Sounds great, what will I be doing? Empower a caseload of service users to manage their health and wellbeing. As part of a team, you will support a staffing rota offering support to service users between the hours of 8am-10pm Mon-Sun each week. In collaboration with your team, you will actively monitor wellbeing, mental health, housing and living environment to ensure service users journey into independence. Moreover, you will take a solution focused and coproduced approach to supporting service users with their move-on into independent living. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for You will have experience of working with people with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues in either a paid or voluntary capacity. You will be able to learn quickly, gather information, and make sound decisions while processing and recording information accurately, in line with confidentiality requirements. With the ability to engage people who may present challenging behaviour, you will use de-escalation skills to defuse difficult situations and apply a solution-focused, collaborative approach to problem-solving. You will bring optimism about people's capacity for change, combined with a calm, non-judgemental, and anti-discriminatory approach. The role requires resilience and the ability to work effectively within a chaotic or pressured environment, as well as the flexibility to cover unsociable hours, including early, late, and occasional weekend shifts as part of a rota. A strong understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately will also be essential. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Harrow Cove Service in Harrow. Sounds great, what will I be doing? In this role, the individual will support people experiencing mental health challenges by managing a caseload of clients who require early intervention or preventative support. They will deliver group activities and co-produced programmes, clearly communicating the service's aims and pathways to encourage active participation. The role involves empowering service users to engage with external professionals and community services, helping them work toward their goals. Working flexibly as part of a team, the individual will contribute to developing peer support networks and community-based activities, while also ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and confidentiality of all service users. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supporting service operations, ensuring timely referrals and reviews, and participating in regular supervision and development activities. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, with a solid understanding of recovery approaches, safeguarding, and relevant legislation. They will be confident working independently and as part of a team, including supporting volunteers and peers, and will have strong communication skills for building partnerships with statutory and community services. The role requires experience in delivering group activities or events, managing risk, handling casework, and promoting the service externally. Strong organisational, IT, and written communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of local mental health services and recovery tools. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Supported Housing Worker to play a pivotal role in our Criminal Justice Service in Bromley. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role involves providing comprehensive support to service users in accommodation-based services, particularly those with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, and offending histories. Key responsibilities include building positive, professional relationships with service users, supporting them to manage their tenancies, and working towards sustainable independence. Staff are expected to assess individual needs using organisational tools, guide users in developing tailored support plans, and assist them in achieving personal goals, including moving on to more independent living arrangements. In this position, the emphasis is on empowering service users to improve various aspects of their lives. This includes encouraging them to take responsibility for their health, finances, and behaviour, and supporting their access to necessary services such as healthcare, substance misuse treatment, and mental health support. The role also involves motivating service users to engage in activities that promote wellbeing and helping them access opportunities in education, training, volunteering, and employment, thereby improving their financial security and life prospects. The position requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working closely with other professionals, agencies, and colleagues to provide coordinated support. Staff are expected to contribute to service development, maintain accurate and confidential records, and demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement. Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude toward change are essential, as is the ability to represent the organisation effectively in interactions with external stakeholders and to contribute to the promotion of its values and service standards. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate will be committed to developing positive, supportive relationships with service users who have complex needs such as homelessness, substance misuse, and a history of offending. They will be adept at using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to help individuals maintain independence and work toward personal goals, especially around securing and sustaining accommodation. A strong understanding of assessment tools and key-working practices is essential, as is the ability to help service users identify their strengths, manage daily responsibilities, and plan for positive move-on, particularly into private sector housing. The role demands someone who can empower service users to take control of their wellbeing, including addressing substance misuse, managing finances, and engaging in mental and physical health services. The candidate should also be able to support service users in accessing opportunities that enhance their financial and personal development, such as employment, training, and volunteering. Effective liaison with other professionals and agencies is critical to delivering coordinated support, and the ability to advocate for service users during case conferences and care planning is a key aspect of the role. The person must be a proactive and collaborative team player who upholds high professional standards and contributes to service improvement. They should demonstrate resilience, a willingness to adapt positively to change, and a commitment to promoting the organisation's aims. Strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and timely record-keeping are crucial. Additionally, the ability to build external relationships and represent the service effectively with key stakeholders and commissioners is essential to support the broader aims of the organisation. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

You're not just anyone.\nAnd this isn’t just any job.\n \n Job Description Support Worker – Dartford \n Salary: £13.00 per hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Shifts: 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:30pm–10:00pm (rota-based) Driving Licence Required: Full UK Manual \n Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Stone, Dartford, we’re proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our dedicated team and looking for compassionate Support Workers to join us. \n Whether you’re experienced in care or new to the sector, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and a workplace where you feel truly valued. \n\n “At Lifeways, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a team that celebrates your growth and the impact you make.” — James, Support Worker at Lifeways \n\n\nYour Role as a Support Worker\n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks\n, • Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities\n, • Promoting independence and building confidence\n, • Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs\n, • Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team\n, • Over £2,000 in total rewards per year\n, • Free DBS check\n, • Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards\n, • New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members\n, • Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more\n, • £200 for every successful referral\n\nBeing Supported\n\n, • 8 paid days of training per year\n, • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000\n, • Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year\n, • Eye care and health cash plans\n, • 3% employer pension contribution\n\nHaving Impact\n\n, • Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships\n, • Be part of a team that helps individuals thrive at home and in the community\n

Relief Support Workers to join our team providing person-centred care and support to older people and adults with support needs within an Extra Care Scheme in Penge, Bromley. Previous employed care and support experience of at least 12 months is essential for the role of Relief Support Worker. Extra

Agency Decision Maker - FOSTERING Fixed Term 12 months contract Basic salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Base Location: Office/Homebased Covering Location: Nationwide About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Overall Purpose/Aim: To make evidence based decisions about whether a person is suitable to be approved or re approved as a foster parent in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedure and best practise. Supporting the responsible individual Maintaining an up to date knowledge on new legislation, case law, policy guidance and local/regional policy developments and supporting the implementation of new legislation in conjunction with senior managers. Making and communication the decision to; Social work practitioners, families and panels and driving best practice across the service. Ensuring that issues of equality and diversity are properly reflected and addressed in the documents upon which the post holders decisions are based and withing the decision taken Providing regular reports for internal and external bodies Playing a key role in the strategic development of the agency through provision of specialist knowledge and expertise. Produce, develop, deploy and review policies, procedures and practice guidance specifically in relation to Agency Decision Making Undertake Panel chair appraisals alongside the agency panel advisor Play an active role in any external inspection of the fostering service, meeting with inspectors and evidencing the quality of the decisions made and of agency provision Produce and present workshops to staff and/or foster parents throughout the country when required relating to the Agency Decision Process Assist with the preparation of submissions to relevant government/regulatory bodies (e.g. Ofsted, CSSIW, HCPC,) and others such as local authority service commissioners e.g. Quality of Care Reports, pre-inspection returns, action plans, tender submissions, and performance statistics/service audit returns. Engage with other Polaris staff in the development and use of such databases (e.g. Charms) as may be determined to record service activity and outcomes, including analysis of such information captured. Work with local Fostering Services and Registered Managers to provide knowledge management and evaluation of the 'quality' of work in relation to assessment and review of foster parents Liaise with the relevant departments and staff to ensure the organisation is not exposed to risks that are not managed. This includes media and an appreciation of the insurance and legal implications. Liaise with external bodies relevant to the work of Foster Care Associates as directed by the Managing Director or Operational Directo Attend meetings as required to develop the work of the Quality Assurance team in FCA and the Polaris Community. Contribute to the wider remit of the Polaris Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team through quarterly structured performance and quality evaluation meetings, attendance at management meetings, and to attend senior management meetings as requested and collaboration on mutual projects as may be directed. You will Qualified Social Worker Registered with SWE, SSSC, SCW & NISCC Extensive (at least 3 years) post-qualifying experience of childcare social work with extensive knowledge of childcare law and practice. ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information in assessment and reports provided to panels specialist knowledge about the disclosure of protected information about adults experience and understanding of relevant approaches to quality assurance Influencing, negotating and advocacy skills High level of written and oral communication skills Production of analysis of reports Confidence in devising and delivering training This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly supportive environment and to continue to build on an already highly performing fostering service which continues to develop and grow. IF you have any questions regarding this role please contact John Platt, Managing Director directly on 07813054752 or email No agencies TPBN1_UKTJ

An Independent Fostering Agency that are passionate about helping others are looking for a.Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:.Salary up to £53,000 per annum.Bonus scheme of £7,200 per annum.Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:.Regular supervision visits to foster

NHS Discounts, generous annual leave, and NHS pension scheme. We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our Hospital Division In-Patient Rehabilitation service as Clinical Support Workers. Guidance on if this post will be eligible for a sponsorship can be found here Skilled Worker v