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Job summary37.5 hours per week.Ready to use your clinical expertise to improve patient safety on a wider scale?This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to step beyond direct clinical practice and into a strategic leadership role where your influence can improve care for patients across our organisation.As a Patient Safety Lead Reviewer, you'll join our Quality and Safety Team, working at the heart of organisational learning, improvement, and patient safety. This is a role for someone who is passionate about understanding why things go wrong, identifying opportunities for improvement, and creating safer systems for patients, families, and staff.You will have the opportunity to shape safer care across whole services and pathways, ensuring that every patient safety incident becomes a catalyst for meaningful learning and improvement.Why this role?Bring your clinical knowledge, professional judgement, and compassionate approach into a corporate leadership setting.Influence Patient Safety strategy and quality improvement across the organisation.Work closely with clinical teams, senior leaders, patients, families and partner organisations.Lead complex patient safety investigations using system-based approaches and human factor principles.This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.Main duties of the jobReporting to the Patient Safety Specialist, you will lead high-quality patient safety investigations and reviews, ensuring they are compassionate, evidence-based, and focused on learning rather than blame.Playing a key role in improving patient safety and quality of care, working closely with patients, families, carers, and staff to ensure learning is captured and meaningful change is delivered. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for improvement. You will also contribute to wider quality and safety initiatives.We're looking for someone who is passionate about QI and creating safer systems of care. You will have excellent investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills and can build trusted relationships with patients, families, and professionals. You will be confident communicating sensitive findings with professionalism and compassion, valuing collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.What you'll gainUnique opportunity to influence patient safety across an entire organisation.Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to work with passionate colleagues committed to learning and improvement.A role that combines leadership, investigation, improvement, and strategy.Make a real difference to patients, families, and staff.All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.About usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.DetailsDate posted01 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year pa, pro-rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference numberB9832-2026-AC-1996Job locationsLivewell SouthwestCrownhill CourtTailyour RoadPlymouthDevonPL6 5DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob DescriptionLead complex patient safety incident investigations in accordance with PSIRF.Identify systems learning and support quality improvement initiatives.Engage patients, families, carers and staff in compassionate investigations.Provide expert advice on patient safety, human factors and Just Culture principles.Support organisational learning, governance and regulatory assurance.Deliver training and mentorship to develop investigation capability across the organisation.Contribute to coronial processes, customer services, NICE compliance and CQC preparedness.Provide leadership and quality assurance within the Patient Safety and Quality Team.For more information, please see the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilitiesJob DescriptionLead complex patient safety incident investigations in accordance with PSIRF.Identify systems learning and support quality improvement initiatives.Engage patients, families, carers and staff in compassionate investigations.Provide expert advice on patient safety, human factors and Just Culture principles.Support organisational learning, governance and regulatory assurance.Deliver training and mentorship to develop investigation capability across the organisation.Contribute to coronial processes, customer services, NICE compliance and CQC preparedness.Provide leadership and quality assurance within the Patient Safety and Quality Team.For more information, please see the attached Job Description.Person Specification Knowledge EssentialAbility to challenge and manage contentious opinions or conflict in a calm, compassionate and Just way - maintaining the objectivity and integrity of reviews and learning activities. Able to recognise when there is a potential conflict of interest or bias emerging and seek senior supervision and guidance to address this as soon as possible. Ability to listen and hear the distress of others in a measured and supportive way, signposting or supporting access to increased support where needed. Competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role. Ability to deliver accurate and high-quality work within the agreed timescales Experience EssentialExperience of working within patient safety and/or clinical risk field at a senior level (Band 7 equivalent or above). Experience of completing detailed and robust investigations into patient safety/clinical/risk incidents within a healthcare setting.Minimum of 2 years experience of working at a senior level in patient safety/clinical risk area Experience of engaging with patients, families, staff and external agencies in a positive and compassionate way Experience of presenting sensitive but evidenced findings from incidents to a diverse audience to promote learning and engagement Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and staff to inform improvements, share learning and explore solutions to patient safety concerns Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.DesirableExperience of leading or supporting implementation of improvement using QI or continuous improvement methodology Specific Skills EssentialAbility to prioritise and manage own workload Able to identify learning opportunities Able to organise own learning and development Ability to manage change Able to develop others within the team Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings Able to present information to professional groups and committees. Qualifications EssentialMasters degree relevant to health or significant relevant equivalent knowledge and skills demonstrably gained through a combination of training and relevant significant experience.Professional Registration Recognised qualification or formal training in systems-based investigation including clinical human factors and ergonomics. Evidence or qualification in high level report writing skills.DesirableRelevant MSc or equivalent level of academic study. Coach or mentor qualification Recognised qualification or formal training in PSII oversight. Recognised or formal training in Clinical Human Factors Teaching qualification Person Specification Knowledge EssentialAbility to challenge and manage contentious opinions or conflict in a calm, compassionate and Just way - maintaining the objectivity and integrity of reviews and learning activities. Able to recognise when there is a potential conflict of interest or bias emerging and seek senior supervision and guidance to address this as soon as possible. Ability to listen and hear the distress of others in a measured and supportive way, signposting or supporting access to increased support where needed. Competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role. Ability to deliver accurate and high-quality work within the agreed timescales Experience EssentialExperience of working within patient safety and/or clinical risk field at a senior level (Band 7 equivalent or above). Experience of completing detailed and robust investigations into patient safety/clinical/risk incidents within a healthcare setting.Minimum of 2 years experience of working at a senior level in patient safety/clinical risk area Experience of engaging with patients, families, staff and external agencies in a positive and compassionate way Experience of presenting sensitive but evidenced findings from incidents to a diverse audience to promote learning and engagement Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and staff to inform improvements, share learning and explore solutions to patient safety concerns Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.DesirableExperience of leading or supporting implementation of improvement using QI or continuous improvement methodology Specific Skills EssentialAbility to prioritise and manage own workload Able to identify learning opportunities Able to organise own learning and development Ability to manage change Able to develop others within the team Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings Able to present information to professional groups and committees. Qualifications EssentialMasters degree relevant to health or significant relevant equivalent knowledge and skills demonstrably gained through a combination of training and relevant significant experience.Professional Registration Recognised qualification or formal training in systems-based investigation including clinical human factors and ergonomics. Evidence or qualification in high level report writing skills.DesirableRelevant MSc or equivalent level of academic study. Coach or mentor qualification Recognised qualification or formal training in PSII oversight. Recognised or formal training in Clinical Human Factors Teaching qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLivewell SouthwestAddressLivewell SouthwestCrownhill CourtTailyour RoadPlymouthDevonPL6 5DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLivewell SouthwestAddressLivewell SouthwestCrownhill CourtTailyour RoadPlymouthDevonPL6 5DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Independent Form F Assessors Location: Remote with travel Contract: Self-employed / Consultancy Hours: Flexible Fee: Competitive Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for flexible Form F assessment work? Thrive Fostering Ltd is looking to expand its network of experienced Independent Form F Assessors to support our growing fostering service. We are looking for skilled, reflective and analytical social workers who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve safe, stable and positive outcomes through high-quality foster care. About the role As a Form F Assessor, you will undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers and their families. You will be responsible for exploring their experiences, strengths, vulnerabilities, motivation, support networks and capacity to meet the needs of children in foster care. You will use your professional judgement and social work expertise to produce a high-quality, evidence-based and analytical Form F assessment for consideration by fostering panel. Your responsibilities will include: • Completing Form F assessments within agreed timescales., • Undertaking assessment visits with prospective foster carers., • Meeting and assessing relevant members of the household., • Gathering and analysing information from multiple sources., • Exploring applicants' motivation and capacity to foster., • Identifying strengths, vulnerabilities and potential safeguarding concerns., • Assessing applicants' ability to meet children's individual needs., • Producing high-quality, analytical assessment reports., • Identifying training, support and development needs., • Working closely with Thrive Fostering's assessment and management team., • Attending midway/review meetings where required., • Presenting assessments to fostering panel and responding to panel questions. We are looking for someone who: • Is a qualified Social Worker., • Is registered with Social Work England or the relevant professional regulator., • Has substantial post-qualifying social work experience., • Has previous experience undertaking fostering/Form F assessments., • Has excellent analytical and report-writing skills., • Understands safeguarding and child protection., • Has a strong understanding of the fostering regulatory framework., • Can work independently and manage their own workload., • Can meet agreed assessment deadlines., • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Is confident working with applicants from a wide range of backgrounds., • Is able to travel for assessment visits when required. Why work with Thrive Fostering? We offer: ? Flexible working arrangements Manage your assessment workload around your professional commitments. ? Independent consultancy opportunities Work with a growing independent fostering agency. ? Professional support You will have access to support from our fostering management and social work team. ? Meaningful work Play an important role in assessing families who could provide safe and nurturing homes for children and young people. ? Opportunities for ongoing work As our fostering service grows, we expect our need for experienced Form F Assessors to grow with it. What we are looking for We are particularly interested in hearing from social workers who have previously completed Form F assessments and presented assessments to fostering panel. If you are an experienced fostering assessor who takes pride in producing thorough, analytical and child-centred assessments, we would love to hear from you. How to apply Please send your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your fostering assessment experience JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Deputy Manager - Supported Accommodation Location: Plymouth, Devon Salary: £35,000 £43,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, Permanent Career Makers are partnering with a highly regarded care provider who are seeking an experienced and committed Ofsted Deputy Manager to support the management of their Supported Accommodation services for young people aged 1617. Working alongside the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the service is safe, well-led, compliant and focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. You will provide leadership to the staff team, support safeguarding and quality assurance, and help ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, Supported Accommodation Regulations and Quality Standards. This role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Practitioner with a strong background in children's services who is ready to take on greater responsibility for service leadership and development. Benefits as an Ofsted Deputy Manager: Pay increase with longevity Company events Free parking / onsite parking Sick pay Training and professional development opportunities Career progression opportunities Support towards relevant management qualifications Responsibilities as an Ofsted Deputy Manager: Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running and compliance of the service. Lead and develop the staff team, ensuring strong safeguarding and care standards. Oversee quality assurance, risk management and positive outcomes for young people. Requirements as an Ofsted Deputy Manager: Previous experience within Supported Accommodation, Children's Residential Care, Leaving Care or similar services Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare or equivalent Are you an experienced Ofsted Deputy Manager looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people? APPLY NOW to find out more or contact Umay at Career Makers on 0161 764 2169 today. TPBN1_UKTJ

Learning Mentor Contract | 35 Hours per Week Location: Gloucestershire Pay: £17.50 per hour Are you an emotionally intelligent, relational professional who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people facing barriers to education? About the Role Working within SEMH department at a further education provider, you'll provide trauma-informed, therapeutic and coaching-based support to learners aged 1625 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, communication and interaction differences, learning difficulties, and other barriers to education. This is not a traditional support role. As a Learning Mentor, you'll act as a key worker, building positive and trusting relationships that support learners' emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, independence, and readiness to learn. You'll work within a specialist therapeutic education provision, applying trauma-informed approaches with maturity, empathy and professionalism. You'll work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals to enable learners to engage in education, develop skills for adulthood, achieve their individual outcomes, and progress towards meaningful next steps. This is a contract role providing cover up until the winter break. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a key worker for learners aged 1625 with SEMH needs, autism and learning difficulties. Building trusting, relational connections that support learners' emotional wellbeing, self-regulation and independence. Applying trauma-informed and coaching-based approaches to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn. Supporting learners with EHCPs to engage in education and develop skills for adulthood. Working collaboratively with families, therapists and college staff to enable positive outcomes. Maintaining accurate records and supporting learners to progress towards meaningful next steps. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 16:30. What We're Looking For Essential: Demonstrable experience working with young people with additional needs and EHCPs, ideally within education, SEND, health, social care or community-based settings A resilient, proactive and professional communicator who can work collaboratively Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to build trusting relationships and apply trauma-informed approaches Strong interpersonal skills, initiative and the maturity to thrive in a therapeutic, relational and learner-centred environment A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people through learning A clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding Willingness to hold an enhanced DBS with adult and child barred lists, due to the needs of the department About You We're looking for someone who: Is highly capable, emotionally intelligent and genuinely committed to young people Can build trusting relationships and support emotional regulation Works effectively as a key worker within a specialist therapeutic provision Shows resilience, empathy and professionalism in a demanding relational environment If you're ready to help young people engage in education and progress towards a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. JBRP1_UKTJ

Deputy Manager - Supported Accommodation Location: Plymouth Salary: £38,000-£42,000 + Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent What's on Offer • £38,000-£42,000 salary, • Full-time, permanent position, • Career progression within a growing organisation, • Support towards a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, • Potential progression towards Registered Manager, • Training and professional development, • Company events, • Free/on-site parking, • Supportive management environment, • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives An excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, Senior Practitioner or Deputy Manager to take the next step in their career. Our client is a growing provider of supported accommodation for young people and is looking for a confident and motivated Deputy Manager to join their team in Plymouth. Supporting young people aged 16-17, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to help ensure the service is safe, well-led and focused on achieving positive outcomes for the young people in its care. This is a hands-on management position offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your career within children's services. The Role Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of the service and deputise in their absence. Key responsibilities will include: • Providing visible and supportive leadership to Team Leaders and Support Workers., • Promoting high standards of safeguarding, care and child-centred practice., • Supporting staff through supervision, development, team meetings and performance management., • Monitoring support plans, risk assessments, records and overall quality of practice., • Supporting audits, quality assurance and continuous service improvement., • Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents and challenging situations., • Helping young people develop independence, confidence and essential life skills., • Building strong relationships with social workers, Local Authorities, education providers and other professionals., • Supporting Ofsted readiness and maintaining high standards across the service., • Assisting with recruitment, induction, training and staff development., • Supporting staffing levels, rotas and the day-to-day operational management of the service., • Participating in the management on-call rota when required. About You We're looking for someone who is experienced, approachable and confident in leading others. You may currently be working as a: • Deputy Manager, • Team Leader, • Senior Support Worker, • Senior Practitioner, • Children's Residential Practitioner, • Supported Accommodation professional, • Leaving Care or young people's services professional You'll ideally have experience working with children or young people, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and promoting positive outcomes. You'll also have: • A relevant Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People, Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent., • Experience supervising or supporting other members of staff., • Experience contributing to support plans, risk assessments, audits or quality assurance., • Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills., • A commitment to promoting young people's independence, safety and wellbeing., • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience within supported accommodation, Ofsted-regulated services, working with 16-17-year-olds or a Level 5 management qualification would be advantageous. However, strong candidates with transferable children's services experience are encouraged to apply. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced children's services professional looking to step up into Deputy Management, or an existing Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge. If you're a confident leader who is passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards and helping young people achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Click on APPLY today! JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Mental Health Nurses, or Social Workers to join the Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Team comprises a Band 7 Manager, five Band 6 Senior Practitioners and two Band 5 Practitioners and works primarily with people over the age of 18yr who have a problematic and harmful alcohol and/or drug dependence. You will work as part of the CDAT Specialist Mental Health Services facilitating specialist assessment and interventions in a wide variety of settings. The role includes managing the initial stages of medication induction and detoxing of individuals either as an in-patient or in the community. You will provide multi-agency and multi-disciplinary links with the mental health and acute health services, including blood borne virus treatment and sexual health and supporting in-reach into the States of Guernsey Prison Service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britains finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community. Guernsey provides an excellent Drug & Alcohol Community service, reliant on healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard. Person requirements: Registered Nurse with Mental Health NMC registration or Social Worker with UK registration Two years post-registration experience with patients undergoing Drug and Alcohol dependency to include; detox, maintenance programs and psycho-social interventions. Experienced in the mentorship and support of new staff members and junior colleagues The benefits of working in Guernsey include: A higher-than-UK salary. A generous bonus scheme; £1,747 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) A flat rate 20% income tax. No Council tax or VAT A relocation payment of £5,000* On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. JBRP1_UKTJ

Five Education are seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a welcoming SEND school in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to build hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional educational needs while developing skills relevant to future careers. The school caters for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students engage with learning, develop their independence, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, or teaching, and who want meaningful experience within a specialist education setting. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils achieve their individual learning and EHCP targets. - Encourage the development of communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills. - Work alongside teachers to adapt lessons and activities to meet a range of learning needs and abilities. - Build trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel secure, motivated, and included throughout the school day. What We're Looking For - A degree in Psychology or a related discipline. - A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs. - A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with pupils. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team. Essential requirements: Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas. Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years). Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Plymouth! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) • Recommending a friend bonus scheme • Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Brett on 01752 289782 / TPBN1_UKTJ

We are recruiting a Female Wake Night Support Worker to join our service in Plympton, Plymouth, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Stone Barton A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Female Wake Night Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

Join us as a Support Worker and provide motivational support and guidance to our participants, both on an individual and group basis, from initial engagement and assessment through to exit from the programme. You’ll work from one of our CFO Activity Hubs, aimed at providing tailored support to offenders following release from prison and to those serving community sentences. Alongside our established team, you’ll, lead and participate in hub activities and interventions, enabling our participants to change their lives and make a positive contribution to the local community. We need your excellent planning and communication skills as you provide regular keywork and group sessions to a caseload of our participants. Following an initial assessment, you’ll create a plan tailored to individual needs. Whilst adhering to contractual targets and requirements, you’ll provide ongoing motivational support and review progress, adjusting the plan where necessary and reinforcing positive outcomes. Our successful candidate will ideally have experience in probation/social care or experience working within the criminal justice sector. However, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box, so we’re looking for someone confident who is comfortable working with a diverse range of people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances and can coach/mentor them. This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to help our participants change their lives around! In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £25,877 - £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). Our Communities 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: Plymouth Hours: The core hours are Monday to Friday between 10 and 4. Some work maybe required in the evening and/or Saturdays to total 37 hours per week. We operate a flexible working policy to reflect the flexible opening times of the Hubs and for the benefit of employees. Contract: Permanent Key Responsibilities • Undertake Key Worker responsibilities for a participant caseload, • Lead and contribute to the delivery of a range of Activity Hub activities, • Contribute to the creation and provision of a welcoming and inclusive environment, • Develop positive stakeholder relationships, raising awareness of the hub and its contribution to the community, • Ensure all contractual targets are met Skills & Experience • Recent criminal justice operational knowledge/experience – desirable, • Experience managing a caseload of participants - desirable, • Coaching/mentoring skills, • Experience in a target-driven environment, • Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels and in a variety of settings, • Ability to motivate and sustain engagement of individuals

About The Company The Plymouth Day Opportunities family are recruiting! Plymouth Day Opportunities provides support to young people and adults with a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex health needs across Plymouth. Helping people to care for themselves, live independently make friends and live a meaningful life is at the heart of what we do. What do we do here? We support Laura who loves cooking and learning new skills, Richard, who is keen on fitness, Shirley who loves going out on the bus and visiting the aquarium- and much more! From pasty making to baking and enjoying our outdoor area and getting out and about, along with educational programmes there’s no shortage of fun to be had together. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your day, then we have the perfect role for you. Kirsty, Support Worker at Plymouth Day Opportunities, said: "I feel supported by my colleagues and management. I get to work with a variety of individuals we support daily and build positive meaningful relationships to enhance a person's health and well-being. Seeing how the individuals we support grow in confidence, independence by accessing a service which promotes inclusion and equality is such a rewarding element of the role." This isn’t really a job, it’s more of a lifestyle where you get to spend your days helping others to enjoy theirs. Get in touch if you want to love the life you live too! At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all tages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity. Now we've shared a glimpse of what it's like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We’re Salutem and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and adults in England and Wales across our residential homes, schools and day centres. Our dedicated support teams empower individuals to overcome any obstacles and live the life they choose. Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It’s definitely not a normal 9-5, you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Talking of ‘dream’ jobs, some of our shifts are sleep-ins! We want the best for everyone we support and that's what makes us a family. If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy - we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone who is looking to make a difference and make memories that'll last a lifetime. We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That's why we offer career progression no matter where you start in the organisation. Your progress here will be regularly reviewed and as you gain expertise your rate of pay will increase. We believe in creating a Career from Care and we want the support workers we recruit now to become our managers of the future! We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team and our benefits package has something for everyone – including these key highlights: - Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales – We have a development and reward initiative in place for all our individual colleagues and teams, showing clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards if desired. - Blue Light Card – Working in social care, all our staff qualify for thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with a Blue Light Card. You can register to get 2-years access to the Blue Light Card for £4.99 and reclaim this cost via our expenses process. - Wagestream - Any day can be payday with Wagestream, as you can withdraw some of your wages earned early.* - Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme – Instantly earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem. - Sovereign Health Care Plan – Affordable cover to help with your healthcare and private medical costs. - Canada Life, Group Life Assurance - To protect all our staff from day one of employment, we provide a Death in Service benefit via Canada Life, which is offered at 1 x your annual salary. - Blink, our internal communications app - Giving you a voice and a sense of community across the organisation. - Pension scheme - for all qualifying staff - Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) As an organisation, we're committed to supporting our teams and offering a range of perks that look after your financial, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. *Terms and conditions apply. We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too. About The Role Flexi bank Support Worker - Key Responsibilities Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans. Key Duties: Deliver tailored support that meets individuals' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs. Encourage independence, life skills development, and participation in education, employment, volunteering, and community activities. Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and the use of specialist equipment where required. Support health and wellbeing by monitoring needs, attending appointments, promoting healthy lifestyles, and maintaining accurate records. Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and training. Follow PBS strategies, support individuals during periods of distress, and promote least restrictive practices. Safeguard individuals by identifying and reporting concerns, promoting rights, dignity, and protection from harm. Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment, supporting daily household tasks and health and safety standards. Complete accurate documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, health records, and financial records. Support individuals with budgeting, personal finances, and accessing benefits where appropriate. Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Adhere to organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards while contributing to continuous service improvement. Participate in training, supervision, and flexible shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking nights as required.This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual committed to delivering high-quality support and improving the lives of those they support. Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Plymouth, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - and truly make a difference! About the Service – Plymouth A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role You will: • Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction. • Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated. • Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support. • Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally. • Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: • Confident in leading a team within a care environment • Passionate about person-centred support • Professional, proactive, and resilient • Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others • Skilled in communication (written and verbal) • Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure • Able to manage challenging situations with confidence • Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call • Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

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