Young people worker jobs in United Kingdom

You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour (holiday pay inclusive), • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, via temporary and fixed term contracts as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP) Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Ready to Change Lives—Including Your Own? Join Lifeways and become part of something truly meaningful.? We are proud to be the UK’s largest supported living provider, helping people with autism, learning difficulties, acquired brain injury and complex needs live more independent, fulfilling lives.?? We don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.? Shift Details:?? * Full-time (37.5hrs/week)? * Part-time & Sessional roles also available? Why Lifeways? Feel Valued: * £200 for successful referrals * 10% off at B&Q for all team members * Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out & more * Cycle to Work Scheme – Up to £1,000 * Gym discounts – Save up to £192 a year Be Supported: * DBS paid for * 8 paid days of training per year * Access to qualifications & apprenticeships * 3% employer pension contribution * Eye care & health cash plans Have Impact: * Help individuals achieve personal goals * Promote choice, dignity, and respect * Be part of a close-knit, caring team What You’ll Be Doing:?? At our Guildford Service, people come together as a community. The individuals we support are young adults who enjoy shopping, cooking, gardening, swimming, football, playing the guitar, walking, listening to music, watching television, and being in the community.? We support individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals, promoting choice, dignity?and respect in everyday life. We work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.? Our Commitment to Inclusion:?? At Lifeways, we believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE).?? Whether you're new to care or experienced, we’ll support you every step of the way with full training and development.? “I feel supported in my role and enjoy the job that I do. It’s busy, but every day brings something new. I love helping people live more independently.” – Support Worker, Residential Apply today and discover how changing someone’s life can change yours too?

Senior Residential Children's Home Support Worker We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker. Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: £33,320.85 per annum Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) (Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between 2 to 3 years experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector) Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider, they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you will build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Propose of the Role: The Senior Support Worker is accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day-to-day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden. The Senior Support Worker is responsible key working children and focussing on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each child and young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home. The Senior Support Worker is a vitally important role within Area Camden. They will be accountable to the Registered Manager. Benefits: • A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce, • Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role, • Weekly rota on rotation 08:00pm- 20:00pm i.e. (1 week)- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday= 60 hours (2 week) - Wednesday and Thursday= 24 hours • Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month, • 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays), • Holiday increase per year - 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours), • Pension scheme after a qualifying period Care for Children • Enrich the lives of young people in our care, helping them create a positive future, • Build on positive trusting relations with each young Peron, • Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and regulations the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. This will be achieved in consultation with the relevant statutory body., • Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards and best safeguarding practice., • Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person's agreed placement plan is fully implemented., • Provide leadership and coaching in childcare practice within the home to ensure best outcomes for children and young people., • Support the Manager and/or Senior Residential Childcare Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices., • Implement Area Camden underpinning philosophy and practice framework, ensuring that care standards are never compromised., • Ensure that all of Area Camden & Polaris policies and procedures are implemented appropriately., • To achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people, ensure that the home is managed effectively and efficiently., • Ensure that Residential Childcare staff are focussed on providing the best childcare for the children and young people., • Ensure full participation and co-operation with Area Camden's comprehensive and integrated Quality Assurance systems, including taking responsibility for all duties associated with regulatory compliance., • This includes the annual inspection process., • Facilitating and supporting with regulation 44 visits., • Make sure that best practice is maintained by conducting regular quality assurance inspections., • All aspects of Health and Safety Sustain and develop the administration systems, recording systems, and repair work, so that a safe warm and caring home environment is maintained. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Child Care Worker, Location: Bromley, ENG - BR1 1AB

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Here at Polaris Community, our independent fostering services are committed to providing the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. What is the role of a Form F assessor? Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: • Be a qualified social worker., • Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work., • Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC. • Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance., • Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days., • Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel., • Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process., • Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Why work with us? Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Keywords: Social Worker, Location: Bromley, ENG - BR1 1AB

Job Title: Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner Location: Wandsworth, UK Salary: £39,266 – £45,763 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join the Children’s Specialist Services Team in the vibrant borough of Wandsworth. This full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in need and their families. You will work in a borough known for its friendly community, excellent public amenities, and green spaces—offering a fantastic quality of life without the usual city pressures. Perks and benefits: • Competitive Salary: Earn between £39,266 and £45,763 per annum, reflecting your experience and expertise., • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements designed to support you and the families you work with., • Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways., • Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values shared learning and celebrates success., • Inclusive Workplace: A strong commitment to diversity and equality, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work. What you will do: • Act as the lead professional on specialist statutory cases, including Child Protection, Care Proceedings, and Looked After Children., • Undertake comprehensive social work responsibilities for children in need and their families, following the APIR framework., • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective safeguarding and child-centred planning., • Build strong partnerships with allied health professionals and social care practitioners across children’s and adults’ services., • Work collaboratively with schools, children’s centres, and community settings., • Embed evidence-based practice into day-to-day service delivery., • Engage positively in supervision, annual appraisal, audits, and peer review processes., • Support team development by contributing to improvement plans and sharing good practice., • Develop expertise in managing key risks affecting child welfare., • Engage preventative and targeted family support services, including voluntary sector partners., • Maintain accurate electronic case records in line with the Integrated Children’s System., • Promote the participation of children, young people, and families in decision-making., • Uphold equality and diversity principles in all aspects of practice., • Contribute ideas to improve service efficiency, effectiveness, and policy development. Experience: • Experience delivering statutory social work services within children’s services., • Proven ability to work collaboratively across voluntary and statutory agencies., • Effective use of supervision and appraisal to enhance professional practice. Qualifications: • Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification recognised for UK registration., • Registration with Social Work England is essential. Wandsworth is an exceptional place to live and work, offering beautiful green spaces, a rich cultural scene, and excellent transport links. It’s a borough where professional ambition and personal wellbeing go hand in hand. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to matching skilled professionals with outstanding opportunities — apply today and take the next exciting step in your social work career.

Deputy Children's Home Manager - Full-Time - On-Site Location: Harrow Hours: This role is a full-time role (40 hours per-week) Hourly rate: £18.62 Sleep-in rate: £70.50 Company Overview: With over 60 homes across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Norfolk and Kent — plus a specialist school for children aged 8–18 — SBCHL is committed to changing lives. We provide exceptional care that helps young people overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and develop the skills they need for independence. Our passionate team is dedicated to nurturing every child’s confidence and creating a safe, supportive space where they can thrive. You will be joining a leading children's organisation with a mission to provide looked after young people with a safe and nurturing environment, one that promotes empowerment, independence and choice, while enhancing their core living skills, and ability to move across the care continuum into fully independent living. We offer a structured training and development programme, including mandatory and specialist courses, clear career pathways, and opportunities to progress into leadership roles. Person Specification: • You should have at least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years., • At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff., • Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures., • You should hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent., • You should hold a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young Peoples Services or be willing to work towards., • You should be dedicated to providing outstanding care, • You should be suitable to work with Children. A DBS Certificate is a requirement of the role. Benefits: • Long Service Recognition – We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year, • anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year, • milestone., • Birthday Treats – Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each, • year, just for being you., • Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they, • join and another £250 when they pass probation., • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • Pension with NEST Pensions, • Access to Sage Employee Benefits, • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, • 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service, • Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s), • Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card, • Meaningful charity partnership in Tanzania, giving staff the opportunity to be involved in life-changing overseas projects. Three trips are already booked for 2026!, • Relaxed dress code for a comfortable, child-focused atmosphere. As a Deputy Manager in a Children's Home, you will support the Registered Manager of the home with all aspects of their duties and responsibilities. Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required)

Our Vacancy Join Us as a Night Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives. At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Night Housing Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence. This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future. What You’ll Be Doing As a Night Housing Support Worker, you’ll provide support, stability, and reassurance during evening and overnight hours, ensuring a safe and calm environment for young residents. You’ll help young people continue developing the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. By bringing your own passions—whether in music, art, sports, or other interests—you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time. We’re looking for someone who: • Connects easily with young people, especially those who’ve faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse., • Is creative and confident in engaging young people, whether through music, sports, art, or other interests., • Can work independently at night and as part of a wider team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options., • Has strong communication and IT skills, and ideally some knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What You’ll Get • Up to 25 days’ annual leave., • Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts., • 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution., • Professional development, including funded apprenticeships., • Two paid volunteering days each year. We’ll be reviewing applications and holding interviews on a rolling weekly basis, so please keep an eye on your inbox and phone - our team will be in touch to get you booked in! If this sounds like the right fit for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, apply today by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Closing date 20 February 2026

3 Year Fixed Term Contract Full Time (37.5 pw) Islington, N1 1HQ* *There are 2 Team Manager vacancies available: one based in Stoke Newington and the other in Islington. Our Vacancy At Peabody, we’re committed to supporting people to live well and independently. What you'll be doing As a Team Manager, you’ll lead and manage a team of Housing Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to customers living in our supported housing properties. Both services support young people aged 16–25, and one of the services is OFSTED registered. You’ll provide guidance, supervision, and development opportunities for your team while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role is about empowering your team, driving performance, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers from day one. What we're looking for: • Experience in housing and a strong understanding of statutory and community services., • A background in providing support to people with complex needs and trauma, ideally as a senior support worker or team manager., • Proven ability to motivate and manage a team, ensuring high standards of care and support., • Confidence in assessing and managing individual needs and risks., • A respectful communicator who upholds the dignity and diversity of every individual., • Strong networking skills and the ability to build professional relationships that benefit the people we support., • Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals. Additional Information What You’ll Get: • 25 days’ annual leave., • Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts., • 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution., • Professional development, including funded apprenticeships., • Two paid volunteering days each year. Closing date 20 February 2026 Interviews will take place in person at our King’s Cross office on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. If this sounds like the right fit and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit. Colleagues at risk of redundancy must state this in their application, as priority consideration will be given. If you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms & Conditions and are successful, you will automatically move to the new Peabody Terms & Conditions. If you move to a Peabody role on secondment, your Terms & Conditions will not change.

Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone trust. The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets, and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted fundas, as well as other non-financial benefits. What you will be doing • Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives., • Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs., • Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual targets and KPIs., • Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards., • Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects., • Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships., • Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team., • Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards., • Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance., • Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders., • Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate., • Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector, to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work., • Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth, and the needs of young people and youth organisations., • Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations., • Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. What you bring to the role Knowledge and Experience: • Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector, with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums., • Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching., • Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level., • First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices., • Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload., • Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard., • Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues., • Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people., • A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude., • Ability to work on your own initiative., • Ability to innovate., • Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others., • Commitment to quality and attention to detail., • Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment., • Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team., • Ambitious, • Collaborative, • Inclusive, • Accountable Benefits • Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers., • Employer 4% pension contribution., • Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity., • Free Health Care Cash Plan., • Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme., • Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family., • Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network., • Flexible working opportunities considered., • You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth., • You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.

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 Tower Hamlets. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The main purpose of the role is to prepare individuals to move on to independent living in the community. Service users may step down from the intensive support service to high, medium or lower needs before moving into the community. From the outset of an individual's tenancy the focus of the support is on preparing them for their journey of recovery and independence over an agreed period. Our support service is provided 24 hours a day 365 days per year with tailored flexible support delivered in accordance with need. 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. You will bring demonstrable experience of working with individuals who have mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs, alongside a strong understanding of recovery principles and a range of recovery approaches. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers, and collaborating effectively with statutory services such as the NHS. You will have sound knowledge of mental health legislation, including CPA processes, and be skilled in crisis management, communication, and providing dignified, person-centred support. A good awareness of health and safety and safeguarding is essential, as is the ability to work flexibly across early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays to meet 24-hour service needs. You will also bring strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills, with the ability to produce clear written correspondence and maintain accurate records. 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.

Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London Closing date: 22nd February 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2026 ~ Interviews to be held in Central London, in-person When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer life is turned upside down – for them and their family. Fear, isolation, extreme money worries, not knowing where to turn – this is the reality for many. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children, young people and families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. You could be a part of the team making it happen. The Role We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our London & South East Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community. This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. About You You will be committed to delivering high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with. You will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to embrace difference. As part of the wider Young Lives vs Cancer team you will actively engage with the work of the charity and welcome opportunities to get involved. You will have: • A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council, • Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting., • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting., • Sound knowledge of child and young people development., • An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families. For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it: • Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage, • Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development, • Generous annual leave allowance, • Great family/caring leave entitlements, • Enhanced pension Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Accessibility We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview. If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application has already been considered and you need not apply again. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Barbara Inglin (Team Manager). #ShowTheSalary

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 Complex Needs Service in Ealing. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The role empowers service users to manage their wellbeing, build independence, and achieve personal goals through tailored support and co-produced plans. It involves liaising with external agencies, facilitating group and community-based activities, and promoting social inclusion. The position ensures users understand and engage with the service, while actively monitoring safety and wellbeing. Team collaboration and flexibility are essential to meeting service goals and maintaining high standards of care. 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. You will be passionate and dedicated to helping others with good empathy and a willingness to learn this role involves sleeping on site overnight between shifts and has some longer shift schedules with an element of cooking for a group you must capable and open to doing this as well 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.

Job Title: West London Family Support Worker Salary: £25,353.06 Team: Family Support Team Hours: 30 Location: Based at Shooting Star House (Hampton), This role will be working across sites and in the community About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices We have an exciting opportunity to join our Family Support Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, our teams support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. About the role Family Support Workers (FSW) are the frontline of our care. Each FSW holds a caseload of end-of-life and bereaved families. They get to know their families, and check-in regularly with phone calls and home visits and can provide enhanced emotional support where required through more regular contact and interventions. Our FSWs tell families about the many services they can access at Shooting Star, assess their needs and make recommendations to our multi-disciplinary team. They support families of different ethnicities and families living in poverty, helping our service be as accessible as possible. Our FSWs work closely with our Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Transition Team and our Care Events Team. Weekly MDT meetings bring the team together to think of ways to help families in crisis. The work is varied and creative, taking place at the hospices, in family homes and hospitals, allowing the support to be where the families need it. Our Family Support Workers are hugely appreciated by the families we support. The ambition of our strategy is to ensure every family affected by a life-limiting condition, or the sudden death of a child, has access to the specialist care that they need. Day to day duties are: • Being the on-site duty FSW, welcoming families on site, monitoring email inboxes and answering the Family Support Line., • Helping with support groups and family events, • Providing on the spot emotional support, sometimes in a crisis where a calm and supportive response is required., • Visiting newly bereaved families in their homes., • Supporting families staying at our Christopher’s hospice (booked stays and end of life)., • Attending various locations over the course of a week: hospice, hospital, family homes., • Building connections with families from different backgrounds, delivering culturally sensitive care., • Helping safeguard families at risk of harm. The hours are predominantly worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Once a month, the FSW will work a weekend day (with advance notice). This is in place of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that week. About you This role requires experience of working with children and families who have experienced hardship, or those with complex needs. You should have a calm, positive manner, conveying empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries. We are looking for someone passionate about supporting children and families. Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. What we offer In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: Pension scheme • NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions Annual leave • 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service, • 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service Contractual benefits • Generous sick pay scheme, • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay, • Flexible working arrangements, • Death in service benefits, • Reimbursed professional membership fees, • Eye care, • Employee referral scheme, • Blue Light discount card Health and wellbeing • Employee Assistance Programme, • Occupational Health, • Mindfulness sessions, • Cycle to work scheme, • Mental Health First Aiders Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Equality, diversity and inclusion Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer. Anticipated Start Date: 06/04/2026

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