Adult carers support team leader and carer support worker jobs
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description
Balance is looking for a dedicated compassionateSupport Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.
Who you are
- You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
- You must have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
- To provide support and assistance during journeyspick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
- To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
- Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
- To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
- To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
- To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
- To support clients with there daily activities and to promote their independence
- To be able to communicate effectively with families , colleauges and clients.
Working Expectations
- The working day is 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - The current rate reflects the additional hours
- Drive a passenger service vehicle.
- Attendance at training.
- Use of information technology to support your work.
Benefits of Working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
- A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
- Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes.
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
Thank you!
Do you see yourself helping children and adults with additional needs to achieve the best life possible? Building confidence, gaining independence, experiencing freedom, having fun?
TVAP is a charity supporting children and adults with additional needs, their siblings, parents and carers. Our specialist indoor and outdoor play, recreational and learning facilities are located on a fantastic 2.5 acre site in Taplow, near Maidenhead. Here, our visitors can experience a unique range of adventurous, therapeutic and educational play activities in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
We are looking for a Head of Charity to lead TVAP to achieve an increased impact in meeting the expectations and needs of our visitors in the ever-changing SEND environment. Working with the Board, the Head of Charity will strategically review the current landscape, new opportunities and funding possibilities to best support our visitors.
Our new Head of Charity will:
- Review the strategy and develop a multi-year implementation plan
- Maximise TVAP’s impact and reach in the community through a focused service offering
- Lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders
- Lead and inspire our dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
We are seeking someone with proven experience in a senior leadership role, who brings:
- A proven track record of delivering high quality services, achieving change and maximising opportunities
- Solid experience of building strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including trustees, visitors, staff, funders and partners
- Experience of developing income and an understanding of managing finances
- Experience of leading, managing and inspiring teams in a collaborative working environment
- A passion for helping people achieve ‘The best life possible’ in ways tailored to their unique needs.
TVAP is committed to the active promotion of inclusivity and equal opportunities as an employer and in the provision of its services and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you’re interested to know more, please click on 'how to apply', where you'll see the full application pack which provides further information.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Monday March 23rd 2026
Initial interviews: Week of 13th April 2026
Final assessments: Saturday 25th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering access to free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
Personal development programme:
- You will have a line manager dedicated to growing your strengths and supporting your professional skills development
- You can work with your manager to set your own objectives within the scope of the job description
- You will have a dedicated buddy within the team
- You will take part in external and internal training to help grow your knowledge and skills
Please note that care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our team and we encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We are dedicated to being a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where diversity is celebrated. In our last staff survey, 95% said they feel a sense of belonging at Settle. Please see our website for more information on our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
We’re on the hunt for a Programme Manager to join us at this exciting stage of Settle’s development. Over the next few years, we hope to grow the number of young people we are working with and develop new services to support young people with a range of support needs.
The Programme Manager will report to our COO. You’ll be managing a team of Settle Coaches working on the frontline, delivering one-to-one sessions with care-experienced young people across London. You’ll use your skills to ensure that the Settle Programme is the best it can be, coach our frontline teams and ensure high quality delivery is maintained for the young people we work with.
You will work with our COO and wider Programme Management team to deliver and develop our safeguarding practice and ensure that the frontline perspective and young people’s experiences are embedded across the organisation. You’ll manage existing referral partnerships and help develop new partnerships as and when needed, as well as share best practice with the partners you manage. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects across the organisation.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
Thank you!
St Peter’s Hospice are looking to recruit a Band 6 Nurse or Health Care Professional to join our Hospice at Home team, providing specialist end‑of‑life care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
If you are a dedicated, compassionate and proactive clinician with a passion for supporting patients in the last weeks of life, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Band 6 clinician within our Hospice at Home service, you will work autonomously in patients' homes, providing high‑quality clinical, practical and emotional support to individuals in the last four weeks of life and to their families.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Visiting patients to review symptom control and assess care needs
- Providing expert end‑of‑life care advice and support
- Undertaking remote assessments where needed to prioritise care safely
- Working closely with community and primary care teams to ensure timely, coordinated responses
- Collaborating with CHC and other hospice teams, with access to senior nurse and medic advice
- Supporting a caseload that increasingly includes both malignant and non‑malignant conditions, reflecting community frailty and long‑term health needs
As a Band 6, you will act as a clinical lead and role model for a large team of Senior Palliative Care Support Workers, offering clinical supervision and supporting them in work that can be emotionally demanding.
This is a rewarding yet challenging role, requiring confidence, resilience and a strong background in community and end‑of‑life care.
About the person
We are looking for a clinician who is:
- Experienced in providing care within patients’ homes
- Skilled in end‑of‑life and palliative care
- A clear, compassionate communicator
- Confident working independently and making clinical decisions
- A supportive team member who can lead by example
Experience in remote assessment is desirable.
A full driving licence, appropriate insurance and access to a vehicle for shifts are essential.
What we can offer you
- Band 6 equivalent salary (£38,682 - £46,580 FTE, dependent on experience)
- 30 hours per week, 4 in 7 days per week
- Permanent position
- A supportive employer with a strong culture of professional development
- Opportunities to enhance your specialist skills through extensive in‑house and external training options
- A friendly, highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- The chance to make a significant difference to patients and families at one of the most important times in their lives
We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and bank holidays within a flexible shift time pattern.
Interview Date: W/C 16th March 2026
Evidence of vaccination history or immunity tests will be required.
Please note the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Strictly no agencies
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We’re St Peter’s Hospice, a local charity that provides free adult hospice care for everyone that needs our support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Personal Independence Coordinator
Salary £29,571.20 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals within a neighbourhood team, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
- A cheerful, friendly, outgoing personality
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team.
We regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 1st April 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Communications and Social Media Officer to strengthen our digital presence and amplify the voices of children affected by parental mental illness.
This role plays a central part in delivering our communications strategy by ensuring our message reaches families, professionals, funders and partners with clarity, creativity and purpose. You will manage our social media channels, develop engaging and accessible content, support campaign rollouts, and contribute to PR and stakeholder communications that challenge stigma and raise national awareness.
Working closely with the Communications Lead and the wider team, you’ll help shape and share stories that reflect lived experience, ensuring children feel seen, understood, and less alone, and that the wider system better understands the impact of parental mental health difficulties.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in communications, social media, or digital marketing within a charity or purpose-driven organisation who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on delivery, translating complex topics into compelling content, and using insights to grow reach and engagement.
To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.