Housing support worker jobs
About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the opportunity
The Single Homelessness Prevention Service (SHPS) works with individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, helping them to either find new accommodation or sustain their existing tenancies. The service is currently operating in three London boroughs and has received central government funding to expand further. SHPS is funded as an outcomes contract, where Councils only pay for the positive social outcomes achieved by clients. This approach allows for greater flexibility in how the service is delivered as there is no fixed service specification, with performance measured by the outcomes achieved.
The programme will take a person centred and holistic approach and provide a service that enables and empowers through training, coaching and sharing knowledge.
The programmes operate to deliver three key outcomes:
1. Creating a tailored personal housing and support plan
2. Delivering a housing outcome by preventing homelessness risk
3. Evidencing the long-term success and no risk to the tenancy at the eight-month point.
The structure
Single Homelessness Prevention Services commission local specialist charities to deliver the services with oversight from the operations lead. Your role will be to drive continuous improvement across the programmes, provide support and encouragement to achieve success, build local stakeholder relationships and develop strong links with relevant community organisations to drive performance and collaboration across the programme to drive performance and collaboration across the programme
The Operational Lead will report into the Programme Director.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
Support across the referral process (in partnership with the individual service managers of each Delivery Partner but with full oversite across the delivery partnership)
- Build strong operational relationships with relevant agencies to create effective referral pathways.
- Work closely with the Programme Director to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues which might need intervention. Ensure the referral target is met each month by delivery partners. .
Drive effective and authentic co-production and innovation across the partnership.
- Work with the Programme Director and delivery partners to ensure the voice of those who have experienced the programme is built into the design and continuous adaption of the programme.
- Identify challenges to achieving the intended outcomes and engage delivery partners adapt the delivery to overcome barriers. Make sure all these challenges, insights and learnings are shared and built upon across each of the delivery partners.
- Drive innovation across the service, through identifying and implementing what is working well and creating a culture of innovation with the delivery partners.
Community asset development and external relationship building
- Assist with embedding the programme pan London by promoting the programme to external agencies through presentations and attending meetings.
- Supporting the Programme Director on all operational and project management needs, including coordination of team activities, as well as organising/facilitating training for delivery partners across the programme
- Effectively manage and own operational relationships with Local Authority and Delivery partner teams.
- Provide a local presence, drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across the delivery partnerships.
- Be responsible with oversight from the programme director to drive/action effective use of the personalisation budgets available on the programme to facilitate needs and ambitions identified by each individual.
Impact Management & Analysis
- Ensure coaches and service managers are able to use the data system accurately and effectively. Provide additional support and answer questions when they arise on the system.
- Support the programme Director to provide consistent, data and reporting to all partners and stakeholders.
- Gather and analyse data to ensure trends can identify the driver of poor performance or required change to improve the service delivery.
- Support the Programme Director in producing reports and insights that aid decision making, and will be used to present back learning, impact and challenges.
About you
You will have the following skills, knowledge and competencies:
· Drive to be part of a positive change to improve people’s life chances.
· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to young people.
· Significant contract management experience, including management of multiple subcontracts with external organisations. Demonstrated ability of driving improved performance of external teams through effective contract management.
· Experience and skilled in working across partner organisations and in using data and insight to inform and enhance performance
· Excellent operational management skills, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing delivery of multiple areas of responsibility.
· Knowledge of working with a case management system, including monitoring and maintaining data and ensuring teams are effectively using systems.
· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work
· Ability to develop and manage positive and collaborative relationships with many partners and stakeholders with different perspectives and interests.
· Ability to work independently and use own initiative to find solutions.
· Be prepared to attend London offices 3 days a week.
Desirable
· Knowledge of working within programmes which take a strength based and person-centred approach.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.
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CAAS is an amazing organisation, supporting ADHD and autistic individuals, their families, and the community around them. We are in a great position, with stable funding, an experienced team of around 40 staff, and a new strategy that is inspiring and impactful. We are looking for a kind and effective leader to join us as our next CEO, and keep CAAS thriving into the future.
As CEO, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision of changing perceptions to reduce stigma and break down barriers, bringing strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline. You will have a passion for extending our reach and will demonstrate experience in delivering strategy, leading effective teams and building relationships within our community.
To apply, you need to submit a completed application form alongside a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Deadline to apply is by 10am on Monday 17th November, but feel free to reach out to our current CEO, Kay D'Cruz, for an informal chat about the role if you'd like to find out more.
More details about the job and additional information about the person specification can be found in the job description and in our recruitment pack, but in summary the key responsibilities of the role are:
Strategic Leadership: Deliver CAAS’s strategy, fulfil our legal obligations, evaluate and improve performance, report on progress, ensure CAAS remains well positioned for the future
Operational Leadership: Ensure robust systems, processes and policies, assess and manage organisational risk, build sustainable delivery mechanisms, oversee effective digital, communications and fundraising activity, maintain our case for support and tender for and manage contracts
People & Culture: Foster positive working cultures, promote staff wellbeing, ensure staff are focussed on delivering CAAS mission, drive staff development
External Relationships: Influence and advocate for change, act as lead ambassador for CAAS with funders, professionals and other stakeholders
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a passion for, and commitment to, our work
- Have a track record of effective working at a senior leadership level, building supportive external relationships and driving positive internal cultures, based on compassion and a drive for excellence
- Are action-orientated, adaptable and flexible in the pursuit of impact
- Can juggle multiple and competing demands, and thrive in a busy, varied environment
- Enjoy ensuring robust governance and compliance
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills; are a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Are warm, inclusive and approachable, an actively listener and neuro-affirmative
Further information is available on our website.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.

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About The Role
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Do you want to be part of empowering individuals to find their own solution to their housing crisis? This may be the job for you!
You will provide a comprehensive homelessness service to customers with a range of housing related issues on behalf of Publica and involved with assisting in the day to day running of Publica’s Homeless Hostel’s.
Creating individual housing plans for every applicant which fully reflects their needs and circumstances, whilst managing and resolving caseloads for those currently experiencing a housing crisis. Sourcing appropriate short term and long term accommodation to assist the council in discharging its duties, whilst maintaining accurate records both written and electronically and ensuring they are captured and recorded accurately.
You will be required to represent the section/department at meetings/working parties/case conferences as appropriate and maintain a thorough knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice in the implementation thereof.
What we are looking for…
The successful candidate will be analytical and confident in interpreting housing legislation, with strong decision making skills essential for delivering effective homelessness prevention and relief services.
You will be someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will be expected to handle sensitive personal information with the utmost discretion, in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols. Maintaining client confidentiality is non-negotiable in this role.
This role requires a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain them — even in emotionally complex situations. This is a rewarding but demanding role — ideal for someone who thrives on helping others in crisis, but who understands the importance of clear boundaries, resilience, and confidentiality.
You will need resilience and adaptability as you will often work with people experiencing stress, crisis, or confrontation, so it is essential you can manage these situations calmly and confidently. Being emotionally resilient and understand how to support others without becoming personally involved or emotionally entangled.
Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies.
Please note you will need to be in the Witney offices 2 – 3 days a week and have the ability to travel within West Oxfordshire as required.
You will need…- GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) Please confirm what qualifications as not clear on JD
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills)
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Special Conditions…
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
- DBS Check
- Expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service
What can we do for you…
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
- Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
- Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd.
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About Us
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You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.
About Trade
Trade Sexual Health (Trade for short) is a small health and wellbeing charity based in Leicester. We currently have eight staff and more than 40 volunteers.
Trade began as a grassroots gay community response to HIV in Leicester in the late 1980s. Throughout the 1990s, Trade worked creatively to spread information about sexual health and HIV prevention to gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the city (GBMSM).
Trade has been a registered charity since 2000. Over the last 25 years, our core work has focused on improving the sexual health of gay and bisexual men across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We have always taken a holistic approach to understanding and addressing the range of issues that might impact gay and bisexual men’s ability to look after their sexual health. As a result, we started a counselling service – Approach Counselling – to support community members in improving their mental wellbeing.
We now draw on this experience to tackle wider health inequalities related to sexual health and HIV, and to provide peer support for anyone living with HIV in the areas where we work. For a small charity, Trade has always ‘punched above its weight’ and we have a national profile for the innovative sexual health work we do.
We currently hold contracts to deliver sexual health promotion and HIV prevention outreach in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to LGBTQ+ people, asylum seekers, and a range of racialised communities that experience significant inequalities in relation to their sexual health.
We have a history of providing peer support to people living with HIV, and this is now becoming a growing strand of our work. This post is central to the delivery of HIV Peer Support in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (and builds on our experience of delivering similar services in Northamptonshire).
Role Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver first-line peer support to people living with HIV, of all genders and backgrounds, in Leicestershire. The postholder will be based at the Trade offices in central Leicester and will work closely with clinical staff at the Jarvis Clinic at Leicester Royal Infirmary. They will ensure that people who have been recently diagnosed, are struggling with their diagnosis, or are re-engaging with HIV care feel supported and have the information they need to live well and thrive with HIV.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), bringing personal knowledge and experience to the role.
- Collaborate with a small group of volunteer peer mentors to support people living with HIV.
- Assist in recruiting new volunteers and ensure patients needing ongoing peer mentoring are matched with suitable mentors.
- Support individuals in developing self-management strategies, addressing stigma, reducing social isolation, and improving wellbeing.
- Develop a catalogue of services, groups, and support options for signposting.
- Encourage engagement with HIV treatment and care, improving ART adherence and promoting viral suppression.
Job Activities
- Triage new patients to identify specific support needs.
- Coordinate appointments between mentors and mentees.
- Refer or signpost individuals to specialist services (e.g. mental health, housing, benefits, immigration).
- Support the British HIV Association Standards of Care and National Standards in HIV Peer Support.
- Contribute to innovative approaches to peer support delivery.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records.
- Assist in compiling quarterly monitoring reports for Leicester Public Health.
- Represent Trade professionally at forums and meetings.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with partners.
Accountability
- Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Receives peer staff supervision for project-specific needs.
- Accountable to the Trade Board of Trustees.
General Competencies and Conditions
- Competent in using software for word processing, data management (e.g. Excel), and social media.
- Able to work across various venues in Leicester and Leicestershire.
- Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
- Capable of independent decision-making and appropriate signposting.
- Maintains professional boundaries and handles client distress sensitively.
Working Conditions
- Primarily based at Trade offices, with regular visits to the HIV clinic.
- Expected to attend team meetings, training days, and key events (e.g. World AIDS Day, National HIV Testing Week).
- Shares domestic tasks with staff and volunteers.
- Undertakes other duties as reasonably required by the Board of Trustees.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested upon appointment.
Person Specification
Genuine Occupational Requirement:
The postholder must be living with HIV (as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Experience
- Lived experience of HIV and understanding of its impact – Essential
- Experience supporting vulnerable or marginalised communities – Desirable
- Experience working collaboratively with NHS services, charities, or support organisations – Essential
Skills
- Effective communication with diverse individuals and organisations – Essential
- Ability to work independently and use initiative – Essential
- Mentorship skills to support and motivate others – Desirable
- Strong organisational and time management skills – Essential
- Ability to deliver and develop a peer mentoring scheme – Essential
Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge of HIV and the support needs of people living with HIV – Essential
- Understanding of peer support benefits for long-term health conditions – Essential
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and practices – Desirable
- Awareness of the benefits and challenges of volunteering – Essential
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to personal development – Essential
- Alignment with Trade’s mission, vision, and values – Essential
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion – Essential
- Supportive of team and volunteer development – Essential
We will shortlist for interview week commencing 3rd November, all candidates will recieve a response at this time.
We plan to hold interviews the week commencing 10th November
Trade provides high quality, health and wellbeing services to the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV (PLHIV)


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Team Lead South (Engagement and Support)
Location: Cambridge & Ely
Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 per annum
Closing date: 20/10/25
Interviews to be held week beginning 3rd November
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people aged up to 25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established ‘Someone to Talk to’ service in a Team Lead role. The Team Lead will manage and oversee a team of staff and volunteers supporting young people across Centre 33’s two hubs in our South Locality – in Cambridge City and Ely. The Team Lead will work closely with the other Team Leads and Heads of Service to jointly ensure our multidisciplinary teams deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people.
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with experience working within a practical support, youth work or mental health role, and with experience of managing people. The Team Lead will bring strong expertise and leadership to Centre 33’s holistic support offer for young people aged 13-25 years: our open-access drop-in, ongoing support around practical needs such as housing, and flexible mental health support. They will be responsible for providing support with case allocation, case management, reflective practice, risk management and Safeguarding. They will provide day-to-day designated Safeguarding leadership, supported by the Head of Service and Director of Services. They will develop strong relationships with local organisations to ensure effective joint working and support for young people. This role may deliver ad hoc case work to support young people with more complex needs but will not hold an ongoing regular case load.
The hours of work for this role are predominantly within core opening hours of 10 to 6pm, with some evening/Saturday working based on a rota. Due to our service delivery, it is important that the Team Lead is available for hub-based work during our core working hours.
This role will work to Centre 33’s values of being young people led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence.
This post is subject to a DBS check, references & providing evidence of eligibility of Right to Work in the UK
Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements
Our Vision is for a future where all young people are listened to, respected and supported





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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Crisis Café Support Worker (Bank)
Reference: 308
Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 0 hours contract (Bank)
Work pattern: Working on a 7-day rota, working 17:30pm - 01:30am
Working Base(s): Hatfield
About the Service
Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.
We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.
At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that’s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff.
About the Role
Mental Healthcare Support Workers (Bank) are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service.
By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.
Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025
Interviews to be held week of 10th November 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
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 Coxley House RCH in London
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Support Worker, make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex health and support needs. You'll manage a small caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager, working collaboratively with carers and professionals to promote independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.
In this hands-on role, you'll deliver day-to-day care, assist with activities and appointments, support medication management, and contribute to care planning. You'll help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, encourage social connections, and champion a strengths-based approach. Full training, including a QCF qualification, will be provided to support your development.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
We're seeking compassionate and committed individuals with a strong understanding of mental health and a proactive approach to supporting service users. You'll be confident in recognising signs of declining wellbeing and taking appropriate action, while promoting independence and dignity in everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
You'll need to be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and willing to travel across Hestia services. Strong communication, basic IT skills, and a working knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity principles are essential. Most importantly, you'll be driven by a person-centred approach that puts service users at the heart of everything you do.
When will I be working?
You will be working 35.58 hours a week on a rolling rota, including evenings and weekends.
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!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at All Saints, Merton, SW19.
You will join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £25,558 per annum plus benefits.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
About the Senior Support Worker role:
You will be working in a dynamic service that provides short break accommodation for up to 6 adults with a wide range of learning, Autism and physical disabilities, sensory needs, challenging behaviours and complex healthcare needs.
The service provides 24/7 in-house respite for adults with learning disabilities, if you feel you can make a real difference by supporting people in all aspects of their care, to ensure they enjoy their stay, to enable them to reach their goals, to have fun, to go out in the community, to experience new things, to be as independent as they can be.
Skills and experience of our ideal Senior Support Worker:
- A caring, patient nature
- Have comprehensive knowledge and experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, Autism and challenging behaviour.
- Developing good practice and supporting the manager managing the service on a day to day basis including rota planning.
- Supervising, managing, and mentoring members of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
- Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Senior Support Worker please click apply below.
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a homelessness charity to recruit a Resettlement & Support Worker.
Location: Richmond upon Thames
Salary: £31,549 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (shifts including early mornings, late evenings and weekends)
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly committed team supporting people affected by homelessness. The organisation has been delivering services across London for over 35 years, providing accommodation and support to help people overcome barriers and work towards secure, independent futures.
The Role
As a Resettlement & Support Worker, you’ll be part of a professional team delivering hostel-based services for people with complex needs. You’ll be responsible for providing high-quality support and resettlement, ensuring residents receive the advice, motivation and intervention they need to sustain tenancies and move forward positively.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering effective hostel accommodation and resettlement services in line with organisational policies
- Managing a caseload of residents, providing advice, crisis intervention and future planning
- Conducting client assessments, interviews and reviews in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Supporting residents with benefit claims, tenancy responsibilities, and access to specialist services
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with health, safety and safeguarding standards
- Contributing to team initiatives, training, and the wider delivery of integrated homelessness services
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of working with people affected by homelessness, rough sleeping or complex needs
- Knowledge of housing, welfare benefits, and support systems for vulnerable adults
- Strong case management and assessment skills
- The ability to work with clients who may display challenging behaviour
- Strong communication, IT and record-keeping skills
- A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and evenings
Values
The organisation is guided by values of working together, aspiration, respect, determination and vision. They are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) runs one of the largest and most diverse older people’s services in Camden. We operate in the borough’s most deprived area and annually support around 300 people aged 55+ to live happier, healthier, more connected lives.
The new co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering a full programme of activities. This includes chair-based exercises and yoga, 1:1 gym sessions, line dancing, reflexology, drama, art & craft, bingo, coffee mornings, movie matinees, outings and a Wednesday Lunch Club. We also offer free advice and advocacy sessions to support our older members with issues including housing, benefits and PIP, housing.
The ideal candidate will want to make good personal connections with our users, as well as showing passion for growing the programme overall, in size and scope.
Tentative interview dates: 30 Oct 2025 & 31 Oct 2025
Without a cover letter (2 page) , your application will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hillside Clubhouse is a coproduced mental health charity based in Islington that works collaboratively with people with mental health conditions across Islington. We work with people wherever they are in their Recovery journey, supporting those with long-term and enduring conditions such as personality disorder and schizophrenia and people with more common mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
We aim to maximise our members' (service users) opportunities by enabling them to grow in confidence and develop skills to support them to access employment, education, training and volunteering. Our ethos is one of co-production and partnership; everything we do is led by our members.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about mental health and eager to support the growth of our recovery team. This role involves working directly with members both one-on-one and through group sessions.
As a Recovery Worker, you will divide your time between individual casework and facilitating group activities.
To be considered for this role, please submit CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages) that specifically addresses each of the key selection criteria outlined in the job description.
Only applications that meet this requirement will be reviewed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working Pattern: Primarily based in Torfaen. Offices are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. All staff must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the women and children.
Salary: £23,970 - £24,480 (pro-rated) after successful completion of 6 months’ probation
Location: Contractually based in our Hwb in: Pontypool. Covering referrals from: Torfaen
Conrtact type: Permanent (in line with funding). Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
- 21hrs per week (Part time)
- Monday’s Wednesday and Fridays
- All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
- Participate in organisational on call rota (paid)
Accountable to: Support Service Coordinator
Purpose of the post : To provide specialised, holistic support to adults and families who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence, and are being supported within Community services in Torfaen
Who are we looking for?We are looking for a compassionate, reflective, and person-centred individual to join our team in delivering trauma-informed support to adults and families. This role is about more than providing a service—it’s about striving for people to feel safer, gain more control, and have choice over decisions about their future.
You’ll work collaboratively to create environments where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected, and where their experiences and strengths shape the support, they receive.
Specific responsibilities
- Collaborate with individuals and team members to provide trauma informed support to a caseload of adults and young people within community settings.
- Assess and manage risk sensitively and collaboratively, promoting safety through strengths-based approaches that recognise each person’s lived experience.
- Co-develop personalised support and/or safety plans with individuals, ensuring goals are meaningful, achievable, and shaped by the person’s own priorities and values.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records that reflect the support provided, using respectful, person-centred language
- Provide clear, compassionate signposting to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness.
- Create regular opportunities for feedback, ensuring Cyfannol’s services are shaped by the voices and experiences of those supported.
- Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively with service improvement plans and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.
- Participate actively in clinical and managerial supervision, using these spaces for reflection, learning, and maintaining emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.
- Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, advocating for the needs and rights of individuals in a way that promotes trust and partnership.
General responsibilities
Contribute to the:
- Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives.
- Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations.
- Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment.
- Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Upholding of our Policies and Procedures.
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances
A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use are essential for this role.
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Chef to join our Edward Alsop Court Service in Westminster.
£11,966.50 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Our kitchen chef will prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus. Oversees the service kitchen by managing any other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet client's requests.
Monday-Friday 3.30pm-7.30pm. 17.5 hours per week
What you'll do:
- To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room
- To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus
- To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times
- To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times
- To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- *Holds a level 3 food safety certificate
Desirable:
- Previously worked in a kitchen environment
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see full Job description on our website
The Miscarriage of Justice Support Service is a very unique service providing a broad range of support and advice to people whose criminal convictions are quashed by the Court of Appeal. The majority of people have been in prison for many years and need extensive help and support to begin to rebuild their lives based on their own individual needs.
One of our caseworkers is going on a sabbatical, which this role will cover, including 2 weeks of handover at the start, and 1 week at the end.
The role will support individuals in a broad range of areas including welfare benefits, housing, navigating access to GPs, mental health support, community services, and applying for grants or essentials post-release (e.g. white goods, clothing).
The role involves one-to-one contact in a way that best meets the person – for this role it will typically be by telephone and email, but it can also be in person. Clients live across England and Wales.
You will come with experience of providing advice and practical support to people with varied needs. You will have experience of working with a trauma-informed approach and have excellent people skills to build and maintain trusting relationships.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
RCJ Advice is a unique Citizens Advice and Law Centre providing legal advice and support to people at a time when they need it most.
Salary: £25,066 – £26,632 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: Full or Part Time
More than a job. A chance to be part of a child’s journey, helping them thrive in a safe, caring, and joyful environment.
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
St Elizabeth’s is a vibrant, values-led charity set in 60 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs including epilepsy and learning disabilities.
Our unique site includes a school, college, supported living for adults, children’s homes, and on-site therapies — all working together to create a safe, joyful and aspirational environment where every person is supported to live life to the full.
Whether it’s helping someone bake their first cake, swim their first length, or make their first friend, we celebrate every achievement — big or small.
About the Role
Are you a kind, patient, person and passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Care and Support Workers to join our close-knit team supporting children with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.
As a Care Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals across both our Children’s Homes (ages 5–19). You’ll build strong, respectful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people grow in confidence, develop skills, and discover joy in everyday experiences.
What you’ll do
- Support individuals in their personal care, wellbeing and day-to-day routines
- Encourage participation in daily life, education, community activities and fun experiences like swimming, shopping, baking, cinema trips and day outings
- Supporting children in school, play, and therapy activities, recording progress and achievements in line with care and safeguarding requirements.
- Work flexibly as part of a wider team including education staff, therapists, nurses and families
- Follow clear support plans and behaviour support strategies to promote safety and dignity at all times
What we’re looking for
- This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, committed, and ready to make a real difference.
- Someone with a genuine love for working with children.
- Calm, observant, and reliable – especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Experience with epilepsy, learning disabilities, or complex needs is a plus (but full training will be provided).
- A great communicator who’s confident working with families and professionals.
- Flexibility to work mixed shifts (7am – 2:30pm/ 2:30pm – 9:45pm) and weekends.
Training and Support
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience in every area – we provide:
- Full induction and ongoing training with our knowledgeable Learning and Development Trainers, Nursing team and other professionals from across the service (including epilepsy awareness and emergency protocols) All completed in our dedicated Learning Zone!
- Opportunities for career progression into senior roles and recognised care qualifications (e.g. RQF Level 3 in Residential Childcare)
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
What we offer
We want you to feel your best so you can give your best. In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Shift patterns: early (7:00am–2:30pm) and late (2:15pm–9:45pm)
- 25 days’ holiday bank holidays
- 20% uplift for weekend overtime
- Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Free on-site parking and DBS
- Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
- Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
Important Information
Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential when working outside of the set shift patterns.
Apply Now
Visit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
Inclusion & Safeguarding
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth’s is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.
Live life to the full. Help others do the same.
Join us at St Elizabeth’s.
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