Part-time and On-site jobs in chatham
Service Manager (Supported Living)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
£24,860.34
Permanent, Part-Time (25 hours/week)
Flexible Hours Available
Are you an experienced leader passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities? Join our well-established team at Porters Brook and Grahame House, two supported living schemes in Southend-on-Sea, and make a real difference in people’s lives.
We’re looking for a motivated Service Manager to lead a team of around 9 Support Assistants, helping our residents live positive, fulfilled lives. Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule and professional growth in a supportive environment, with some evening and weekend shifts as required.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and develop high-quality services that meet the needs and aspirations of residents.
- Lead, motivate, and support your team, providing training and development opportunities.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure safe, effective, and compliant services.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in line with best practice, CQC standards, and business priorities.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver cost-efficient care.
- Contribute to policy development and ensure operational compliance with legislation.
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced manager in the care sector, ideally with experience supporting adults with complex needs.
- Awareness of Mental Health challenges and practical experience in this area.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to take ownership of the role and drive improvements.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care is beneficial, or willingness to complete post-probation.
Why Join Us
At Estuary, you’ll create and manage an environment where residents are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives. In return, we offer:
- Generous pension scheme & healthcare cash plan
- 31 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Tailored induction & excellent ongoing training
- Social events and team-building activities
- Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
Ready for the Challenge?
If you’re passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now – the closing date is 3rd October, but early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: Week Commencing 6th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
This post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Values-Based Recruitment
Estuary has a value-based recruitment policy which means our selection process is aligned with our core values of Respect, One Estuary, Accountable and Responsible.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
Estuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs.
The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.Please note that at this time, we're unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
If applicable: This is post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £22,619
Hours: 28 hours / 4 days per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Swaleside.
Working closely with the prison and their staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising peer opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and possess personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. However, these roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award.
?Interviews are planned for week commencing 29th September
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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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!
We are looking for a part time Support Worker to work with our dedicated team of day care staff.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Welcoming Guests and completing Initial Assessments
- Agreeing and implementing Support Plans
- Assisting with applications for benefits, grants and other entitlements
- Updating progress
- Providing practical and emotional support
- Making referrals and liaising with other support agencies
Essential:
- Non-judgemental and positive
- Able to multi-task
- Experience of using Microsoft
Preferred but not essential:
- Experience working with vulnerable people
You will be provided with regular supervision and ongoing training.
For futher information and an informal chat, please call the Day Centre and ask to speak with our Administrator, Nick Emmerick.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prison Facilitator - HMP Isis
Location: HMP Isis (London)
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £12,110
Hours: 14 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Isis. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 29th September 2025
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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