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Job description
We are looking for people with the values and commitment to increase the independence, self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and other complex needs using our Wandsworth Day Opportunities Services to enable them to remain as independent as possible while receiving person centred care approach.
Who we are
At Balance, we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, 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. We operate a range of services in SW London, including two day centres in Wandsworth, offering a range of support, activities and therapeutic interventions for people with complex physical and learning disability needs.
Who you are
You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience every day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with, to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they receive, and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your primary responsibilities will include:
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing personalised support and group-based activities to people accessing our Day Opportunities service in Wandsworth.
To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths-based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
To work from one of our day centres based in Tooting or Southfields and to key work specified individuals and act as a primary contact for the families, carers and other key professional
Your primary responsibilities will include:
· To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation.
· To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths-based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
· To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
· To work independently across the boroughs we operate in, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.
Critical Values in the delivery of this role
· A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
· Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
· A professional, can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
· A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.
Benefits of working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
· A baseline commitment to pay the London living wage for all its front-line staff.
· A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate.
· Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
· Access to a range of discount schemes.
· Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
Application Instructions.
Please attach a covering letter and CV that indicates how you meet the key criteria in the person specification.
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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
Start Date: February 2026
About Us
Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development.
- Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise.
- Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
- Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living.
- Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies.
- Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement.
- Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
- Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners.
- Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records.
Requirements
- Alignment with Baca’s values and mission. Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
- Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
- Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills.
- Driving licence and access to a car.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
Personal Attributes
- Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
- Supportive, responsible, and personable.
- Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Holidays And Benefits
- 33 days’ holiday a year (pro rata for part-time staff) including bank holidays.
- Pension scheme
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Free parking
- Casual dress
How To Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
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We are seeking a dynamic Carers in Employment Lead to drive a countywide initiative across West Sussex, engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to identify and support employees who have caring responsibilities.
You’ll lead outreach to develop new partnerships, deliver training, and work closely with employers to embed carer-friendly policies and practices, helping to create inclusive, supportive workplaces.
If you excel in stakeholder engagement, have strong project management skills, and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of carers, we’d love to hear from you.
Interview Date 11 February 2026
Role Summary
• Project Delivery & Coordination: Implement the Carers in Employment Project plan, ensuring milestones and targets are met.
• Employer outreach and campaigns: Coordinate outreach campaigns to engage SMEs through letters, emails, LinkedIn, and networking events. Organise and deliver employer engagement activities, including targeted campaigns during Carers Week and Carers Rights Day.
• Employer Engagement & Support: Promote carer-friendly policies and practices using resources such as the Carers UK ‘Employers for Carers’ toolkit. Provide advice and guidance to employers on flexible working, emergency leave, and statutory rights. Facilitate access to CSWS support services for carer-employees, including 1-to-1 advice clinics.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver carer-awareness training sessions for employers and HR teams. Develop and share best practice resources for workplace carer support.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track engagement metrics (e.g. number of SMEs reached, policies adopted). Prepare progress reports and contribute to impact evaluations.
• Partnership Development: Build relationships with business networks, Chambers of Commerce, local employability programmes and local employers. Explore opportunities for fundraising and in-kind support from corporate partners
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Carers Support West Sussex to align the project offer with the wider support available in the localities.
• Promote the principles of Think Carer across all networks and proactively identify carers and opportunities through partnership working, outreach, community connections and networking. promoting carers as expert partners in care.
For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description in the Recruitment Pack.
Employee Benefits
Training and Development: Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working hours and remote working options.
• Annual Leave: 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity/ Adoption Pay.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on making a positive impact on the lives of carers.
Before you keep reading
Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!
Our Culture and Diversity
At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.
Values we are looking for in candidate
We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.
We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.
We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.
We are committed to behaviours that support:
Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour
Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations
Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change
Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability
Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation
Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed
If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you!
Disclaimers
Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please complete your application as soon as possible to be considered.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
A local charity team of staff and volunteers, working with and for family and friend carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Supported Living Manager - Bridlington and Hull
We’re looking for a skilled leader to join our expanding team in the Bridlington and Hull regions. You’ll mentor and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in supported living and community settings for people with complex needs, including autism and behaviours of concern.
As part of a planned restructure, one region will be split into two. During the 6–12 month transition, you’ll report to the Registered Manager for Bridlington & Hull. Once the new structure and registration are complete, you’ll report directly to the Head of Operations.
Area: Bridlington and Hull regions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
About Moorview Care:
Moorview Care is a family organisation at heart that has been established for 25 years. Our team is now made up of over 300 dedicated professionals with a wealth of experience in the Health and Social Care industry. Moorview Care is a dedicated, kind, and talented team who are passionate about supporting people with a learning disability or autism.
As a family-owned and run organisation, we believe it is important for people to live in a place they call home, surrounded by the things and people they love, and to live a gloriously ordinary life.
Accountability & Responsibility:
At Moorview Care, our Registered Managers are accountable leaders with full responsibility for the success of their region. You will provide clear direction, inspire your team, and ensure the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of care and support.
Care & Compliance – Lead the delivery of safe, person-centred care that promotes dignity, wellbeing, and independence. Hold CQC registration for your region, ensuring at least a “Good” rating is consistently achieved.
Leadership – Line manage and develop Cluster Managers and Support Workers. Oversee rotas, payroll, supervision, annual leave, and all HR processes (absence, performance, capability, recruitment). Act as a visible role model for professional standards and values.
Quality & Standards – Drive continuous improvement by monitoring service delivery through audits, embedding policies, and meeting all legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Performance & Growth – Deliver on KPIs, budgets, and occupancy targets. Actively reduce agency use through effective workforce planning. Lead on regional growth, change initiatives, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Culture & Workforce – Foster a high-performing, values-led culture. Grow and retain talent, build engagement, and maintain safe resourcing levels to ensure excellent outcomes for people we support.
Resources – Take accountability for Moorview Care’s assets, ensuring environments and buildings are well-managed, compliant, and provide safe, high-quality settings.
You will also ensure your team are well-trained, competent, and confident, with access to mandatory learning and development opportunities. Ultimately, you will embody and deliver our mission: Enable, Empower, Enrich, and drive our vision: Stronger, Better, Different.
Who are we looking for?
• NVQ Level 5 qualification or above.
• Full driver's licence with no more than 6 points and Class 1 business insurance (expenses paid for insurance
• where necessary).
• Registered Manager’s Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
• Have values aligned to Moorview Care and display the behaviours associated with those values.
• Required to travel around a geographical area of Supported Living settings within the Region.
• The post holder will be assigned to either individual or a group of supported living settings within a defined
• geographical area – this may change from time to time and location flexibility is a requirement under our terms
• and conditions of employment.
Experience:
• Registered Manager: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 5 (required)
Benefits:
• Learn & earn with paid apprenticeships rewards
• Boost your pay with referral bonuses
• Secure your future with our pension scheme
• Enjoy perks like Early Pay, cycle-to-work & healthcare
• Extra treats with holidays & shopping vouchers
• Flexible rotas for work-life balance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Car Allowance
• Casual dress
You may also have experience in the following: Registered Manager – Supported Living, Registered Care Manager, Registered Service Manager, Regional Registered Manager, Area Registered Manager, Operations Manager – Social Care, Supported Living Registered Manager, etc.
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