Our client is recruiting for motivated, enthusiastic and positive thinking Support Workers to join the team in a brand new bespoke 'housing with support' scheme at Saxon Court in Northampton.
Location: Northampton
Salary: £16,816 - £19,088pa + enhancements for Night Working
Hours: Full time, Part time hours & Bank Hours available
Closing Date: 30th September 2019
As well as a great benefits package and flexible, family friendly working policies, our client fully supports the career progression of their staff and on-going training is provided, as well as opportunities to progress within the organisation. In short, it’s a great place to work!
About the role of Support Worker:
How awesome would it be to be paid to play scrabble or plan a holiday?
Although the role will be challenging it will also be highly rewarding and you would be making a difference in someone’s life and putting a smile on their face.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the set up team for this new service. It will be home to 17 residents with complex learning disabilities and or have a condition on the autistic spectrum with behaviours that concern and associated mental health conditions.
Residents will be coming from either an institutionalized environment or living away from home for the first time, you will go on this exciting journey with them and play a big part in helping them integrate and live independently in the community. To do this, you will work with them to find out their interests and hobbies and plan activities accordingly, provide emotional wellbeing support and advice, encourage them to access befriending and advocacy services.
As this is a new service opening in February 2020, you will be required to work in our client’s other projects in Northampton (5 minutes’ walk from Saxon Court) and Burton Latimer whilst the project is set up. All travel expenses will be reimbursed during this period.
Please note that although the position is based in Northampton, you will be required to attend a one-day Corporate Induction event at Head Office in Nottingham as part of the induction process; travel expenses will be reimbursed.
About you:
You don’t need to have experience in care as our client will provide you with the required training to help you fully meet the needs of the residents. All you need is common sense, a ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to learn and share our values as an organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people whilst further developing your social work skills and career. If you want to be a part of a successful team and share these values, then apply today!
Flexibility is key for this role. All shifts will be on rota basis and will be spread across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. This includes nights and sleep- ins; a 33% bonus is paid for waking nights and double time paid for Christmas and New Year shifts. In addition, an allowance of £36.78 also paid for sleep-ins.
All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy as part of the selection process.
In Return:
Benefits included with the role of Support Worker include:
- Free Health cashback plan; claim up to £100 for dental treatment, optician fees and other benefits
- 28.5 days statutory annual leave + bank holidays
- On-going training and development opportunities
- Free Enhanced DBS
- Benefits scheme offering discounts and cashback at high street shops and major supermarkets, gyms etc. via Health shield Perks
- £250 for referring friends and family who share our values for a job
- Free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates.
Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.
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We require a good team player who is positive, proactive and on task to work as an Archiving and Removals Operative on a busy Property Services Team based at the Head Office in Stockport.
In order to fulfil this varied job role you will hold a full driving license and be proficient in manual handling as the nature of the work at times requires quite physically demanding tasks to be carried out.
Good communication skills are also essential to the Archiving and Removals Operative role as you will often be providing instruction and assistance to the staff of residential sites and offices in dealing with new and historic archiving efficiently.
You will be able to resolve minor logistical problems by demonstrating good attention to detail and plan your time effectively and appoint collections and deliveries of stock as required along with other duties; on occasion to cover existing staff which may include cleaning, gardening or assembling furniture.
You will have a good standard of written English with the ability to identify and sort archived documentation and data and be computer literate with competencies in Office applications (Word, Excel and Access) as the work will involve managing email requests and updating and organising xl archive log sheets.
The position will involve travel to national sites and occasional early starts and late finishes. You will be expected to attend training to keep up to date with the company requirements and undertake regular supervision meetings with your line manager. Experience in a previous archiving role is desirable but not essential.
Creative Support is a dynamic organisation with charitable status providing supported housing and a range of personalised care and support services for older people, people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. We currently support over 5,000 service users in 65 local authorities in England. We are also registered with the HCA as a provider of social housing and own and lease around 700 units of accommodation. Our pleasant and friendly Head Office is based in the centre of Stockport close to Manchester and enjoys excellent public transport links. We currently have an annual turnover of around £100 million and employ over 4,000 highly committed staff.This opportunity offers opportunities for continued personal and career development.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancy in Rothwell may be perfect for you!
Title: Support Workers
Reference number: 43548
Hours: Part time, 14 - 35 hours per week
Location: Rothwell
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £8.50 per hour
About the role
Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker at our College in Rothwell. We have a number of permanent, part time roles available working between 14 and 35 hours per week attracting a salary of £8.50 per hour.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care, supporting someone to do the weekly shop or visit a local café.
Sense also supports people to take part in some of our amazing arts and wellbeing activities – from dance to music making, swimming to rock climbing.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles.
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and this is a role with fixed holidays; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.
Closing date: Monday 29 September 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to the Sense website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
No agencies please.
Home-Start Guildford seeks an experienced, self-motivated person to join their small friendly staff team, coordinating volunteer support to vulnerable families. The role will involve visiting families, training and supervising volunteers to deliver support in the family home, and working together with other professionals.
Home-Start is a leading family support charity, committed to promoting the welfare of young families with at least one child under the age of 5. Volunteers with parenting experience offer regular support to families in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
The ideal candidate will have:
· A good understanding of the needs of children and families.
· Experience of working directly with vulnerable families.
· Skills to deliver training and support to volunteers.
· Knowledge of the role of agencies providing services and support for children and families.
· Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues.
· Good IT skills and ability to work on their own initiative.
· Car driver and use of car essential (expenses will be paid).
To apply please email your CV with a short covering note to Home-Start demonstrating how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd September. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st October.
All candidates invited for interview will be asked to complete an application form. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check at enhanced level will be required.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our teams change people’s lives – could you?
If yes, then our Support Worker vacancies at our brand new supported living service in Bristol may be perfect for you!
Waking Nights Support Workers
Ref: 43544
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £8.50 per hour
About the role
This is a new and exciting role working with young people with learning difficulties and autism that may display behaviours that challenge, who are moving in to their first home. We are looking for individuals who will challenge stereotypes and who feel passionately about the rights of vulnerable young people. You will be helping our young people to have an ordinary life and do extraordinary things.
As a Waking Nights Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life that they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement with assist individuals to run their own home, budgeting, menu planning, cooking, do the weekly shop or visit local amenities.
You will aid the individuals to build a network of friendships to prevent them being isolated and to gain a sense of self-esteem. You will support with education, work and social opportunities providing individuals with the means to build strong community links for a purposeful and fulfilled life of their choosing. As a Waking Nights Support Worker you will need to be flexible in your approach. Support may be delivered in the individual’s home or in the community. The hours of support may vary dependent on the individual’s choice of activities.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles.
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.
We are looking for creative individuals who are supportive and have a can do attitude.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.
Closing date: Thursday 26 September 2019
Interview date: As applications are received
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agencies please.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in at our brand new Supported Living service in Bristol may be perfect for you!
Title: Support Workers
Reference number: 43543
Hours: Various Full and Part Time Roles Available
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent, Casual
Salary: £8.50 per hour
About the role
Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker in Bristol in the BS7 and BS10 areas. We have a number of flexible, permanent, part and full time roles available working up to 37.5 hours per week. Let us know what works for you.
This is a new and exciting role working with young people with learning difficulties and autism that may display behaviours that challenge, who are moving in to their first home. We are looking for individuals who will challenge stereotypes and who feel passionately about the rights of vulnerable young people. You will be helping our young people to have an ordinary life and do extraordinary things.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life that they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement with assist individuals to run their own home, budgeting, menu planning, cooking, do the weekly shop or visit local amenities. You will aid the individuals to build a network of friendships to prevent them being isolated and to gain a sense of self esteem. You will support with education, work and social opportunities providing individuals with the means to build strong community links for a purposeful and fulfilled life of their choosing.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles.
We also have relief (bank) opportunities in this area attracting an hourly rate of £8.21
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.
Closing date: Thursday 26 September 2019
Interview date: As applications are received
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agencies please.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Sense has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Support Worker at our residential service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
Support Workers
Ref: 43540
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £8.50 per hour
About the role
Our service in Trowbridge is small but the people we support have huge personalities. They enjoy horse riding, shopping, visiting the local cinema, eating out and even attend wheelchair ice skating.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. You will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care, supporting someone to rustle up some breakfast, do the weekly shop or visit a local café.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles, most of our management team began their journey's with Sense as a Support Worker.
We are ideally looking for individuals who are able to drive to allow the individuals that we support to access the local community, so please do let us know in your application if you have a full driving licence for use within the UK.
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.
You will be motivated, willing to try anything and be flexible with your working hours.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.
If you are interested in applying, please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this vacancy. An early application is advised as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised date.
Closing Date: 26th September 2019
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to the Sense website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
As we say in our Equality and Diversity pledge, we want to ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential with us. So, if you have a disability which prevents you from driving but you are interested in a role where our advert says driving is required, please get in touch with us to discuss your application. We encourage you to apply for the role and we will try to make any adjustments to the role that may be possible.
No agencies please.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Title: Waking Nights Support Worker
Reference number: 43541
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £8.50 per hour
About the role
Sense has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Waking Nights Support Worker at our residential service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
Our service in Trowbridge is small but the people we support have huge personalities. They enjoy horse riding, shopping, visiting the local cinema, eating out and even attend wheelchair ice skating.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. You will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care, supporting someone to rustle up some breakfast, do the weekly shop or visit a local café.
Being a Sense Support Worker can be the springboard to your future career - and to all sorts of opportunities and management roles, most of our management team began their journey's with Sense as a Support Worker.
About you
Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are willing to try anything!
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.
If you are interested in applying, please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this vacancy. An early application is advised as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised date.
Closing date: Thursday 26 September 2019
Interview date: As applications received
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agencies please.
Can you provide respectful, person-centred support to adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and/or experiencing mental health issues?
Full Time (37.5hrs), P/T & Casual Bank roles available.
You will be required:
To enable each individual to participate as fully as they wish in community life
To support individuals to:
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communicate, plan and action their wishes, aims and dreams;
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build and maintain friendships and relationships;
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increase self-confidence and independence,
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increase skills, awareness and knowledge
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participate in and contribute to the community in a valued and meaningful way
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be aware of risk and consequence and be safe from abuse.
Specific responsibilities
To support each person to voice their wishes, aims and needs, develop a plan and work together to achieve them, ensuring detailed follow-up, monitoring and recording. To enable a network of support with the individual at the centre and deciding the what, when, where and who of their lives and their support.
To provide emotional and practical support and support individuals to learn and maintain day to day living skills, including relationships, tenancy & budget management, an understanding of risk and consequence, safety from abuse, health choices, hygiene, cooking, housekeeping, benefits and community and cultural links.
To provide, when required, respectful support with personal care (e.g. bathing, shaving, medication administration etc.), encouraging increasing independence.
To be confident, empathic and respectful in support of children and adults with complex or challenging needs. To practice positive behavioural support.
To help individuals to become established and active members of their community and to maintain and develop friendships, relationships and acquaintances. To work with and actively involve families, carers and advocates.
To support and enable child development.
To use risk assessments as an enabling tool, completing and monitoring them regularly and appropriately.
To be aware of and follow all Safeguarding Adults and Child Protection policies and procedures.
To enable all to be free of abuse, harassment and bullying.
To maintain up to date and appropriate records of all work and write reports to a standard set by the agency and to check and be aware of work completed by others.
To work co-operatively with other team members, other agencies and professionals on behalf of individuals supported, facilitating a network of support approach.
To monitor for needed repairs, renovations or improvements or receive reports of repairs from tenants and ensure prompt action is taken and recorded.
To comply with all Health & Safety Policies, Guidelines & Legislation.
To attend and meaningfully contribute to meetings e.g. staff meetings, supervision, Advisory Groups, Person-Centred Planning meetings etc.
Through supervision and appraisal meetings to identify own training needs and actively pursue personal and professional development. To attend appropriate training courses.
To be aware of and comply with all the agency’s policies contained with the “Putting Philosophy into Practice and Health & safety Policies.”
To comply with the Care Act (2014) and all Care Quality Commission Standards and guidance.
To be able to use your own initiative and organise own workload within agreed objectives.
To support individuals attending community based activities including Equal People mencap’s Activities.
To lead or facilitate groups in the Activities Project when required.
To take on responsibilities within the Floating support Team as necessary, including working from other bases.
To work contracted hours within the hours required by the service. Hours are flexible to be able to meet the needs of tenants. Sleep ins, evenings, waking nights weekends and bank holidays may be required.
The post holder may be asked to undertake other tasks that fall within our aims and philosophy.
To support individuals attending community based activities including Equal People mencap’s Activities.
To lead or facilitate groups in the Activities Project when required.
To take on responsibilities within the Floating support Team as necessary, including working from other bases.
To work contracted hours within the hours required by the service. Hours are flexible to be able to meet the needs of tenants. Sleep ins, evenings, waking nights weekends and bank holidays may be required.
The post holder may be asked to undertake other tasks that fall within our aims and philosophy.
Equal People mencap support vulnerable adults and children in West and Central London to:
- access, participate in, contr...
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.