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We are seeking a casual Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House care home in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Help us provide and maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. In this hands-on role, you’ll take pride in maintaining our building and grounds to the highest standards.

This is a casual Maintenance Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

- Carry out general maintenance and repairs. Perform minor building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating tasks.
- Conduct safety and compliance checks. Complete regular inspections and testing of fire safety systems, water management. Maintain accurate records and escalate hazards and health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Maintain grounds and gardens i.e. mowing, pruning, planting, clearing debris to keep outdoor areas safe and presentable.
- Undertake risk assessments for events to ensure safe access across the site.

A building trade qualification and experience of carrying out maintenance duties in a care home or similar environment would be an advantage.

You must have a full clean driving licence and hold a D1/PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle). An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme subject to eligibility
- Statutory holiday allowance
- Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
- Free DBS check

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team at Lister House Care Home in Ripon, North Yorkshire on a casual basis.

If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you!

This is a casual Catering Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

 Key responsibilities of the role:

- Provide high-quality food and beverage services
- Assist the catering team in preparing restaurant-quality meals for beneficiaries, visitors, and staff
- Organise and maintain a clean and tidy kitchen environment at all times
- Support the Catering Supervisor with the daily operations of our dining rooms and bar, ensuring that everyone receives excellent service
- Provide catering support for special functions, open days, meetings, and events

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.

Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour

This is a permanent, full-time, day-shift role working 36 hours per week across 3 days out of 7. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. As this role is based at our care home, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Are you a detail-oriented and principled administrator who’s passionate about making sure things are done right and who wants to make a difference in the charity sector? We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small Governance Team, helping to ensure our governance structures are clear, transparent, and effectively applied.

In this vital role, you’ll support our Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and volunteer committee members, providing high-quality administrative support across governance activities. From co-ordinating a busy portfolio of committees to maintaining compliance with charity and company law, you will work with the Governance Manager to help uphold the organisation’s commitment to accountability and ethical practice.

About us:

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is a charity and the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We are a growing organisation which aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. We have more than 25,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a growing staff team, who work remotely.

What you’ll do

• Co-ordinate and support committee meetings – collate papers, record minutes, and track actions.
• Help review and maintain governance documents, policies, and procedures.
• Support compliance with charity, company, and data protection regulations.
• Assist with AGM preparation and member engagement.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and resources.

The role will be home-based with the requirement to travel approx. 1-3 days per month to UK and Ireland destinations to support in-person meetings and events as necessary.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Experience in governance or charity administration.
• Strong skills in minute-taking, document management, and use of MS365 applications including SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with great attention to detail.
• A collaborative, ethical, and solution-focused approach to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your governance expertise and play a key role in supporting transparent, effective charity leadership.

What we offer:

• Flexitime scheme

• 30 days’ annual leave  plus bank holidays

• Voluntary healthcare cash plan, death-in-service benefit

• Company pension scheme

How to apply: Send an up-to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than two pages by 23:59 on Monday 1st December.

The cover letter should set out how you meet each of the criteria from the Person Specification that are marked as being tested via ‘Application’ (’A’), including those jointly tested by both Application and Interview (‘A/I’).

Online interviews for this role are planned to take place on 15th December 2025.

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease using their amazing sense of smell. We provide life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborate with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease with Bio detection Dogs.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Fundraising team at our  world-leading, innovative charity.

 

JOB TITLE:                        Fundraising Assistant

REPORTS TO:                   Individual Giving Manager

LOCATION:                      Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0NP (Office-Based)

SALARY BAND:                 £24,000 p/a

JOB TYPE:                         37.5 hours (9am – 5pm), full time with some evening and weekend work as required

The JOB:

Fundraising is vital to our ability to train life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs and further our Bio Detection research and we rely on the generosity of our donors and supporters.

This role will provide support to the Fundraising Team, helping to maximise income in order to fund the charity’s work throughout the UK.

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

To provide first line support to the Fundraising Team across a wide range of projects and activities. You will be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries, you will play an essential role in making supporters feel welcomed and valued, ensuring their interaction with the charity results in a positive experience every time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills looking to gain experience in a growing, motivational and ambitious Fundraising Team.

Responsibilities:

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Ensure timely and personalised acknowledgements (thank you letters and certificates) are sent to donors.
• Review and improve the thank and stewardship programme to enhance donor satisfaction and retention, sharing best practice across the team.

Supporter Engagement & Enquiries

• Co-ordinate incoming fundraising enquiries and fulfil or allocate them to the appropriate team members, ensuring prompt and professional responses and exceptional customer service.
• Provide direct responses to supporter enquiries where appropriate, maintaining a high standard of communication and service.
• Represent and promote the charity at internal and external events, acting as an ambassador to engage new and existing supporters.

Data & Administration

• Assist with all administrative tasks that support fundraising activities.
• Accurately record all supporter interactions and correspondence on the Harlequin CRM database, in line with data protection regulations.

Regular Giving Programme

• Support fulfilment and progress updates related to the Sponsor a Puppy programme.
• Review and improve the current Sponsor a Puppy programme.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Essential

• Well-organised, good attention to detail and proactive
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering events
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire people who want to raise funds for the charity
• A good level of competency is required in MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising or working for a charity
• Prior experience of using CRM systems
• An understanding of the legal obligations of Charity Law and regulation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Other Requirements

• A full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

DIVERITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Values & Behaviours

Working at Medical Detection Dogs will be a richly rewarding experience.

Our Values & Behaviours encapsulate who we are, what we stand for and what it will feel like to be part of our team:

• We are respectful.
• We stay positive.
• We strive for excellence.
• We communicate and listen.
• We are ambassadors.
• We are one team.

And of course, we advocate for Medical Detection Dogs whenever we get the chance, and we pride ourselves on our role as ambassadors for the charity.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free On-site parking
• Life Insurance

Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Work some evenings and week

We are seeking casual Housekeeping Assistants to join our dedicated team at Halsey House in Cromer, Norfolk.

You’ll help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment by carrying out a range of housekeeping tasks to exceptional standards. You’ll contribute to the wellbeing of our residents by ensuring their rooms and possessions are kept tidy, presentable and accessible.

This is a casual Housekeeping Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. As this role is based at our care home, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities:

- Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy. Using supplies and equipment according to health and safety standards.
- Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
- Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
- Ensure manual handling equipment and associated devices are routinely checked and cleaned for functional and safe use (reporting any damage if required).
- Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme subject to eligibility
- Statutory holiday allowance
- Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
- Free DBS check

Halsey House is set in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, on the Norfolk coast, set in a beautiful historic building which was used as a hospital in the First and Second World Wars. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We provide nursing, residential and day care, as well as specialist dementia care. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation.  Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society.

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.

Overview
 

The Senior Finance Assistant (12 month FTC) plays a critical role in ensuring financial transactions, records, and reporting processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant. This role focuses on oversight, review, and higher-level accounting support, particularly around reconciliations, payments, balance sheet management, and process integrity.

Key Responisbilities

• Lead weekly payment runs: review approvals, process transactions, and dispatch remittances. 
• Review and approve bank reconciliations prepared by Finance Assistants. 
• Manage and review balance sheet accounts, including aged items and reconciliation of all control accounts. 
• Oversee and maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation. 
• Input and review month-end journals, including prepayments and adjustments. 
• Review and summarise accruals prepared by the Senior-Leaning Finance Assistant.
• Support the month-end close process through variance analysis and management reporting. 
• Assist with preparation of management accounts, overhead reporting, and audit documentation.
• Oversee compliance with VAT and internal control requirements.
• Validate changes to supplier bank details and ensure controls are followed. 
• Mentor Finance Assistants and provide support for complex queries.
• Maintain organised digital and paper filing systems in accordance with audit requirements. 
• Provide absence cover for transaction team members as needed.
• Create and maintain nominal ledger codes and assist in updating budget structures. 
• Provide structured onboarding and training to new finance team members and ongoing support to existing staff.
• Works with the Finance Manager to critically review, document and improve finance processes 
• Support on P11D/PSA identification, liaising with HR or payroll as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and segregation of duties.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience with finance systems (e.g., Access Financials) and intermediate Excel. 
• Strong understanding of transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end accounting. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex processes. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement. 
• Experience with Partial VAT.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home working after probation)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Senior Producer & Film Unit Manager

Salary range: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Private healthcare package
• Generous pension contributions, increasing with each year of service
• Annual leave of 28 days (including 8 public holidays), increasing by 2 days each year
• of service, plus 1 personal day per year and extended paid leave over Christmas
• Cycle-to-work scheme

About the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works internationally to protect the natural world and defend the human rights of those who depend on it. We use powerful films, campaigns, and investigations to expose abuses and drive systemic change, from illegal fishing and deforestation to climate breakdown and threats to environmental defenders.

We believe in equity, transparency, and justice - empowering communities on the frontlines of environmental crises and amplifying their voices to secure lasting change.

About the Role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to start their career in environmental film production and campaigning.

As Production Assistant, you will play a vital supporting role within EJF’s Film Unit — helping to research, edit, and organise visual content that strengthens our campaigns. You will learn from experienced producers and editors, gaining hands-on experience in documentary and campaign filmmaking, research, and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-production research, including desk-based location scouting, logistics, and preparation of concise briefs
• Assist in fact-checking and proofreading scripts, captions, and reports
• Select highlights from rushes and compile clip reels for producers and editors
• Support the creation of engaging short videos for social media and events
• Prepare graphics, text, and subtitles; make amendments following feedback
• Organise and archive digital assets — processing and tagging photos and footage
• Help source archive, fair-use footage, and music for editors
• Contribute creative ideas and support for new content across campaigns
• Assist the Film Unit in day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth production workflows

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, factual accuracy, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Photoshop or Lightroom
• Understanding of social media formats and trends
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset - comfortable taking direction and feedback
• A genuine interest in environmental and human rights issues
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop technical and creative skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience filming or using cameras in field or studio environments
• Experience using InDesign, Illustrator, or other design tools
• Basic understanding of editing workflows or file structuring
• Foreign language skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are the right person for this role to the email address provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer

EJF is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the environmental and media sectors.

Purpose of the job

 The Head of Programmes will lead the strategic planning, delivery, and quality assurance of our youth development programmes. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality programme implementation, managing key stakeholder relationships, overseeing budgets and resources, and ensuring safeguarding and compliance standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Programme Delivery, Management & Quality Assurance

• Stakeholder Management

• Planning, Budget and Resource Management

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Leadership and Management

• Safeguarding, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Experience we're after

•  Significant experience in programme management within the youth, education, employability, or mental health sectors.

• ·Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams and delivery partners.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Proven experience in budgeting, resource management, and financial oversight.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management in youth programmes.

• Ability to use data and evaluation to drive programme improvement.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Excellent strategic and operational planning skills with the ability to successfully manage a diverse and complex programme portfolio.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience developing staff and effectively managing performance.

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practice.

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.

We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 10:00am

Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 15th December 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Location: Folkestone/Ashford
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (40hrs)
Salary: £12.21ph
 
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals’ lives?

As a support worker not only will you change people’s lives by doing something you enjoy. You will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences.

What will you be doing?

As a support worker no two days are the same, and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals’ independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include:

• Accessing the local community – Supporting with shopping, going out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park!
• Daily living support – Assisting with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes.
• Companionship – Sharing conversations and spending time together.
• Personal Care – Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication.
• Running errands – Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions.
• Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life.

Hours: Full time (40hrs) - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends.

Main Responsibilities
 
• To work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people we support with plans which accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes.
• Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person we support.
• To ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to familiarise yourself with local commissioning and main contracts under which we provide support (SIS).
• Actively assisting in the prevention of accidents to people we support, staff teams and others
• Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard including maintaining up-to-date Health and Safety and risk assessments.
• Supporting people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self-neglect and report any concerns.
• Recognising poor or bad practise and reporting at all times anything which concerns you.
• Promoting and adhering to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Qualifications
 
• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent or willing to work towards the qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector is essential.
• Experience working in a supported living setting with individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• We’re all about working smarter and are paper free! so you’ll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota’s.
 
Employee Benefits
 
We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications.

We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include:

• Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice.
• Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression.
• Enhanced rates of pay over the Christmas period for support shifts.
• Your wellbeing matters to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore, this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Supported Living Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Health & Social Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Complex Needs Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Care and Support Worker
 
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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team to provide administrative and event delivery support across all event and fundraising activities. This will include a wide range of admin and support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event for the BOA’s flagship event, BOA Annual Congress, and other educational, social and fundraising events, both face to face and virtual, delivered by the team. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive administration systems across the events and fundraising team, corresponding with members, Stakeholders, delegates, fundraisers etc, using the CRM database, updating event and fundraising content on the BOA website, and supporting content creation for social media.

If you are a proactive individual with drive and enthusiasm looking for a new challenge, have an interest in events and fundraising and would be keen to work for a membership organisation involved in supporting trauma and orthopaedic surgeons and care for orthopaedic patients we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Able to establish good relationships with people at varying levels of seniority, including clinicians, expert advisors from the Council and subcommittees, and external stakeholders and organisations.
• Ready to get stuck in and capable of undertaking multiple tasks or projects at any one time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately
• Comfortable with handling multiple issues and flexibility to adapt if priorities change or opportunities emerge at short notice.
• Proactive and keen to make a difference while appreciating the importance of sound project management and an eye for detail
• Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve high standards of work with little supervision.
• Confident learning and using IT and online systems, including CRMs

What we can offer you

• Good team working environment
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 Association closure days.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements.
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Benefits platform.

We are fully committed to equality and diversity and will assess your application based on your experience, skills and suitability to the position only

About us

Around 10 million adults and 12,000 children, have a musculoskeletal condition in the UK today. We are a professional membership organisation and registered charity with the mission of ‘Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons’ working with our members to deliver excellence in surgical care and restore pain free mobility.

Our activities include influencing and engagement, professional practice, research and training and education. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).

Location: HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, East Cornwall, PL11 2PD

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £29,000 gross per annum

Closing Date: 1st of December 2025

Are you a Training Centre Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Training Centre Support Officer to join our team at HMS RALEIGH.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Centre Manager in managing the facility known as SCTC Raleigh which is hosted at HMS Raleigh. We operate within and as part of HMS Raleigh, this requires significant co-ordination and liaison across the wider team at HMS Raleigh. The purpose of SCTC Raleigh is to facilitate and support the delivery of cadet training for all organisations of the Royal Navy Cadet Forces. This role is responsible for facilities management and health and safety reporting to the Centre Manager.

Responsibilities

• To support the Centre Manager to facilitate all activity hosted at the centre
• Lead on arranging all logistics in support of the centre’s activities
• Ensure the centres facilities are maintained appropriately
• Manage the routine health and safety records and actions for the Centre Manager

Requirements

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience/knowledge of uniformed and/or youth organisations
• Experience working within the Military environment preferably Royal Navy.
• Can demonstrate ability to form and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• 51 days annual leave per annum
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Are you a self-sufficient, organised, and highly enthusiastic individual with a high level of numeracy, attention to detail and technical IT skills? If so, join Shelter as a Finance Systems Assistant and you could soon be playing an integral role within our Finance Systems team.

About the role

This is a wide-ranging role requiring a postholder who can provide 1st and some 2nd line system advice, training, and troubleshooting across the procurement, accounting, common, and expenses modules of Unit4 ERP — Shelter’s financial system. The postholder will also be involved in system administration and managing user permissions for Unit4 FP&A (FABPS), Shelter’s budgeting system. Some testing and communications support on small process improvements or implementations across finance systems may also be required, including work on one of our key integrations with the HR system.

Role specifics

You’ll bring strong numeracy, attention to detail and solid technical IT skills, along with experience supporting customers to agreed SLAs, ideally through a helpdesk. You’ll be confident diagnosing and resolving problems, and able to communicate clearly in both writing and speech, adapting your style for different audiences. Familiarity with accounting software such as Unit4/Agresso is a bonus, as is knowledge of SQL. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook, and be organised, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

This role sits within the Finance Systems team, a mostly home-based team. We support and improve Shelter’s financial information systems, helping to make sure that our financial processes are efficient, easy to use, and well controlled.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Sheppey (Minster on Sea)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends.
Salary: £12.21ph
 
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals’ lives?

We are currently looking for support workers to work in the Minster on Sea area on the Isle of Sheppey.

As a support worker not only will you change people’s lives by doing something you enjoy. You will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences.

What will you be doing?

As a support worker no two days are the same, and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals’ independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include:

• Accessing the local community – accompanying them to go shopping, pop out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park!
• Daily living support – Assist with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes.
• Companionship – Sharing conversations and spending time together.
• Personal Care – Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication.
• Running errands – Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions.
• Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life.

Hours: Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends.

Main Responsibilities
 
• To work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people we support with plans which accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes.
• To adhere to and remain familiar with all contents of the Company’s Policies and procedures, obtaining further information when required.
• Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person we support.
• To ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to, familiarise yourself with local commissioning and main contracts under which we provide support (SIS).
• Actively assisting in the prevention of accidents to people we support, staff teams and others.
• To deal promptly and effectively with all complaints and grievances as per company guidelines.
• To support and develop the successful operations of quality control and administration systems.
• To positively support the use of innovative technology, bring forward ideas for improvement and development.
• Receive supervision/appraisals and identify your own personal training needs. Attending training days.
• To be involved in the development/training of staff where necessary, supporting any new inductions act as a mentor to new staff promoting the culture and ethos of the company.
• Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard including maintaining up-to-date Health and Safety and risk assessments.
• Supporting people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self-neglect and report any concerns.
• Recognising poor or bad practise and reporting at all times anything which concerns you.
• Promoting and adhering to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others.
• Positively represent the company values, culture and ethos at all times, represent our reputation and professionalism.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Ask questions.

Qualifications
 
• We are looking for kind, caring individuals that are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
• PBS trained (Preferred)
• We’re all about working smarter and are paper free!, so you’ll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota’s.
• Drivers are preferred due to the location of the houses.
• Previous experience in the care sector is essential.
 
Employee Benefits
 
We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications.

We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include:
 
• Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice.
• Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression.
• Enhanced rates of pay over the Christmas period for support shifts.
• Your wellbeing matters to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing.
 
PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore, this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.
 
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