Residential support workers jobs

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes? Are you committed to providing safe, nurturing, and relationship-based care? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Residential Children & Young People's Worker to join our dedicated team within an Emotional Well-being Home in Leicestershire. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

Our home provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 8–18 who may have experienced trauma, loss, disrupted attachments, or other complex life experiences. We support a small number of young people at any one time, enabling us to provide highly individualised care and meaningful relationships that promote emotional well-being, confidence, independence, and long-term positive outcomes.

Our practice is rooted in trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches. We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, listened to, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Children & Young People's Worker, you will:

• Build positive, trusting, and nurturing relationships with children and young people.
• Support children and young people with their emotional well-being, daily routines, education, independence skills, and personal development.
• Actively contribute to the creation of a safe, structured, and homely environment.
• Work alongside families, social workers, education providers, health professionals, and other partners to support positive outcomes.
• Participate in key-working sessions, care planning, and review processes.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Complete accurate, professional, and timely recordings and reports.
• Support the day-to-day running of the home, including meal preparation, household tasks, and community activities.
• Be a positive role model, helping children and young people develop confidence, resilience, and life skills.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.
• The ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with children, young people, and colleagues.
• An understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn, reflect, and continually develop your practice.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or a commitment to achieving this within the required timeframe.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.

Previous experience working with children and young people is desirable but not essential. We recognise that people bring valuable transferable skills from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to supporting the right candidates to develop within the role.

Why Join Barnardo's?

Barnardo's is the UK's largest children's charity and has been supporting children, young people, and families for over 150 years. We are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Working within our residential services offers the opportunity to:

• Make a lasting difference to children's lives.
• Receive ongoing training, development, and professional support.
• Develop your career within one of the UK's leading children's organisations.
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team.
• Work within a service that places relationships, safeguarding, and positive outcomes at the centre of everything we do.

Our residential services are delivered in partnership with Leicestershire County Council, providing innovative and high-quality care for some of the county's most vulnerable children and young people.

While your primary base will be in Leicestershire, there may occasionally be opportunities to support other services within the county.

When completing your application, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received for some posts, this advert may close before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The service is staffed 24/7 and this post-holder will be required to cover an average of at least one sleep-in per week (pro rata).

Rota pattern, covering early and late shifts, 7 days per week. Also sleep-in duties.

What you'll do:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This includes delivering personal and physical care as appropriate;
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation;
- Participate in support planning and risk management, of named customers, as directed by the service management;
- Ensure the safety and security of the customers and the premises whilst on shift;
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support that enables maximum external engagement;
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful and sensitive in style of communication
- Non-judgemental outlook
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
- Ability to complete written records of support to customers
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and able to input information clearly and in good English
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, customers, family members and partner agencies, as required

Desirable:

- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and how to raise a concern
- Experience of co-producing support plans and individual risk assessments with vulnerable adults.

About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

Trauma Stabilisation Worker

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

Job Title: Trauma Stabilisation Worker

Location: Based in Hove. Unfortunately there is no step free access available at this service. 

Salary: £31,000 (Full Time Equivalent)

Shift Pattern: 8 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident needs. 

About the Role

We’re hiring a Trauma Stabilisation Worker to join our team based in Hove. In this role, you will support women who have experienced significant trauma and multiple disadvantages, including domestic and sexual violence, exploitation, homelessness, mental ill-health and substance use.

As a Trauma Stabilisation Worker, you will deliver person-centred support and structured interventions to help residents manage trauma, build emotional regulation skills and develop coping strategies to support recovery and housing stability. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to maintain a trauma-informed, psychologically informed environment that promotes safety, consistency and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support residents experiencing trauma, mental ill-health, substance use, homelessness and complex needs

• Deliver structured 1:1 trauma stabilisation interventions and maintain a manageable caseload

• Help residents build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence to sustain housing and move forward positively

• Create and review personalised support plans through one-to-one work, group sessions, and multi agency collaboration

• Recognise and respond to risks, including safeguarding concerns and deterioration in mental health

• Plan and deliver trauma-informed group activities and contribute to house meetings

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide joined up support

• Keep accurate, timely records and maintain high standards of case management and confidentiality

• Support residents in crisis while maintaining clear professional boundaries

• Lone working is part of the role, with support from a wider team

About You

We’re looking for an empathetic and resilient individual who understands the impact of trauma and the challenges faced by women with multiple and complex needs. You will have experience supporting people affected by issues such as domestic abuse, mental ill-health, homelessness, and substance use. You will be confident delivering structured support, including one-to-one interventions and group work and be able to engage individuals who may be in distress or disengaged from services. 

You’ll be proactive, organised, and able to manage a varied workload, while working collaboratively within a team. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves. 

• Due to the nature of this service, it is an occupational requirement that the postholder is female
• Be compassionate, non judgmental and trauma informed in your approach

• Understand safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries

• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs; Maintaining accurate records. 

• Be committed to supporting residents to achieve their goals and independence

• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Refuge Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Tower Hamlets

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role involves providing intensive, person-centred support to women in a residential setting. The role includes delivering key sessions, community meetings, and daily contact to assess and monitor individual needs. You will co-produce Support and Safety Plans with residents, focusing on their strengths and goals, and offer advice on safety, domestic abuse, housing, and independent living. Responsibilities also include liaising with statutory bodies on safeguarding matters, supporting move-on accommodation, and promoting empowerment through workshops and social activities. The role follows “The Hestia Approach,” prioritising co-production, recovery, and partnership with service users.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working directly with individuals who present a wide range of support needs, risks, and aspirations for their future. They will be confident in delivering high‑quality casework, including key working, support planning, and risk assessments, with a strong focus on promoting independence and recovery. A solid understanding of issues affecting women experiencing domestic abuse, as well as knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and the wider social factors impacting service users, is essential.

The role requires someone who is able to work collaboratively with a variety of external agencies, including Social Services, mental health teams, drug and alcohol services, and other community organisations. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with professionals to ensure that support packages are well‑coordinated and that safeguarding responsibilities are met. A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures, including child protection, is fundamental to the role.

The postholder will need strong knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the practical steps involved in supporting women to secure and maintain safe accommodation. They must be able to work confidently within service specifications, quality frameworks, and organisational policies, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, case notes, and monitoring reports. Experience using computer‑based systems to record client information is therefore required.

A commitment to equality, diversity, and the rights of service users is central to the role. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to promote dignity, choice, empowerment, and co‑production in all aspects of their work, in line with The Hestia Approach. They should be able to support women in developing confidence, resilience, and peer networks, and be comfortable facilitating group activities, workshops, and community‑based initiatives.

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

We're looking for an organised, kind and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The service is staffed 24/7 and this post-holder will be required to cover an average of at least one sleep-in per week (pro rata).

Rota pattern, covering early and late shifts, 7 days per week. Also sleep-in duties.

What you'll do:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This includes delivering personal and physical care as appropriate;
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation;
- Participate in support planning and risk management, of named customers, as directed by the service management;
- Ensure the safety and security of the customers and the premises whilst on shift;
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support that enables maximum external engagement;
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful and sensitive in style of communication
- Non-judgemental outlook
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
- Ability to complete written records of support to customers
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and able to input information clearly and in good English
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, customers, family members and partner agencies, as required

Desirable:

- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and how to raise a concern
- Experience of co-producing support plans and individual risk assessments with vulnerable adults.

About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

Housing Support Worker

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Job Title: Housing Support Worker

Location: Based in Brent. This is a floating support service which means locations may vary from outreach sites, personal homes, and our office space. Please be kindly aware that although there is step free access available at our base office, we cannot guarantee step free access in the external locations which form as part of this role.

Salary: £28,800

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota between 08:00 and 18:00 working 8 hour shifts. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and participant requirements.

About the Role

We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our team based in Brent. In this role, you will support participants who have been or are at risk of homelessness, experienced social exclusion, mental health challenges, substance use challenges, learning disabilities and/or may have previous convictions. You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence within a compassionate and trauma informed environment. 

In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high quality, person centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves! 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support residents who may be facing challenges with their housing and long-term living
• Co-create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
• Support residents to build skills and confidence to build confidence to move towards independent living
• Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts and other as relevant.
• Lone working is part of the role, but you’ll always have a supportive team around
• Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration. 
• Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.
• Keep support plans updated on our online portals as appropriate

About You

We're looking for a passionate individual who has a shared mission to help people reduce their risk of homelessness. You will understand that the needs of our participants may vary from mental health, substance use, lack of confidence, and social exclusion. You will be a self motivated individual who is able to be proactive in managing your own time during busy or quiet periods to ensure productivity. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves. 

• Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who have experienced homelessness and other complex needs
• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Ability to show empathy and compassion and the different challenges people face; ability to come up with creative solutions to support them in their journey
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Location: Putney, SW London with travel to various services across London

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £32,800 per annum

Specific Hours: Part time / 30 hours per week / Monday-Friday / Flexible working hours

About This Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to be part of a project within our Wraparound Service in the UK. As Psychological Therapist, key aspects of your role will be:

• Facilitation of Reflective Practice for residential staff to help support therapeutically informed practice, staff resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Direct support to Children in Care and Care Leavers to improve their emotional health and well-being, and to provide any additional support identified as needed by statutory services to those with mental health needs.
• Working with children, residential carers and social workers where care arrangements are at risk of breaking down.
• Consultative support and training to foster carers and residential staff where there are children in placement who have complex needs.
• Support the development of the UK Therapeutic Service to help meet the needs of staff and young people across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy)
• A minimum of three years working directly with children, young people and families
• Experience of dealing with crisis situations and working with emergency services
• A minimum of one years’ experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
• Previous experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience of working in a multi-agency setting
• Knowledge of UK Legislative framework
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge/Experience of Care Planning and Care Management
• Ability to manage caseload and to work on own initiative
• Responsive to deadlines
• Excellent IT, report writing and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours as required

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in our care and is dedicated to the principles of Safer Recruitment.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete an online application form. This enables us to collect the information necessary to meet legislative requirements, safer recruitment standards, and vetting procedures, ensuring your suitability to work with children and young people.

Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Where an applicant is not registered with the service, St Christopher’s will carry out an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment commencing.

Your application must include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

Activity Worker

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Job Title: Activity Worker

Location: Enfield. This service does not have step free access. 

Salary: £28,800 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hour per week  Monday to Sunday on a rota basis between 09:00 - 17:00 including evenings and bank holidays. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and residents requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate Activity Worker to join our 24/7 supported accommodation service based in Enfield which supports residents who face challenges with their mental health, either transitioning from acute mental health wards or other residential settings. Our team are here to support our residents with care and rehabilitation to help them to achieve their personal needs and goals.

In this role, you’ll work on the frontline delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support within a psychologically informed environment (PIE). You’ll create and deliver activities programmes designed to support recovery, reablement, and independence, helping residents overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging group and one-to-one activities tailored to residents’ needs
• Support residents to achieve their goals through personalised support, guidance, and interventions
• Encourage participation and engagement in activities, promoting wellbeing and social inclusion
• Contribute to support plans, risk assessments, and multi-disciplinary care planning
• Recognise and respond to changes in residents’ wellbeing, including mental and physical health
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities and make referrals where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with organisational policies
• Support the delivery of housing management tasks, ensuring safe and welcoming living environments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver high-quality support

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual who is committed to supporting people from diverse backgrounds. You will be approachable, resilient, and able to build meaningful relationships with residents. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and feel confident using your initiative to respond to challenges and support individuals effectively. Most importantly, you’ll bring empathy, a non-judgemental approach, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve positive change.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with individuals with complex needs or a understanding of the sector
• Experience delivering or coordinating engaging activities or group programmes
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to the needs of the service and residents
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with good organisational skills
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing social exclusion or multiple disadvantage
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and a trauma-informed approach
• Alignment with SIG’s values, mission, and vision

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community supporting unaccompanied minors who have experienced human rights abuses and are seeking asylum, refugee status and settlement in the United Kingdom.

The role of a Therapeutic Community Caseworker at the Baobab Centre is to support unaccompanied asylum seeking and refugee adolescents and young adults to access care, basic rights and entitlements and to support their social development and rehabilitation.This role involves working closely with the clinical key worker of each young person and with our wider multidisciplinary team. As a Caseworker you will aim to empower individuals to build stable, independent lives in the UK, including by supporting them to communicate their views, needs and experiences in decision-making processes, and supporting them to make challenges when necessary. Caseworkers assist young people to make effective choices about what happens in their lives and encourage them to speak up and build agency.

Baobab aims to be a non-residential therapeutic community with a holistic and integrated perspective.As a Caseworker, you will play a key role within our multidisciplinary team. We aim to be a thinking organisation and place a high value on shared thinking time and shared responsibilities. Our team work together with each other and with agencies and key individuals in young people’s lives, both within and outside of Baobab. A key aspect of the role is communicating with members of the clinical and admin staff team within the Baobab Centre and with other workers in the network around each young person including social workers, teachers, foster carers, lawyers, hospital consultants, housing and benefits workers. etc. You will strive to develop relationships across networks and advocate access to rights and entitlements for our community members. 

It is critical that as a Caseworker: 

• you have an insight to the backgrounds and experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre and an understanding of the broader context in our society as it impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time.

• You have an insight in how trauma and the many human rights violations and persecution that most members of our community have experienced impact on all aspects of a young person’s internal and external world. 

• You have an insight in how current immigration rules and social care system procedures act as barriers to rehabilitation, including by restricting access to education, adequate benefits, housing and healthcare provision.

Location (UK): Home-based with travel as detailed below.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, occasional weekend and evening work.
Salary: £30,635 per annum (rest of UK)
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page.
Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover until September 2027.
Travel: Regular travel into Manchester as well as occasional travel across North West England (e.g. Liverpool), North Wales, North East England (e.g. Newcastle), and the UK for meetings, residentials and events as needed.
Closing date: 23:59 hours, Sunday 28 June 2026

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families? 

Are you experienced in creating inspiring programmes and offering life-changing one-to-one support? 

Are you committed to putting children and young people at the heart of decision-making?

About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, innovative team player to join our Young People and Families Service.This role will be based in the North West, as a homeworker, but will also support service delivery across the UK.

As a Young People and Families Worker you will work with colleagues, partners, healthcare professionals, schools, volunteers, and - most importantly - young people and families to co-plan, deliver and evaluate a high quality, holistic support offer locally and nationally. 

You will help young people living with arthritis to build their confidence, make friends, and achieve their personal goals.This will be achieved by providing one-to-one support, linking young people and families to a community of peer support, and working with volunteers to co-deliver self-management activities.

You will also co-design an exciting programme of online and in-person events, youth voice opportunities, and digital content. You will act as the bridge between young people, their families and professionals - especially in healthcare settings where you will play a unique role working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team partners to meet a range of needs. You will support young people during the pivotal transition from paediatric to adult services, making sure it is a time of empowerment and growth. 

About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we would love to hear from you:

• Experience of working with the third sector, preferably within the fields of youth/community development work and/or health and social care, with a passion for improving the lives of both children and young people as well as their families. 
• Experience of delivering interventions to people living with long term conditions, understanding the importance of self-management.
• Experience of taking a person-centered approach when providing support. 
• Experience of using a community development/youth work approach to co-design and deliver a quality service /project that is inclusive, inspiring and makes a difference.Engaging colleagues, funders, supporters and partners to make it happen. 
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and safe working policies and procedures.

Registered Manager – Jarvis House a home which is rated good aspiring to be outstanding

Salary: £51,275 - £58,927 per annum (Pay Grade B) at time of writing

Additional allowances are paid for on-call duties.

Please contact Karen Ciantar for an informal chat - karen.ciantar @ barnardos. org. uk 

Create Safety. Build Belonging. Help Children Grow.

Barnardo's is looking for a compassionate, values‑driven Registered Manager to lead Jarvis House, a small, nurturing residential home supporting children at a time when safety, stability, and kindness matter most.

Jarvis House supports up to three children through short‑ to medium‑term placements, including emergency admissions when no suitable alternative is immediately available. It offers a therapeutic, trauma‑informed environment where children can begin to feel safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful, and where they are supported to heal, grow, and thrive.

This is not just about running a home. It's about creating a calm, structured space where relationships come first, experiences are understood with compassion, and children are supported to prepare for what comes next.

What Jarvis House Offers Children

Each child's time at Jarvis House is shaped by a sensitive, holistic assessment that helps us understand their experiences, strengths, and needs. Our team works closely with children to help them recover from trauma, build emotional resilience, and develop vital life skills. When children move on, whether to a foster family, a longer‑term placement, or back home, they do so with stronger foundations and greater confidence in themselves.

As one colleague put it:

“Jarvis House gives children breathing space. We slow things down, really listen, and help them believe in themselves again.”

Your Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead a small, committed team with warmth, clarity, and consistency
• Create a therapeutic, trauma‑informed environment where children feel safe and supported to thrive
• Hold the balance between structure and nurture, especially during emergency and transition placements
• Ensure high‑quality care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Embed relational, child‑centred practice in everyday decision‑making
• Support staff through reflective supervision and development
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and partner agencies

One of our managers describes the leadership culture at Barnardo's like this:

“You're trusted to lead in a way that feels human. You're supported, challenged, and never expected to do it alone.”

What Children Tell Us Matters

“I need people who don't leave when things get hard.”
 “Feeling safe helps me think about what comes next.”

As Registered Manager, you will keep these voices at the centre of your leadership.

What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who:

• Has experience leading or managing within residential children's services
• Understands trauma, attachment, and emotionally informed care
• Holds (or is working towards) a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
• Leads with curiosity, compassion, and emotional resilience
• Believes that strong relationships are the foundation of great care
• Wants to make a genuine difference in children's lives

Why Join Barnardo's?

At Barnardo's, values are more than words on a page. They shape how we lead, how we support staff, and how we care for children.

“I stay because the care is real, for the children and for us as staff.”
 “We're encouraged to reflect, to learn, and to keep getting better.”

You'll be part of an organisation that invests in its people and believes that when staff feel supported, children thrive too.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Registered Service Manage to join our Mental Health Service located in Hackney.

£45,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The Registered Manager will hold direct responsibility for the effective leadership, management, and delivery of a CQC regulated mental health residential care home in Hackney. The postholder will ensure the service delivers safe, high-quality, recovery-focused support and care to residents with mental health needs, in line with CQC regulations, contractual requirements, and organisational standards.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Service Specific Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for the day-to-day management and leadership of the registered mental health care home.
• Ensure the service remains fully compliant with CQC regulations and demonstrates the characteristics of being safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
• Maintain and develop positive working relationships with CQC inspectors, commissioners, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Experience supporting services through CQC inspections or improvement plans.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise service operations to ensure effective and efficient delivery of care and support.
• Lead on quality improvement initiatives and ensure action plans are completed and sustained.
• Produce and submit regular management reports to senior management and performance teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of KPI data, incidents, safeguarding, and operational performance information.

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and encouraging resident involvement.
• Warm, approachable, and professional in manner.
• Works effectively as part of a team and promotes collaborative working.
• Calm, resilient, and able to make sound decisions under pressure.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Must have previously held CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a regulated adult social care or mental health service.

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications.
• Experience working in CQC registered settings
• Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff teams.
• Ability to manage service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

About us:

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moody’s clinical governance, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
• Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
• Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
• Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
• Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
• Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
• Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.

Clinical Governance & Service Development:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• BABCP accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
• Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.

Essential Experience:

• Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
• Experience undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
• Experience within residential treatment settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
• Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
• Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
• Understanding of gambling-related harms and addiction recovery models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Desirable:

• Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.

Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
• Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
• Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
• Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.

Risk and Safeguarding:

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.

Partnership Working:

• Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.

Clinical Governance & Development:

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
• Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or a eqvulieant qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice, or equivalent experience.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs.
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
• Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
• Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.