personal support worker

Housing & Support Recruitment

Our client is a passionate and compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the well-being and independence of those we support, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives in a safe and inclusive environment. We are currently looking for a motivated and caring Support Worker to join our team. Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. You will assist with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and social interaction. Your focus will be on empowering the people we support to make their own choices, helping them achieve their personal goals, and promoting their dignity and respect. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide person-centered care and support to individuals, tailored to their unique needs and preferences.</li> <li>Assist with daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.</li> <li>Support with medication management and administration, following established guidelines.</li> <li>Encourage and facilitate participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.</li> <li>Promote independence and support individuals in making choices and decisions.</li> <li>Foster positive relationships with the individuals supported, their families, and the wider care team.</li> <li>Adhere to health and safety guidelines and organizational policies at all times.</li> </ul> Skills & Experience: <ul> <li>Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable but not essential.</li> <li>A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to working with individuals.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>A willingness to undertake relevant training and development opportunities.</li> <li>An understanding of safeguarding principles and confidentiality.</li> </ul> Desirable Qualifications: <ul> <li>Valid driving license </li> <li>Experience in Care/Support Worker</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li> <li>Comprehensive training and development opportunities.</li> <li>Opportunities for career progression within the organization.</li> <li>A supportive and friendly work environment.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements (where possible).</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to join a dedicated, professional team, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Z3TFjo9onGno2hODkOEzTTHpH5vWLc9Yk" width="0" height="0" />

Support Worker

Vision for Education - Huddersfield

Support Worker Special NeedsDewsbury £86.80 - £110 Per DayFlexible Start Dates Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.The School And The RoleWe are currently seeking additional Support Workers to work within our partner school settings in Dewsbury. This role involves supporting young people and children with a range of special educational needs.The Support Worker Special Needs role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD. The assignment is over multiple sites across Dewsbury.Based in the Dewsbury area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. Ability to drive/commute to various sites in Dewsbury will be necessary. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.Requirements To be considered for the Support Worker Special Needs, you will: <ul> <li>Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.</li><li>We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.</li><li>Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service</li></ul> Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision For EducationWe are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. What Vision For Education Offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Support Worker Special Needs will receive: <ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. </li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). </li><li>Social and networking events.</li><li>Pension contributions. </li><li>CPD to help with your professional development.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant.</li></ul> How to Apply If you are keen to work as a Support Worker Special Needs, are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team.The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FmvgIOg1b08EZQr%2fClLyEdC4oeM4Kphdl" width="0" height="0" />

Support Worker - Special Needs

Response

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. <ul> <li>Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks</li> <li>Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered.</li> <li>Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks</li> <li>Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example.</li> <li>Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team.</li> <li>Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training.</li> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date </li> <li>Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People</li> <li>Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development.</li> <li>Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require.</li> <li>An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments</li> <li>An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives.</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Previous related work experience.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave.</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme. </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS.</li> <li>Free flu jabs.</li> <li>Free DBS application.</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 04/12/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?3T4Xc8xAqRknba83l6FDalJ6rftCJ3zCp" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Mental Health Support Worker - Papist

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Role: Outreach Worker Location: East Midlands (Leicester, Derby, Nottingham) Rate: £14 £18 per hour (depending on pay status) Duration: Temporary Minimum 2 Months Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PMWe are currently recruiting for a dedicated Outreach Worker to join the Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Unit, supporting adult survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking across the East Midlands. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.You will manage a caseload of clients, providing practical and emotional support through tailored support planning. Your responsibilities will include conducting needs and risk assessments, assisting with housing and benefit issues, supporting with immigration-related matters, and working closely with external agencies to ensure a holistic and trauma-informed approach.Requirements:<ul><li>Experience supporting vulnerable adults, young people, or children in accommodation or community-based services</li><li>Preferred background in abuse, trafficking, homelessness, mental health, complex needs, offending behaviour or refugee/asylum support</li><li>Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the Update Service</li><li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle highly desirable, as community travel is required</li></ul>Supporting Futures acts as both an agency and employer. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Z3TFjo9onGnqQhTRRANVqzUE9oLvE2RGk" width="0" height="0" />

Specialist Support Worker

Role: Criminal Justice Support WorkerBased: SalfordRate: £16 - £17 UMBRELLAStart Date: ASAP Duration: Temporary for minimum 2 months (possibility of permanent)Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Our client, a charity that supports vulnerable adults, is looking for a Criminal Justice Support Worker to join their team. The role involves supporting a caseload of women involved in the Criminal Justice System, delivering a range of group work sessions. Synopsis of duties:<ul><li>Provide tailored support to women in Salford who are People on Probation.</li><li>Complete thorough documentation for referrals and WRNA assessments to identify individual needs.</li><li>Work closely with co-located Probation Service staff to ensure coordinated support.</li><li>Develop and agree on personalised action plans with each service user.</li><li>Monitor and review service users progress regularly, updating action plans as needed.</li><li>Manage a caseload effectively, supporting each client to progress in line with their support plan.</li><li>Record detailed contact notes following all interactions with clients and partner agencies.</li><li>Participate in regular supervision with the Centre Manager.</li><li>Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.</li><li>Proactively promote and market the service to ensure community awareness and engagement.</li><li>Contribute to wider project activities such as group sessions, case reviews, training events, and Foundation-led initiatives, as required.</li></ul>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Experience working with offenders, people at risk of offending and/pr vulnerable women </li><li>Ability to manage a caseload</li><li>Knowledge of offending behaviour</li><li>Must drive and have access to a car. </li><li>Must have an Enhanced DBS on the update service</li><li> </li></ul>Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18diDXqRkcVhO9r7JctWVnFaXQ1jXYLBo" width="0" height="0" />

Criminal Justice Support Worker

Chicanos Por La Causa

<div><div>Permanent, stable housing is the foundation of success. If you agree, the Women's shelter team wants to meet you! 
 
ABOUT THE WOMEN'S SHELTER 
The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. The center is open year-round and offers meals, a warm overnight bed, and secure under-bed storage. The shelter provides low barrier, trauma-informed case management, job searching and other supportive services. The team works to guide guests through a successful exit from shelter to safe,, stable housing, and a plan for ongoing support. 
 
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 
You will actively lead and support the Housing Support Specialist team at Womens Housing Navigation Shelter. With your guidance and coaching, the team will be able to provide consistent delivery of high-quality, client-centered housing support services, including Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing programs. You are going to coordinate day-to-day operations, assist with complex cases, foster team development, support new hires, and oversee some administrative functions such as reporting, compliance tracking, and communication with upper leadership. You will get to travel into the community, fostering relationships with housing partners, landlords, and community resources alongside your team. Above anything else, you will promote trauma-informed practices, uphold shelter standards, and support our clients' transition to permanent housing through direct service and team leadership. 
 
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT LEAD CPSW?
<ul><li>You get it - you know what this work really means. You know what it means to work in a shelter with diverse people and families experiencing traumas, crisis, mental health issues, and barriers to stable housing. You know how to remain calm, safe and get things done.
</li><li>You're trauma-informed. You understand the effects of trauma on individuals and families, and go the extra mile to be compassionate and supportive in all your interactions.
</li><li>You love to coach and collaborate. Mentoring, coaching, building up others' strengths while developing their growth is what you're all about!
</li><li>You're resourceful and think on your feet! You know how to navigate local housing markets, rental programs, and landlord relations. Peer support practices, case management, housing program operations, maintaining program compliance and delivering services within Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing guidelines.
</li><li>You always follow-through. As a leader, you teach your team that documentation, meeting deadlines and coming through on your commitments is key to client and program success. 
</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ul><li>Required: Certified Peer Support Worker.
</li></ul><ul><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, preferred or a combination of a minimum of 3-4 years of work experience and education will be considered.
</li><li>Minimum two years of experience in housing, case management, or social service delivery.
</li><li>Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a supportive housing setting is highly desirable.
</li><li>Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and client management software.
</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel locally as needed. 
</li></ul> 
BENEFITS 
We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits:
<ul><li>Generous Paid Holiday</li>
<li>Employee Recognition Program</li>
<li>Paid Time Off &amp; Paid Sick Days</li>
<li>Free Preventative Services &amp; Wellness Rewards</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner &amp; Children to age 26</li>
<li>Health Savings Account &amp; Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>Life + Disability options</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Telemedicine &amp; Concierge Services</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees</li>
<li>Mileage &amp; Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles</li>
<li>Identity Theft Protection&amp; Voluntary Benefits</li></ul> 

Do you have your CPSW? Does this sound like the role for you? Apply today! 

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster</div> 
Location: Chicanos Por La Causa &middot; LND 
Schedule: Regular - Full Time (FT), Days, Full time- Monday-Fridays</div>

Lead Certified Peer Support Worker

Prospero Teaching

Position: Behaviour Mentor Location: South East London Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives? Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to support students in overcoming behavioural challenges and unlocking their full potential? We are looking for a Behaviour Mentor to join our dynamic and supportive team. In this vital role, you will work closely with students who need additional guidance, helping them to develop positive behaviours, build emotional resilience, and succeed both in and outside of the classroom. What Youll Do: Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis to improve behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing Build trusting relationships that foster personal growth and self-esteem Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to implement behaviour plans and strategies Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, responsibility, and reflection Monitor progress and provide feedback to the wider pastoral and leadership team What Were Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs (school, youth work, or similar) Strong communication and de-escalation skills A calm, compassionate, and consistent approach Ability to inspire, motivate, and build rapport Resilience, adaptability, and a good sense of humour! Why Join Us? A welcoming and inclusive environment Ongoing professional development and support The chance to make a genuine impact on young lives Supportive leadership and a collaborative team spirit Ready to inspire change and shape futures? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to (url removed) <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?vAeLusD9WE3xs7J%2b3fTOVS%2bepUipuJL9b" width="0" height="0" />

Behaviour Support Worker

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