Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960, dependant on experience
£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BHStaff Accommodation, OR£5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Learning Disabilities Outreach team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.The LD Outreach Service provides support to a number of service users at different locations covering the span of the Island.The majority of service users live either in private tenancy dwellings or Housing Association properties within the community (e.g. ‘Extra Care’ Housing.)Support is tailored to individual needs and a holistic view is taken to promote choice, independence and community presence at all times. This is done in partnership with the service users, their families and the multi-disciplinary team and with a belief that everyone can achieve a level of independence with the correct support.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker in a Learning disabilities or Autism setting• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Youth Engagement Worker
We are seeking enthusiastic Youth Engagement Officers to join our team in Gloucestershire.
Location: Stroud and Cotswolds District
Rate of Pay:
£13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct independent return to home interviews for young people
Conduct Assessments
1-1 youth support sessions in the community
Outreach and detached youth work
Requirements:
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
Experience working in the community with young people
We do not offer sponsorship for this role
If you are interested in this role, please apply. You can also send your CV to Emily egame@charecruitment.com....Read more...
Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service Substance Misuse Social Worker – Outreach TeamThe Alcohol & Drug ServiceFull-timeDoncasterSalary £26682 - £32559 depending on experience.The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years.Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and the community.It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career developments.The outreach team acts as a crucial first point of contact for rough sleepers and the hard-to-reach in the community, as well as those with complex or physical health needs and will engage and support them to enter the treatment system. The team make referrals and advocate with wider local community services including housing, social services, benefits, and healthcare. The successful candidate will deliver harm reduction advice and interventions on overdose prevention and blood borne viruses, undertake an assessment of need and devise a holistic care package, helping service users achieve sustainable recovery outcomes. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of this group.If you have a non-judgemental attitude, resilience and patience and you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and hold a and L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent qualification we would like to hear from you.We provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme. We also provide placement opportunities to Social Work students and therefore develop our Social Workers to be Practice Educators.Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 01 June 2026.PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.In return, ADS are offering:- Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays- Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)- Health Scheme- Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan- Enhanced sick pay.- Social Work registration paid.- Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.Working at ADS is more than a job, it’s an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users. To apply please click on the link provided.....Read more...
Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960, dependant on experience
£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BHStaff Accommodation, OR£5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Autism team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.The Autism Outreach Service provides support to a number of service users at different locations covering the span of the Island.Support is tailored to individual needs and a holistic view is taken to promote choice, independence and community presence at all times.This is done in partnership with the service users, their families and the multi-disciplinary team and with a belief that everyone can achieve a level of independence with the correct support.The exciting and unique Autism Residential Hub consists of eight bespoke bungalows for adults on the autism spectrum; a communal outdoor sensory garden area and a multi-purpose gym/sensory room.The Hub offers a person-centred autism-specific support package delivered by a specialist staff team to support the residents to live and thrive in their own homes, helping them to reach their full potential.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning disabilities setting• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960, dependant on experience
£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BHStaff Accommodation, OR£5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Community Living team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker in learning disabilities• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960, dependant on experience
£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BHStaff Accommodation, OR £5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Complex Residential team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.The sites are one of several residential homes one of which is a newly opened purpose-built facility providing support for 14 Service Users in single self-contained flats. The flats are in a fantastic location - flat for wheelchair users near the beach, shops and cafés and access to bus routes.Well-equipped and appointed with key-considerations for Service Users with profound learning and physical disabilities; safely enclosed garden, ceiling track hoists andsensory-sensitive colour schemes.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker in learning disabilities• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960, dependant on experience
£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BHStaff Accommodation, OR£5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Supported Living team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.The Supported Living Team promote active support and independence, in Service User's homes and in the wider community.The 'Extra Care' housing residents have a range of care and support services delivered to their door from an on-site care and support team and has amenities on site which include a restaurant and a hairdressers both open to the public.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum two years’ experience as a Support Worker in a Learning disabilities setting• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Location: Guernsey, Channel IslandsSalary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950–£35,960
£1,605 annual bonus Staff Accommodation£5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance availableSponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Therapy & Enabling team (previously known as Day Service), but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.The Therapy and Enabling Service is open from 10:00-16:00 weekdays, with the team working an hour either side of these hours. The team focus on the shared goals and outcomes of the people they support, through a wide range of activities providing opportunities for people to take up new challenges and experiences. Working closely with the people they support, their families, other professionals to deliver effective services centred on people's individual needs, whether for a few hours or a few days a week.Users are encouraged to make full use of their community such as the Therapy and Enabling base, drop ins, outdoor environment, shops, library, leisure centre, cafes and pubs. This inclusive community engagement nurtures confidence and enhances well-being.What You’ll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Support Worker in a Learning disabilities setting• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided• Full UK driving licenceWhat’s On Offer• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation• Supportive, person-centred working environment• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of lifeNote; enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BH do not apply to this role but apply if working in any part of the service out of hoursIf you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) is a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years. Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years, providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward-thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community. It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new practice and career developments. Aspire has a variety of multi-disciplinary teams based in and around Doncaster delivering psychosocial interventions to individuals with problematic drug and alcohol use. The teams specialise in parental substance misuse, criminal justice, outreach, groupwork, early intervention, assessments, and provide services at community hubs. The successful candidate will join the Senior Leadership Team and focus on ensuring non–clinical practice across the service is coherent, complementary, of high quality and recovery orientated. They will take the lead on practice development and monitor against associated governance. The role will embed reflective practice into the service culture and values. Support the quality of student placements, traineeships, ASYE programmes and Practice Educators to ensure they are compliant with requirements, and the quality is of a high standard. We are looking for someone with a track record of delivering improvement and innovation, who is forward-thinking and driven by professional curiosity and the attainment of high standards of service delivery. Although the principal accountability is practice-oriented, as a member of the senior leadership team, there are specific operational management duties and an expectation that the role will support operational managers when required. If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience or an interest in working in a specialist field and lead the growth of Social Workers under a Principal Social Worker, we would like to hear from you. NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK In return, ADS are offering:
Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public HolidaysAttractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)Health SchemeTraining opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development planEnhanced sick pay.Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.
Working at ADS is more than a job; it’s an investment of time to make a difference in the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users.....Read more...
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Care provided by care assistants provides and coordinates individualized care and resources to elderly, disabled and others so that they may continue to live in their homes and in the community.
The support package may include transportation, outreach on local transport to attend appointments, shopping or accessing the community. House cleaning (minimal), personal hygiene, providing meals, and other health and wellness-related activities. It will not include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. Only when trained to do so would care workers undertake any specialist tasks.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:
To assist clients with all personal care needs, including undressing, washing, bathing and toileting needs.
To follow the care plan.
To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
To support and care for clients who require End of Life Support
To engage in the promotion of the mental and physical well-being of clients through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.
To make and change beds and all domestic tasks within the household.
Where required, to assist with the client’s laundry.
Update, maintain current, accurate, confidential records for each client.
To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
To always comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures, which include the client’s care plan and medication needs.
To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
All staff are required to attend mandatory training where appropriate; this includes induction and National Vocational Qualifications or their equivalent.
To enable and assist clients to maintain, on a day-to-day basis, as much autonomy and independence as possible.
To support and assist clients in identifying risks and recording the support plan, which minimises and manages the identified risks
Identify and escalate any concerns, changes, or client needs to the relevant Walfinch Manager.
Record & escalate appropriately all decisions which relate to clients who lack capacity.
Involve and consult with the relevant Walfinch Manager to ensure that the client’s views are expressed and acted upon.
Attend reviews of care as appropriate.
Update and continually improve practice by a mutually agreed method, which may include attendance at staff meetings, learning support briefings and one-to-one supervision.
Take responsibility in conjunction with the line manager for identifying further learning.
Be aware of requirements regarding codes of practice and relevant codes of conduct, where appropriate, issued by professional bodies.
Understand the requirements of the New Fundamental Standard Regulations 9 – 20, in relation to the Care Quality Commission Inspect regime and its importance to your workplace practice.
Promote good practice and be vigilant in recognising and reporting practice which does not meet the defined standard.
To assist and contribute to any regulatory body inspection or monitoring visit.
To always act, to safeguard clients from any form of abuse and to report such concerns immediately.
Training:Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 12 Month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Walfinch Watford & Hemel Hempstead is owned by Saumya Mishra, who has been bringing outstanding, quality care to the local community since January 2025. Within the Walfinch Watford & Hemel Hempstead team, we pride ourselves on understanding your individual situation and tailor our care packages to best support you to thrive. Working Hours :Shifts TBC.Skills: Attention to Detail,Customer Care Skills,Initative,....Read more...
