Plan and lead engaging activities - from fun group sessions (like arts & crafts, games, or gentle exercise classes) to one-on-one moments that reflect each resident’s interests
Empower independent living: encourage and help our residents to stay active and connected
Support residents to connect with their local community - for example, arranging outings, bringing in local volunteers/entertainers, or simply helping someone facetime with family
Champion choice - above all, enable our residents to live life on their own terms - whether it’s helping someone continue a beloved hobby or try something new, you listen to what matters to them and make it happen
You’ll be working in a single location as part of our Retirement Community team
(If you’ve been a Wellbeing Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Lifestyle Facilitator or have experience helping others live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you! This role goes by many names - what matters is your passion for people.)
Your rewards:
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%, we offer a package to help you thrive:
Growth and development – fully-funded training and ongoing development opportunities – we’ll help you gain new skills and achieve industry qualifications, opening doors to your future career
Inclusive culture and flexibility – work in an environment where everyone belongs – with flexible working options, a Youth Panel, and active staff networks (LGBTQ+ Network “PRISM”, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent network) to support you; we celebrate diversity and will make sure you can be your authentic self at work
Lifestyle perks – save money with exclusive retail discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme, and salary sacrifice options
Health and wellbeing support – enjoy free access to Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP appointments) and confidential Employee Assistance Programme support for medical, financial, and legal advice, plus short-term counselling when you need it
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave arrangements, paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information
What your apprenticeship includes:
A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)
Training Outcome:
Move into a permanent contract as a Customer Supporter
Employer Description:We were set up more than 50 years ago and now provide housing and care in England and Scotland to more than a quarter of a million people. We exist to serve our customers and communities.
Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live.
We are a not-for-profit housing association, which means we don’t make profits for shareholders. Instead we invest all the income we make – every penny – into delivering on our social purpose.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
On a normal day, a PE & Sports Coach apprentice would support a range of school-based and activity-based tasks. This typically includes helping to plan, set up, and deliver PE lessons for primary-aged children, working alongside teachers and qualified coaches to ensure sessions are fun, inclusive, and match the curriculum.
They may lead or assist with sports coaching sessions, focusing on developing children’s physical, social, and teamwork skills through structured activities and games. Throughout the school day, they often supervise and run physical activity sessions during break and lunch times, encouraging children to stay active.
The apprentice would also help organise and deliver extracurricular clubs such as after-school sports, as well as support sports competitions, inter-school events, and festivals. During school holidays, they may work in holiday camps, leading games and activities for groups of children.
Safeguarding and pupil safety are a key part of the role, so they would help supervise children at all times, support positive behaviour, and report any concerns where needed. They may also assist with basic administration such as preparing equipment, planning sessions, and evaluating activities afterwards.
In addition, apprentices attend training and CPD sessions to develop their coaching knowledge, behaviour management skills, and understanding of child development, while gaining experience working in different school environments.Training:Training will be delivered by the apprenticeship training provider in the workplace, alongside day-to-day job roles in school settings. The apprentice will learn through a combination of practical, hands-on experience and structured off-the-job training sessions.
Training will take place mainly at the apprentice’s place of work (local primary schools and activity settings). In some cases, additional training sessions, workshops, or assessments may be delivered remotely or at a designated training venue arranged by the provider.
Off-the-job training will be scheduled regularly throughout the apprenticeship, typically on a weekly basis, and will include dedicated learning time to develop coaching skills, understand the PE curriculum, improve behaviour management techniques, and complete required coursework and assessments.
The apprentice will also receive ongoing mentoring and support from experienced coaches and teachers in the workplace to help apply learning directly to real sessions and activities.Training Outcome:After successfully completing this apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a full-time role as a qualified PE & Sports Coach or School Sports Coach, with increased responsibilities and potential wage growth based on performance.
There is also the opportunity to move into more senior positions such as Lead Sports Coach, PE Lead Assistant, or Activity Programme Coordinator, depending on experience and skills gained.
With further training and development, the apprentice could specialise in areas such as primary PE delivery, behaviour management, or sports development, or progress into qualifications in teaching (such as a teacher training route) or higher-level coaching awards.
Strong performers may be offered continued employment within the organisation, along with access to additional professional development, qualifications, and leadership opportunities across school sports and physical activity programmes.Employer Description:This organisation is a sports education and youth development provider that delivers high-quality PE, sport, and physical activity programmes for primary school children. It works closely with schools to improve access to sport and encourage children to be more active, confident, and engaged in physical exercise.
The company offers a wide range of services including PE lessons, after-school clubs, lunch and breakfast clubs, holiday camps, and wraparound childcare. It also provides coaching support, staff training, and school sport events to enhance physical education delivery.
Its main focus is making sport fun, inclusive, and accessible for all children, while supporting their physical, social, and emotional development. The organisation works across multiple schools, using trained coaches to deliver structured but engaging activities that build skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Overall, it is a community-focused sports provider that aims to increase participation in physical activity and positively impact children’s wellbeing through fun, structured sport programmes.Working Hours :Shifts will be confirmed once you have started.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Psychiatry Registrar | Service Role | Perth Metropolitan Mental Health Service
An exciting opportunity is available for a Psychiatry Registrar to join a large, multidisciplinary public mental health service within a major tertiary hospital network in Perth.
This is a fixed-term full-time or part-time service role with opportunities across multiple mental health and addiction settings.
What’s on Offer
✔ Competitive salary $128K – $175K p.a. ✔ Fixed-term full-time or part-time opportunities ✔ Diverse rotation options across multiple specialist services ✔ Strong consultant supervision and structured teaching programs ✔ Exposure to acute, community, and specialist mental health settings ✔ Opportunities in teaching, research, and quality improvement ✔ Supportive multidisciplinary team environment ✔ Access to salary packaging and flexible work arrangements ✔ Strong focus on trainee development and clinical education
The Role
You will gain experience across a broad range of psychiatry settings, including:
Youth and adolescent mental health services
Mother and baby mental health care
Consultation-liaison and emergency psychiatry
Addiction and behavioural addiction services
Inpatient and community-based mental health care
You will work closely with consultant psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centred care while developing your clinical and professional skills.
The role also includes participation in teaching, supervision, research, and service development activities.
Training Environments
Metropolitan Tertiary Mental Health Service
Large, state-wide tertiary hospital environment
Exposure to complex acute psychiatry presentations
Broad subspecialty rotations and teaching programs
Strong academic and research culture
Specialist Women’s Mental Health & Addiction Service
Dedicated inpatient and outpatient women’s mental health services
Eating disorders, withdrawal management, and addiction care
Multidisciplinary, recovery-focused model of care
Structured learning and supervision opportunities
What We’re Looking For
General registration with AHPRA
Enrolled or eligible for RANZCP Psychiatry training
Strong interest in acute and community psychiatry
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient-centred, recovery-focused care
Enthusiasm for learning, teaching, and professional development
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for Psychiatry Registrars seeking broad, high-acuity clinical exposure across both general and specialist mental health services.
You’ll join a well-supported training environment with strong supervision, diverse rotations, and access to complex clinical presentations across a major metropolitan health system.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.....Read more...
The Sports Coach with Swim Specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of swim sessions/projects. Working alongside our Aquarius staff, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions (swim lessons) and also work on our holiday camps.
Shifts to be confirmed. You will be required to travel around sites across various sites across Birmingham to visit the pop-up pools. Duration - 15-months - Level 2 Community Actiavtor Apprenticeship.
What you’ll do at work Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team?
If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you! The Community Activator Apprentice with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of fun, inclusive and engaging sessions using our swimming pools. Working alongside our Aquarius Pool Supervisors and swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching. Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will fund your swim teacher qualification. You will get a diverse opportunity to develop your wider coaching skills during your work on our Active Holiday camps during school holidays.
Key duties include: Working directly with members of the public to plan and deliver a range of projects and activities within our leisure centre(s) with the aim of increasing the participation of a variety of groups in sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on swimming and aquatics,
These could involve: Extra-curricular swimming lessons for children, primarily in key station 1 and 2 Supporting our swimming curriculum for schools Adult swimming lessons Swimming galas and festivals Pool inflatable fun sessions Water polo Aquatots parents and toddlers Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the program To support on organising community and competitive events Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations Supporting the delivery and coordination of our holiday activity and HAF schemes for children Providing swimming duty cover where required Begin developing skills in supervisory duties within the swim school, working closely with the pool supervisors to help manage progression and positively impact retention levels Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming Contribute to the overall ethos and working values of the Foundation Contribute to raising standards by demonstrating and promoting high expectations Supervise and support members of the public, ensuring their safety by complying with good H&S practice To undertake all training and courses associated with the apprenticeship programme.Training:Our apprentices will receive weekly off the job training hours in order to engage with masterclasses, skills festival days, assignments and tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach. They will achieve the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism alongside sector specific CPD, such as: STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification Lifeguard qualification Pool maintenance and water testing CPD Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed) Behaviour Management Safeguarding/Prevent Mental Health and Wellbeing Digital skills Functional skills in maths and English (where required).Training Outcome:After successfully completing this apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a full-time role such as Swim Teacher, Community Sports Coach, or Aquatics Coach, with a wage increase and greater responsibility based on performance.
There is also opportunity to progress into roles such as Senior Swim Teacher, Pool Supervisor, or Swim School Coordinator, depending on experience, leadership skills and training completed.
With further development, the apprentice could specialise in areas such as SEND aquatics, school swimming delivery, or community water safety programmes, or progress onto higher-level qualifications including Level 3/4 coaching or teaching pathways.
Strong performers may be offered ongoing full-time employment, continued wage progression, and access to further qualifications, CPD, and leadership opportunities within swimming and wider sports delivery programmes.Employer Description:This organisation is a sports education and youth development provider that delivers high-quality PE, sport, and physical activity programmes for primary school children. It works closely with schools to improve access to sport and encourage children to be more active, confident, and engaged in physical exercise.
The company offers a wide range of services including PE lessons, after-school clubs, lunch and breakfast clubs, holiday camps, and wraparound childcare. It also provides coaching support, staff training, and school sport events to enhance physical education delivery.
Its main focus is making sport fun, inclusive, and accessible for all children, while supporting their physical, social, and emotional development. The organisation works across multiple schools, using trained coaches to deliver structured but engaging activities that build skills, teamwork, and confidence.
Overall, it is a community-focused sports provider that aims to increase participation in physical activity and positively impact children’s wellbeing through fun, structured sport programmes.Working Hours :Shifts will be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and progression opportunities?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.
We are working with a respected organisation that provides residential care for children and young people. Based in Keighley, this home supports children aged 6–11 years and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where every child can thrive.
This is a position working within a residential children's home supporting young people with varied and complex needs. The role requires dedication, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping children achieve positive outcomes.
The role requires flexibility in working hours, with shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.
What's on Offer:
Salary of £29,113
Full-time, permanent contract
Sleep-in payment of £43.90 per sleep-in
Comprehensive induction programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Regular practice and clinical supervision
Performance Development Planning
Clear career progression opportunities
Investors in People accredited employer
Mindful Employer accredited organisation
Competitive hourly rate
Group personal pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
The Role:
As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will:
Support children with their day-to-day care and development
Create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment
Build positive and trusting relationships with children
Support children with emotional and behavioural needs
Promote positive outcomes and independence
Work as part of a trauma-informed care team
Uphold high standards of safeguarding and child protection
Encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
This role includes shift work, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties, so flexibility is essential.
Ideal Backgrounds:
Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:
Residential children's care
SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Youth work
Education support
Social care
Family support services
Foster care support
Mental health support
Behavioural and emotional support services
Care leavers services
If this sounds like it may be a suitable next step for you lets chat!
This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.
Summer
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