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[Fulltime] Deputy Manager – Care Home at Friends of the Elderly

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Deputy Manager – Care Home

£35,000 per annum

Haslemere, Surrey

Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hpw

Working Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Do you have senior experience within a care team? Do you consider yourself a positive, proactive, and professional individual? Do you want to go home feeling like you are making a real difference to older people’s lives? Then come and join our team as Deputy Manager!

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot is blessed with a unique, tranquil setting.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will assist with the management of the home in the delivery of high standards of person centred care; initiating and managing quality, health, dementia and palliative care.

In this incredibly varied position, you will…

Ensure the health and safety of all residents is effectively assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using our electronic care planning system.
Work closely with the Registered Manager in managing the services annual budget efficiently and effectively.
Develop effective communication links with the Registered Manager, the support team under your line management and all external professionals.
Ensure all staff adhere to the correct reporting procedures for all accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns.
Maintain a welcoming ambience that encourages a sense of communal living.
Act as a role model in support of staff to work within the standards, always promoting best practice.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

Who we are looking for:

With a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care and a clear understanding of the ‘Care Certificate’, you will have proven experience working with the elderly and will be comfortable leading a team.

A strong understanding of CQC regulations and adult safeguarding is key for the role and you will be comfortable auditing day to day practice, identifying scope for improvement and then implementing a forwarding thinking approach to current practices. You will produce rotas for the team and organise staff training, always being a champion of staff development.

This dynamic role offers the best of both worlds—hands-on work on the floor and impactful decision-making in the office.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Benefits

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and progression.
Paid breaks.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
Health cash plans for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards, that increase with length of service.
Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus
Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us
Free parking at our homes.
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums.
Uniforms are provided.
Free DBS checks

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Friends of the Elderly is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and accepted. Our goal is to attract and retain caring individuals who make a difference.

We respect and support all staff, service users, volunteers, and contractors as unique individuals, encouraging personal growth and understanding.

We strive to listen, learn, and improve, asking everyone to commit to self-education and open dialogue. We urge staff to challenge actions that conflict with our values and uphold the rights of all.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments or accommodations for disabled and neurodivergent applicants during recruitment or interviews. Please inform us if you need any.

Apply now and we will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Safeguarding

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

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[Fulltime] Bank Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant at Friends of the Elderly

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Bank Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant

Haslemere

£13.02 - £14.32

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends

Joining us as a Housekeeper or Laundry Assistant, you will help keep care home clean and ensure that we offer high standards of hygiene of household and residents’ personal laundry. You will be responsible for general domestic duties such as vacuuming, polishing tables and office surfaces, wiping armchairs and dining chairs and emptying bins and helping to run the laundry service.

Self-motivated and resilient, a team player who is willing to go the extra mile, you will take pride in your work, ensuring residents are at the heart of our service. Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety would be beneficial but by no means essential. A good standard of English and number skills are required for this role, and you will be comfortable using various forms of digital technology to be able to complete online training. No prior experience is needed, as we will give you all the training you will need to excel in this role!

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day

Benefits

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and progression.
Paid breaks.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
Health cash plans for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards, that increase with length of service.

Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus
Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us
Free parking at our homes.
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums.
Uniforms are provided.
Free DBS checks

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We respect and support all staff, service users, volunteers, and contractors as unique individuals, encouraging personal growth and understanding.

We strive to listen, learn, and improve, asking everyone to commit to self-education and open dialogue. We urge staff to challenge actions that conflict with our values and uphold the rights of all.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments or accommodations for disabled and neurodivergent applicants during recruitment or interviews. Please inform us if you need any.

Apply now and we will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Safeguarding

Criminal record checks:

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[Parttime] Office Manager at Friends of the Elderly

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0100

Office Manager – Part Time

Alton, Hampshire

£10,907 per annum / £17.48 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (12 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday 6 hours per day (9:30am – 15:30pm)

Working Pattern: Days

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

The Lawn is a beautiful Georgian period home in the rural village of Holybourne, Hampshire. From housekeeping to the care and management teams, all our staff are trained to the highest standard. We create a personalised care plan for each of our residents, ensuring that our enthusiastic, compassionate staff are able to meet everyone’s personal needs.

As a key member of our home’s management team, you’ll be the first friendly face people meet. You’ll work closely with the Care Home Manager, providing the support they need to help us deliver safe, high-quality care for our residents.

As our Office Manager, you’ll offer a confidential, accurate and efficient administrative service, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll handle financial tasks with care, making sure our income and expenditure processes are set up correctly and recorded clearly.

You’ll also help manage staff information and working hours, ensuring everything is completed on time and in line with our compliance standards. Alongside this, you’ll play an important role in recruitment, and support the planning of staff inductions, training and ongoing development – working closely with our central support teams.

We are looking for someone with experience in organising and providing efficient general administrative support. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll have the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all working partnerships and handle a wide range of enquiries in a timely and confidential manner.

With good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word and Excel, you’ll have experience in the implementation of new IT systems and training staff. Knowledge of Softworks would also be extremely beneficial in this role.

Working in a residential/nursing home for older people or within a charity would be beneficial. This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Rewards and Recognition

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

Learning, development, and career progression.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.
Health cash plans for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards, that increase with length of service.
Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
Free parking at our homes and day clubs.
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums for care staff.
Uniforms are provided.
Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff.
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same!

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.

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[Parttime] Recovery Navigator (Mental Health Support Worker) at Birmingham Mind

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0100

Recovery Navigator (Mental Health Support Worker)

£26,229 per annum (pro-rata £20,983)

Birmingham

Part-Time

Location: Bullring Hub, Link Street – Grand Central, Birmingham

Hours: 30 hours per week (Part-time)

Are you interested in kick starting your career in mental health? Keen to support your community and have a rewarding role? If you have some experience in the field of mental health or feel as though you would succeed in this industry, we encourage you to apply for the role of Recovery Navigator at Birmingham Mind.

About us:

Birmingham Mind are a leading mental health service provider in the West Midlands, we are a Mindful Employer as well as achieve the Gold standard success in Investors in People.

About the role:

Based in our Birmingham City Centre hub, you will receive in depth training and guidance for you to provide support to people that need help managing their mental health and wellbeing. Once thorough training and an induction has been completed, your role will include:

· Managing a caseload of people accessing our mental health services with support from your line manager.

· Building positive relationship with individuals to understand their needs and safeguard their wellbeing.

· Support individuals accessing the service to find a variety of solutions to help them navigate a path to their recovery.

· Conducting 1-2-1’s, workshops, drop-in sessions, signposting to community support and leading therapeutic group sessions.

· You will help create and develop new sessions and workshops using feedback and reflective practice.

· Given the opportunity to take part in fundraising, pop up hubs and community .0

· events across Birmingham Mind.

· Advocate for individuals to help them reach their goals.

About You:

· At least 6 months experience of working in the mental health sector, or other sectors that have a transferrable skillset will be considered, e.g. charities, care, prison, SEND

· Interest in working 1-2-1 with people with mental health difficulties as well as delivering workshops for wellbeing and social support (full training will be provided)

· Understanding of Safeguarding procedures & GDPR regulations

· Confident when working with different groups of people

· Calm and considered approach to managing challenging situations and well as the ability to regulate your emotional response.

· The majority of hours will be within 9-5, Monday to Friday, however you will be available to work a Saturday morning on a monthly basis.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th September 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing Tuesday 22nd September 2026

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[Fulltime] Keyworker - Burns Court at South Yorkshire Housing Association

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0100

Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: midnight 30/09/2026

Interview Date: 15/10/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Key Worker to work at Burns Court. We are a forward thinking, values driven housing association, and this role is based at our Rotherham offices.

Burns Court is a 10 bed (individual self-contained flats) unit with a staff office, located in Maltby, Rotherham. The service has recently been recommissioned by RDaSH to deliver housing related support to ensure individuals with primary Mental Health needs, have access to safe, comfortable homes.

The team would work closely with the Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) in Rotherham, attending Multi-Disciplinary meetings and providing holistic support. Customers would be supported for a period of up to two years, with the emphasis to move on into an independent living space.

Our wider benefits:

Salary – £25,977 - £27,187 per annum, pro-rata
Working hours – 37 hours per week
Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata.
5% pension contribution
Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share.
Excellent benefits including:
- SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus advice and resources on health eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health
- Westfield Health (employer paid)
- Counselling
- Discounted Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you.

More about the role:

Our aim is to equip each customer with personal, social, vocational and practical life skills; enabling them to take control of their life and live independently within the community.

We are looking for individuals with a real commitment to supporting our customers to achieve their aspirations, goals and help them maximise their full potential. These roles can be challenging and are highly rewarding.

We believe that everyone has a right a safe and secure place to call home, and the stability that it brings.

Who you are:

Could you empower someone with enduring mental health issues to gain the most from their life?  The role of a Key Worker includes supporting our customers to develop the skills necessary to maximise their independence.   

 The successful candidate would need to:  

Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and risks our customers experience and an understanding of how to develop plans of support to overcome these.   
 Show enthusiasm about helping others, be approachable and encouraging with customers to achieve their goals.
 Possess a positive "Can Do" solution focused attitude to fit in with a small team and build on the successes of this excellent A rated service.

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. We work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application.

SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 this is an excluded job.

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[Fulltime] Care Assistant (Nights) at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Care Assistant (Nights)

Calcot, Reading

£15.26 per hour

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Nights

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am working on rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
A stylish salon offering professional pampering.
A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.
A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives.

We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.
Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community.
Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.

Make Your Mark

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
Generous annual leave.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee assistance programme.
Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.
Health cash plans for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards that increase with length of service.
Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
Uniforms are provided
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Apply

[Fulltime] Care Assistant (Care homes) at Friends of the Elderly

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0100

Care Assistant (Care homes)

Calcot, Reading

£13.87 per hour (£15.26 at weekends)

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends

Hours: Three consecutive days on with three consecutive days off, 6 weeks rolling rota

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
A stylish salon offering professional pampering.
A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.
A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:

Personal care.
Companionship.
Meal preparation.
Mobility.
Keeping care records up to date.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.
Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community.
Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.

Make Your Mark

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
Generous annual leave.
Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee assistance programme.
Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.
Health cash plans for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards that increase with length of service.
Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
Uniforms are provided
Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Criminal record checks:

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Apply

[Fulltime] Care Practitioner (Support Worker) at Stockdales

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0100

Up to 37.5 hours per week ¦ Full and part-time opportunities

Do you want to make a real difference every day?

Are you an experienced Support Worker or care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

At Stockdales, you'll support people with learning and physical disabilities, including people with complex health needs, to live full, active and meaningful lives.

We're a charity with over 70 years' experience, and we're proud to create an environment where the people we support can enjoy life, try new things and be as independent as possible.

And that means your days are anything but ordinary.

You could be supporting someone with their personal care in the morning, heading out into the community in the afternoon, and helping them enjoy an activity, day trip or new experience later that day.

Our activities include swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, activity breaks and holidays in the UK and abroad.

What you'll be doing

As a Care Practitioner, you'll:

Provide dignified, person-centred personal care and support in line with individual support plans.
Support individuals with health care needs and complete health care procedures following appropriate training and guidance.
Promote independence, self-help skills, community involvement and positive outcomes.
Recognise and appropriately respond to distressed behaviour, safeguarding concerns and changes in health or wellbeing.
Support colleagues, including staff who are new to the role or completing their probation.
Take on Shift Leader responsibilities when required, including delegating duties, supporting medication and stores processes, liaising with families and professionals, and escalating concerns appropriately.

You'll be supported throughout your development, with comprehensive induction, refresher training and opportunities to complete relevant professional qualifications such as an RQF/NVQ Level 2 or 3.

About you

You'll ideally have at least one year's experience in care and be ready to take on more responsibility and lead shifts.

Most importantly, you'll be caring, reliable and passionate about supporting people to live the lives they choose.

You'll also need to:

Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Be comfortable working as part of a team and taking responsibility when required.
Have basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and email.
Have good English reading and writing skills and basic numeracy.
Be physically able to carry out the role, including using hoists and pushing wheelchairs.

The role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, as well as all required training.

What we offer

We want our staff to feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers with us. In return, you'll receive:

A competitive salary
Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
Excellent internal and external training offered
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Mileage paid for travel during work hours
28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
Increased holiday entitlement with service
Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Wage Stream
Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
Life Insurance Scheme
Monthly staff prize draw

Why Stockdales?

Because this is more than a care job.

You'll build relationships, develop your skills and help people do things that matter to them. Whether that's supporting someone to become more independent, enjoying a day out, trying a new activity or simply having a really good day - you'll know you've made a difference.

If you're ready to take the next step in your care career, we'd love to hear from you.

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[Fulltime] Senior Resident Liaison and Decant Officer at Fairhive Homes

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:02 +0100

Senior Resident Liaison and Decant Officer

£40,994 per annum

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Permanent, Full Time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the housing community?

We’re on the hunt for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Resident Liaison and Decant Officer to join our amazing Resident Liaison team at Fairhive! If you enjoy helping others, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to meaningful projects, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role…

We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Senior Resident Liaison and Decant Officer to lead our Resident Liaison and Decant service and support residents through planned improvement works and temporary relocations. Working closely with our Asset Management, Operations Teams and contractor partners, you will ensure residents are fully informed, supported and engaged during major improvement projects including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and external works, windows, doors, and other capital investment works.

This new role will provide leadership and support to our Resident Liaison and Decant Officers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service and excellent resident experience across all programmes. You will play a key role in supporting programme delivery, coordinating resident engagement activities, managing complex cases and decants, mitigating project risks relating to resident access and satisfaction, and working collaboratively with contractors and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

What you'll be doing

Leading and supporting a team of Resident Liaison and Decant Officers supporting planned investment programmes.
Acting as the resident liaison lead across major works and capital investment projects.
Managing complex resident cases and vulnerable households to minimise disruption during works programmes.
Developing and implementing engagement and communication plans for investment programmes.
Supporting residents through complex planned works, temporary decants and home moves where required.
Working closely with Property teams, surveyors, project managers and contractors to support programme delivery.
Monitoring resident satisfaction, access performance, complaints and project feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Supporting contractor mobilisation, consultation events and resident meetings throughout project delivery.
Ensuring resident considerations are embedded in project planning, risk management and decision making.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

What we're looking for

Significant experience in resident liaison, customer engagement or decant management within planned investment, capital works, regeneration or housing asset management environments.
A strong understanding of planned maintenance and investment programmes and their impact on residents.
Experience of working alongside contractors and project teams to deliver resident-focussed outcomes.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience leading, coaching or supporting resident liaison teams.
Experience managing complex cases, complaints and vulnerable resident support arrangements.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing service, support colleagues and make a genuine difference to residents' lives. If you're passionate about customer experience and delivering positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.

We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.

Our commitment to you

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.

We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!

Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.

Ready to Apply?

We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you!

The closing date for applications will be 22-Sep-2026, but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date.

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[Parttime] Welfare Rights Officer at Halton Housing

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:02 +0100

Welfare Rights Officer

Widnes, Cheshire (Hybrid Working)

£24,148 (pro rata) £40,246 FTE

Permanent, Part Time - 3 days per week (22.2 hours total)

Flexibility Available

At Halton Housing, we're looking for a part-time customer-focused Welfare Rights Officer to join our team and help improve people's lives.

This is a rewarding role where you'll support customers to maximise their income, access benefits they're entitled to, manage financial challenges, and sustain their tenancies. You'll work with a wide range of people, providing practical advice, guidance, and advocacy to help them achieve greater financial stability and independence.

What you’ll do

Support customers with welfare benefit claims, applications, and appeals, helping them access the financial support they're entitled to.
Provide money advice and tailored support to help customers maximise income, manage household finances, and maintain their tenancies.
Identify debt, affordability, and financial wellbeing issues, offering advice, referrals, grant application support, and signposting to specialist services where appropriate.
Manage a varied caseload, guiding customers from initial enquiry through to successful outcomes while maintaining accurate records.
Build trusted relationships with customers, colleagues, local authorities, the DWP, and partner organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Promote financial inclusion services across the organisation and wider community, helping to raise awareness and increase customer engagement.
Stay up to date with developments in welfare benefits, housing, and financial inclusion to ensure customers receive accurate and effective advice.

What you’ll need:

We're looking for someone with the passion and skills to help customers improve their financial wellbeing. You'll ideally have:

Experience providing welfare benefits, money advice, financial inclusion, debt advice, tenancy sustainment, or similar customer support services.
Experience managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records using case management or customer relationship systems.
Knowledge of welfare benefits, Universal Credit, housing-related support, or a willingness and ability to quickly build expertise in this area.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues, and external partners.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand customers' individual circumstances to identify practical solutions.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve positive outcomes.
Confidence analysing information, maintaining records, and producing reports where required.
A customer-focused approach, with a genuine desire to make a difference and improve people's lives.

What You’ll Get:

30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service), plus bank holidays
Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
Competitive salary
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Flexible and Hybrid working
Supported training and development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
Competitive Pension Scheme

Why Halton Housing?

At Halton Housing, our purpose is Improving People's Lives. We're looking for people who share our values:

We are Honest – we build trust through openness, integrity and accountability.
We are Dynamic – we embrace change, seek opportunities and continually improve.
We Care – we put people first and make a positive difference to our customers, colleagues and communities.

If this sounds like you and you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview Date: 22nd September 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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[Fulltime] Customer Engagement Lead (Housing) at Richmond Housing Partnership

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:02 +0100

Customer Engagement Lead (Housing)

Teddington, Southwest London with flexibility (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £38,062 per annum plus benefits

Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week)

The Vacancy

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Engagement Lead to make a genuine impact by ensuring our customers' voices are heard, valued, and acted upon. You'll play a key role in shaping improvements, influencing service delivery, and building trust and engagement across our customer community.

We know that flexibility matters. That's why we offer hybrid working, with the opportunity to work remotely as part of your role. From time to time, you'll also have the chance to attend business meetings, events, and occasional evening engagements, providing valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders from across the organisation.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits including:

Hybrid/flexible working
Pension payments doubled by us, up to a maximum employer contribution of 11.3%
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced family leave
Simply Health level 5 healthcare plan
Generous annual wellbeing allowance

Our full list of benefits can be found further down this page.

Who we’re looking for

Experience in housing and a similar resident engagement role is essential, with a strong understanding of resident involvement and customer voice activities.
Digital engagement expertise is a key focus, including experience driving participation and generating meaningful insights through online resident engagement platforms and digital tools.
Design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality resident engagement activities that give residents genuine opportunities to influence services and decision-making.
The ability to lead usage and meaningful insight from our online engagement platform (RHP Digital Neighbourhood) by creating fresh and relevant content.
Support organisational compliance with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
Confident communicator able to engage with diverse communities and facilitate workshops, meetings, and engagement sessions both in person and online.
Strong ability to analyse resident feedback, identify trends, and turn insights into practical service improvements.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships effectively.

When we're hiring, we look for people who connect with our KOSMIHC values:

We know our stuff
We make it happen
We care

Feel a connection? If this sounds like you, click on apply now!

Don’t just find a job, feel it!

Closing date: 18th September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

**We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of responses. If it interests, you please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment**

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[Fulltime] Residential Assistant Manager at Stockdales

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0100

£28,188 - £29,355 per annum, once 6 month probation is passed.
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system)

Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties.

Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team.

The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance.

You will work closely with families and professionals to support people’s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required.

About You

Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role)
NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
Effective leadership and communication skills
Flexible and resilient approach to work
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

About Us

Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club. Check out our website to see what we do www.stockdales.org.uk.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
Increased holiday entitlement with service
Pension Scheme
Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids.
Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation)
Excellent internal and external training offered.
Monthly staff prize draw
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Wage Stream

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[Fulltime] Specialist Support Worker - Young People (Trauma-I at Gloucester City Homes

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:33:26 +0100

Specialist Support Worker - Young People (Trauma-Informed Support)
Gloucester - Scheme Based
£33,432.68 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Are you passionate about improving people’s lives? At GCH we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers. If that sounds like you, why not join us?

We're seeking a Specialist Support Worker to join our Young People's Service at Hewmar House, supporting young people with complex needs within supported accommodation. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, overcome barriers, and successfully transition towards independent living.

As a senior member of the team, you'll provide guidance and support to colleagues, coordinate shift activities, and deliver person-centred support that enables young people to thrive.

What you'll be doing...

Developing and delivering individual support plans focused on independence and achieving positive outcomes.
Supporting young people with housing, wellbeing, life skills and tenancy sustainment.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, statutory services and partner agencies.
Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, risk factors and wellbeing needs.
Encouraging positive engagement, behaviour change and participation in support services.
Maintaining accurate records, case notes and outcome monitoring information.

We'd like you to have...

Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or an equivalent qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and Families, or an equivalent qualification.
Certificate in Counselling, or another relevant counselling qualification.
Alternatively, substantial professional experience working in a similar role/environment

Skills & Experience

Experience supporting young people, vulnerable individuals or those experiencing homelessness and complex needs.
A good understanding of homelessness, supported housing and the challenges faced by young people.
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed approaches.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and positive relationships with young people and partners.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving and case management skills.
The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and lone-working, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and professionalism in demanding and emotionally complex environments.

This role delivers intensive, trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs, helping them build resilience, improve wellbeing and move towards independence. No personal care duties are required, and the role is not based within a care home or residential care environment.

Hewmar House

Based at Hewmar House, a 24/7 supported accommodation service for young people who have experienced homelessness and may have complex support needs, including trauma, vulnerability, and tenancy-related challenges.

The role operates on a 3-week rota, including a mix of early shifts (7:45am to 3:45pm) and late shifts (2:00pm to 10:00pm), with no night shifts required.

You will be required to work every other weekend and participate in a 1-in-7 on-call rota. On-call duties involve providing telephone support to colleagues when needed, with an additional £30 payment per call received.

Due to shift start and finish times, applicants must be able to travel to and from Hewmar House reliably.

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Please note: Gloucestershire City Homes is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a valid and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you

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