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About the Role

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will support people with mental health needs and other barriers to employment to achieve their goals and secure sustainable, meaningful work.

You will work closely with individuals to understand their strengths, interests and aspirations, providing tailored support throughout their employment journey. The role combines coaching, employer engagement and partnership working to help clients move into and remain in employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with clients and provide person-centred support.
• Help clients identify their employment goals, skills and career aspirations.
• Support individuals with CV writing, job searching and interview preparation.
• Develop tailored action plans to help clients overcome barriers to work.
• Work closely with mental health teams and other support services to provide joined-up support.
• Engage with local employers to identify suitable job opportunities.
• Match clients to vacancies that align with their interests and abilities.
• Provide in-work support to both clients and employers to help sustain employment.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a caseload effectively.
• Monitor progress and celebrate client achievements and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about helping people improve their lives through employment.
• Has experience supporting individuals facing barriers to work, particularly those with mental health needs.
• Can build strong relationships with clients, employers and partner organisations.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is proactive, resilient and able to work independently.
• Understands the principles of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or is willing to learn.

Ideal Background

Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Employment Advice or Job Coaching
• Supported Employment
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care or Community Services
• Careers Guidance
• Welfare-to-Work Programmes
• Employer Engagement or Recruitment

Why This Role Matters

Employment can be life-changing. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people gain confidence, achieve independence and build a brighter future through meaningful work.

Responder (On-Call Field-Based Role)

Location: Workington / Western Cumbria
Salary: 18,480 per annum ( 9,300 Basic + 9,180 On-Call Allowance)
Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for two Responders to join a well-established team covering the Western Cumbria region.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, helping customers, and being part of an essential response service. The role operates on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance while offering additional earning potential through call-outs and extra shifts.

Based from the Workington office, you will respond to customer requirements across Western Cumbria. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should live within a reasonable distance of the area they will be covering.

What You'll Receive

• Basic Salary: 9,300 per annum
• On-Call Allowance: 9,180 per annum
• Total Guaranteed Earnings: 18,480 per annum
• Additional hours paid at the standard hourly rate when call-outs exceed the daily allocated 4 hours
• Extra shifts paid at:
• 50 On-Call Allowance
• Plus 4 hours paid at the standard hourly rate
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile
• Access to a fleet vehicle for operational duties
• 4 On / 4 Off shift pattern

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer incidents and service requests across Western Cumbria.
• Provide a professional, courteous, and customer-focused service.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with the wider team.
• Complete all required documentation and reporting accurately.
• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are maintained and used safely.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions when required.
• Comfortable working an on-call rota.
• Good local knowledge of Western Cumbria would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid DBS certificate
• Ability to provide two satisfactory employment references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

If you're looking for a rewarding role with a great shift pattern and the opportunity to make a real difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Work & Health Coach
Based in Hospitals across Manchester & Trafford
up to £29,000 - 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, contributory pension
Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
We are recruiting for a Work and Health Coach to support individuals facing health-related barriers to employment click apply for full job details

Health & Therapy Support Coach

Full Time Permanent £25,573 to £26,372 per annum

Help Students Thrive

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential?

Bournemouth & Poole College is seeking a compassionate, proactive and dedicated Health & Therapy Support Coach to join our Student Experience - SEND team click apply for full job details

Description

We are recruiting Delivery Maintenance Drivers for a local government client in Enfield, Greater London, to deliver and fit specialist community equipment and minor adaptations to residents' homes, and, where appropriate, demonstrate proper use, ensuring the equipment is adjusted to the user's needs. Carry out warehouse and stock management duties as directed, including equipment recycling:

Responsibility

The Healthcare Equipment Delivery and Maintenance Driver play a vital role in supporting community health and social care, helping residents access safe, reliable equipment that promotes independence and well-being.

Qualification Essential

• GCSES or equivalent to include Maths and English
• A full UK Driving Licence and Social Care delivery experience.
• Intermediate user Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media, and tablets

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Tested at Shortlisting.

• Immediate availability is essential for this role, underscoring the need to fill this position promptly to ensure continuous support for residents.
• A full UK Driving Licence is a non-negotiable requirement for this role, underlining its importance.
• Previous experience in a customer-focused organisation, providing excellent customer care, driving/delivering, and collecting equipment, is highly valued for this role.
• Experience in driving 3.5T vans, together with the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Proven ability to prepare and monitor deliveries and collections, stock orders, recycle, and use hand-held electronic systems.
• Experience in attending independent living and residential care environments.
• Must be flexible and willing to work out-of-hours when required, including evenings and weekends, to meet community needs and delivery schedules.
• Experience in driving and delivery, including loading/unloading, route planning and completion of paperwork in an area of high demand.
• Solid Understanding of store and stock management processes.
• Reliability, excellent timekeeping, and physical fitness are crucial to ensure a safe and dependable service for residents, reflecting the importance of safety and responsibility in this role.
• Safety boots are an essential requirement.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• Three Years of References
• Enhanced DBS Essential
• Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks and pre-screening process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach (BRS)
Reporting to: BRS Team Leader/Senior Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach

Broad purpose of the post
Looking for a role that makes a difference? We have an opportunity to join our Bespoke Repatriation Service as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach click apply for full job details

Services Manager - Edinburgh & West Lothian

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Services Manager to lead and develop our social care services within the Edinburgh and West Lothian regions. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.

• Lead the planning, design, and development of new and existing services.
• Line manage Team Facilitators, providing formal supervision and guidance to build autonomous support teams.
• Oversee the management of Individual Service Funds (ISF) and ensure efficient financial administration.
• Monitor service quality through audits and Quality Assurance systems to meet regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key contact for local authorities, health services, and families, representing the organisation at external forums.
• Ensure safe working practices and effectively manage staff sickness and absence.
• Coordinate and participate in local on-call responsibilities.

• A relevant management or other qualification for SSSC and Care Inspectorate registration.
• Proven success in managing social care services and supervisory line management of teams.
• A record of developing and implementing strategy or operational plans.
• In-depth understanding of the Personalisation agenda and Self-Directed Support (SDS) legislation.
• Working knowledge of the Scottish Social Services care regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and databases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Desirable: Experience in the voluntary sector, management training in the learning disability field, and experience with quality assurance systems.

• Annual Salary: 36,050
• Permanent contract
• Support for self-development and required registrations (SSSC/Care Inspectorate)

This is an urgent requirement, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply immediately. Please submit your application without delay. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a driver based in Edinburgh and want to work into a stable and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.For more information you can contact Mohammed Faizan on (phone number removed) or via email at .

Apply today with your updated CV.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Panoramic Associates are exclusively partnered with an established adult social care organisation in their search for a Service Manager. This is a newly created role due to good company growth.

As a Service Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the delivery of services, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting strategic initiatives. You will be working across two single person supported living homes with 5 team leaders reporting to you. The role will be centred around staff supervision, supporting with audits, supporting the service users with the daily lives and working to CQC regulations.

You will be supporting adults aged with Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities and associated needs.

Experience required:

• Proven experience working with adults with complex needs/ learning disabilities.
• Have worked in supported living or residential care homes before.
• Previous line management experience.
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Strong CQC knowledge.

They are offering a competitive package which includes up to 33 days holiday. Please note that they do not provide sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK. If you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, for more information, please contact Vinay on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)

Description Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

Location: Magdalene Court, Midhurst
Full Time Salary: £36,007 per year
Hours: 30 - 37 per week
Contract: Fixed term 9-12 months - Maternity Cover
Depending on service requirements, this role may involve a combination of service management responsibilities and direct support delivery Dependant on working times agreed to b click apply for full job details

Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS)
Role: Fostering Service Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent upon experience
Location: Remote, with expected travel to Cambuslang Head Office

Benefits

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
• On-site Free Parking
• Ongoing click apply for full job details