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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

3 months+

£21 ph Umbrella OR £15.50 PAYE + holiday

37 hours pw

Kirklees

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to work with individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

This role is a community based project that will require travel across Kirklees.

Responsibilities of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate:

  • Building strong relationships with individuals and families affected by domestic violence
  • Advocating for survivors
  • Reviewing support plans
  • Signposting clients to other services
  • Managing high risk cases
  • Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
  • Providing support around housing, criminal justice, health and finances
  • Working in partnership and collaborating with partners and stakeholders
  • Actively engaging clients and promote involvement in the service

Essential Criteria of the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate:

  • UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Experience working with those fleeing domestic abuse

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Support Worker – Children

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£15.50-£17.50 per hour | Weekly Pay | Mileage Paid

Full Time | Part Time | Fixed Term | Zero Hour Contracts

Be the reason a child believes in themselves.

At Major Healthcare, we’re looking for genuine, passionate, resilient and progressive people who want more than just another Support Worker job.

We support children and young people living in Local Authority care, including those who have experienced trauma, Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, and other complex needs.

Every day is different. One day you could be helping a young person learn a new life skill, the next celebrating a personal achievement, supporting a community activity or simply being the trusted adult they need after a difficult day.

If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Major Healthcare?

We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we’re committed to investing in you from day one.

  • Competitive pay from £15.50-£17.50 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Paid mileage for authorised work travel
  • Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term and Zero Hour contracts
  • Flexible Day Shifts, Sleeping Nights and Waking Nights
  • Comprehensive 1-day Children’s Induction delivered by our in-house Learning & Development Team
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  • Specialist NAPPI training where required
  • Brand-new online learning platform with ongoing development
  • Fully supported Diploma opportunities up to Level 4 (subject to eligibility)
  • Clear career pathways into Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Learning & Development and Quality roles
  • Friendly, supportive management team who genuinely want you to succeed

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support children and young people to feel safe, valued and confident by:

  • Building positive, trusting relationships.
  • Supporting daily routines, education,hobbies and community activities.
  • Promoting independence,confidence and emotional wellbeing.
  • Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
  • Working closely with families, schools, social workers and other professionals.
  • Completing accurate records that help deliver safe, high-quality care.

Essential

  • A minimum of 6 months’ paid UK experience supporting children or young people in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

  • Full UK driving licence.

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you require further information please call 01325 524050

Night Support Worker

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Pay: £28,141.75-£30,689.75 per year

Job Description:

Night Support Worker

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Salary: £12.37 – £13.49 per hour + £25 per night shift worked (approx. an additional £4,000 per year)

Annual Salary: £28141.75 – £30689.75

Hours: 7.45pm-8.15am- 4 on 4 off shifts- average of 43.75 hours per week.

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER for a College, that supports young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have additional social, emotional, autism and mental health needs.

We’re currently looking for a Night Support Worker to assist our students in their homes (on-site) (no personal care responsibilities).

The role:

As a Night support worker, you will play an important role in our young people’s lives, preparing them for adult life and facilitating their transition into further education, training, or employment.

Following a handover from our day team, you’ll support our students with their evening routine. You will mentor and support our young people in their evening activities, sports, or hobbies both on and off site and ensure they settle for night. This will be with the use of verbal and visual prompting dependent on the need of the young person.

You’ll also provide a key liaison point for parents and carers and ensure all health/medical needs are looked after throughout the night. You will be the listening ear and emotional support for young people to talk to after a busy day.

The key to this role will be your ability to participate and to motivate whilst ensuring our students develop their own independent living skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate;

· Willingness to participate, be positive and creative in meeting our young person’s needs

· Able to support and develop independence skills such as budgeting, cooking, housekeeping as well as accessing the wider community

· Ability to prompt / encourage in a positive manner whilst providing social/emotional behavioural support

· Ability to show a strong understanding of what “good care” looks like and how to put the young person’s needs first, whilst empowering them to be independent

· Due to our rural location access to your own vehicle and a drivers licence is essential

· Given the age of our students all applicants must be 21 and over

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

“School Staffing Solutions act as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary opportunities”.

Placement Coordinator

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Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive – depending on experience

Make a Difference Every Day

At Major Healthcare, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support to children, young people and adults across the UK.

As our services continue to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Placement Coordinator to join our Newton Aycliffe team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in health and social care who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and ensuring the right people receive the right support at the right time.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with genuine opportunities to develop and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Placement Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in coordinating care packages and matching the right Support Workers to the people we support.

Working closely with Local Authorities, families, Support Workers and our internal teams, you’ll help ensure our services are safe, responsive and delivered to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating new and existing care packages.
  • Matching Support Workers based on skills, experience and availability.
  • Building positive relationships with Local Authorities, commissioners, families and healthcare professionals.
  • Liaising with Support Workers regarding availability, shifts and placements.
  • Working closely with Recruitment, Compliance, Learning & Development and Operational teams.
  • Ensuring staffing remains safe, compliant and person-centred.
  • Responding quickly to changes in service requirements.
  • Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
  • Supporting the mobilisation of new services and care packages.
  • Delivering an excellent service to both colleagues and external professionals.
  • Support the on-call service on a rolling rota.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Previous experience within Health & Social Care.
  • Experience coordinating care packages, staffing or placements.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good IT skills and confidence using multiple systems.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment.
  • A positive, professional and solution-focused attitude.

Desirable

  • Experience working within children’s services, supported accommodation or complex care.
  • Knowledge of CQC and/or Ofsted regulations.
  • Experience working with Local Authorities and commissioning teams.
  • NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Learning & Development

We’re committed to helping our colleagues grow.

From your first day you’ll have access to:

  • Comprehensive company induction.
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
  • NAPPI training focused on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and de-escalation.
  • Our brand-new Learning Hub platform.
  • Ongoing CPD and refresher training.
  • Career progression opportunities, including Level 4 qualifications and leadership development.

At Major Healthcare, Learning & Development isn’t just a tick-box exercise. We invest in our people because confident, knowledgeable colleagues deliver the best outcomes.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Monday to Friday working.
  • Friendly and supportive management team.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Clear career progression opportunities.
  • Employee referral scheme.
  • Company pension.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Company events.
  • The opportunity to genuinely make a difference every day.

Why Major Healthcare?

We’re more than just a healthcare provider.

We’re building a team of passionate people who care about delivering outstanding support and making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and adults.

If you’re looking for a company that values your ideas, invests in your development and supports your career, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Safeguarding & Equality

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a growing organisation that’s passionate about delivering outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

Supported Housing Team Leader

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Senior Housing Support Officer
£34,000

Permanent

37 hrs pw
Heckmondwike

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Senior Housing Support Officer to work within their hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years.

The role will require shift working either 8:30am- 4pm or 2pm-10pm across Monday – Friday. Some weekend working will be required.

The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 5, comprised of Housing Support Officers and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

  • Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting
  • Managing a small caseload of clients
  • Supervising a team of 5 staff members
  • Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence
  • Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team
  • Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners

Essential Criteria of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

  • Experience in supported housing or accommodation-based services.
  • Experience working within a supervisory / team leader capacity within a similar environment
  • Ability to work flexibly across sites, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service)
  • Group pension scheme, matched up to 9%
  • BUPA Health Cash Plan
  • Opportunity to buy and sell back annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Support Worker – Young adults

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Support Worker

  • Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
  • Salary: £12.87 – £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24hrs per week)
  • Training: Full training provided and once passed probation we will support and fund studying the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Driving license and own car needed
  • UNFORTUNATELY SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE

Have you got a passion for helping and empowering others? Are you wanting a career with progression and great benefits whilst making a difference?

CareEd Recruitment are recruiting for compassionate and dedicated people to become Support Workers to support young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs.

This unique setting offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. With specialist facilities and a focus on promoting independence, we support each of our young people through the transition from education into adulthood.

The Role:

As a support worker you will be highly involved in personal care, this is supporting our young people with all aspects of personal hygiene including toileting, dressing and maintain their personal appearance.

As well as supporting with their medical needs you will also get involved in helping with the young adults therapies such as rebound therapy or hydrotherapy in our newly renovated pool. We also have sensory gardens, a skills centre, forestry school and rooms dedicated to art, music and much more.

Independence is prompted wherever is possible, the adults will often run their own days with what they like to do, so you could be helping make things in the sites enterprise scheme, going on shopping trips, taking part in forestry lessons or even going to the pub!!

We are looking for candidates to demonstrate:

  • Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
  • Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
  • Exceptional communication skills and patience
  • Resilient with a robust and positive nature
  • Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.
  • Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend

It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the young adults that the school supports.

What’s on offer:

  • Full training given and continued support
  • Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
  • Part time hours available if required
  • 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Perkbox – access to shopping discounts
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme

If this is a role for you then please get in touch for an application form and to discuss the recruitment process on amy@care-edrecruitment.co.uk or call 07442 087457.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

CareEd Recruitment are acting as an employment business for this vacancy

Support Worker – Young adults

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Support Worker

  • Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
  • Salary: £12.87 – £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24hrs per week)
  • Training: Full training provided and once passed probation we will support and fund studying the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Driving license and own car needed
  • UNFORTUNATELY SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE

Have you got a passion for helping and empowering others? Are you wanting a career with progression and great benefits whilst making a difference?

CareEd Recruitment are recruiting for compassionate and dedicated people to become Support Workers to support young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs.

This unique setting offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. With specialist facilities and a focus on promoting independence, we support each of our young people through the transition from education into adulthood.

The Role:

As a support worker you will be highly involved in personal care, this is supporting our young people with all aspects of personal hygiene including toileting, dressing and maintain their personal appearance.

As well as supporting with their medical needs you will also get involved in helping with the young adults therapies such as rebound therapy or hydrotherapy in our newly renovated pool. We also have sensory gardens, a skills centre, forestry school and rooms dedicated to art, music and much more.

Independence is prompted wherever is possible, the adults will often run their own days with what they like to do, so you could be helping make things in the sites enterprise scheme, going on shopping trips, taking part in forestry lessons or even going to the pub!!

We are looking for candidates to demonstrate:

  • Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
  • Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
  • Exceptional communication skills and patience
  • Resilient with a robust and positive nature
  • Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.
  • Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend

It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the young adults that the school supports.

What’s on offer:

  • Full training given and continued support
  • Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
  • Part time hours available if required
  • 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Perkbox – access to shopping discounts
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme

If this is a role for you then please get in touch for an application form and to discuss the recruitment process on amy@care-edrecruitment.co.uk or call 07442 087457.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

CareEd Recruitment are acting as an employment business for this vacancy

Housing Officer

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Housing Officer
Temporary, 8-12 weeks+
£28 Umbrella
Essex

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer on a temporary basis for 8-12 weeks, to join an organisation based in Essex.

Duties of the Housing Officer role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Manage tenancy related requests including permissions, assignments, successions, mutual exchanges and joint tenancy applications.
  • Identify any support or welfare needs at the start of a tenancy and put appropriate support in place to help customers sustain their home.
  • Manage tenancy breaches, using appropriate interventions such as warnings and notices and prepare documentation for court action where required.
  • Carry out home visits and property inspections to address tenancy, property or support concerns.
  • Support customers with complex needs to sustain their tenancies, resolve tenancy breaches and understand their rights and responsibilities.
  • Work with partner agencies including local authorities, police, social services, healthcare and voluntary organisations to support customers and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate for the Housing Officer will have:

  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Enhanced DBS.

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Children’s Support Worker

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Children’s Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

Join Major Healthcare and be part of a team that genuinely puts children and young people first.

We’re looking for genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive individuals to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD, trauma, and complex needs. This is your opportunity to provide safe, consistent, and meaningful support that helps young people feel understood and move forward positively.

The Role

  • Provide nurturing, child-centred support
  • Support routines, communication, and daily activities
  • Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
  • Follow care plans and maintain clear, accurate records
  • Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times

What You Need

  • 6-12 months’ UK care experience (children or young people)
  • Experience with behaviours that may challenge
  • A genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Training & Development That Actually Matters

We’re heavily investing in Learning & Development so you feel confident from day one:

  • 2-day structured Children’s Induction
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  • Specialist training including NAPPI (focused on PBS and de-escalation)
  • Brand new e-learning platform
  • Ongoing face-to-face and virtual training
  • Real learning you can apply in practice, not just tick boxes

What We Offer

  • Flexible shifts
  • Weekly pay + enhanced weekend rates
  • Ongoing support from an experienced team
  • Clear progression opportunities

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks, and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we want to hear from you. For more information please contact the North East Branch on 01325 524050 or email info@major-healthcare.com

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.