157 adult support workers jobs found in Shaftesbury

Adult Support Workers - Shaftesbury, Dorset GBP15 per hour | Experience Preferred| Personal Care Involved Are you a compassionate, reliable, and experienced support worker looking to make a real difference in someones life? We are currently seeking dedicated Adult Support Workers to join our team in Shaftesbury, Dorset. About the Role You will be supporting adults in their own homes or within supported living environments, helping them maintain independence and live safely and comfortably. The role includes: · Providing personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene support) · Assisting with daily living tasks · Supporting with mobility · Promoting independence and wellbeing · Accurate record keeping and reporting What Were Looking For · Previous experience in adult care or support work · A caring, patient, and professional approach · Good communication skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Reliability and commitment · DBS check (or...

Teaching Assistant – SEMH Secondary Provision Temp to Perm | Full-Time | Term Time Only Do you have the resilience, patience, and emotional insight to support young people who have experienced significant barriers to education? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary SEMH setting, supporting students who may present with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. This role is ideally suited to individuals who take a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach and are committed to helping young people feel safe, valued, and understood. About the role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. Many of the young people you will work with may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and disrupted learning journeys. Your ability to provide consistency, structure, and positive role modelling will be essential in helping them re-engage with education....

A friendly and welcoming school in Bath is looking for a number of support staff that that can work with pupils of various ages from September. The school is equipped with fantastic facilities, is well connected via public transport and has good car parking facilities. Whilst the majority of the role will involve in school support, the pupils that you will be supporitng have tailored timetables, which may involve Sports, Arts & Crafts or other activites. The school is committed to preparing all of their pupils for adult life through setting high expectations of their pupils, whilst establishing firm boundaries. If you have worked with (or have an interest in working with) SEN pupils, then this role would be perfect! The successful candidate will have: Passion for working with children Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential Be passionate and enthusiastic to work with children across EYFS, key stage 1 and key stage 2 Will be proactive and...

Ideally, you’ll have some experience as a TA already, but we know brilliant support skills come from all sorts of backgrounds. Care work, social work, youth groups, mentoring, residential support… if you’ve been there for others before, those skills transfer beautifully into school life. What you’ll be doing: Supporting students across the day, from morning routines to classroom activities Working with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to keep everything running smoothly Helping students feel safe, included and ready to learn Guiding pupils who might need a bit of extra encouragement or structure Being that calm, reassuring adult who makes school feel manageable What we’re looking for: Previous TA experience is great, though not essential Backgrounds in care, social work, youth work or similar are highly valued A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one Someone who brings empathy, patience and a sense of humour when it counts Reliability, teamwork and a...

Location: Cardiff, South Wales Pay Rate: £92.95per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full Academic Year ✨ ALN Classroom Support – Make a Difference Every Day! | Cardiff ✨ Teaching Personnel is looking for a kind‑hearted, resilient, and enthusiastic ALN Classroom Support Assistant to join a wonderful specialist day school in Cardiff. You’ll be supporting amazing young people aged 11–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD — helping them learn, grow, and shine in their own unique ways. At this school, pupils build brilliant friendships, develop their social confidence, and thrive in a caring environment where staff truly understand and respond to their needs. Nearly all pupils make progress that reflects their abilities — and you’ll be right there helping them every step of the way. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where no two days are the same! You’ll support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, helping them develop academically, emotionally, socially, and...

Join Our Team - Intensive care Unit staff ITU Nurse Location: Exeter Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people? Cromwell Medical is looking for dedicated ITU Workers to join our Team, supporting adolescent patient in ITU area This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your skills and care can truly impact lives. Experience in Intensive care unit area is essential Key Responsibilities: Clinical Care * Patient Monitoring: Constantly observe vital signs, neurological status, and organ function to detect changes quickly * Operate ventilators, infusion pumps, dialysis machines, and other critical devices safely * Deliver complex drug regimens such as sedatives, vasopressors, and antibiotics with precision * Act rapidly in life-threatening situations like cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or sepsis * Maintain strict hygiene and safety protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections Qualifications & Requirements * Registered...

Complex Care Support Worker Location: Oxfordshire Contract: 0-Hour Contract (Bank) Service: Health Now Complex Care Bank About the Role Health Now is recruiting experienced Complex Care Support Workers to join our Complex Care Bank in Oxfordshire. This role involves supporting individuals with complex mental health needs within community-based settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We offer flexible 0-hour contracts with 1:1 and 2:1 packages available across the county, operating 7 days a week. Key Responsibilities * Provide specialist support to individuals with complex mental health needs (CAMHS and/or Adult Mental Health) * Deliver care in line with personalised support plans and risk assessments * Implement safe and appropriate de-escalation techniques where required * Maintain accurate and detailed care documentation * Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behavioural outcomes * Work...

Complex Care Support Worker – Long Day Shifts Location: Oxfordshire Contract: 0-Hour Contract (Bank – Long Days) Service: Health Now Complex Care Bank About the Role Health Now is recruiting experienced Complex Care Support Workers to join our Complex Care Bank in Oxfordshire, specifically for long day shifts. You will be supporting individuals with complex mental health needs within community-based settings, delivering safe, structured, and person-centred care. We have 1:1 and 2:1 packages available across the county, operating 7 days per week. This is a flexible 0-hour bank role, ideal for candidates seeking consistent long day shifts. Key Responsibilities * Provide specialist support to individuals with complex needs (CAMHS and/or Adult Mental Health) * Deliver care in line with personalised support plans and risk assessments * Support emotional regulation and behavioural management strategies * Use appropriate de-escalation techniques...

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant- Location- Ebbw Vale Salary- £13.75/hour Contract type- Full time About the Role- Join an award‑winning SEN school in Ebbw Vale and start a career where you truly make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to gain real responsibility from day one, supporting pupils with diverse additional learning needs, helping them learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers and specialists, adapting activities, supporting emotional and behavioural needs, and helping create a warm, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment. Every day, you’ll play a meaningful part in a child’s progress. Perfect for those looking to begin a rewarding career in education, psychology, or care. About the School- This award‑winning SEN school in Ebbw Vale is known for its exceptional commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised support for every student. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing...

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Mental Health) job in South Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: £26.50 (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Mental Health / Adult Social Care HOURS: Full Time, Initial 12-week period, immediate start Job Overview: As an Agency Social Worker, you will be responsible for: * Carrying out assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with statutory requirements. * Providing person-centred support to service users with complex mental health or adult social care needs. * Liaising closely with multi-agency teams including healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams, and community services. * Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed case records. * Participating...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Young Persons Recovery Workers, for roles that we have available in the Slough area. The role will include you working with the specialist Young People and Young Adult Team delivering substance misuse treatment to service users under 18, and young adults up to 25. You will support a caseload of Young People and Young Adults; undertaking assessments, developing person centred recovery plans and running evidence based substance misuse interventions in groups and on a 1:2:1 basis. You will deliver interventions both face to face and via telephone and video technology where appropriate. The post is initially a 3 month contract, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: £20.00 to £22.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular...

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Kidderminster (surrounding areas) Start Date: ASAP (following vetting process) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Salary: £90 - £100 per day Driving licence is ideal for this role but not a requirement. Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-respected SEND school in the Kidderminster area. About the Role:f As a key part of the classroom team, you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, encourage independence, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where every child is valued. What We’re Looking For: A patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic attitude Experience working with children or young people (in...

Children’s Social Worker – Southwark Council Pay: Up to £35.00 per hour With over 20+ years of experience, SW Locums has been supporting Social Workers in finding roles that match their skills and career goals. We are currently recruiting experienced Children’s Social Workers to join the All Age Disability (AAD) Team in London, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with learning disabilities and complex needs. About the Role: • Undertake Care Act and Children & Families assessments • Develop outcome-focused support plans • Deliver safeguarding and empowering interventions • Work across a 0–25 service covering both children’s and adult legislation • Promote independence through a strength-based approach Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England • Relevant experience in children’s services or disability teams • Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills • Ability to manage complex cases and support families...

Carrying out high quality Assessments, develop and implement high quality Child and Family Plans. Working in partnership with families to ensure that they are provided with the right support at the right time to promote the welfare of children and young people living within the family. Reducing the risk of abuse and neglect and the need for statutory social care intervention. Proactively engage and support the most vulnerable and challenging children, young people and their families to strengthen the family and improve their outcomes, develop their resilience and reduce dependency upon specialist services. Delivering a Think Family's approach ensuring that all services working with the family are coordinated and work effectively together whilst maintaining a focus upon the safety and well being of the children and young people. Implementing, monitoring and reviewing family support intervention plans, including the delivery of evidence based parenting programmes, activities and...

Adecco are recruiting for a HAIL (Home Adaptations for Independent Living) Case Worker on behalf of Newham Council. Working arrangements: Hybrid (3 days a week in the officer) Office is based in Newham Temporary contract for 3 months with potential to extend £26.50 per hour Umbrella Full time, 36 hours per weekRole Overview: We are seeking an experienced Case Worker to join the HAIL (Home Adaptations for Independent Living) team within Adult Social Care. This role is central to assessing eligibility and processing Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications, supporting residents to live independently through home adaptations. Key Responsibilities: Undertake financial assessments to determine eligibility for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) Work closely with Occupational Therapists who have identified required adaptations Explain the grants process clearly to residents and their families/carers Provide guidance on funding options, including self-directed schemes in line with...

Role: Associate Lecturer – ESOL Location: Across Northamptonshire sites Salary: £25.00 per hour Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week Contract Type: Sessional (Hourly Paid) Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role. About the Role Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a well-established Further Education provider to recruit an Associate Lecturer in ESOL to join their Adult and Community Learning team. This is a flexible, sessional opportunity ideal for an experienced ESOL practitioner who is passionate about supporting both young people and adult learners to develop essential language and life skills. Key responsibilities include: Teaching & Learner Development: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging ESOL lessons for 16–18 and adult learners, promoting real-world communication skills and learner progression. Assessment & Progress Tracking: Conduct initial assessments,...

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Flitton, Bedfordshire (MK45) Setting: Client’s Own Home Pay & Shifts Pay Rate: £16.81ph (Incl.Hols) Shift Pattern: Part-time (20 hours per week) Monday to Saturday Day shifts Fixed hoursShift Times: Day shifts (exact times TBC) Structured around planned activities and community accessWorking Dates (Required Cover): Easter: 13th – 17th AprilMay Half Term: 25th – 29th MaySummer Holidays: 10th – 14th August 17th – 20th August 25th – 28th August 31st August 1st – 4th SeptemberOctober Half Term: 26th – 30th OctoberChristmas Period: 5th – 8th January 2027About the Role We are recruiting a dedicated and reliable Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a young adult with an acquired brain injury within his home and community. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a motivated and sociable individual as he continues to develop his independence and life skills. The role offers a great balance of structured support and...

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Walsall and surrounding areas Start Date: April 13th 2026 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Salary: £90 - £100 per day Driving licence is ideal for this role but not a requirement. Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-respected SEND school in the Walsall area. About the Role: As a key part of the classroom team, you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, encourage independence, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where every child is valued. What We’re Looking For: A patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic attitude Experience working with children or young people (in school or care settings) is...

Are you the kind of educator who sees the child behind the behaviour? Who understands that progress isn’t always measured in neat ticks and tidy grades but sometimes in trust, resilience, and small daily wins? We’re looking for dedicated tutors in the Thurrock area who want more than just a timetable they want impact. The Role Most of our referrals are for secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and complex needs. These are young people who may have found mainstream education challenging and need consistent, skilled, and patient support to help them re-engage. This isn’t a “turn up, deliver a worksheet, and leave” type of role. It’s about: Building strong, professional relationships Creating structured, safe learning environments Supporting both academic progress and emotional regulation Being a steady, reliable presence Availability Minimum 10–15 hours per week Core hours typically between 8:30am–3:30pm Monday to Friday availability required Consistency is key for our pupils and...