25 Community Support jobs in South Africa

Social Care Worker

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Must have experience in a residential setting, child and youth care center, or similar.

Social Care Worker - Residential and Special Care Setting

Job Summary:

The Social Care Worker will work with children / young people, families and/or significant others, Social Work teams, other healthcare provider agencies, schools, training agencies, and community groups.

The Social Care Worker will care for, protect, and support vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. S/he will ensure the welfare of those under his / her care and will act as an advocate as appropriate.

The Social Care Worker will contribute to the planning and evaluation of individualized and group programmes of care, which are based on needs, identified in consultation with the client and others, and delivered through day-to-day shared life experiences.

Within the Residential and Special Care Setting , the Social Care Worker will work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident children / young people with the primary aim of providing the intervention necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from living at home or in foster care, or to prepare them to live independently with the support of aftercare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Care and Support:

  • Ability to treat children/young people and their families with dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate care plans, placement plans, and treatment programs.
  • Incorporate an understanding of how previous life experiences impact children/young people into practice.
  • Engage in crisis management and physical intervention as per policy (e.g., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).

Family and Community Engagement:

  • Work collaboratively with parents, families, and other agencies on behalf of the child/young person.
  • Participate in meetings regarding the care and development of children/young people.
  • Provide verbal and written feedback on the progress of children/young people.

Supportive and Advocacy:

  • Promote the rights, responsibilities, and welfare (physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual) of each child/young person.
  • Encourage and support children/young people in community and family settings.
  • Form relationships and engage with traumatized children/young people.
  • Be a positive role model and advocate for children/young people's well-being.

Organizational and Management:

  • Undertake home management tasks such as budgeting, upkeep, cleaning, and hygiene.
  • Organize personal documents, information, and finances on behalf of children/young people.
  • Arrange age-appropriate activities and ensure the safety and risk assessment of children/young people on-site and during outings.

Educational and Developmental Support:

  • Promote attendance at school, training centers, medical, and clinical appointments.
  • Engage in age-appropriate play and activities with children/young persons.
  • Assist with transfer/referral to other services as needed.

Safety and Crisis Management:

  • Supervise children/young people during outings and maintain safety protocols.
  • Remain calm and manage oneself during volatile or potentially violent situations.
  • Report and respond to incidents promptly, including cases of absconding or abuse prevention.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
  • More than 5 years of experience working in a residential care setting or with children and young people in a supportive capacity.
  • Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with residents and their families.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with external agencies.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
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  • Job function Other and Health Care Provider
  • Industries Health and Human Services

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Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing & Social Care - East London

East London, Eastern Cape Global Banking School

Posted 3 days ago

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Department: Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)

Location: East London - On site

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

About Us : GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business and health.The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come.

The Role: Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of ourBA (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.


What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing & Social Care at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

  • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
  • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
  • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
  • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
  • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
  • Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you:

  • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
  • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
  • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
  • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
  • You will have experience of accurate reporting and abilityto maintain thorough and organised student records
  • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
  • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
  • You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

  • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
  • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:

  • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
  • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
  • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
  • discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
  • Reward and recognition programme
  • £500 award employee referral scheme
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

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Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing & Social Care - East London

East London, Eastern Cape Global Banking School

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Department: Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)

Location: East London - On site

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

About Us : GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business and health.The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come.

The Role: Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing & Social Care at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

  • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
  • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
  • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
  • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
  • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
  • Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you:

  • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
  • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
  • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
  • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
  • You will have experience of accurate reporting and abilityto maintain thorough and organised student records
  • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
  • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
  • You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

  • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
  • You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:

  • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
  • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
  • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
  • discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
  • Reward and recognition programme
  • £500 award employee referral scheme
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

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Social Customer Care Consultant

Cape Town, Western Cape Woolworths

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Job category: Media and Information

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Social Customer Care Consultant reports into the Social Customer Care Lead. The consultant is responsible for nurturing, managing and building the Woolworths social media communities in line with our Values and Social Community Strategy.

· Engage, assist, and resolve customer queries, complaints, and compliments across all Woolworths social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, TikTok, and YouTube.

· Monitor, moderate, and engage with customer conversations daily across social platforms.

· Escalate community issues to the Community Lead promptly and support crisis communication when required.

· Maintain clear and efficient communication across internal departments (e.g. Stores, PR, Online, Marketing) to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.

· Monitor alerts, online community tools, and social media technologies - producing weekly and monthly reports in line as required.

· Stay up to date with local and global content trends and alert the business to emerging topics within public social conversations.

· Contribute to the development of content and community strategies that foster brand-aligned engagement and a strong community spirit.

· Drive creativity and thought leadership within the social media and marketing teams.

· Support the implementation of tactical community content action plans.

· Provide daily and weekly reporting on social media activity, collaborating with Online, Brand, Business Units, and the Customer Care Team to shape appropriate online customer experiences.

· Resolve customer queries and complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring reputational risks are managed and escalations are minimised.

· Logging and escalating of all customer communication to the relevant departments as per the requirements.

· Support marketing campaigns through social media interaction, monitoring, and benchmarking Woolworths' digital presence against global standards.

· Exceptional command of English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Degree or Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Advertising.

· 3–5 years’ experience in a Community Management or related role.

· Proven experience handling customer queries and feedback in a customer service environment.

· High attention to detail and strong editorial standards.

· Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

· Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

· Flexible with working hours, including weekends and after-hours when required.

· Call centre experience is an advantage.

Knowledge of:

· Content and community strategy

· Online social and content industry and market trends

· Social platforms and tools

· Knowledge of industry technology and tools

· Business writing skills

· Strong administration and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Social Customer Care Consultant

Cape Town, Western Cape Woolworths

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Job category: Media and Information

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Social Customer Care Consultant reports into the Social Customer Care Lead. The consultant is responsible for nurturing, managing and building the Woolworths social media communities in line with our Values and Social Community Strategy.

· Engage, assist, and resolve customer queries, complaints, and compliments across all Woolworths social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, TikTok, and YouTube.

· Monitor, moderate, and engage with customer conversations daily across social platforms.

· Escalate community issues to the Community Lead promptly and support crisis communication when required.

· Maintain clear and efficient communication across internal departments (e.g. Stores, PR, Online, Marketing) to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.

· Monitor alerts, online community tools, and social media technologies - producing weekly and monthly reports in line as required.

· Stay up to date with local and global content trends and alert the business to emerging topics within public social conversations.

· Contribute to the development of content and community strategies that foster brand-aligned engagement and a strong community spirit.

· Drive creativity and thought leadership within the social media and marketing teams.

· Support the implementation of tactical community content action plans.

· Provide daily and weekly reporting on social media activity, collaborating with Online, Brand, Business Units, and the Customer Care Team to shape appropriate online customer experiences.

· Resolve customer queries and complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring reputational risks are managed and escalations are minimised.

· Logging and escalating of all customer communication to the relevant departments as per the requirements.

· Support marketing campaigns through social media interaction, monitoring, and benchmarking Woolworths' digital presence against global standards.

· Exceptional command of English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Degree or Diploma in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Advertising.

· 3–5 years’ experience in a Community Management or related role.

· Proven experience handling customer queries and feedback in a customer service environment.

· High attention to detail and strong editorial standards.

· Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

· Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

· Flexible with working hours, including weekends and after-hours when required.

· Call centre experience is an advantage.

Knowledge of:

· Content and community strategy

· Online social and content industry and market trends

· Social platforms and tools

· Knowledge of industry technology and tools

· Business writing skills

· Strong administration and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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  • Minimum of 6 characters long
  • Minimum of 1 numeric character (0 - 9)
  • Minimum of 1 lowercase character (a - z)
  • Minimum of 1 uppercase character (A - Z)
  • Minimum of 1 special character, for example @?#$%.
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Support Worker

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Endeavour Foundation

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We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers with excellent availability to join our dedicated team in Maryborough, Qld.

If you have a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and are flexible to work either part-time or casual hours, we have various shifts available.

If you have the availability to work a 7 day a week roster including mornings, afternoons, overnights (minimum 2 per FN) and weekends, we would love to hear from you!

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

Salary Packaging Benefits : Package up to $15, of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.

Entertainment Benefits : Use up to $2, of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.

Employee Assistance Program : Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.

Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Additional Benefits : Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.

Highlighting the importance of this role Working within our SIL (Supported Independant Living) homes, you will provide support, assisting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, whether they have complex needs or just need some additional support at home.

No two days will be the same - you may hear that phrase a lot but here at Endeavour Foundation, you will see it in action!

Other key duties will include : Helping people to achieve their NDIS goals by developing important daily skills such as housekeeping, personal care, social skills and budgeting.

Assisting with aspects of personal care where required to meet the individual needs of the people we support.

Supporting with meal planning, cooking, light cleaning and facilitating community connection by socialising and going on outings.

Providing support during daily activities such as going for a walk, going to the movies or accompanying to an appointment.

Helping the people we support to maintain a connection to their family, friends, and services.

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What you can bring to the team Your experience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support and fostering independence for our clients.

We also require : A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous.

Previous experience working in a SIL environment or supporting people with complex disabilities, experience with PBSP will be highly regarded.

Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evening, early morning, weekends and sleepovers (penalty rates apply).

The capacity to meet the physical requirements as some manual handling tasks may be involved.

Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.

Good computer skills and experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.

Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid, CPR, National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation!

Endeavour Foundation supports people with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities.

We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities.

We focus on ability, on dreams, goals and potential.

If this is the opportunity for you, click 'Apply'.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.

This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability.

We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

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Support Worker

National Care Group Limited

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Support Worker

Salary: £12.27 per hour (£25,521.60 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Endurance Care - Maidstone

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Endurance Care Kent - Maidstone

Endurance Care Kent is part of National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The role of a National Care Group Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one with huge rewards.

  • You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
  • You will help to plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
  • You will assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
  • You will help to plan and participate in any exciting days out they wish to enjoy.
  • You will make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

What qualities do you need to be a great support worker?

  • A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
  • A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
  • Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
  • You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
  • You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
  • The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
  • The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Support Worker

Noordwes, Western Cape NHS

Posted 21 days ago

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We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights, and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empowers 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Join our new flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitation service:

Cygnet Kenney House is a purpose-built, flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehabilitation service located in Oldham.

We are actively seeking experienced, confident, and dedicated Care & Support workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our founding team on a full-time basis. In this role, you can play a pivotal part in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this brand-new facility.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS, the service aims to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There will be three wards at Cygnet Kenney House:

  • The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.
  • The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (Level 2) will support individuals transitioning from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services, and more.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits to support your happiness both at work and outside.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all in our care.
  • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs.
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
  • Safeguard.
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
Why Cygnet? We offer you
  • Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
  • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
  • Regular coaching and appraisal.
  • Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.
You are
  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
  • An excellent communicator and a good team player.
  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment.
  • Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

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Support Worker - Relief

Motherwell, Eastern Cape CrossReach

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A flexible job that makes a lasting difference.

Looking for work that fits around your life and gives something back? As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that helps adults live more independently, safely and confidently. You’ll step in when needed, offering care, companionship and a steady presence. That might be for a morning shift, an evening, or an overnight.

What You’ll Do

  • Support people with everyday tasks, from cooking and cleaning to budgeting and appointments
  • Help individuals make choices and take steps towards their goals
  • Keep accurate notes and contribute to support planning
  • Promote inclusion, respect and independence at every turn
  • This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about noticing the little things, being kind when it matters most and helping someone feel at home in their own life.

What We’re Looking For

  • A calm, patient and caring approach
  • Confidence to work independently and use your initiative
  • Flexibility to cover shifts as and when needed
  • A willingness to learn and develop your skills
  • You don’t need experience in care. Just the right values. We’ll provide full training, and if you’re not already qualified, we’ll support you to gain your SVQ 3.

What You’ll Get

  • Hours that fit around you
  • Ongoing training and development
  • A welcoming, supportive working environment
  • The chance to make a real difference, one shift at a time

Who We Are

We support people across Scotland to live life well. From mental health and homelessness services to support with disabilities and addiction recovery, our work is shaped by kindness, compassion and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

Ready to join us? Apply now and start doing work that matters.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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  • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process here
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  • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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Support worker- Queenstown

Komani, Eastern Cape Healthcare of New Zealand

Posted 5 days ago

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HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We're on the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our specialist team inQueenstown .

What You'll Get:

  • Competitive pay : $23.38 - $29.10 per hour
  • Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
  • Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
  • Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

What You'll Do:

As aSupport Worker , you'll help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Tasks may include:

  • Meal preparation
  • Community outings and integration
  • Medication support
  • Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
  • Manual handling, and hoist transfers

What We're Looking For:

  • A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
  • Previous healthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
  • Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
  • Full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting people, we'd love to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.

Reference # 34868

Posted on 09 Jul 2025

Closes on 10 Aug 2025 09:00

Location(s) Alexandra branch area

Expertise Client Services (General), Aged Care, Contact Centre, Service Facilitation, Management, Vocational, Child & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home Support, Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Mental Health & Wellness

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