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Current Vacancies

Deputy Head of Operations - Complex Care

Service/Department: Complex Care Services

Location: Darlington - national role

Salary: £53,567.00 per year

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 27/03/2026

Overview:

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering exceptional, person‑centred services? Do you thrive in a values‑driven organisation where compassion, respect and hospitality are at the heart of everything you do? Do you have a proven track record of transforming lives of autistic people? If so you may be the person we need to speak to.

We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Operations (Complex Care) to help shape, strengthen and grow our complex care services nationally. Supporting the Head of Operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our services not only meet but exceed contractual, regulatory and quality expectations and most importantly, enable the people we support to live meaningful, fulfilled lives.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced operational leader who is innovative and has a conceptual understanding of autism.
  • Skilled in managing multi‑site services and navigating regulatory requirements
  •  Passionate about positive behaviour support, autism, mental health and complex needs
  • Knowledgeable in RRN standards, PBS competencies and best practice frameworks
  • Financially astute, confident in budget management and service sustainability
  • An excellent communicator and relationship‑builder
  • Calm, confident and able to make sound decisions in challenging situations
  • Values‑driven, committed and motivated to make a real difference

You’ll also be flexible, able to travel, participate in the on‑call rota and work occasional unsocial hours when needed.

Benefits and Rewards:

  • Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • We are an equal opportunities employer
  • Excellent training and development opportunities

If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please contact Toni Fyfe, Head of Operations - Complex Care at tonifyfe@sjog.org.uk

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Support Worker

Service/Department: Northern Supported Living Services

Location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Salary: £12.60 an hour 

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time

Closing Date: 13/03/2026

Overview:

Are you passionate about making a positive difference and empowering people to live life on their own terms?

We believe that, with the right support, everyone can achieve their full potential.

We are delighted to be recruiting a part time Support Worker to join our team in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Contracted at 22.5 hours per week you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, 24‑hour care and support that enhances the lives of the people we support.

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

 

Essential Criteria:

  • An ability to demonstrate the core values of the charity
  • NVQ2 in care (or willingness to attain)
  • Ability to respond to guidance and direction
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults
  • Experience of developing personal care plans
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Able to provide personal care
  • Able to work flexible hours and sleep-ins
  • Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
  • Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability
  • Interested, motivated and committed
  • Accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people
  • Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people

Benefits and Rewards:

  • Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • We are an equal opportunities employer
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme

For an informal discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Emmalyne Ridley, Service Manager on 01325 373 700.

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Senior Support Worker

Service/Department: Northern Supported Living Services

Location: Scorton, North Yorkshire

Salary: Pay: £13.76 per hour

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 13/03/2026

Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join us at our supported living services in North Yorkshire. Situated in Scorton, Richmond, the services provides 24-hour care and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities, mental health support needs and complex needs.

The Senior Support Worker will be required to assist the Service Manager in the effective management and co-ordination of the service, administration and maintenance. In addition, this role also entails working on shift with the team to support the people who use the services to live the lives they choose.

Essential criteria:

  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults (minimum of two years’ experience)
  • NVQ 3 in care (or willingness to attain)
  • Experience of developing personal care plans
  • Experience of providing supervision
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative, lead a team and work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of key worker system
  • Able to provide personal care
  • Able to work flexible hours, sleep-ins and on-call duties
  • Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Full Clean Driving Licence and use of own vehicle

Benefits and Rewards:

  • Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • We are an equal opportunities employer
  • Excellent training and development opportunities

If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please contact Emmalyne Ridley, Service Manager or Katie Tinnion, Deputy Service Manager on 01325 373 700.

 

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