Project Worker
Service/Department: MDS Services
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £26,384.00 per year / £13.53 per hour
Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week. Temporary 6 months
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Overview:
We are excited to be recruiting for the role of a Project Worker, to join our team in Birmingham on a temporary 6-month contract.
The service specialises in providing accommodation and support to people who have been victims of modern-day slavery & trafficking and help them re-integrate into the community.
The role of a Project Worker is to provide support and direction to people who use our service so that they feel empowered to make positive choices such as finding employment, access education, have legal representation etc. You will be involved in a variety of tasks to support individuals including liaising with and / or accompanying individuals to meetings with external agencies like healthcare, solicitors, immigration, probation teams, mental health/ recovery teams. Your support will encompass a variety of tasks including some quality compliances and governances.
While not essential, the ability to speak a second language or be multilingual would be highly desirable given the diverse backgrounds of the people we support.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experiencing of working with people with different needs
- Good communication skills, be approachable and people-friendly
- Strong grip on record-writing and record-keeping
- Ability to support individuals to be safe and enable them to be independent
- Ability to multi-task and liaise with multi-agency network to support clients.
- Desirable - QCF Level 2 and above
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
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.
Please be aware that applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please email Iwona Twarda, iwonatwarda@sjog.org.uk
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Team Leader
Service/Department: MDS Services
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £29,757.00 per year
Contract Type: 37.5 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Overview:
We are looking to recruit a Team Leader to assist in the effective management, administration and co-ordination of the service and staff.
Are you an experienced Leader, with a background working in Health and Social Care sector with vulnerable adults. Do you have a strong background in quality, audits, governance and team management, and speak a second language? Then we would like to hear from you!
Our service in Middlesbrough specialises in providing accommodation and support services to survivors of modern day slavery & trafficking. Our clients come from varied nationalities and various additional support needs. The service is driven to provide wide remit of services to them - legal and asylum representation, mental health, trauma induced support, drugs & alcohol, ex-offending, education & employability and support the clients to re-integrate back in the community.
To apply you will need to be computer literate, empathetic whilst working in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role and involves supporting the Service Manager with the daily operation of the service. Applicants will need to be possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Level 3 or above in health and social care or equivalent or willing to gain the qualification
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of modern-day slavery & trafficking working standards preferred
- Experience in managing/supporting staff teams
- Proven capability in managing a service which can provide person-centred support and carry out qualitative risk assessments
- Inclination/ experience with basic ledgers and finance
- Knowledge of or willing to learn various aspects of a fast-paced work environment and contract
- Experience of managing catered services or have knowledge on how to manage a catered service
- Preferably able to speak a second language
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 (claim money back for visiting the dentist, optician, physio etc)
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.
Please be aware that applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please email Alison Nicholson, Deputy Service Manager – alisonnicholson@sjog.org.uk
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Learning and Development Administrator
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week, 6 months fixed term
Closing Date: 19/02/2026
Overview:
We are seeking a Learning and Development Administrator to provide dedicated administrative support to the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (ASC L&DSS) and the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC‑WDS).
This is a key role supporting workforce learning, development, and data management across Adult Social Care. You will contribute to maintaining high‑quality workforce data, supporting regulatory compliance, ensuring learning and development systems are kept up to date, and enabling access to workforce funding opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the ASC Learning and Development Support Scheme and ASC Workforce Data Set
Maintain accurate, timely, and high‑quality workforce data
Support regulatory and compliance requirements through effective data management and reporting
Coordinate updates to learning and development platforms and systems
Support access to workforce funding opportunities through accurate data and timely submissions
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support sector engagement
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in an administrative or data‑focused role
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working with databases and digital platforms
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working within adult social care or another regulated sector
- Familiarity with ASC‑WDS and/or Skills for Care systems
- Experience supporting funding claims or compliance reporting
- Knowledge of learning management systems or content platform
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 opportunities
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Vicky Hull, Learning and Development Manager at VickyHull@sjog.org.uk
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