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Neighbourhood Flow Key Worker x 7 - Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Encompass Southwest)
- Devon, East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Teignbridge, West Devon
- Full Time
- £27,358 - £28,392 (depending on experience)
Neighbourhood Flow Key Worker - 7 Posts across Devon Start Date: 6th January 2027 Encompass Southwest | In partnership with Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location: 1 x North Devon, 2 x Exeter, 1 x Crediton, Moretonhampstead and Okehampton, 1 x Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Cranbrook, 1 x Exmouth, Woodbury, Budleigh, 1 x Sidmouth, Seaton and Axminster Contract: Fixed one year contract January 2027 - December 2027 Help People Navigate Systems That Often Feel Impossible At Encompass Southwest, we believe people should not have to fight to get the support they need. Since 2021, we have worked alongside Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Neighbourhood Flow — a person-centred, trauma-informed service that helps people facing complex challenges access practical support, improve wellbeing, and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. This is not traditional social prescribing. Neighbourhood Flow offers dedicated 1:1 support over a six-week period, building trusted relationships with people and helping support “flow” around them. We focus on what matters to the person — not just what services are available. We are now looking for compassionate, proactive and relationship-focused Key Workers to join our growing team across Devon. About the Role As a Neighbourhood Flow Key Worker, you will support people who may be experiencing a range of challenges affecting their health and wellbeing, including isolation, housing issues, poverty, mental health difficulties, or difficulties navigating services. You will: Build trusted relationships with patients Hold “What Matters to Me” conversations Help people identify goals, strengths and priorities Connect people with local services, community support and opportunities Work closely with NHS teams and VCSE partners Help reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve wellbeing outcomes This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about person-centred support, trauma-informed practice, and making systems work better for people. What You’ll Be Doing Managing a caseload of patient referrals Providing person-centred, solution-focused support Coordinating support around the individual Working collaboratively with community nursing teams and health professionals Connecting people with local organisations and resources Recording case notes and outcomes accurately Facilitating “Team Around the Person” meetings where appropriate Contributing to service development, evaluation and learning Support is mainly provided by telephone, alongside home visits, community meetings, and attendance at NHS sites where needed. About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience supporting people with multiple or complex needs Can build strong relationships with people from all backgrounds Understands trauma-informed and person-centred approaches Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload Has experience working with health, social care, community or voluntary sector services Communicates confidently with professionals and patients alike Is compassionate, adaptable and solution-focused Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records You will also need: A full driving licence Access to a vehicle Willingness to travel across Devon Encompass Southwest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This role may require an enhanced DBS check. Interested? We would love to hear from people who are passionate about helping others and committed to creating services that genuinely work around people’s lives. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Rebecca Baillie on 01271 371499. To apply, please visit our website to complete an application and download the job description and person specification: www.bpag-encompass.org.uk Closing Date: 22nd November 2026.
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Teaching Assistant - St Gabriels C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Devon, Exeter
- Part Time
- Devon Grade B 4: £17,672 actual salary
To start as soon as possible - fixed term to 31 August 2027 The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon, Torbay and Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to it constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprising excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We are truly collaborative, and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools. Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believe in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate for St Gabriel’s C of E Primary School who: Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher Will occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision) responding to questions and assisting pupils in undertaking set activities when fulfilling this supervisory role Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school Will be responsible for working with individual pupils and small groups Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be Can encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference Has a passion for maintaining high expectations for all, ensuring that they make outstanding progress Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during lunchtime We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school directly to arrange on 01392 255555. An application and equal opportunities form is available to download from our website https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies . Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Monday 23 November 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
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Catering Assistant - Totnes St John C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Devon, South Hams
- Part Time
- Devon NJC Grade A 3: £6,964 actual annual salary
The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission of Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing Innovation, and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of Collaboration, Community, Integrity, Equity, and of course Uncompromising Excellence. We are truly collaborative and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our successful learning outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become successful learners, healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We are ideally seeking individuals at Totnes St John C of E Primary School that have previous experience within the catering sector and welcome enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop within the catering industry. Ace Catering prides itself on freshly prepared, local and seasonal produce and providing nutritious and tasty meals for its pupils. As a Catering Assistant, the responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparation, cooking, storing, cleaning duties, delivery and presentation in order to support the catering operation and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen. The role includes maintaining high standards and ensuring a clean, hygienic and organised environment. Duties: Basic preparation of food and simple cooking Serving meals ensuring correct portion control Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner Cleaning kitchen, its surrounds and equipment General kitchen duties e.g. washing up Using the equipment as directed by Kitchen Manager Preparation of dining area Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulation are adhered to at all times Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems Taking an active part in any promotions Participate in training and development Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Kitchen Manager Skills: Ability to work as part of a team Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers Polite and friendly Punctual Work well under pressure Understanding of food hygiene Experience of working with food previously is essential Neat and tidy in appearance A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. For further information please contact Andrea Johnson in our HR Team on andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk An application form is available to download from www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies or you can email our HR Advisor andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk - Applications must be completed and submitted to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9.00am on Monday 23 November 2026 - Interviews will be held the following week. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
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