Careers
Working or volunteering at Brighter Horizons is more than just a job.
We believe that all adults, irrespective of ability or disability have a right to be part of their community and to live a full and active life. What we do every day makes a difference. It gives people a voice and a space to be themselves. It puts people on the map.
Every day is a new commitment to people who have a learning disability and to their families.
Every day we challenge discrimination and everyone who works here is an agitator for change.
Casual (Bank) Support Worker
Brighter Horizons is looking for caring, supportive and pro-active people to join its team of Casual (Bank) Support Workers.
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Contract:
Permanent, Zero-hours
Hours of Work:
Daytime (08.30 – 16.30 Monday to Friday)
Salary:
£13.85 per hour
Start Date:
ASAP
Application Deadline:
9am on Monday 20 October 2025
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Benefits:
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21 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
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5% contributory pension
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Employee healthcare scheme (Simply Health)
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Fully funded care certificate training with Level 2 social care training bursaries available
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Staff discount at our trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
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We are looking for exceptional people who want to make a real difference to people’s lives. Experienced or not, if you are passionate about people, pro-active and enjoy a varied job then we want to hear from you. All of our shifts are daytime only, we provide full training and are a London Living Wage employer.
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Brighter Horizons runs a day centre for neurodivergent adults and people with learning disabilities and our brilliant team of bank staff provide practical and emotional support, enabling our service users to engage in in activities, build their independence and make progress towards their personal goals. You’ll help with personal care, administering medication, food preparation and take part in all sorts of activities from going to the gym to eating out and helping at our allotment to doing arts and crafts. No two days will be the same!
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You will need to be authorised to work in the UK as we unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship.
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Please read the job pack for a full description of the role. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, to our Day Services Manager, Samuel James, at samuel@brighter-horizons.org
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HR Administrator & Office Manager
Brighter Horizons is looking to recruit a HR Administrator & Office Manager to support our brilliant team and to help with the smooth running of the Charity.
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Contract:
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Hours of Work:
08.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday (including a 1 hour break)
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Start Date:
ASAP
Application Deadline:
9am on Monday 16 June 2025
Interviews:
Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 June 2025
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Benefits:
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27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
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5% contributory pension
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Employee healthcare scheme (Simply Health)
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Interest free loan scheme
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Staff training bursary provided (up to Level 3 qualifications)
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Staff discount at our trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so applicants are advised to apply early.
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​We are looking for an exceptionally organised and highly discreet person to work closely with our senior leadership team to support the smooth running of our HR and office systems.
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This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across lots of projects at the same time. Your main focus will be managing our staff training programme, supporting with the recruitment and onboarding of new staff and overseeing our office functions. You'll also look after some of our financial admin as well as providing some executive support for our Board of Trustees.
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If you are looking to broaden your experience in business administration or enjoy a highly varied and fast paced job with a real sense of purpose, this could be the job for you. It’s ideally suited for anyone who is looking to develop a career in HR and wants to gain some experience. You’ll need strong organisational skills and be able to build excellent relationships with people. If that’s you, and you’re passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
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To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, to our CEO, Dave King at dave@brighter-horizons.org
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Social Enterprise Roles
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We sometimes have jobs available at our social enterprise, Ignition Brewery.
Check out Ignition to see what they have available.
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