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Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for panel ready assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . Our assessments are undertaken face to face. Applicants must live within the following areas, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth. Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for panel ready assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage £37.50 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England). An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026 Interview Date: Friday 24th April 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Salary: £27,391 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible) Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract: Fixed Term - 1 year Location: We are seeking candidates located in London, and in one of the following boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Westminster as travel is required across London, Essex and Hertfordshire. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT . This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT in the new role of Fostering Recruitment Officer as they grow their presence in East, North & South London, Essex and Hertfordshire, the successful candidate will be required to travel across London, Essex and Hertfordshire. The Fostering Recruitment Officer will drive recruitment of Foster Carers across the area, innovating engagement and participation alongside the Fostering Recruitment Manager, in collaboration with the whole team. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. Overall Duties of the Fostering Recruitment Officer will include: Working collaboratively across relevant teams to progress enquiry management Support community recruitment activity to create a consistent pipeline of carer applicants Facilitating a smooth application and assessment process for potential carers Undertaking essential administrative tasks relating to record keeping, creation of data for analysis, evidence for measuring objectives Creatively contribute to innovation and improvement of strategies and local activities Maintaining an understanding of regulations and requirements for provision of foster care services TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service. 45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis). An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. Travel to attend monthly face-to-face meetings in London, alongside team wellbeing events and training is also required. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday, 6th April 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them

Child Resource Worker Zero Hours When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role - Zero Hours Child Resource Worker Hours - Variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour plus 15% Holiday Pay Location - Applicants must be based around Newport, Cwmbran and the vale of Glamorgan. TACT Wales are looking for a Male children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support a young male who lives with his very supportive foster family. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable young people who have experienced trauma, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. Activities would include completing one-one work with life skills, and developing a trust relationship, and taking to activities. High level of flexibility required to cover weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Occasionally may be required to support with overnight residentials and night support within the foster home. Car driver and owning a car is essential. There will be opportunities for training and development for this role, as new workers join us at our organisation wide journey to become a fully trauma-informed organisation. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties that will impact positively on the long-term outcomes for the young people and children in our care. This role is an essential part of the wider team, working in close partnership with parents, carers, young people, local authorities and their social workers. As a Zero Hours worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. Key duties and abilities for our Children's Resource Worker will include: Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements Ability to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed) Occasional participation in virtual and face to face events and occasional residential meet ups Ability to attend and assist with organising events and activities Understanding and maintaining knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Use of IT for email and communication Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for full details of the role. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, which TACT will undertake on your behalf. Closing: Midnight on Sunday 22nd March 2026 Interviews: Thursday 2nd April 2026 (via Microsoft teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Swydd - Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant Dim Oriau Oriau - Amrywiol ac anghyson gan gynnwys gyda r nos ac ar benwythnosau Cyflog - £12.77 yr awr a Thâl Gwyliau o 15% Lleoliad - Rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod wedi u lleoli yn ardal Casnewydd, Cwmbrân a Bro Morgannwg. Mae TACT Cymru yn chwilio am weithiwr adnoddau plant Gwrywaidd i gydweithio â nhw i gefnogi dyn ifanc sy n byw gyda theulu maeth cefnogol. Bydd gan y Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant delfrydol rywfaint o brofiad o ymgysylltu a chyfranogi gyda phobl ifanc agored i niwed sydd wedi profi trawma a phlant sydd â phrofiad o ofal, neu bydd gan yr unigolyn brofiad tebyg mewn lleoliadau sy n delio â phlant. Byddai r gweithgareddau n cynnwys gwaith sgiliau bywyd un-i-un, datblygu perthynas o ymddiriedaeth, a chludo i weithgareddau. Mae angen lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd i weithio ar benwythnosau, gyda'r nos ac ar wyliau banc. O bryd i'w gilydd, efallai y bydd gofyn i chi gynorthwyo gyda digwyddiadau preswyl dros nos a darparu cymorth gyda r nos yn y cartref maeth. Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn gallu gyrru car ac yn berchen ar gar. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi a datblygu yn y swydd hon, wrth i weithwyr newydd ymuno â ni ar ein taith i ddod yn sefydliad sy n gwbl ystyriol o drawma. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn ymgymryd â dyletswyddau hanfodol a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau hirdymor y plant a r bobl ifanc yn ein gofal. Bydd deiliad y swydd hon yn rhan hanfodol o r tîm ehangach, gan weithio mewn partneriaeth agos â rhieni, gofalwyr, pobl ifanc, awdurdodau lleol a u gweithwyr cymdeithasol. Fel gweithiwr Dim Oriau gyda TACT, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Gallwch weld ein gwerthoedd yma. Bydd prif ddyletswyddau a galluoedd ein Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant yn cynnwys: Cefnogi ymyriadau a gweithgareddau i sicrhau trefniadau lleoliadau sefydlog Gallu cludo plant a phobl ifanc i ddigwyddiadau, apwyntiadau a chyfarfodydd (ad-delir costau teithio) Cymryd rhan o bryd i w gilydd mewn digwyddiadau rhithiol ac wyneb yn wyneb a chyfarfodydd preswyl achlysurol Gallu mynychu a helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Deall a chynnal gwybodaeth am bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu ac amddiffyn plant Defnyddio TG ar gyfer e-bost a chyfathrebu Parodrwydd i weithio n hyblyg, yn unol â dyddiadau cau ac anghenion ein teuluoedd Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a r Pecyn Gwybodaeth i gael gweld manylion llawn y rôl. Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd TACT yn gwneud hyn ar eich rhan. Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, nos Sul 22 Mawrth 2026 Cyfweliadau: Dydd Iau, 2 Ebrill 2026 (drwy Microsoft Teams) Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â r sgiliau a r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT. Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy n gysylltiedig â nhw. Mae TACT yn cadw r hawl i newid dyddiad cau r swydd ar ôl i ni gael digon o geisiadau, felly rydym yn eich cynghori i gyflwyno eich cais cyn gynted â phosibl er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi.

Fostering Recruitment Officer / Family Support Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £26,854 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12 Months Location: We are seeking someone located in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham and immediate surrounding area. Travel required across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy worklife balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our groundbreaking scheme for TACT care-experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 midsized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT . The Role: The Fostering Recruitment Officer/Family Support Worker role focuses on working with prospective and approved foster carers, children and families. You will be available to respond to and visit prospective foster carers as well as plan and participate in recruitment events across the region, contribute to facetoface and online activities and opportunities to support those interested in fostering. This role requires the candidate to support children and young people in person and attend recruitment activities across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. Therefore, the use of a car suitable for transporting children is an essential requirement of the post, along with the ability to travel extensively, working flexibly around hours and days, including occasional weekends and occasional evenings, as key support to children and their carers and to respond to prospective carers' availability. Flexibility is required in the role to manage and support at short notice, meeting the needs of the children/service. All employees are homebased but are required to travel regularly to the above locations and attend monthly face to face meetings, wellbeing events, and training events. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service. 45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. HelpatHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis). An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday, 23rd March 2025 Interview Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.