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4Recruitment Services are seeking a Rough Sleeper Support Worker to work for our client based in Walsall. Main purpose of the role: The post holder will support vulnerable homeless adults. Reducing repeat homelessness by supporting vulnerable adults, homeless people, former rough sleepers, offenders, and those with complex needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The postholder will assist service users in developing, utilising, and enhancing both new and existing skills, knowledge, and confidence to break the cycle of homelessness, prevent its recurrence, and support sustained independent living. The post holder should be committed to supporting vulnerable service users as needed and must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Complete outreach throughout the Walsall borough to locate rough sleepers, and follow up on all referrals received by the team. To undertake holistic risk and needs assessments and to develop support and risk management plans. To support service users in enhancing their life skills by designing and implementing life and social skills programs within both individual and group work environments. To support and encourage service users to engage with learning skills and work. To support and encourage service users to develop positive family and other support networks. To assist service users to identify and take up settled accommodation and to continue to provide ongoing support to them. To be available to service users for regular support sessions and to respond to crisis. To take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of service users. To promote and facilitate the participation of service users in their individual support plans and in the management of the service. To facilitate service users access to and take up of support services. To ensure benefit claims are made and maintained in order to maximise service users income. To organise and accompany service users to appointments as appropriate. To maintain accurate records e.g. support plans, day to day records and outcomes. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Knowledge of issues faced by vulnerable service users such as substance misuse, mental health, offending, sexual exploitation (not exhaustive) Experience of working with service users in various settings. Experience of supervising volunteers, students and or work experience Up to date knowledge of welfare rights, Debt and Housing Legislation Able to undertake holistic risk and needs assessments of vulnerable young people. Able to deal with challenging situations calmly and effectively, ensuring risks are reduced, assistance sought when required and disruption is kept to a minimum. Must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Do you want to make a real difference in children and young people's lives? If so, then we would like you to join our dedicated team of social workers and help empower children to thrive. We believe in quality over quantity, ensuring manageable caseloads so you can truly focus on the people you support. Regular supervision, peer support, and emotional wellbeing resources are all part of how we care for our team. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small friendly team, who are well linked in with the wider Barnardo's organisation across the UK. Fostering Service, covering Wales. We offer flexible working options, and a strong support network, and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel valued and supported in your career. The suitably applicant will be enthusiastic, creative and passionate about supporting children and young people who are cared for by their foster families. You will be able to work therapeutically with people who have experienced trauma and loss in their lives. You will work in a way that acknowledges and validates their experiences and work with hope that their future may be different. You will also have opportunities to design and deliver training to a team of committed foster parents and peers. You will have strong assessment skills in order to complete Form F's and annual reviews. Ready to take the next step in your social work career? If the answer yes, then we very much look forward to you joining the team. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Supervising Social Worker Skills and Knowledge The post holder must possess Must have a qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Assessment and report writing skills, and be able to produce analytical and well-evidenced reports for internal and external use as required. Good interpersonal skills, establishing effective working relationships through which one-to-one supervision and support are offered to foster carers. Group work skills, facilitating support groups and foster carer team meetings. Working knowledge of existing agency Policies and Procedures and their application. Sound understanding of current legislation and good practice guidance that governs and informs the delivery and standards of fostering service provision, as well as general developments in social work. Purpose To recruit, assess, train, supervise & support, and review a range of foster carers. To ensure that National Minimum Standards (2011), Regulations, schedules, and formal notifications to Ofsted are adhered to in respect of the provision of Fostering Services. To manage a caseload of foster carers, ensuring an effective deployment of services and resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in care and in alternative arrangements. To work in partnership with the local authority social work teams and to fully enact and facilitate care plans for children in placement. Key Tasks Tasks specific to this post: The following tasks are indicative of those that may be expected from the post holder and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks that a post holder may undertake. Furthermore, if the demands of the agency require it, the post holder may be required to fulfil a range of agency-related tasks. "This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment." General duties: To manage a caseload of foster carers to meet the placement needs and outcomes for children placed in their care. To supervise, foster carers, mentors and or social work assistants as required. To undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in order to determine their suitability for approval or continued approval as carers. To accurately record and keep up-to-date information using the appropriate IT and Information systems, in accordance with the agency policy and procedures. To undertake duty tasks and Out of Hours (OOH) as part of the Ascent Fostering rota as directed by the Managers. To work out of hours as agreed. To promote standards which achieve equality of opportunity. To adhere to all relevant Policies & Procedures and foster guidance. To deliver training and workshops to foster carers. Work in partnership with the managers and key professionals to ensure that: Foster carers can keep children and young people safe. Foster carers and the "looked after" children and young people placed with them receive tailored, personalised support that improves the outcomes for them. Foster carers prepare children and young people placed with them and work with birth families, where there is a plan for rehabilitation home with their families or carers. Effective and constructive relationships with children, young people, their carer's and their families, and partner agencies are promoted. Foster carer's agreements, placement agreements, support plans and Safe Care policies are relevant, monitored and reviewed. Risk is effectively assessed and managed, and appropriate plans for each child or young person are in place and reviewed according to the needs of the child or young person. Recruitment and Assessment of Foster Carers: To participate in campaigns to recruit foster carers. To respond to inquiries from the public in relation to becoming a foster carer.To attend and participate in recruitment campaigns for foster carers on a planned rota basis throughout the year on evenings and weekends. To visit prospective foster carers To directly participate in the planning and delivery of training to prospective foster carers on a planned rota basis, evenings, and weekends. Consultation, Support, Feedback, Complaints & Representations: To contribute to, participate in the planning and delivery of support groups for a range of foster carers and alternative carers. To directly contribute to the planning and delivery of major fostering events e.g., Annual Foster carers Christmas lunch. To support consultation processes with foster carers and children placed in foster care and other alternative care arrangements. To provide information to respond to complaints and representations, and where appropriate, to attend specific meetings, e.g. Mediation, complaints interviews, and formal attendance to IRM panels. Service Quality, Audit, and Inspection: To contribute to and directly maintain and improve service quality, maintenance of all records to ensure that the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations 2011 are complied with. Service Information: To directly contribute to the development and production of service information to foster carers e.g. Foster carers Newsletter, Website, Publicity material, information packs etc. Decisions Making The post holder will: Report safeguarding events to their manager and work in partnership with the local authority to ensure that Safeguarding and Fostering Policies and procedures are followed. Be responsible for professional decision-making in relation to the supervision, support needs training, provision of information to foster carers, and carers involved in alternative care arrangements. Be responsible for the foster carer's agreement, placement agreement and risk assessments, safe care agreements and review of foster carers. Supervisory Responsibility for Foster Carers The post holder will be directly responsible for the supervision of approved foster carers, and carers where temporary approval has been granted. The post holder may be asked to supervise mentors and social work assistants. Staff Supervision The postholder will receive monthly supervision and undergo an annual appraisal. The social worker will share the responsibility of ensuring supervision is booked and takes place as appropriate. The frequency of supervision may increase according to the complexity of cases, where additional support is requested or during the Induction period. All staff are responsible for their own personal development and engage in training specific to Ascent's therapeutic practice.

Engagement & Activity Practitioner 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. Job Title: Engagement & Activity Practitioner Salary: £26,854 per annum (increasing to £29,838 per annum after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance and £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible) Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Permanent Role Location: Home-based, with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families in South London & South-East. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days in South/East London 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. 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. We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills. 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 . As an Engagement and Activity Practitioner, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. We are looking for someone with experience in running group and individual activities and who is willing to engage in physical activities with children and young people. This role requires the candidate to meet with children and young people in person across the South London & South-East regions, and to work flexibly around hours and days, including weekends. The successful candidate will be required to attend regular monthly face-to-face meetings in London, as well as other face-to-face meetings such as training and team wellbeing events. 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 Engagement & Activity Practitioner will include: Being an accessible point of contact for the children living with our carers and to our young people, keeping them up to date with the facilities and opportunities available with TACT. Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements. Being able to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed). Organising and participating in virtual and face-to-face events and occasional residential meet-ups. Managing all paperwork associated with events and activities. Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families. Undertaking trauma-informed direct work with children and young people. Liaising with our Supervising Social Worker team. 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. 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, 8th December 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025 (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.

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is 54,636 - 58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of 1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. About the Role Our Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures. You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns. You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. Your Application- Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Substantial post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th of December 2025 . Contact Us Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.Our Offer to YouWe pay your Social Worker England Registration fee28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependants leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesRefer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerOur ProgressWe are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE.About the RoleOur Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures.You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns.You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered.About working in AssessmentThe first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family.One VoiceIn Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development.Your Application- Our Inclusive ApproachIn order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:Qualified Social Work degree and SWE RegistrationCar driver with a valid UK licenseASYE completed, within two years of qualifyingUK social work experienceSubstantial post-qualified experienceEvidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staffTo apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.Next StepsIf your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like.We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences.The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th of December 2025.Contact UsOur friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

The Service The Children & Families Service provide social work/care support and intervention with children, young people and their parents/carers. This includes Children in Need of Support, Protection and Care, including Care Leavers, Children with Disabilities and Young People who offend and/or are at risk of exploitation. The service also provides a range of placement options for children who are in the care of the local authority including foster care and residential care, adoption and other care arrangements with Special Guardians and Connect Persons. About the Role As Service Leader, you will: Lead and manage a service of team leaders and social workers working with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline cases, including Children We Care For. You will ensure all team requirements are met regarding: Overseeing statutory compliance, workforce development, performance management, and quality improvement. Supervising team leaders and support complex decision-making, including initiating child protection enquiries and considering removal from home when necessary. Working collaboratively with partner agencies such as Health, Education, Police, Housing, and voluntary services to deliver integrated support for vulnerable children and families. Promoting timely, evidence-based assessments and cost-effective intervention plans that improve safety and well-being. Driving service development, budget management, and staff well-being initiatives. Championing a restorative, strengths-based, "think family" approach and embed the Family Safeguarding Model across the service. This is a high-autonomy leadership role requiring strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to influence practice and culture change. The ideal candidate We're looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. You will need to: Hold a Social Work qualification (Diploma/Degree/MSc) and be registered with Social Work England. Have substantial experience in children's social care, including safeguarding and care proceedings. Be a confident and competent leader with proven experience in managing teams and driving performance. Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Be collaborative and skilled at bringing together different disciplines and agencies to achieve common goals. Have a strong understanding of statutory guidance, local policies, and evidence-based practice. Be committed to continuous professional development and able to coach, mentor, and support others. Show resilience, creativity, and a "can-do" attitude, with the ability to manage stress and promote staff well-being. Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. Working Arrangements: The expectation is that role is primarily office based Interviews will be held in January 2026 Application process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact . or call the recruitment team on

Supervising Social Worker 1 2 & 3 - Placements & General Fostering Job description 37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity to support children to achieve stability and permanence. We want to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved via the completion of high quality assessments and provision of comprehensive support packages for children to reside in permanent homes. The Permanence Team sits alongside the Kinship Fostering service in BCBC and works in partnership with this service. As a member of the team, you will benefit from being part of a well-established and stable staff team. We value and support each other and recognise the importance of staff well-being in being able to undertake their role. The role of a Permanence Social Worker is to support kinship carers to be able to provide permanence for children and young people they are caring for within both Public and Private Law proceedings. Applicants will need to be suitably experienced and knowledgeable of undertaking Special Guardianship assessments and Support Plans with regard to Special Guardianship Regulations and Orders of permanence available to the Court, providing well-evidenced and robust assessments and support plans that ensure the success of permanent placements for children and their kinship carers. This includes being able to provide advice, consultation and mentoring to prospective Special Guardianship carers, young people and social workers, where a permanence order is being sought. Applicants will also need to be suitably experienced and knowledgeable of reviewing Special Guardianship Support Plans. Applicants will be required to evidence their ability to work in partnership with kinship carers, children, Social Workers and other agencies to enable effective assessment and support planning in a timely manner. You will need to be enthusiastic, compassionate and understanding of the needs of kinship carers and have a passion for achieving permanence for children, young people and their families. Your role will also include supporting the Kinship Team and fostering service in a wider context of undertaking Duty as part of a rota system, additional duties that support the needs of kinship carers and children in their care and being part of the recruitment and retention fostering events that we hold throughout the year. In return for your passion and commitment, you will receive a robust induction, regular reflective supervision as well as additional support and mentoring and a variety of learning and development opportunities. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding, learning environment where staff feel valued and respected. For further information on working as a Permanence Social Worker in Bridgend Fostering Team, please contact: Amanda Etherington ( ) The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 07 January 2026 Shortlisting Date: 08 January 2026 Interview Date:16 January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

We are excited to be hiring two Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in completion of Kinship Assessments, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate and Woking. We pay a competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment completed , plus travel expenses. Our Offer to You: Generous Annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey's most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring no one is left behind. We are currently seeking bank Supervising Social Workers to complete assessments, considering applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use Form K (Coram Baaf) for completing assessments. These assessments are required to be completed in short timescales, so it is essential that you are self-motivated and accustomed to working autonomously, and to agreed deadlines. A key aspect of this role will be to establish positive rapport with families in times of stress, so this is an area you will need to feel confident in. As part of this role, you will also attend Court or Fostering panels to present your assessments, as and when required. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England Experience of completing Kinship assessments Ability to produce clear, triangulated, evidence based and analytical assessments Good IT skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please tell us what motivates you to work with Kinship carers? Please describe, in your view, what the most important qualities Kinship carers need are? Please tell us about the key skills, abilities and experience you would bring to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/12/2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager Wales Fostering Service We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team . Reporting directly to the Operations Manager , you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers , ensuring they deliver exceptional supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma-informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people. In this pivotal role, you will: Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high-quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales. Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement. Collaborate with external partners , including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations, to ensure holistic care for children and families. We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager , Deputy Manager , or a seasoned leader seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a lasting impact. You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership development from the Operations Manager , Assistant Head of Business , and wider service colleagues. What We're Looking For: A relevant professional qualification and current registration. Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience , with strong knowledge of fostering regulations in Wales. Experience in recruitment strategy development or collaboration with Recruitment/Marketing Officers. Confidence using social media platforms to promote fostering and enhance visibility across Wales. Proven ability to lead organisational change, manage performance, and drive service excellence. Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours'on-call rota'. At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents' referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours 'on call' rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You - If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 7 December 2025 at midnight, interviews to be held on Wednesday 17 December. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme click apply for full job details

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist based at Herts & Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a complex package of high-quality healthcare, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and patient-centred advice for individuals with a wide range of needs such as orthopaedics, care of the elderly and neurology. You will support patients, carers, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues by providing expert clinical guidance, education and recommendations to ensure safe and effective care. In addition, you will deputise for the Lead Therapist when required, contributing to service delivery, decision-making and high clinical standards across the unit. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will manage a substantial and varied clinical caseload, applying advanced theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to deliver high-quality interventions. You will be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing junior physiotherapists, technical instructors and students, ensuring high standards of practice across the team. The role involves regular communication with multidisciplinary colleagues, including medical and nursing staff, social workers and other healthcare professionals, as well as engaging with patients, relatives and carers to support safe and effective care. You will also take an active role in ongoing professional development, contributing to departmental training initiatives, and participating in audit and research activities to support service improvement. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job Roles & Responsibilities To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own clinical work, ensuring a consistently high standard of physiotherapy care for all patients under your management. To hold clinical responsibility for a designated caseload, organising and prioritising workload efficiently and effectively, and undertaking comprehensive and where appropriate standardised assessments addressing all functional mobility issues. To formulate soundly reasoned prognoses and recommend the most appropriate course of intervention, developing patient-centred goals that promote engagement in self-maintenance, productivity and leisure to achieve safe discharge. To facilitate and deliver educational and rehabilitative group sessions, continuously evaluating and modifying treatment programmes in response to individual patient need and clinical risk. To maintain thorough, accurate and timely assessment and treatment records in accordance with legal, departmental and Trust requirements, contributing to evidence-based audit and research to enhance practice. To contribute to service development through compliance with organisational policies, acting as a Champion for specific service areas, supporting in-service training programmes, and leading aspects of practice improvement as required. Person Specifications & Qualifications HCPC-registered PT Experience supervising staff/students Competent with electronic patient records UK driving licence/car SystmOne experience is desirable Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details NHS Professionals Limited Location Hertfordshire & Essex Community Hospital, Cavell Drive, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JH

If you've got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children's social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team! We are By the Bridge, a leading independent Fostering provider, an independent and leading organisation with a unique therapeutic approach, providing high quality foster care for children of all ages and abilities. We find and train the best Foster Parents so that the young people in our care get a better chance in life and we are looking for a dedicated, experienced individual to join our team as a Supervising Social Worker. The role You will be part of the Yorkshire team that is based out of the Leeds office, offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards. You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents. The Supervising Social Worker builds positive relationships between By the Bridge, the foster parent and the child's social worker. It is a key role that helps the foster parent to sustain the child in placement and ensure outcomes for children are being met within the foster family. You will have: The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carersExperience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social careHold a formal social work qualificationBe registered as a social worker with Social Work EnglandHave a valid driving licenseThe right to work in the UK In return we offer: Competitive salary and Car allowanceCompetitive annual leave allowance of 30 days per annumIndividual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapistHybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours on-call rota At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our - supported accommodation for young people aged who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours on call rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 7 December 2025 at midnight, interviews to be held on Wednesday 17 December. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting for a team of clinicians to deliver our clinical proven intervention at our new James Place centre in Birmingham, due to open in early 2026. As a Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will work alongside the Head of Centre to manage and support the clinical team in delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. You will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention and team management and leadership. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Successful applicants will be joining a new team at a pivotal time and will have the opportunity to shape the local culture at James Place Birmingham. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Birmingham and the wider James Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Clinical Duties Work as a duty therapist to triage and assess suitability of James Place referrals daily Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a co-leader of the clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre Lead and support peer support sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Lead on the creation and facilitation of a Peer Support Group once James Place Birmingham is well-established Deputise for the Head of Centre when required Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Leadership and Management Manage, support and lead Suicide Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow Conduct regular probation reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff Conduct therapist case reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with James Place policies and procedures Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for development and conduct performance management reviews when necessary Demonstrate and promote self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself and the team well Provide support to access training and other developmental activities Support staff wellbeing Outreach and Engagement Work alongside the Head of Centre to actively increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently lead a team and support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence) Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the person s safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to engage with James Place values Ability to promote people s equality, diversity and rights Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis WE OFFER . click apply for full job details