Social Workers Have you ever wanted to experience island living, whilst still based in the UK, with a temperate climate and more than 200 days of sun per year, plus earning a salary of up to £71,500 per annum? I'm currently assisting the Government of Jersey in attracting social workers to come and move to the Island and take up a role of Children in Care Social Worker. You will be providing a comprehensive social work assessment and protection service to children, young people, their families and carers, who are in need of care and protection. Jersey are offering a £3,000 relocation payment, a £5,000 joining bonus and salaries up to £75,000, on top of only 20% local taxes. You will receive a pension scheme of 16%. Salary is up to £71,500 per annum (Plus £8,000 per annum relocation/joining bonus, and up to £500 pcm out of hours payments) If you are interested in the following roles, please make contact today on or call
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Social Workers Have you ever wanted to experience island living, whilst still based in the UK, with a temperate climate and more than 200 days of sun per year, plus earning a salary of up to £71,500 per annum? I'm currently assisting the Government of Jersey in attracting social workers to come and move to the Island and take up a role of Children in Care Social Worker. You will be providing a comprehensive social work assessment and protection service to children, young people, their families and carers, who are in need of care and protection. Jersey are offering a £3,000 relocation payment, a £5,000 joining bonus and salaries up to £75,000, on top of only 20% local taxes. You will receive a pension scheme of 16%. Salary is up to £71,500 per annum (Plus £8,000 per annum relocation/joining bonus, and up to £500 pcm out of hours payments) If you are interested in the following roles, please make contact today on or call
Trainee Social Worker -Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career in childrens social work with purpose and a clear path for development? Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. As a children and families social worker, youll work directly wit
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Trainee Social Worker -Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career in childrens social work with purpose and a clear path for development? Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. As a children and families social worker, youll work directly wit
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Family Case Worker & Outreach Support Contract: Full time, permanent (part time considered) Location: Norwich Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum We are delighted to be supporting a specialist domestic abuse service in their search for a compassionate and skilled Family Case Worker & Outreach Support professional. This vital role supports women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing both refuge-based support and community outreach. This is a full-time position, though part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. The Role You will play a key part in supporting children and young people aged 5 18 and their parent within emergency accommodation, as well as delivering a women s drop in service. Key responsibilities include: Providing one to one emotional and practical support to women and children living in refuge. Offering domestic abuse advice and support at a community drop in service. Assessing needs to promote wellbeing and safety. Supporting parents to understand their children s experiences Running group sessions including Stay and Play Providing move on support to families transitioning out of refuge Maintaining accurate, confidential client records Working collaboratively with partner agencies and representing the organisation at external meetings Participating in the out of hours on call rota (additional payment provided) About You We re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to empowering women and children. You will bring: A relevant Children and young people (CYP) qualification (NVQ Level 3 or willingness to train) At least two years experience supporting vulnerable children, young people and families Strong safeguarding knowledge for both children and adults Be able to plan and run activities Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain professional boundaries Confidence using administrative systems, including Office 365 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle - Essential Most of all you will be non judgemental, reliable, compassionate and committed to delivering high quality support. You will join a dedicated, supportive team making a meaningful difference to families rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse. The organisation offers regular supervision, training opportunities and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. In line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1), this position is restricted to female applicants only. A female worker is an occupational requirement for the effective and safe delivery of the service. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Hannah at Not For Profit People.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Family Case Worker & Outreach Support Contract: Full time, permanent (part time considered) Location: Norwich Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum We are delighted to be supporting a specialist domestic abuse service in their search for a compassionate and skilled Family Case Worker & Outreach Support professional. This vital role supports women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, providing both refuge-based support and community outreach. This is a full-time position, though part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. The Role You will play a key part in supporting children and young people aged 5 18 and their parent within emergency accommodation, as well as delivering a women s drop in service. Key responsibilities include: Providing one to one emotional and practical support to women and children living in refuge. Offering domestic abuse advice and support at a community drop in service. Assessing needs to promote wellbeing and safety. Supporting parents to understand their children s experiences Running group sessions including Stay and Play Providing move on support to families transitioning out of refuge Maintaining accurate, confidential client records Working collaboratively with partner agencies and representing the organisation at external meetings Participating in the out of hours on call rota (additional payment provided) About You We re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to empowering women and children. You will bring: A relevant Children and young people (CYP) qualification (NVQ Level 3 or willingness to train) At least two years experience supporting vulnerable children, young people and families Strong safeguarding knowledge for both children and adults Be able to plan and run activities Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain professional boundaries Confidence using administrative systems, including Office 365 A full driving licence and access to a vehicle - Essential Most of all you will be non judgemental, reliable, compassionate and committed to delivering high quality support. You will join a dedicated, supportive team making a meaningful difference to families rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse. The organisation offers regular supervision, training opportunities and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. In line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1), this position is restricted to female applicants only. A female worker is an occupational requirement for the effective and safe delivery of the service. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Hannah at Not For Profit People.
Practice Supervisor - Family Group Decision Making Salary NJC39 - £50,269 Do you believe in the power of family led decision making? Can you champion the voice of families and communities? Help deliver life changing outcomes with As part of our ongoing commitment to empowering families to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives, we are developing our Family Group Decision Making practice. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Supervisor in Family Group Decision Making within North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services. This is a really great time to join us as we implement and embed Family Group Decision Making in our work. About the Role Your role will include leading a Family Group Conference team alongside contributing to the management of Family Group Decision Making training and practice development across services. You will champion the principles of Family Group Decision Making across our partnerships advocating for family led decision making approaches. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a someone who is passionate about empowering children and families to create meaningful and lasting change. You will have extensive experience of working in children's services, multi-agency working and have knowledge of legislation and guidance for working with children and families. You will have either a relevant degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. Your knowledge and skills will include managing and motivating through change to enable a positive difference to children and families. You will have a clear understanding of the principles of Family Group Decision Making whilst we will invest in your ongoing learning and development in family led planning and decision making approaches. Now is an exciting time to join us as we further develop, implement and embed a whole-system approach to Family Group Decision Making. We are changing lives and the fastest transforming children's services team in the country. If you are passionate and focussed on making a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. Our Team As part of our team, you will be supported through relational leadership with high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive. We offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly team, leading on family led practice to support children and help families to stay together safely. We offer you diverse training and professional development opportunities, a highly rewarding environment where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, their families and family networks as well as a range of workplace benefits. For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Julie Bettany - Workforce Lead at or Nikki Alcock - Deputy Service Director: Practice Standards and Principal Social Worker at We look forward to talking with you. What else can you expect? Regular individual and reflective child focussed, professional and personal supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for the workforce to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A highly supportive team and working environment In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide: At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses) References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number. We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC ( nelincs.gov.uk ) Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Practice Supervisor - Family Group Decision Making Salary NJC39 - £50,269 Do you believe in the power of family led decision making? Can you champion the voice of families and communities? Help deliver life changing outcomes with As part of our ongoing commitment to empowering families to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives, we are developing our Family Group Decision Making practice. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Supervisor in Family Group Decision Making within North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services. This is a really great time to join us as we implement and embed Family Group Decision Making in our work. About the Role Your role will include leading a Family Group Conference team alongside contributing to the management of Family Group Decision Making training and practice development across services. You will champion the principles of Family Group Decision Making across our partnerships advocating for family led decision making approaches. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a someone who is passionate about empowering children and families to create meaningful and lasting change. You will have extensive experience of working in children's services, multi-agency working and have knowledge of legislation and guidance for working with children and families. You will have either a relevant degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. Your knowledge and skills will include managing and motivating through change to enable a positive difference to children and families. You will have a clear understanding of the principles of Family Group Decision Making whilst we will invest in your ongoing learning and development in family led planning and decision making approaches. Now is an exciting time to join us as we further develop, implement and embed a whole-system approach to Family Group Decision Making. We are changing lives and the fastest transforming children's services team in the country. If you are passionate and focussed on making a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you. Our Team As part of our team, you will be supported through relational leadership with high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive. We offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly team, leading on family led practice to support children and help families to stay together safely. We offer you diverse training and professional development opportunities, a highly rewarding environment where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, their families and family networks as well as a range of workplace benefits. For more information, please refer to the role profile or email: Julie Bettany - Workforce Lead at or Nikki Alcock - Deputy Service Director: Practice Standards and Principal Social Worker at We look forward to talking with you. What else can you expect? Regular individual and reflective child focussed, professional and personal supervision A relational approach in all aspects of practice Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for the workforce to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives A highly supportive team and working environment In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide: At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses) References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number. We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire NELC ( nelincs.gov.uk ) Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
A not-for-profit 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team and be homebased covering Kent and South London . This is a full time, permanent position. Benefits for you: Salary to £45,000 per annum Generous Annual Leave Pension Scheme Car Allowance plus mileage Homeworking Allowance Healthcare Study Leave Your responsibilities: Supervision of a caseload of Foster Carers in line with national and agency standards and procedures Work as part of a "team around the child" to manage support to foster placements around the needs of the children placed, the foster families capabilities and circumstances, in line with agency procedures and ethos. Undertake social work duty in support of existing and new foster placements, including out of hours duty. Assessment and review work, including Form Fs, annual reviews, risk assessments and other specialist assessments. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
A not-for-profit 'Outstanding rated' Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team and be homebased covering Kent and South London . This is a full time, permanent position. Benefits for you: Salary to £45,000 per annum Generous Annual Leave Pension Scheme Car Allowance plus mileage Homeworking Allowance Healthcare Study Leave Your responsibilities: Supervision of a caseload of Foster Carers in line with national and agency standards and procedures Work as part of a "team around the child" to manage support to foster placements around the needs of the children placed, the foster families capabilities and circumstances, in line with agency procedures and ethos. Undertake social work duty in support of existing and new foster placements, including out of hours duty. Assessment and review work, including Form Fs, annual reviews, risk assessments and other specialist assessments. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
Family Support Worker We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Our client is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile, recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. Position: Family Support Worker Location: Cross Green, Leeds Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary: £27,097 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 18th March 2026 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and committed team in Bradford as a Family Support Worker. You will deliver outreach across Bradford to build relationships and trust providing access to activities, information and support. You will support families holistically, across a wide range of issues, removing barriers to support and supporting families to understand and navigate processes. You will support families to build protective factors and to have their voices heard. Working with Members, you will: Deliver community-based outreach including activities that promote wellbeing to Gypsy Traveller children and families in Bradford in houses, in yards, on local authority sites and on the roadside Support families in accessing provision such as education, welfare rights, health, housing, domestic violence, mental health and emotional wellbeing services Support families to overcome practical, cultural, and language barriers ensuring a flexible and responsive approach Support families who have an early help assessment or plan to understand and navigate the process Work collaboratively with the other Family Support Services and multi-agency partners Apply a Whole Family Approach that addresses the needs of all family members holistically, including parents, carers, and children. Ensure that the voices and needs of children and young people are heard encouraging their voice in service design and delivery Support families to develop problem-solving skills, build protective factors, and reduce long-term dependency on services including timely exit from support About You We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and/or young people who are/have experienced trauma and with experience of and writing reports (for example for monitoring and evaluation purposes). You will also be able to record information in a fact based and timely manner and have experience of working in a support-based role and building long lasting and trusting relationships. About the Organisation Our client is a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Other roles you may have experience include Family, Child, Children, Family Support Worker, Child Support Worker, Children Support Worker, Family Support, Child Support, Children Support. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Our client is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile, recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. Position: Family Support Worker Location: Cross Green, Leeds Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary: £27,097 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 18th March 2026 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and committed team in Bradford as a Family Support Worker. You will deliver outreach across Bradford to build relationships and trust providing access to activities, information and support. You will support families holistically, across a wide range of issues, removing barriers to support and supporting families to understand and navigate processes. You will support families to build protective factors and to have their voices heard. Working with Members, you will: Deliver community-based outreach including activities that promote wellbeing to Gypsy Traveller children and families in Bradford in houses, in yards, on local authority sites and on the roadside Support families in accessing provision such as education, welfare rights, health, housing, domestic violence, mental health and emotional wellbeing services Support families to overcome practical, cultural, and language barriers ensuring a flexible and responsive approach Support families who have an early help assessment or plan to understand and navigate the process Work collaboratively with the other Family Support Services and multi-agency partners Apply a Whole Family Approach that addresses the needs of all family members holistically, including parents, carers, and children. Ensure that the voices and needs of children and young people are heard encouraging their voice in service design and delivery Support families to develop problem-solving skills, build protective factors, and reduce long-term dependency on services including timely exit from support About You We are looking for someone with experience of working with children and/or young people who are/have experienced trauma and with experience of and writing reports (for example for monitoring and evaluation purposes). You will also be able to record information in a fact based and timely manner and have experience of working in a support-based role and building long lasting and trusting relationships. About the Organisation Our client is a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Other roles you may have experience include Family, Child, Children, Family Support Worker, Child Support Worker, Children Support Worker, Family Support, Child Support, Children Support. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a real difference through therapeutic support in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment? Join Acorns as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker to contribute to the development and delivery of flexible support services which address the psychological and emotional needs of children, young people and families living with the effects of domestic abuse, in North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will help to develop, organise and facilitate key aspects of the service as requested by the Team Coordinator such one-to-one support interventions, group work, and youth participation opportunities in a variety of settings including in-house, schools and community venues. Post is to be predominantly based in Northumberland. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver flexible one to one support sessions, using a range of interventions to assess and positively contribute to the individual wellbeing needs of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. Support service users, particularly within the 11-16 age group to develop personal and life skills, promoting self-esteem and independence, and raising awareness of other support services and opportunities available to them and their families. Contribute to the planning and delivery of group work, activities and events, including the continued development of service user participation Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated care and refer service users to additional sources of help and protection as needed. Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities policies while maintaining accurate and confidential records, reporting appropriately, and complying with organisational guidelines. Participate in training, supervision, and team activities, contributing flexibly to service development and supporting broader organisational goals as required by management. About You Holds qualifications and relevant experience in social care, childcare, youth work, or a therapeutic field Experience working directly with children and young people with an excellent understanding of common issues relating to child development, mental health and wellbeing Experienced in one-to-one casework, group facilitation, youth programmes, and multi-agency working, with a proven ability to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate support services. Effective communicator with the ability to engage sensitively and non-judgementally with service users, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to empowering individuals. Skilled in managing workloads, maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and meeting deadlines under pressure, with strong time management and attention to detail. A motivated, flexible team player who values equality and diversity, and brings creativity and initiative to their practice. Driver with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. This role involves frequent travel to and from locations across North Tyneside and Northumberland to meet the varied needs of service users. Please note, that an enhanced DBS check will be required. Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive, compassionate and impact-driven team. You ll enjoy flexible working arrangements and autonomy in your role, opportunities for professional development and training, a supportive environment, reflective supervision, and the chance to help shape our systems for the better. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equal opportunities. Ready to apply? Download the candidate pack and get started! We ll invite you to send us your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and fit for the role. If you are committed to empowering children and young people and want to be part of a team making lasting change, we d love to hear from you. Please make sure you include in/with your CV and personal statement: Name, previous names, and address. Education and training history, including any qualifications and the awarding body, any relevant training recently undertaken and any professional memberships. A full employment history in chronological order. Details of any convictions, spent and unspent. Details of any relation to the organisation or staff. A signed & dated declaration confirming that information provided is true, with no omissions. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police. All of the above information is only used to assess the candidate suitability, and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and stored and retained according to our GDPR policies and procedures which are available upon request. Equality & Diversity Statement Acorns will be proactive in all matters relating to equality of opportunity and diversity. We value and will celebrate the benefits brought to our organisation by a diverse population within our communities, services, staff and volunteers team, and Board of Trustees. We commit to creating an environment, through training, practice and policy, where Trustees, employees, volunteers and service users are encouraged by example and guidance to confront and challenge discrimination where and whenever it arises, whether between colleagues or in any other area of the organisation s work. Acorns commits to: Actively challenge discrimination; Ensure that all staff, volunteers and service users are treated fairly; Make sure that our activities and services are truly accessible to all who might benefit; Work collaboratively with other organisations to address inequality; Work to promote an organisational culture of diversity; Strive to ensure that the profile of trustees, staff and volunteers reflects the wider communities within which we operate. Everyone engaging with Acorns, as a servicer user, volunteer, or staff member, will be expected at all times to treat other people with respect and consideration. Our full Equality & Diversity Policy is available upon request. Safeguarding Statement Acorns believes that no child, young person or adult should ever experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them, to promoting their well-being and enjoyment and protecting their health, safety and general welfare while in the company, employ or care of Acorns staff or volunteers. Safeguarding and protection of those at risk is everyone s business; it is everyone s duty to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. We also practice Safer Recruitment practices. Our full safeguarding policies are available upon request.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a real difference through therapeutic support in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment? Join Acorns as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker to contribute to the development and delivery of flexible support services which address the psychological and emotional needs of children, young people and families living with the effects of domestic abuse, in North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will help to develop, organise and facilitate key aspects of the service as requested by the Team Coordinator such one-to-one support interventions, group work, and youth participation opportunities in a variety of settings including in-house, schools and community venues. Post is to be predominantly based in Northumberland. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver flexible one to one support sessions, using a range of interventions to assess and positively contribute to the individual wellbeing needs of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. Support service users, particularly within the 11-16 age group to develop personal and life skills, promoting self-esteem and independence, and raising awareness of other support services and opportunities available to them and their families. Contribute to the planning and delivery of group work, activities and events, including the continued development of service user participation Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated care and refer service users to additional sources of help and protection as needed. Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities policies while maintaining accurate and confidential records, reporting appropriately, and complying with organisational guidelines. Participate in training, supervision, and team activities, contributing flexibly to service development and supporting broader organisational goals as required by management. About You Holds qualifications and relevant experience in social care, childcare, youth work, or a therapeutic field Experience working directly with children and young people with an excellent understanding of common issues relating to child development, mental health and wellbeing Experienced in one-to-one casework, group facilitation, youth programmes, and multi-agency working, with a proven ability to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate support services. Effective communicator with the ability to engage sensitively and non-judgementally with service users, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to empowering individuals. Skilled in managing workloads, maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and meeting deadlines under pressure, with strong time management and attention to detail. A motivated, flexible team player who values equality and diversity, and brings creativity and initiative to their practice. Driver with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. This role involves frequent travel to and from locations across North Tyneside and Northumberland to meet the varied needs of service users. Please note, that an enhanced DBS check will be required. Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive, compassionate and impact-driven team. You ll enjoy flexible working arrangements and autonomy in your role, opportunities for professional development and training, a supportive environment, reflective supervision, and the chance to help shape our systems for the better. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equal opportunities. Ready to apply? Download the candidate pack and get started! We ll invite you to send us your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and fit for the role. If you are committed to empowering children and young people and want to be part of a team making lasting change, we d love to hear from you. Please make sure you include in/with your CV and personal statement: Name, previous names, and address. Education and training history, including any qualifications and the awarding body, any relevant training recently undertaken and any professional memberships. A full employment history in chronological order. Details of any convictions, spent and unspent. Details of any relation to the organisation or staff. A signed & dated declaration confirming that information provided is true, with no omissions. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police. All of the above information is only used to assess the candidate suitability, and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and stored and retained according to our GDPR policies and procedures which are available upon request. Equality & Diversity Statement Acorns will be proactive in all matters relating to equality of opportunity and diversity. We value and will celebrate the benefits brought to our organisation by a diverse population within our communities, services, staff and volunteers team, and Board of Trustees. We commit to creating an environment, through training, practice and policy, where Trustees, employees, volunteers and service users are encouraged by example and guidance to confront and challenge discrimination where and whenever it arises, whether between colleagues or in any other area of the organisation s work. Acorns commits to: Actively challenge discrimination; Ensure that all staff, volunteers and service users are treated fairly; Make sure that our activities and services are truly accessible to all who might benefit; Work collaboratively with other organisations to address inequality; Work to promote an organisational culture of diversity; Strive to ensure that the profile of trustees, staff and volunteers reflects the wider communities within which we operate. Everyone engaging with Acorns, as a servicer user, volunteer, or staff member, will be expected at all times to treat other people with respect and consideration. Our full Equality & Diversity Policy is available upon request. Safeguarding Statement Acorns believes that no child, young person or adult should ever experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them, to promoting their well-being and enjoyment and protecting their health, safety and general welfare while in the company, employ or care of Acorns staff or volunteers. Safeguarding and protection of those at risk is everyone s business; it is everyone s duty to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. We also practice Safer Recruitment practices. Our full safeguarding policies are available upon request.
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team Salary Band 10 - Starting Salary £42,839 & Band 11 - Starting Salary £47,181 Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) - PLO & Court Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in children's lives. Join us at BCP Council. We're proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024) , and we're on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we're looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our specialist PLO & Court Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "Career progression is encouraged within BCP - it's a rewarding job and something I absolutely love." "It's a lovely place to live and work. Dorset is a wonderful county, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front." "I've never felt so supported." Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role Our two specialist PLO & Court Teams work with families where concerns have reached the threshold for pre-proceedings. Families are presented at Legal Gateway Panel to consider if the threshold is met and to devise a plan of support. If so, the family is invited to a formal PLO meeting with legal representation to collaborate on an action plan to reduce risks to the child(ren). You'll work closely with families to address needs and risks, supporting them with issues such as domestic abuse, adult mental health, and substance misuse. We also work with the Parental Substance Misuse Court (PSMC) . Issuing care proceedings is always the last resort-the PLO process represents a genuine opportunity to work collaboratively with families to avoid court where possible. There is a strong emphasis on securing permanency for children and exploring family support networks to reduce risk and increase safety. For children who require permanency outside the home, you'll work jointly with the Children in Care Team or Aspire Adoption Team to ensure smooth transitions. What We're Looking For Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work Ability to manage complex referrals and casework Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students Commitment to continuous professional development Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You'll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities Manageable caseloads & regular supervision 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? If you're reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children's voices at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about our new terms and conditions in our 'More than just a job' brochure on our careers site. For an informal discussion, contact Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO & Court at . Apply today and help us make a difference. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. The pay range for this role will be £42,839-£53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team Salary Band 10 - Starting Salary £42,839 & Band 11 - Starting Salary £47,181 Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) - PLO & Court Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in children's lives. Join us at BCP Council. We're proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024) , and we're on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we're looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our specialist PLO & Court Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "Career progression is encouraged within BCP - it's a rewarding job and something I absolutely love." "It's a lovely place to live and work. Dorset is a wonderful county, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front." "I've never felt so supported." Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role Our two specialist PLO & Court Teams work with families where concerns have reached the threshold for pre-proceedings. Families are presented at Legal Gateway Panel to consider if the threshold is met and to devise a plan of support. If so, the family is invited to a formal PLO meeting with legal representation to collaborate on an action plan to reduce risks to the child(ren). You'll work closely with families to address needs and risks, supporting them with issues such as domestic abuse, adult mental health, and substance misuse. We also work with the Parental Substance Misuse Court (PSMC) . Issuing care proceedings is always the last resort-the PLO process represents a genuine opportunity to work collaboratively with families to avoid court where possible. There is a strong emphasis on securing permanency for children and exploring family support networks to reduce risk and increase safety. For children who require permanency outside the home, you'll work jointly with the Children in Care Team or Aspire Adoption Team to ensure smooth transitions. What We're Looking For Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work Ability to manage complex referrals and casework Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students Commitment to continuous professional development Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You'll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities Manageable caseloads & regular supervision 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? If you're reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children's voices at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about our new terms and conditions in our 'More than just a job' brochure on our careers site. For an informal discussion, contact Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO & Court at . Apply today and help us make a difference. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. The pay range for this role will be £42,839-£53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Social Worker Want to know what it's really like to relocate and join our social work team? In this video, one of our social workers talks about his relocation journey and what makes working here so rewarding, you can find the video here - Interview - Social Worker Recruitment on Vimeo The Service and Team : We are seeking committed, compassionate Social Workers to join our dynamic, high performing service, supporting young people in and leaving care through relationship based pathway planning. We work closely with Carefree, a young person led, award winning local charity, alongside a wide network of partner agencies to provide holistic, joined up support that transforms lives. You'll work within a multi disciplinary team of Social Workers, Personal Advisors, youth workers, housing specialists, and mental health professionals-all dedicated to helping young people thrive. Our service was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, who noted: 'C are leavers receive an impressive level of support in Cornwall and the local authority's partnership with a specialist commissioned service to young people is exemplary' . You can access Cornwall's Ofsted inspection report here Cornwall Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted The Role In this rewarding role, you will place young people at the heart of your practice. You'll build trusted relationships that empower 16-18 year olds to make positive decisions about their education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing. You will support young people who are in care, leaving care, and those seeking asylum, helping them feel secure and ready for independence. Through collaborative pathway planning, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families, and key partners in housing, health, education, and the community to ensure each young person has the right support to prepare for adulthood. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to the role-enabling young people to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence. This role comes with a £4,000 welcome bonus alongside a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 to help support your move to Cornwall (for eligible candidates). This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We'd love to hear from you if you: Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered. Have experience or an understanding of working with children in care and/or care leavers. Are able to build strong and supportive relationships with young people and understand the challenges they face. Can work independently and manage a busy caseload. Have strong assessment and risk management skills. Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence. Experience or an understanding of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable. Why Join Us? Be part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives. Work in a supportive, collaborative team with access to specialist expertise, including psychologist, housing, youth justice and SCSA Enjoy a role that's varied, rewarding, and impactful. Benefit from ongoing training and development and progression opportunities. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development and a outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Supportive management and leadership with regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Access to a Cornwall Council lease car and pool car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, compressed hours and homeworking Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Social Worker Want to know what it's really like to relocate and join our social work team? In this video, one of our social workers talks about his relocation journey and what makes working here so rewarding, you can find the video here - Interview - Social Worker Recruitment on Vimeo The Service and Team : We are seeking committed, compassionate Social Workers to join our dynamic, high performing service, supporting young people in and leaving care through relationship based pathway planning. We work closely with Carefree, a young person led, award winning local charity, alongside a wide network of partner agencies to provide holistic, joined up support that transforms lives. You'll work within a multi disciplinary team of Social Workers, Personal Advisors, youth workers, housing specialists, and mental health professionals-all dedicated to helping young people thrive. Our service was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, who noted: 'C are leavers receive an impressive level of support in Cornwall and the local authority's partnership with a specialist commissioned service to young people is exemplary' . You can access Cornwall's Ofsted inspection report here Cornwall Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted The Role In this rewarding role, you will place young people at the heart of your practice. You'll build trusted relationships that empower 16-18 year olds to make positive decisions about their education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing. You will support young people who are in care, leaving care, and those seeking asylum, helping them feel secure and ready for independence. Through collaborative pathway planning, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families, and key partners in housing, health, education, and the community to ensure each young person has the right support to prepare for adulthood. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to the role-enabling young people to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence. This role comes with a £4,000 welcome bonus alongside a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 to help support your move to Cornwall (for eligible candidates). This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We'd love to hear from you if you: Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered. Have experience or an understanding of working with children in care and/or care leavers. Are able to build strong and supportive relationships with young people and understand the challenges they face. Can work independently and manage a busy caseload. Have strong assessment and risk management skills. Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence. Experience or an understanding of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable. Why Join Us? Be part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives. Work in a supportive, collaborative team with access to specialist expertise, including psychologist, housing, youth justice and SCSA Enjoy a role that's varied, rewarding, and impactful. Benefit from ongoing training and development and progression opportunities. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development and a outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Supportive management and leadership with regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Access to a Cornwall Council lease car and pool car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, compressed hours and homeworking Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Location: Southlands School, Lymington Hours: 40 per week - 52 weeks per annum Salary: £36,296 per annum Are you currently a Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career with an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' provider? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at Southlands School as a Home Manager. Reporting to the Registered Manager, the ideal candidate will have experience in working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge, have the ability to design, implement and monitor the care and education plans for the young people we support. You will lead a confident and experienced care team, working closely with our education and clinical colleagues to improve outcomes for our children, 'helping each other to flourish' along the way'. You will work to support the children in rebuilding their resilience and creating a safe and bright future for next stage of their journey. Key Responsibilities - Reporting to the Registered Manager you will: Design, implement and monitor the care and education plans to meet the individual needs of our children. Build positive relationships with families, carers and external agencies to provide the best possible outcomes for the child. Be responsible for compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, evidencing a high standard of care and quality. Organise work patterns, facilitation of training, and the accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home. You will lead a team of colleagues and facilitate their professional development so that they not only provide high-quality care and support, but are enabled to fulfil their own career potential too. The successful candidate will have - Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people and be willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management (Residential Childcare). A minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a team Experience of working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge. We use non-aversive, positive behaviour approaches and crisis prevention interventions to support and maintain relationships. Training will be provided. Full UK Driving license Excellent knowledge of current legislations The Children's Homes England Regulations 2015, - Quality Standards 2015, the Children's Act 1989, Children Act 2004 alongside all other legislations that are relevant to residential children's homes Safeguarding is paramount, so experience in this area will be required About Southlands School and Children's Home Southlands School is an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' specialist day with an Ofsted registered Children's Home. Join us to make a difference every day. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7-16 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies. The successful candidate will inspire and lead a team to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to flourish and achieve positive outcomes with the perfect balance of leadership, innovation and professionalism. Why choose us - Supportive management and senior leads We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers. Employee Assistance Support - A 24-hour helpline available to you and your direct next of kin to support you through some of life's challenges. Support with eye tests and the cost of spectacles. Access to the CareTech Foundation, match funding grant and staff hardship grants. Access to the Group Cycle to work scheme via salary sacrifice. Although Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Location: Southlands School, Lymington Hours: 40 per week - 52 weeks per annum Salary: £36,296 per annum Are you currently a Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career with an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding' provider? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at Southlands School as a Home Manager. Reporting to the Registered Manager, the ideal candidate will have experience in working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge, have the ability to design, implement and monitor the care and education plans for the young people we support. You will lead a confident and experienced care team, working closely with our education and clinical colleagues to improve outcomes for our children, 'helping each other to flourish' along the way'. You will work to support the children in rebuilding their resilience and creating a safe and bright future for next stage of their journey. Key Responsibilities - Reporting to the Registered Manager you will: Design, implement and monitor the care and education plans to meet the individual needs of our children. Build positive relationships with families, carers and external agencies to provide the best possible outcomes for the child. Be responsible for compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, evidencing a high standard of care and quality. Organise work patterns, facilitation of training, and the accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home. You will lead a team of colleagues and facilitate their professional development so that they not only provide high-quality care and support, but are enabled to fulfil their own career potential too. The successful candidate will have - Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people and be willing to undertake the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management (Residential Childcare). A minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a team Experience of working with children who may, on occasion, present with behaviours that challenge. We use non-aversive, positive behaviour approaches and crisis prevention interventions to support and maintain relationships. Training will be provided. Full UK Driving license Excellent knowledge of current legislations The Children's Homes England Regulations 2015, - Quality Standards 2015, the Children's Act 1989, Children Act 2004 alongside all other legislations that are relevant to residential children's homes Safeguarding is paramount, so experience in this area will be required About Southlands School and Children's Home Southlands School is an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' specialist day with an Ofsted registered Children's Home. Join us to make a difference every day. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7-16 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies. The successful candidate will inspire and lead a team to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to flourish and achieve positive outcomes with the perfect balance of leadership, innovation and professionalism. Why choose us - Supportive management and senior leads We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers. Employee Assistance Support - A 24-hour helpline available to you and your direct next of kin to support you through some of life's challenges. Support with eye tests and the cost of spectacles. Access to the CareTech Foundation, match funding grant and staff hardship grants. Access to the Group Cycle to work scheme via salary sacrifice. Although Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team Salary Band 10 - Starting Salary £42,839 & Band 11 - Starting Salary £47,181 Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) - Children in Care Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in Children's lives. Join us at BCP Council. We're proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024) , and we're on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we're looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our Children in Care Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and young people who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "Career progression is encouraged within BCP - it's a rewarding job and something I absolutely love." "It's a lovely place to live and work. Dorset is a wonderful county, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front." "I've never felt so supported." Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role As part of one of our four Children in Care Teams, you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure every child receives the best possible care. You'll collaborate with carers, families, and agencies to create and maintain care plans that truly meet each child's needs. BCP Council is the corporate parent to around 500 children and young people , including care-experienced young adults aged 18-25. Your work will have a direct impact on their lives and futures. What We're Looking For Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work Ability to manage complex referrals and casework Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students Commitment to continuous professional development Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You'll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities Manageable caseloads & regular supervision 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme (with Director approval) Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. If you're reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children's voices at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure For an informal discussion, contact Shan Searle, Service Manager for Children in Care at . Apply today and help us make a difference. The pay range for this role will be £42,839- £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team Salary Band 10 - Starting Salary £42,839 & Band 11 - Starting Salary £47,181 Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) - Children in Care Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in Children's lives. Join us at BCP Council. We're proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024) , and we're on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we're looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our Children in Care Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and young people who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "Career progression is encouraged within BCP - it's a rewarding job and something I absolutely love." "It's a lovely place to live and work. Dorset is a wonderful county, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front." "I've never felt so supported." Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role As part of one of our four Children in Care Teams, you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure every child receives the best possible care. You'll collaborate with carers, families, and agencies to create and maintain care plans that truly meet each child's needs. BCP Council is the corporate parent to around 500 children and young people , including care-experienced young adults aged 18-25. Your work will have a direct impact on their lives and futures. What We're Looking For Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work Ability to manage complex referrals and casework Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students Commitment to continuous professional development Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You'll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities Manageable caseloads & regular supervision 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme (with Director approval) Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. If you're reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children's voices at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure For an informal discussion, contact Shan Searle, Service Manager for Children in Care at . Apply today and help us make a difference. The pay range for this role will be £42,839- £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Cafcass is seeking talented, passionate, and experienced social workers to join us as Associate Family Court Advisers (FCAs) and be a vital part of our national practice community. As self employed practitioners contracted by Cafcass, Associate FCAs play a key role in supporting our work with vulnerable children and young people, providing independent social work expertise to help families through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. As an Associate FCA , you will be commissioned by local Cafcass teams across England to undertake public and private law family court work. You will contribute expert case analysis, provide recommendations in the best interests of children, and help to manage caseload pressures while complementing the work of our employed practitioners. Associates typically carry a mixed caseload , with thresholds set at 8 to 18 cases , ensuring workloads remain manageable and proportionate. There is also the opportunity to take on shorter-term work such as writing Work to First Hearing safeguarding letters. Becoming a Cafcass Associate is ideal for practitioners used to working independently and who want to maintain high level professional social work practice and shape their own workload. It also allows practitioners to combine working with Cafcass with other roles or commitments (e.g. ISW, IRO, lecturing, training, or other business interests) and obtain the balance they need to suit their personal circumstances, whilst undertaking challenging, rewarding practice that makes a real difference to vulnerable children across England Cafcass currently contracts over 100 Associate FCAs , and with continued demand, this number is expected to grow. Our dedicated Associates team provides onboarding and contract support to ensure effective collaboration with our commissioning teams. We also provide a professional induction to all new Associates including access to specialist training and resources throughout your time as an Associate. We are looking for Social Work England registered social workers with: Significant post qualifying experience Expertise in safeguarding, child engagement, and multi agency working Strong analytical, assessment, and recording skills Confidence working directly with families, professionals, and the family courts As this is a self employed role, you will need to manage your own tax and contribution arrangements. Cafcass assesses that Associate FCA work is not within IR35. We look forward to receiving your application, which we recommend includes a current CV to outline your relevant career history. We will review applications as we receive them and be in touch as soon as we can to advise if and how we intend to progress your interest in becoming an Associate FCA .
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Cafcass is seeking talented, passionate, and experienced social workers to join us as Associate Family Court Advisers (FCAs) and be a vital part of our national practice community. As self employed practitioners contracted by Cafcass, Associate FCAs play a key role in supporting our work with vulnerable children and young people, providing independent social work expertise to help families through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. As an Associate FCA , you will be commissioned by local Cafcass teams across England to undertake public and private law family court work. You will contribute expert case analysis, provide recommendations in the best interests of children, and help to manage caseload pressures while complementing the work of our employed practitioners. Associates typically carry a mixed caseload , with thresholds set at 8 to 18 cases , ensuring workloads remain manageable and proportionate. There is also the opportunity to take on shorter-term work such as writing Work to First Hearing safeguarding letters. Becoming a Cafcass Associate is ideal for practitioners used to working independently and who want to maintain high level professional social work practice and shape their own workload. It also allows practitioners to combine working with Cafcass with other roles or commitments (e.g. ISW, IRO, lecturing, training, or other business interests) and obtain the balance they need to suit their personal circumstances, whilst undertaking challenging, rewarding practice that makes a real difference to vulnerable children across England Cafcass currently contracts over 100 Associate FCAs , and with continued demand, this number is expected to grow. Our dedicated Associates team provides onboarding and contract support to ensure effective collaboration with our commissioning teams. We also provide a professional induction to all new Associates including access to specialist training and resources throughout your time as an Associate. We are looking for Social Work England registered social workers with: Significant post qualifying experience Expertise in safeguarding, child engagement, and multi agency working Strong analytical, assessment, and recording skills Confidence working directly with families, professionals, and the family courts As this is a self employed role, you will need to manage your own tax and contribution arrangements. Cafcass assesses that Associate FCA work is not within IR35. We look forward to receiving your application, which we recommend includes a current CV to outline your relevant career history. We will review applications as we receive them and be in touch as soon as we can to advise if and how we intend to progress your interest in becoming an Associate FCA .
36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the job description, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the job description, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension) South West Care Team - Gloucestershire and Swindon area Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire and Swindon area. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension) South West Care Team - Gloucestershire and Swindon area Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire and Swindon area. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty Team Fantastic payrate of up to £40 per hour! Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: Undertake timely and proportionate assessments of children and families referred to the service, in line with statutory requirements and local procedures. Respond to new referrals, complete initial visits, and gather information to inform decision-making. Identify risks and strengths within families, ensuring robust safeguarding measures are in place. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective plans that meet the needs of children and young people. Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and other statutory meetings. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, and best practice standards. Participate in duty rota, responding promptly to urgent cases and managing crisis situations effectively. Requirements of this role: Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant. Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Free CV building and Interview support. Free DBS checks. Weekly payroll. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. CPD contributions. Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!
Mar 18, 2026
Seasonal
Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty Team Fantastic payrate of up to £40 per hour! Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: Undertake timely and proportionate assessments of children and families referred to the service, in line with statutory requirements and local procedures. Respond to new referrals, complete initial visits, and gather information to inform decision-making. Identify risks and strengths within families, ensuring robust safeguarding measures are in place. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective plans that meet the needs of children and young people. Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and other statutory meetings. Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, and best practice standards. Participate in duty rota, responding promptly to urgent cases and managing crisis situations effectively. Requirements of this role: Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant. Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Free CV building and Interview support. Free DBS checks. Weekly payroll. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. CPD contributions. Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position. This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement). Salary; £25,750-£26,383 Location; Winchester About the Role We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester. This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently. The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation. Key Responsibilities Supporting Women and Families Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes Support children and young people to access and maintain education Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits) Develop and review individual support and safety plans Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge Refuge Management & Operations Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection Maintain accurate and confidential case records Multi-Agency & Partnership Working Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the About You We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors Ability to manage a caseload independently Excellent communication and crisis management skills Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Desirable: Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse Further education qualification or relevant professional training Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position. This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement). Salary; £25,750-£26,383 Location; Winchester About the Role We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester. This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently. The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation. Key Responsibilities Supporting Women and Families Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes Support children and young people to access and maintain education Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits) Develop and review individual support and safety plans Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge Refuge Management & Operations Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection Maintain accurate and confidential case records Multi-Agency & Partnership Working Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the About You We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors Ability to manage a caseload independently Excellent communication and crisis management skills Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Desirable: Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse Further education qualification or relevant professional training Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply.
£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 25th March 2026, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date The Role As Registered Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team within the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. You'll work alongside experienced Registered Managers and Area Team Managers in a supportive network, driving high standards of care and improving outcomes for disabled children and young people. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong blend of leadership, specialist knowledge, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of disabled children and young people. You'll need: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Proven track record of successful performance in residential care provision. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks. A flexible, resourceful, and emotionally resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs. Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams and families. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 25th March 2026, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date The Role As Registered Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team within the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. You'll work alongside experienced Registered Managers and Area Team Managers in a supportive network, driving high standards of care and improving outcomes for disabled children and young people. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong blend of leadership, specialist knowledge, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of disabled children and young people. You'll need: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Proven track record of successful performance in residential care provision. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks. A flexible, resourceful, and emotionally resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs. Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams and families. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
