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Maintenance Operative Hill House School, Lymington Salary up to £30k per annum DOE 40 hours per week We are now looking for a maintenance operative who can handle the responsibility of the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site. The Role Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students. Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site. Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary. Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard. Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment. Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload. Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager's regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects. Identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors. Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition. Manage the upkeep of the grounds. What will you benefit from As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you! Flexible working Monday to Friday Holiday: 25 days holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us About the School: Hill House School is a 52 week residential special school providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The school is in the heart of the New Forest, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. ?The Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely 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 be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Registered Manager Location: Ashton-under-Lyne (4 children, EBD/Mild LD) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 plus Ofsted bonus and performance-related pay Hours: 40 per week, flexible rota including evenings, weekends and sleeping-in duties What we offer Competitive salary with performance-related pay and Ofsted bonus. Health and lifestyle programmes, professional development opportunities including NVQ and therapeutic/clinical qualifications. 24/7 HR and management support. Opportunities for career growth within the company. Auto-enrolment into company pension, 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and mileage reimbursement. About Stepping Stones Children's Homes Stepping Stones Children's Homes is a respected provider of residential care across the UK, dedicated to delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality placements for children and young people. We focus on achieving the best outcomes through individualised care, therapeutic support, and a strong, motivated team. With a commitment to staff development and innovation, we provide extensive training, clinical and therapeutic guidance, and 24/7 management support. The role We are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to lead our Home, providing medium to long-term placements where this is the most suitable intervention. This is a vital role requiring strong leadership, practical childcare expertise, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every child. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage the Home in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and National Minimum Standards 2002. Deliver high-quality care, shaping the Home's Statement of Purpose and ensuring staff uphold the highest standards. Line manage Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and Residential Care Workers, including supervision, mentoring, appraisals, and development. Coordinate staff rotas and ensure appropriate cover for childcare needs at all times. Develop service initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee quality assurance to deliver value for money. Liaise with families, regulatory bodies, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams to safeguard and promote children's well-being. Ensure Health and Safety compliance and maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped environment. Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Residential Management) or willingness to achieve within three years. Significant experience in residential childcare, ideally as a Registered Manager for at least one year. Proven leadership, staff supervision, and budget management skills. Knowledge of Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding, care planning, and risk management. Emotional resilience, integrity, flexibility, creativity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Fitness and availability to manage the Home effectively, including on-call duties and occasional support for other Homes. This Registered Manager role requires Ofsted/CSSIW registration approval, an enhanced DBS check, and a commitment to the long-term well-being of children and young people. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, practical childcare skills, and a proactive approach to team and service development. If you are committed to making a real difference and leading a motivated, professional team, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV and a full job specification will be sent if you meet the role criteria. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Are you a qualified counsellor with management or leadership experience? Portfolio are proud to be representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Counselling Manager to their team. This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job Overview You will work as part of the EAP management team in coaching your teams to provide in the moment therapeutic support, championing in house interventions, whilst providing assistance and information on a wide range of counselling subjects. You will monitor and manage daily goals, service level agreements and quality scoring, ensuring that all are working consistently and in line with organisational expectations. The role requires high levels of professional standards whilst working in a telephone environment, adhering to KPIs and SLAs. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the running of your counselling team Monitor, mentor and ensure counsellors are working in line with clinical governance and the KPIs set out within internal policies Work proactively to ensure the wellbeing of all counsellors, through debriefs, wellbeing sessions and team engagement Implement and maintain new weekly and monthly goals by completing regular quality assessments and coaching sessions; monitoring additional learning in line with performance management protocols and CPD requirements To support the counselling team on a day-to-day basis with risk and safeguarding debriefs as and when required and ensure team members are always following the Risk Guidance policy Take responsibility by ensuring all calls are being handled effectively and efficiently with no unnecessary delays Create and deliver training presentations for new colleagues and shape and deliver new training presentations/programmes for existing colleagues To provide daily, weekly, monthly reports to the Head of Counselling as required To assist with the investigation and outcome of service issues What you Bring to the Team Counselling qualification with BACP registration Pro-active and self-motivated attitude Professional and outgoing personality, with strong organisational skills Ability to inspire team members and encourage clinical excellence and exceptional customer service Ambitious with the determination to succeed Proven experience within a professional and fast-paced work environment Benefits Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) Holidays increase after 2-and 5- years' service Contractual sick pay Private medical insurance after 5 years' service Profit share scheme Season ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Company incentives, access to discount schemes 100% funding for professional registration fees Support with revalidation and CPD 50084LSR5 INDMANS Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Team Leader London The Organisation Our client is a registered charity and independent accommodation association. They champion female empowerment by providing and promoting accommodation for women and gender-specific support services. They have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated. They are now looking for a Domestic Violence and Abuse Team Leader to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £37,164 per annum - Attractive pension scheme - Perkbox - Buying and selling annual leave - Health Shield - Season Ticket loan - Subsidised gym membership - Course funding If you have experience of managing teams delivering services to vulnerable people, expertise within volunteer programmes and a strong grasp of gender-based violence legislation, this is your chance to make a real difference to women affected by abuse. You'll play a central role in leading services that achieve positive outcomes for women and enable them to access the support and services they need to rebuild their lives. In addition to undertaking this vital work, you'll discover an organisation with a strong values-led culture and a long-standing commitment to equality, safety and empowerment. The Role As a Domestic Violence and Abuse Team Leader, you will oversee the operational delivery of our client's DVA services. Specifically, you will lead, manage and motivate a team delivering high-quality support, and manage your own caseload of women living in refuge accommodation or supported in the community. You will support resettlement when it's time for survivors to move on, co-ordinate interventions as part of an integrated package of accommodation, health, therapeutic and social support, and ensure high standards of customer care. The last will be achieved through effective line management, risk management, performance monitoring and ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with requirements. Additionally, you will: - Act as an inspiring role model for our client's services - Monitor team performance and ensure structured line management is provided - Report to the Deputy Manager - Maintain H&S standards and fill void properties - Approve risk assessment and support plans About You To be considered as a Domestic Violence and Abuse Team Leader, you will need: - Significant experience managing teams delivering services to vulnerable people in floating support and gender-specific accommodation-based settings - Experience of managing volunteers or volunteer programmes - Experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets - Experience of partnership working with voluntary and statutory agencies - Experience of all aspects of staff management, including recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and managing poor performance - Knowledge and experience of delivering accommodation-related support services under contract, including monitoring and meeting quality standards - Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and local and national policy relating to gender-based violence - Sound working knowledge of person-centred support planning, trauma-informed practice, risk assessment and outcome monitoring - The ability to coach, mentor and support staff, helping them develop skills and build strong team morale Due to the sensitive nature of this service, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only. (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.) Other organisations may call this role DVA, Domestic Violence Advisor, DV Team Leader, DV Service Manager, Domestic Abuse Team Leader, Refuge Manager, or Domestic Violence Services Lead. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to make a difference as a Domestic Violence and Abuse Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet our client's values.

Job title: Fundraising Manager Salary: £35,000 pro rata Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours) per week Location: Home based with expectation of regular attendance at office (Teddington), some evenings and weekends for events and funder meetings when required. Reports to: Executive Chair Summary This exciting new role will raise the funds to enable a charity to expand our cruises and education programme on the River Thames, and cover our annual running costs. Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of raising capital funds, building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual capital and income targets. You will have the skills to create compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters. Background Established in 1988, our charity's mission is to make the River Thames accessible to all. We provide opportunities for individuals to experience river and waterways environments to enhance their personal, social, and educational wellbeing. Using our fully wheelchair-accessible community boats we deliver educational programmes for children and young people across London and the South East, and therapeutic cruises for people of all ages who have limited access to the Thames due to health issues, disabilities, isolation or social exclusion. A small staff team of four and more than 100 volunteers support the charity. In 2021, we received The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The charity, more than thirty five years old, is run by a volunteer Board of Trustees. We rely on grants, donations and community fundraising to subsidise the cost of our charitable activities on the River Thames. We are seeking a fundraising professional to grow our charitable income across all streams (grants, foundations, corporate sponsors), raise significant capital funds, reinvigorate our members program, diversify our fundraising income and establish a volunteer fundraising committee. As Fundraising Manager you will also be responsible for marketing the charity to prospective clients through mailings, social media and other routes. What you'll be doing Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that aligns with the charity's business plan and future ambitions Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing funders Research potential trust and foundation funders, write compelling bids and ensure effective reporting and stewardship Revitalise the charity's members' program Create and lead a volunteer fundraising committee to support our initiatives. Ensure effective records are kept and a database developed for fundraising and the members' program Ensure all fundraising is compliant with GDPR and other legal and best practice standards Develop and implement marketing plans for the charity's cruises and education work Attend the Trustee finance and fundraising committee and produce reports on activities and income as required What we're looking for Proven experience in raising capital and income for small to medium size charities from multiple sources Self-motivated and proactive with great interpersonal skills to work with staff members, volunteers, trustees, and external funders from individual to corporate donors Proven ability to research funders, write compelling bids and manage relationships with funders A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion An interest or link with the Thames or environmental activities is desirable Skills you'll have to succeed in this role Proficient in Microsoft 365 Able to create compelling, professional designs for promotional and marketing materials using Canva or Adobe suite. Technically literate, with strong understanding of how to use Meta and LinkedIn Strong understanding of SEO and Keywords for creating blogposts. Good knowledge of Wordpress websites, to be able to update the site when necessary. If you're passionate about fundraising and supporting the local community and excited to bring your your energy and ideas to a charity making the River Thames accessible to all, then we'd love to hear from you. Please answer the following three questions in your one page supporting statement: 1.Why do you want this role? 2.What experience do you have in raising funds for capital projects? 3.What do you think are the three most important steps in raising capital funds? If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process. Deadline for applications is February 27, 2026. Interviews will be held early March - dates TBC.

This permanent, full-time role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Safeguarding Lead to join our fantastic Assessment Consultation Therapy (ACT) Team based in Woking, Surrey. This position is open to hybrid working and as part of ACT you will split your time between working remotely and collaborating together in the Woking office for three days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Assessment Consultation Therapy (ACT) is a specialist therapeutic service provided by Surrey that works directly with young children and adolescents who present and display with harmful sexualised behaviour. Our aim is to support and provide treatment for children and their families, via a therapeutic and cognitive approach, listening to understand how and why they maybe behaving or feeling the way they do. We are a supportive and close-knit team, working from our dedicated office in Woking, where we undertake direct assessments on site with our children and young people. The nature of the work we do means there are opportunities to work holistically and collaboratively with colleagues across various professional networks. We also have on site access to our ACT Team Manager, meaning that you will be well-supported with your work, with plenty of opportunities for expanding your knowledge. We have a strong culture that emphasises growth, development and recognition. You will be working in an environment where each individual contribution is genuinely valued, and the supportive nature of the team fosters a deep sense of camaraderie and motivation. As a team we create an ideal space for collaboration and continued learning, where ideas flow freely, and feedback is constructive and encouraging. A typical day as our Safeguarding Lead in the ACT team will include: Overseeing the referral pathway into ACT Writing reports Actively participating in Strategy and Multi-Agency meetings, as well as Case Conferences and Child in Need meetings Providing training and consultancy to our wider network; empowering professionals to effectively manage presenting behaviours and mitigate risks Contributing to the production of quarterly and annual reports Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are an experienced and empathetic Social Worker with a strong background in child protection You hold a Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma and are registered with Social Work England You have extensive knowledge and understanding of the risk factors associated with sexually harmful behaviour You are proficient in assessing and managing referrals & planning and coordinating enquiries You have proven experience in leading consultations You have a willingness and ability to travel across the county to meet the demands of the role To apply, we request that you submit a CV, and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a time when you identified significant safeguarding concerns for a child or young person. Please include what action you took, how you assessed risk, and what the outcome was. Please describe a safeguarding incident you have managed from start to finish. What steps did you take, how did you ensure timely and appropriate information sharing and what did you learn from it? Please describe a situation where you led or significantly contributed to a multi-agency meeting (e.g., Strategy Meeting, Child Protection Conference). How did you ensure effective information sharing and decision making? Safeguarding work can be emotionally demanding. How do you reflect on your practice and maintain resilience, objectivity and good decision making under pressure? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29.03.2026 with interviews planned to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Manchester and make a lasting impact people as part of our team. About Us At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children's residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day. We Offer • £40,000 - £43,000 per annum depending on experience • Management Incentive Plan eligibility • Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000 • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted This is a 2 bed Children's Complex Care Ofsted rated GOOD home where you will: • Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs. • Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people. • Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. • Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan. • Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. • Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. • Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate. • Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. • Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations. Essential Requirements and Experience • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care. • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. • Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment. • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements. • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership. • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication. • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • Driving License: Full UK required. Why Cambian? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!

Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region! Role: Senior Residential Care Worker Salary: Up to £30,054 per annum (depending on experience plus sleep in and on call payments) Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week) Rolling rota 5 days out of 7, mixture of early and late shifts Location: Closeburn, Dumfriesshire Essential: A full driving licence, and the Right to Work in the UK How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Basic Salary: Up to £30,054 per annum (depending on experience plus sleep in and on call payments) Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night 'Journey to Management' programme (all qualifications funded by us!) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Options Autism are recruiting Senior Residential Care Workers to join our teams within the Dumfriesshire area. And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. The Opportunity Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has: Mandatory: HNC in Social Care, SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 7 (Level 3) or equivalent and the willingness to work toward an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) - SCQF 9 (Level 4) At least two years supervisory experience A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants' lives. Patience, resilience, and calmness. Some of your duties will include: Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities Completing relevant paperwork Household tasks Administering medication Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team The Location Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House. Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 10 - 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 - 16 years and is based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages Both homes are dedicated to build incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible. Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running How to Apply Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions Visit our website at where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job! For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .

Starting Salary: £27,248 - £29,490 with potential to rise to £30,682 incrementally based on annual performance. Day time role - £27,248 per annum Night time role - £29,490 per annum Contract type: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week shift work- including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month Location: Ealing, W13 or Balham, SW12 Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity caring for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive and life-changing support experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. Our offering in underpinned by therapeutic expertise and young people in our care also benefit from extensive life-skills and participation opportunities as well and learning support regarding their education. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher's Academy At St Christopher's, we offer more than a job in social care- we offer a real career pathway. You'll have the chance to build your skills, grow your knowledge, and make a lasting difference to young people's lives, as well as your own. When you join us, you'll receive a tailored development plan designed around your goals. Whether you want to move into a different service, progress into a leadership role, or just explore your current role further, we'll support you every step of the way. If you want to learn more about St Christopher's Academy , please click here Our development programme, St Christopher's Academy , is built to help you reach your full potential - and the results speak for themselves: 84% of our Team Leaders, Deputies, and Managers are promoted internally. About the Role As a Support Worker in a Children's Home, you will provide direct support and care for our young people, who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss),and can struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged between12 - 17 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our those in our care are safe, providing support, liaison with other external professionals and completion of support documents to record information. If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly one-to-one supervision with your manager. Applicants should have: Minimum of 1 year of experience working and supporting Young People in residential, semi-independent, Fostering settings or Youth work centres, caring for Children and Young People with emotional behavioural difficulties, neurodivergent or SEND, etc. Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (England) Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in's. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us: 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid). Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services, Tailored career development plan through our "St Christopher's Academy" . Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online. Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Recruitment Process At St Christopher's we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CVs will not be accepted. Application Process: Application: Complete our online form and include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Online Situational Test: After submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an online situational test. The results of this test will help inform the shortlisting process. Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a face-to-face interview at our Putney office. Second Stage: Successful candidates will visit the home they applied to. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act 'occupational requirement'. It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. Closing date: 26 th February 2026.

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Sexual Violence Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Location: West Bromwich (office-based) Salary: 14,857.13 pro rata ( 24,761.88 FTE) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Service Area: Sexual Violence and Therapeutic Services Responsible to: Rape and Sexual Violence Service Manager Travel Required: No About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, organised and highly professional Sexual Violence Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to join our specialist Sexual Violence and Therapeutic Services team. This role is pivotal as the first point of contact for individuals seeking support following rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. You will provide sensitive, trauma-informed responses to telephone and email enquiries, coordinate referrals, maintain accurate case records, and support the effective allocation of clients to Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and counsellors. This is a challenging but rewarding frontline role that combines client care with high-quality administration. The way you respond at first contact will set the tone for a survivor's journey into support. About the Service The Sexual Violence and Therapeutic Services team provides specialist, trauma-informed support to women, men and children who have experienced rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. Support is available regardless of when the abuse occurred and whether it has been reported to the police. The service works across the Black Country area, offering tailored interventions that prioritise safety, dignity, empowerment and recovery. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for individuals and professionals accessing the service via telephone and email. Provide a calm, empathetic and supportive initial response, gathering relevant information and identifying immediate needs and risks. Coordinate and process referrals from agencies including MASH and other statutory and voluntary sector partners. Accurately record referral details and maintain up-to-date case management systems. Prepare case files for allocation and allocate clients to the appropriate ISVA or counsellor. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure coordinated support and appropriate information sharing in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements. Support the wider service with administrative tasks and assist in training new team members on systems and processes. Signpost or refer clients to other appropriate services where needed to ensure the best possible outcomes. About You You will: Have experience of working in a frontline support or administrative role within a sensitive service area. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly over the telephone. Be able to respond to disclosures of trauma with empathy, professionalism and appropriate boundaries. Be highly organised, accurate and confident using case management systems. Understand safeguarding responsibilities and information-sharing protocols. Be committed to challenging violence and abuse and placing victims at the centre of your work. Additional Requirements May require occasional work outside of normal office hours. Enhanced DBS check required (subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 - Exceptions Order). Eligibility to work in the UK. Occupational Requirement: Under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, this post is open to female applicants only. What We Offer 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (increasing after 3 years' service) 1 wellbeing day (pro rata) Annual leave buy-back scheme 5% employer pension contribution Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime Employee Assistance Programme Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP-trained counsellor Training and development opportunities Mileage allowance (where applicable) Bi-annual staff away days Regular internal staff newsletter Safeguarding & Equality We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work within safeguarding frameworks at all times. We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating a culture of dignity, respect and openness. We welcome applications from women who share our commitment to ending violence and abuse and supporting survivors to rebuild their lives. If you are organised, empathetic and motivated to make a difference at a crucial first point of contact for survivors of sexual violence, we would welcome your application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Role: Residential Deputy Manager- Children's Home Contract: Full Time, permanent Salary : Base salary of 31,105.28 with the potential to earn up to 34,362.56 with sleep in shifts. Location: Wigton Specific Hours : 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Wigton. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We currently have a Management opportunity at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle. Can you inspire your team? Have you an approachable leadership style? If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager, we would love to hear from you. Main Duties Responsible in ensuring that the Statement of Purpose is in place, and reflects the appropriate needs of young people that the home is working with and outlines qualifications, experience and expertise of the staff employed within the home. To be responsible for ensuring a full flow of information into and out of the team and to develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties. To be responsible for the effective management and development of a range of quality direct services to young people. To ensure that the policies and procedures of North Lakes Children's Services are implemented. To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and ensuring that those needs are met. To assist in training staff as required. To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are complied with in accordance with North Lakes Children's Services policies, procedures and practices. To regularly inspect the condition of the structure, fabric, furnishings and fittings of the building to ensure that all necessary equipment, etc. is in good working order and of a reasonable and acceptable standard of repair. To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with North Lakes Children's Services expectations and procedures. To promote and implement the companies Equality and Diversity policies and to ensure that staff understand and implement the companies Child Protection Procedures. Quality Assurance - To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality Communication - To establish and manage the team communications systems ensuring that the Company procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members Professional Practice - To ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the company stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to the young people in our care and external professionals. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement Company pension Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,

The starting salary for this position is £70,975 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational leader to join our Reablement service as Senior Manager (Therapies). This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about shaping and delivering the Reablement strategic vision to empower people to regain independence, shaping high quality therapeutic practice, and leading talented, multidisciplinary teams. You'll play a key part in driving innovation, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring our service continues to deliver excellent outcomes for the communities we support. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team Surrey County Council is an ambitious organisation, with a focus on standing up for the interests of Surrey residents, promoting independence and ensuring they get the services they need. At our very heart we are committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable residents, aiming to empower them to live healthy, active and fulfilling lives and providing everyone with the health and social care support they need to promote their independence. The Reablement service supports this agenda by supporting people in their own homes to promote wellbeing and independence through skills gain programmes and we are embedding a therapy led Reablement offer. About the Role As the Senior Manager (Therapies), you will be an experienced, people-centred leader responsible for shaping and delivering high performing, therapy-led Reablement services within a dynamic adult social care environment. Working closely with senior leaders, Occupational Therapy leads, team managers, and a wide range of partners, you will oversee strategic objectives, drive operational excellence, and ensure services respond effectively to local needs, demand, and population trends. A core aspect of the role is the operational leadership of a countywide therapy workforce, embedding Occupational Therapy at the heart of service design and delivery. You will lead on quality governance, budget management, and performance oversight, ensuring alignment with CQC regulations while championing continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice. You will also deputise for the Head of Reablement Services and play an important part in progressing health and social care integration to enhance residents' experiences of intermediate care. You will build strong partnerships across statutory agencies, health providers, and community networks, promoting user choice, independence, and value for money. With responsibility for motivating and developing teams, managing risk, and driving service improvement, you will ensure the Reablement service remains responsive, efficient, and therapy led. Flexibility is essential, with the need to work across multiple sites and adapt to evolving business needs within an agile workforce model. In return, you will be joining a team of innovative, supportive occupational therapists and we can offer you the support you need to succeed; we are committed to your personal development with us and offer regular, high-quality supervision and training opportunities together with several staff benefits and wellbeing options. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You hold an Occupational Therapy professional qualification, with substantial senior level management experience in a relevant specialist area. HCPC registered and able to meet the requirement for an Enhanced DBS clearance. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of legislation, CQC standards, regulatory frameworks, and wider national and local policy relevant to adult health and social care. Proven experience in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing large teams, alongside strong change management and continuous improvement capability. A high level analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Demonstrate the ability to assess and manage risk appropriately while confidently using and promoting digital systems and IT tools across the service Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Additionally, in this role you may be required to attend meetings outside usual working hours, to meet the needs of the people we support. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/03/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Role: Residential Deputy Manager- Children's Home Contract: Full Time, permanent Salary : Base salary of 31,105.28 with the potential to earn up to 34,362.56 with sleep in shifts. Location: Carlisle Specific Hours : 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We currently have a Management opportunity at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle. Can you inspire your team? Have you an approachable leadership style? If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager, we would love to hear from you. Main Duties Responsible in ensuring that the Statement of Purpose is in place, and reflects the appropriate needs of young people that the home is working with and outlines qualifications, experience and expertise of the staff employed within the home. To be responsible for ensuring a full flow of information into and out of the team and to develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties. To be responsible for the effective management and development of a range of quality direct services to young people. To ensure that the policies and procedures of North Lakes Children's Services are implemented. To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and ensuring that those needs are met. To assist in training staff as required. To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are complied with in accordance with North Lakes Children's Services policies, procedures and practices. To regularly inspect the condition of the structure, fabric, furnishings and fittings of the building to ensure that all necessary equipment, etc. is in good working order and of a reasonable and acceptable standard of repair. To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with North Lakes Children's Services expectations and procedures. To promote and implement the companies Equality and Diversity policies and to ensure that staff understand and implement the companies Child Protection Procedures. Quality Assurance - To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality Communication - To establish and manage the team communications systems ensuring that the Company procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members Professional Practice - To ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the company stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to the young people in our care and external professionals. General Management - To provide vision and leadership to staff within a specialist team, ensuring that effective systems are in place for workload allocation and management, the application of the company's policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, supervision and appraisal and all aspects of their performance, personal development, health and welfare. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Widnes and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist Embrace services. About Us At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children's residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day. Lower House Lane is an Embrace service where we provide a holistic individualised package of care in an environment where the young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe and understood as individuals. At the same time encouraging the young person to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and achieve to their full potential. What We Offer • Up to £45,000 per annum DOE. • Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Comprehensive Induction To set you up for success. • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least "Good" by Ofsted This is a solo Children's Home where you will: Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs. Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home's Statement of Purpose. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations. Essential Requirements and Experience • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care. • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. • Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post. • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements. • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership. • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication. • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • Driving License: Full UK required. Why Cambian? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Childrens care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!

Speech and Language Therapist Lead Who we are Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves. The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support. Our Purpose Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves. Our Vision Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential. Our Mission Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities. About the role This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SaLT who is passionate about transforming children's life chances and is keen to lead and grow a Speech and Language Therapy service in the field of Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The children we typically support are those with mild to moderate social communication needs. These are the children that don't meet the criteria for community paediatric and CAMHS services and are often at significant risk of developing mental health and behavioural difficulties later on in life. We also offer EHCP work for more complex cases. In this role you will be working operationally and strategically. Drawing on your experience as a SaLT, alongside your excellent communication and mentoring skills, you will manage a team of SaLTs ensuring that high-quality Speech and Language Therapy is delivered across our partner schools and support the oversight of the SaLT trainee model, ensuring strong relationships with training providers and high-quality trainee placements. You will also lead the SaLT service's strategic growth and development, working with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Director and Director of the Schools Programme to expand the service across more schools, develop our offer and model, and respond to external opportunities as they arise. There is real opportunity for you to make this role your own. We are looking for someone interested in working in an innovative, self-directed and flexible way, who can champion the value of the MDT working and collaboration to ensure the best outcomes of our children and families.

Salary: £21,040.00 actual salary per annum (FTE £26,300.00) Hours: 30 Hours - 4 Days on flexible rota, including weekends Location: Ampthill Closing Date: 02 March 2026 About the role Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference! Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that makes a real difference in your community? We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to lead the way in our Ampthill shop. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your ideas to life and lead a vibrant team of volunteers. With your retail expertise and passion for purpose, you'll be at the heart of a successful shop that supports our mission, drives sales, and is a valued part of the local community. If you're ready to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you! What you'll do: Running the shop efficiently and profitably, maximising sales, Gift Aid, and round up donations Managing visual merchandising, stock rotation and product display to the highest standards Overseeing the effective sorting, pricing and presentation of donated goods Leading and inspiring a team of volunteers Organising staff and volunteer rotas to ensure adequate cover, including on weekends Providing excellent customer service and handling queries or complaints professionally Monitoring financial performance, managing shop expenses, and ensuring compliance with audit and cash handling processes Ensuring full compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, and equality policies Acting as an ambassador for the charity in the local community and supporting fundraising events What you'll need: Retail management experience (charity retail experience is a bonus, but not essential) Strong commercial acumen with proven track record of delivering financial targets Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support staff and volunteers A customer focused approach with a friendly and professional manner Experience handling cash, banking, and financial reporting Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, and to provide occasional cover in other shop locations A passion for the charity sector and supporting local communities Who we are: Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round the clock, expert care to local patients with a life limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient's needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge. In return for your skills you can expect The chance to make a real impact in your community A supportive team and collaborative working environment Great benefits package - including 35 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development. Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of facilities at Willen Hospice! This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Interviews to be held on 09 and 10 March 2026 If sufficient applications are received, we may close the vacancy in advance of the advertised date. Please apply early. Apply Now Please apply via the online application portal. Right to Work - All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.

Support Workers - Days or Nights shifts - Children's Homes Starting Salary: £27,248 - £29,490 with potential to rise to £30,682 incrementally based on annual performance. Day time role - £27,248 per annum Night time role - £29,490 per annum Contract type: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week shift work- including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month Location: Ealing, W13 or Balham, SW12 Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity caring for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive and life-changing support experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. Our offering in underpinned by therapeutic expertise and young people in our care also benefit from extensive life-skills and participation opportunities as well and learning support regarding their education. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher's Academy At St Christopher's, we offer more than a job in social care- we offer a real career pathway. You'll have the chance to build your skills, grow your knowledge, and make a lasting difference to young people's lives, as well as your own. When you join us, you'll receive a tailored development plan designed around your goals. Whether you want to move into a different service, progress into a leadership role, or just explore your current role further, we'll support you every step of the way. If you want to learn more about St Christopher's Academy , please click here Our development programme, St Christopher's Academy , is built to help you reach your full potential - and the results speak for themselves: 84% of our Team Leaders, Deputies, and Managers are promoted internally. About the Role As a Support Worker in a Children's Home, you will provide direct support and care for our young people, who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss),and can struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged between12 - 17 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our those in our care are safe, providing support, liaison with other external professionals and completion of support documents to record information. If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly one-to-one supervision with your manager. Applicants should have Minimum of 1 year of experience working and supporting Young People in residential, semi-independent, Fostering settings or Youth work centres, caring for Children and Young People with emotional behavioural difficulties, neurodivergent or SEND, etc. Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (England) Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in's. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid). Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services, Tailored career development plan through our "St Christopher's Academy" . Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online. Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Recruitment Process At St Christopher's we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here . CVs will not be accepted. Application Process Application: Complete our online form and include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Online Situational Test: After submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an online situational test. The results of this test will help inform the shortlisting process. Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a face-to-face interview at our Putney office. Second Stage: Successful candidates will visit the home they applied to. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act 'occupational requirement'. It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. Closing date: 26 th February 2026

Our students we educate and care for, come to us with a huge variety of needs and abilities. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. The College has a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 16 - 25 to gain valuable life skills, qualifications and confidence to support their onward journey towards independence. The College caters for young people and adults that have autism with additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours across day, 38 and 52 week placements. Successful candidates will be part of a large supportive team who work holistically across Care, Education and Therapeutic services supporting each other's practice. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with trained, qualified professionals from across our multidisciplinary team and to join an expanding, successful educational organisation. As a key part of the dedicated team we allocate to every young person, you'll have a vital role in helping young people learn and develop skills for life. In return, our new and improved training programmes will help you develop your career and professional skills and you will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and just like our young people, you will be learning all the time through our on-going tailored mentoring and coaching. You will work in a beautiful environment, supporting young people with community enrichment activities. We are looking for Senior Youth Support Workers that are: A positive and consistent role model to others, passionate in mentoring and coaching new colleagues and leading by example Wanting to progress in their care career Organised and able to manage own time effectively Passionate about quality and solution focused A calm and listening person with a mature, supportive approach Flexible in working shift patterns on a rota basis to suit your needs An excellent communicator and team player Seeking career development and training. Fully supported 6 month probationary period- You will receive a mentor and line manager to help you get the best start to your career at Lufton College. Benefits: Free parking Free meals Lufton College Awards Apprenticeships The Cambian Group The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are 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 be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Description Do you want to make a difference to a child's life? Then become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career! Hours: full time, 2 days on, 4 days off (with a sleep night). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance. Pay rate: £13.85 to £14.15 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £33,059 to £33,682 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate Esland are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. Our home in Uttoxeter is a small group home supporting two young people with learning difficulties. We are looking for nurturing and supportive residential support workers who can give our children the highest levels of care and support them to achieve amazing outcomes. The role is to promote and encourage independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and wellbeing underpins every decision we make. Our home is a beautiful property and with the support of our expert manager and experienced team you will create an environment for our young people to flourish. What we can offer a Children's Residential Support Worker: We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded: Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company! A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement) We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker: A Full driving licence issued in the UK Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions Prior experience working with children with learning difficulties (desirable) Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference. About Esland With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme. With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Location : Waltham Abbey Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent Specific Hours : 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Waltham Abbey. The role of a Team Leader is to share in creating a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, by the application of high professional standards of care and support for the young person's social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and mental health and learning difficulties. Main duties: To provide support/advice for staff as required and manage the daily running of the team. To support and deputise for deputy manager as and when required. To carry out supervisions of individuals and support for key workers. To manage monies for activities. To manage the daily needs of the children. To monitor and check staff they carry out their duties. To take part in rostered sleep-in duties, as required. To develop programmes that will improve children's progress and interaction. To link programmes of study with national recognised vocational qualifications. To work with the young people in a caring and nurturing manner developing relationships based on trust, confidence and understanding. To assist in sustaining peer relationships within the home as well as promoting aspects of a young person's individual programme through growing personal resilience and empathy. To plan with, join in with and encourage all young people in educational, recreational, occupational and social activities. To work as "part of a team" and provide support and encouragement for colleagues as well as the young people and help build a strong child-focused team. To work from your own initiative, in line with all: risk assessments, care plans and emotional and behavioural plans to progress the therapeutic goals of a child. To help young people to develop their independent Living/Life Skills. To prepare, implement and review programmes designed to aid a child's development and personalise their care plans. To induct newly admitted young people, making them feel welcome and validated as important members of their new home. To help plan and prepare young people when moving on from the home, for their future including balancing risk with opportunity. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. INDUK