Join Barnardo's North England Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker. Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team. North England service cover Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The successful applicant must be willing to drive across this region as part of their role. About the Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will: Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers. Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability. Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals. Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements. Delivering training to foster carers Following induction period, join our out of hours rota What We are Looking For We're seeking someone who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England. Experienced in fostering or children's social care. Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. Supplementary Information A professional Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential for this post as is experience in Family Placement, Child Protection or work with children looked after. The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Join Barnardo's North England Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker. Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team. North England service cover Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The successful applicant must be willing to drive across this region as part of their role. About the Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will: Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers. Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability. Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals. Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements. Delivering training to foster carers Following induction period, join our out of hours rota What We are Looking For We're seeking someone who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England. Experienced in fostering or children's social care. Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. Supplementary Information A professional Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential for this post as is experience in Family Placement, Child Protection or work with children looked after. The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
Office Administrator NE10, Gateshead Permanent Free On Site Parking Excellent Transport Links Office Angels is delighted to be recruiting an Office Administrator to join our client's friendly and busy office based in Pelaw, Gateshead (NE10). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established business with over 40 years of success, offering long term stability, a supportive team culture, and genuine work life balance. The Team & Culture You'll be joining a warm, down to earth team where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. Colleagues support one another to keep the office running smoothly while delivering excellent customer service. Regular check ins, a friendly atmosphere, and a hands on approach make this a great place to work. The office is conveniently located close to Metro and bus links, with free on site parking also available. Role Details Job Title: Office Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (depending on notice period) Location: Office based, NE10, Gateshead Salary: £25,134.20 - £27,378.20 Working Hours & Flexibility This lovely company is happy to consider part time or full time hours, depending on what suits you best: Part time: 3 or 4 days per week Full time options: 35 hours per week with a 1 hour lunch break, or 37.5 hours per week with a 30 minute lunch break (extra 30 minutes paid at time and a quarter) Standard working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (early finish ) Saturday working: 1 Saturday morning in every 5 (8:00am - 11:00am). Paid at time and a half Benefits Package Pension contribution 22 days holiday, increasing with service Free on site parking Private medical insurance Opportunity for paid overtime during busy periods Key Responsibilities Providing day to day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations Processing high volume sales orders using a bespoke system (full training provided) Delivering excellent customer service via email and telephone Managing schedules, tasks, and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Office Working closely with management, production, and dispatch teams Communicating order quantities and timelines to support production planning Handling general office duties, including card transactions and payment records About You Previous experience in a similar administrative role Strong organisational and communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy office environment Training & Progression Full training will be provided on systems and products. You'll begin with simpler orders and gradually progress to more complex tasks as your confidence grows, with ongoing support from the team. How to Apply If you're looking for a stable, long term role with excellent benefits, flexibility, and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Office Administrator NE10, Gateshead Permanent Free On Site Parking Excellent Transport Links Office Angels is delighted to be recruiting an Office Administrator to join our client's friendly and busy office based in Pelaw, Gateshead (NE10). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established business with over 40 years of success, offering long term stability, a supportive team culture, and genuine work life balance. The Team & Culture You'll be joining a warm, down to earth team where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. Colleagues support one another to keep the office running smoothly while delivering excellent customer service. Regular check ins, a friendly atmosphere, and a hands on approach make this a great place to work. The office is conveniently located close to Metro and bus links, with free on site parking also available. Role Details Job Title: Office Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (depending on notice period) Location: Office based, NE10, Gateshead Salary: £25,134.20 - £27,378.20 Working Hours & Flexibility This lovely company is happy to consider part time or full time hours, depending on what suits you best: Part time: 3 or 4 days per week Full time options: 35 hours per week with a 1 hour lunch break, or 37.5 hours per week with a 30 minute lunch break (extra 30 minutes paid at time and a quarter) Standard working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (early finish ) Saturday working: 1 Saturday morning in every 5 (8:00am - 11:00am). Paid at time and a half Benefits Package Pension contribution 22 days holiday, increasing with service Free on site parking Private medical insurance Opportunity for paid overtime during busy periods Key Responsibilities Providing day to day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations Processing high volume sales orders using a bespoke system (full training provided) Delivering excellent customer service via email and telephone Managing schedules, tasks, and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Office Working closely with management, production, and dispatch teams Communicating order quantities and timelines to support production planning Handling general office duties, including card transactions and payment records About You Previous experience in a similar administrative role Strong organisational and communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy office environment Training & Progression Full training will be provided on systems and products. You'll begin with simpler orders and gradually progress to more complex tasks as your confidence grows, with ongoing support from the team. How to Apply If you're looking for a stable, long term role with excellent benefits, flexibility, and a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: -Support in people's own homes -Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office -Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; -Resettlement & tenancy sustainment -Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness -Maximised income -Financial management and resilience -Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment -Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services -Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies -Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance -Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 88042 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: -Support in people's own homes -Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office -Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; -Resettlement & tenancy sustainment -Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness -Maximised income -Financial management and resilience -Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment -Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services -Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies -Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance -Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 88042 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham. You will provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR Sheet completion, personal care, and community access. Building and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users is essential. A minimum of twelve months' experience is required, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to person-centred care. A valid driver's license is essential due to the large geographical area covered. Travel expenses from the nearest base will be negotiated. Vacancy Reference Number: 89136 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham. You will provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR Sheet completion, personal care, and community access. Building and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users is essential. A minimum of twelve months' experience is required, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to person-centred care. A valid driver's license is essential due to the large geographical area covered. Travel expenses from the nearest base will be negotiated. Vacancy Reference Number: 89136 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions. Relief Support Worker Duties: Provision of personal care to service users Medication administration Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks You will be paid on a weekly basis A minimum of twelve months experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Vacancy Reference Number: 88033 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. SVC: GFS We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. As a Relief Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions. Relief Support Worker Duties: Provision of personal care to service users Medication administration Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks You will be paid on a weekly basis A minimum of twelve months experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is essential. You must demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Vacancy Reference Number: 88033 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. SVC: GFS We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
? Qualified Social Worker - Cared for Children Team Location: North East Pay Rate: £28 per hour Flexible Working: Home-based & local authority presence We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join the Cared for Children Team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, and who thrives in a dynamic, supportive, and outcome-focused environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for children in care. This role offers a mix of home working and on-site presence within the local authority, giving you flexibility and balance. About the Role You'll work in accordance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice to assess, plan, and deliver social care services. Drawing on your experience and professional judgment, you will: Carry out comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safety Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records Create and implement tailored care plans that promote safety, stability, and development Engage children and families effectively to develop trusted relationships Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure integrated support Provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced staff or students as required ? What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to safeguarding children. You will also need: Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent) Registration with Social Work England Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience, ideally within Children's Services Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance Excellent communication, negotiation, and mediation skills Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting Confidence in using reflective practice and evidence-based approaches Passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and families ? The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and families Committed to continuous professional development Experienced in a statutory or voluntary social care setting Able to confidently manage and prioritise a busy caseload Why Work With Pertemps? This is an agency role offered through Pertemps, giving you access to a range of benefits including: A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles across the UK Simple and fast registration process Ongoing compliance support Prompt and reliable weekly payroll Generous referral scheme and incentives Location This role is ideally located for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Loftus, and surrounding areas. We're Hiring Across the UK! If this role isn't quite right, we're also recruiting for other Qualified Social Work roles including: IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) MASH Children Looked After Fostering Child Protection Children in Need Adult Services Team Managers & Service Managers Not Looking Right Now? No problem - refer a friend or colleague and earn a referral bonus! Let us help you find a role where you can truly make a difference. Apply today or contact us to find out more.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
? Qualified Social Worker - Cared for Children Team Location: North East Pay Rate: £28 per hour Flexible Working: Home-based & local authority presence We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join the Cared for Children Team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, and who thrives in a dynamic, supportive, and outcome-focused environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for children in care. This role offers a mix of home working and on-site presence within the local authority, giving you flexibility and balance. About the Role You'll work in accordance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice to assess, plan, and deliver social care services. Drawing on your experience and professional judgment, you will: Carry out comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safety Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records Create and implement tailored care plans that promote safety, stability, and development Engage children and families effectively to develop trusted relationships Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure integrated support Provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced staff or students as required ? What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to safeguarding children. You will also need: Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent) Registration with Social Work England Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience, ideally within Children's Services Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance Excellent communication, negotiation, and mediation skills Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting Confidence in using reflective practice and evidence-based approaches Passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and families ? The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and families Committed to continuous professional development Experienced in a statutory or voluntary social care setting Able to confidently manage and prioritise a busy caseload Why Work With Pertemps? This is an agency role offered through Pertemps, giving you access to a range of benefits including: A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles across the UK Simple and fast registration process Ongoing compliance support Prompt and reliable weekly payroll Generous referral scheme and incentives Location This role is ideally located for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Loftus, and surrounding areas. We're Hiring Across the UK! If this role isn't quite right, we're also recruiting for other Qualified Social Work roles including: IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) MASH Children Looked After Fostering Child Protection Children in Need Adult Services Team Managers & Service Managers Not Looking Right Now? No problem - refer a friend or colleague and earn a referral bonus! Let us help you find a role where you can truly make a difference. Apply today or contact us to find out more.
