BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. The Adult Safeguarding & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker and Best Interest Assessor to join the MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub). The Team is friendly, fast paced and supportive, committed to working towards and achieving positive outcomes for citizens within our area. The MASH work in close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and the Local Health Board, to support individuals in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures. Along with responding to Adult at Risk reports, our team is responsible for DoLS assessments for Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. We offer an encouraging working environment and are committed to continuous professional development, opportunities for learning and regular, reflective supervision. We encourage applications from experienced Social Workers, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities. For further information surrounding the post please contact Bethan Jones, Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team Manager on The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 13 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 19 May 2026 Interview Date: 26 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
May 01, 2026
Full time
37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. The Adult Safeguarding & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker and Best Interest Assessor to join the MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub). The Team is friendly, fast paced and supportive, committed to working towards and achieving positive outcomes for citizens within our area. The MASH work in close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and the Local Health Board, to support individuals in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures. Along with responding to Adult at Risk reports, our team is responsible for DoLS assessments for Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. We offer an encouraging working environment and are committed to continuous professional development, opportunities for learning and regular, reflective supervision. We encourage applications from experienced Social Workers, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities. For further information surrounding the post please contact Bethan Jones, Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team Manager on The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 13 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 19 May 2026 Interview Date: 26 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Species Recovery Manager Home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK up to £39,000 per annum Fixed Term contract for 1 year, until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) - 35 hours per week This role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK. Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance. Closing date for applications: 19th May 2026 First interview: 1st June 2026 (Online) Second interview: 12th June 2026 (Online) About Us We are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way we work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You Do you think that something is missing in British wildlife? Do you envision a future for the UK s landscapes where ecosystems are resilient to the effects of climate change through functioning natural processes driven by keystone species? A future where local people are in awe of the species returning to the wild places around them. Do you have the knowledge and passion to help drive this change? This may be the role for you. For decades, we have worked tirelessly to conserve and restore precious habitats across the UK and whilst there are many examples of success, we have not managed to reverse the decline in wildlife. What is needed is far greater scale and restoration of processes that enable habitats to be managed more effectively with less human intervention. This requires the return of missing species to drive those ecological processes. This includes extensive grazing with large herbivores like bison and elk, plus cattle and ponies (as proxies for extinct aurochs and tarpan), reinstatement of predator prey relationships with wildcat, lynx and white tailed eagles plus a host of translocations at local scales to help occupy empty habitat niches and increase ecosystem complexity. This post will work across teams to support species reintroduction efforts, share best practice, develop new programmes and work towards species recovery being built into day to day conservation practices. You are an inspiring and engaging nature recovery professional who is comfortable testing novel approaches to improve species recovery efforts, learning as you go and sharing lessons learnt with others to constantly improve the understanding of teams and across organisations. Your outgoing and collaborative working style makes you adept at building working relationships that lead to positive action. You will have a good understanding of the complexities of species reintroduction efforts in the UK, understand the reasons for and against and be able to build support from a place of deep understanding and respect for others views. You will be used to managing complex projects in an adaptive way to achieve results. We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. We are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place. We are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Species Recovery Manager Home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK up to £39,000 per annum Fixed Term contract for 1 year, until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) - 35 hours per week This role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK. Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance. Closing date for applications: 19th May 2026 First interview: 1st June 2026 (Online) Second interview: 12th June 2026 (Online) About Us We are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way we work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You Do you think that something is missing in British wildlife? Do you envision a future for the UK s landscapes where ecosystems are resilient to the effects of climate change through functioning natural processes driven by keystone species? A future where local people are in awe of the species returning to the wild places around them. Do you have the knowledge and passion to help drive this change? This may be the role for you. For decades, we have worked tirelessly to conserve and restore precious habitats across the UK and whilst there are many examples of success, we have not managed to reverse the decline in wildlife. What is needed is far greater scale and restoration of processes that enable habitats to be managed more effectively with less human intervention. This requires the return of missing species to drive those ecological processes. This includes extensive grazing with large herbivores like bison and elk, plus cattle and ponies (as proxies for extinct aurochs and tarpan), reinstatement of predator prey relationships with wildcat, lynx and white tailed eagles plus a host of translocations at local scales to help occupy empty habitat niches and increase ecosystem complexity. This post will work across teams to support species reintroduction efforts, share best practice, develop new programmes and work towards species recovery being built into day to day conservation practices. You are an inspiring and engaging nature recovery professional who is comfortable testing novel approaches to improve species recovery efforts, learning as you go and sharing lessons learnt with others to constantly improve the understanding of teams and across organisations. Your outgoing and collaborative working style makes you adept at building working relationships that lead to positive action. You will have a good understanding of the complexities of species reintroduction efforts in the UK, understand the reasons for and against and be able to build support from a place of deep understanding and respect for others views. You will be used to managing complex projects in an adaptive way to achieve results. We value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. We are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place. We are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Witherslack Group
Heighington Village, County Durham
£33,374 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £28,134 - £34,302 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
May 01, 2026
Full time
£33,374 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £28,134 - £34,302 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Operations Director Location: Bournemouth Contract: Full time permanent - 40 hours per week Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 per annum, depending on experience Benefits: Discretionary bonus of up to 10% per annum Car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us Make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join Budwood. Budwood provides high-quality Registered Children's Homes and Supported Living Homes for young people with complex needs, ranging from single-occupancy to 4 bed multi-occupancy provisions across Dorset and Hampshire. Our ethos is rooted in therapeutic, nurturing, family-style care - ensuring every young person experiences safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. Driven by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, we provide very high-quality services, with our inspection outcomes highly positive. We are continuously developing services that place young people's wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Budwood is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as education, residential and leaving care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For Due to the expansion of Budwood, and more importantly striving for Outstanding Ofsted ratings, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operations Director to support the Managing Director in delivering our services. If you are a leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and committed to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities As the Operations Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring our homes run effectively and continue to deliver exceptional support. This is a leadership role where you will be a visible presence - coaching staff, championing high standards, and driving continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the effective running of all homes to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support is consistently delivered. Leading, supervising and developing Area Managers, ensuring strong and motivated teams. Ensuring regulatory compliance and driving towards achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Maintaining occupancy levels above 90%. Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and induction, reducing reliance on agency staff. Supporting the delivery of trauma-informed practice, working alongside clinical teams, therapists and psychologists. Managing budgets, rotas, and operational processes in line with legislation and company policies. Leading multi-agency liaison, chairing meetings and reviews, and ensuring safeguarding is upheld to the highest standard. Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and commissioning authorities. About You Minimum of Level 5 qualification in residential childcare. Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. Experience of managing complex social care/LAC services and trauma-informed practice. Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, and relevant legislation. Confident leadership skills, robust decision-making and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage budgets, oversee rotas and deliver projects effectively. A proactive, solution-focused approach. A commitment to personal development. Full UK driving licence. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
May 01, 2026
Full time
Operations Director Location: Bournemouth Contract: Full time permanent - 40 hours per week Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 per annum, depending on experience Benefits: Discretionary bonus of up to 10% per annum Car allowance 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us Make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join Budwood. Budwood provides high-quality Registered Children's Homes and Supported Living Homes for young people with complex needs, ranging from single-occupancy to 4 bed multi-occupancy provisions across Dorset and Hampshire. Our ethos is rooted in therapeutic, nurturing, family-style care - ensuring every young person experiences safety, stability and the opportunity to thrive. Driven by compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence, we provide very high-quality services, with our inspection outcomes highly positive. We are continuously developing services that place young people's wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Budwood is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as education, residential and leaving care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For Due to the expansion of Budwood, and more importantly striving for Outstanding Ofsted ratings, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operations Director to support the Managing Director in delivering our services. If you are a leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people and committed to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Role Responsibilities As the Operations Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring our homes run effectively and continue to deliver exceptional support. This is a leadership role where you will be a visible presence - coaching staff, championing high standards, and driving continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the effective running of all homes to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support is consistently delivered. Leading, supervising and developing Area Managers, ensuring strong and motivated teams. Ensuring regulatory compliance and driving towards achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Maintaining occupancy levels above 90%. Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and induction, reducing reliance on agency staff. Supporting the delivery of trauma-informed practice, working alongside clinical teams, therapists and psychologists. Managing budgets, rotas, and operational processes in line with legislation and company policies. Leading multi-agency liaison, chairing meetings and reviews, and ensuring safeguarding is upheld to the highest standard. Building strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and commissioning authorities. About You Minimum of Level 5 qualification in residential childcare. Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. Experience of managing complex social care/LAC services and trauma-informed practice. Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations, and relevant legislation. Confident leadership skills, robust decision-making and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage budgets, oversee rotas and deliver projects effectively. A proactive, solution-focused approach. A commitment to personal development. Full UK driving licence. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
Deputy Manager (Complex Care) Deputy Manager - £15.79 - £16.51 + £30 sleep in when on shift What we can offer you as a Deputy manager at Cambian Group £1000 Refer a Friend scheme Competitive salary Enhanced children's and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Opportunity to be supported on qualifications to meet your career development Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in a holistic child centred and trauma-informed way to support young children to achieve their full potential? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated Deputy managers to join our growing complex care service across the Hereford and Worcester region. We provide residential care for children and young people who have experienced some of life's most challenging circumstances and adverse conditions. Through joining us you will work within a confident and experienced care team. Working closely with our clinical and educational colleagues to improve outcomes for our children. Working within this multi-disciplinary team you will work directly with children who have been victims of exploitation, neglect and have complex care needs with a focus on rebuilding resilience, working around managing risks and creating a safe and bright future for when they move on into the next stage of their journey. You will also work closely with external agencies such as social care, local police and other partners to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children. All of our youth workers are fully supported to excel in their roles and are given a comprehensive induction into the company, which is then supported with quality ongoing training and supervision. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose. To deputise in the absence of the registered manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. This role may include working on shift with some weekends and sleep-ins. PERSON SPECIFICATION Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Working towards or holds a level 5 Diploma leadership and management residential childcare Current full driving license Experience At least 3 years' experience in Residential children's Care which includes supervisory experience At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and child centred approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager (Complex Care) Deputy Manager - £15.79 - £16.51 + £30 sleep in when on shift What we can offer you as a Deputy manager at Cambian Group £1000 Refer a Friend scheme Competitive salary Enhanced children's and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Opportunity to be supported on qualifications to meet your career development Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in a holistic child centred and trauma-informed way to support young children to achieve their full potential? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated Deputy managers to join our growing complex care service across the Hereford and Worcester region. We provide residential care for children and young people who have experienced some of life's most challenging circumstances and adverse conditions. Through joining us you will work within a confident and experienced care team. Working closely with our clinical and educational colleagues to improve outcomes for our children. Working within this multi-disciplinary team you will work directly with children who have been victims of exploitation, neglect and have complex care needs with a focus on rebuilding resilience, working around managing risks and creating a safe and bright future for when they move on into the next stage of their journey. You will also work closely with external agencies such as social care, local police and other partners to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children. All of our youth workers are fully supported to excel in their roles and are given a comprehensive induction into the company, which is then supported with quality ongoing training and supervision. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose. To deputise in the absence of the registered manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. This role may include working on shift with some weekends and sleep-ins. PERSON SPECIFICATION Diploma 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Working towards or holds a level 5 Diploma leadership and management residential childcare Current full driving license Experience At least 3 years' experience in Residential children's Care which includes supervisory experience At Cambian, we aim to become the provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We change people's lives through our passionate care and child centred approach, raising their expectations, stabilising their conditions and enabling them to achieve their personal best.
A children's care service provider in Oxford is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring high care standards and supporting children and young people through effective management and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing similar settings and possess strong leadership skills. You will work with a dedicated management team to maintain compliance and enhance the quality of care provided.
May 01, 2026
Full time
A children's care service provider in Oxford is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring high care standards and supporting children and young people through effective management and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing similar settings and possess strong leadership skills. You will work with a dedicated management team to maintain compliance and enhance the quality of care provided.
To be the Ofsted registered responsible individual for 5 Children's Homes, and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure the homes meet the relevant requirements as set out in the legislation. JBG81_UKTJ . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
To be the Ofsted registered responsible individual for 5 Children's Homes, and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure the homes meet the relevant requirements as set out in the legislation. JBG81_UKTJ . click apply for full job details
Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group Student Finance Advisor Ref: CC8564 £26,238 - £26,334 per annum 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Student Finance Advisors at our Chichester College campus. We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students, and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, vibrant department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team. As a Student Finance Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for students seeking financial assistance. Your main responsibilities will include assessing student applications for the college bursaries - Learner Support Grant, ensuring eligibility criteria is met. As our Student Finance Advisor, you will provide outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas and work with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes to make sure the students can access, understand, and manage non-repayable financial support to aid their education. Chichester College Group is committed to providing outstanding education and support to our diverse students. As a key member of the Student Finance Support team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring students have the financial resources and guidance they need to succeed and complete their studies. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 18 May 2026 Interview date: 2 June 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants Chichester College Group Follow Chichester College Group Careers on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group Student Finance Advisor Ref: CC8564 £26,238 - £26,334 per annum 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Student Finance Advisors at our Chichester College campus. We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students, and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, vibrant department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team. As a Student Finance Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for students seeking financial assistance. Your main responsibilities will include assessing student applications for the college bursaries - Learner Support Grant, ensuring eligibility criteria is met. As our Student Finance Advisor, you will provide outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas and work with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes to make sure the students can access, understand, and manage non-repayable financial support to aid their education. Chichester College Group is committed to providing outstanding education and support to our diverse students. As a key member of the Student Finance Support team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring students have the financial resources and guidance they need to succeed and complete their studies. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 18 May 2026 Interview date: 2 June 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants Chichester College Group Follow Chichester College Group Careers on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools-but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference. As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile-every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day to day and making people feel good. We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive-because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together. Being a Lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues. Our Lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Supervisors and even more, we will support you to develop to reach your potential! In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. Hours Casual hours, as and when required. Qualifications NPLQ qualification or equivalent First Aid at Work DBS check An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff Well developed interpersonal skills Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry Benefits Flexible working hours Training and development provided Paid annual leave Fun and busy environment Discounted Staff Membership Potential permanent work opportunities Opportunities to build an exciting career Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community Closing date 1st May 2026 Salary £10.42 - £12.71 per hour Equal Opportunities Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools-but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference. As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile-every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day to day and making people feel good. We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive-because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together. Being a Lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues. Our Lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Supervisors and even more, we will support you to develop to reach your potential! In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. Hours Casual hours, as and when required. Qualifications NPLQ qualification or equivalent First Aid at Work DBS check An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff Well developed interpersonal skills Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry Benefits Flexible working hours Training and development provided Paid annual leave Fun and busy environment Discounted Staff Membership Potential permanent work opportunities Opportunities to build an exciting career Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community Closing date 1st May 2026 Salary £10.42 - £12.71 per hour Equal Opportunities Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Package Description: Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? You may be looking for a new challenge within a different setting. Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home Critchill Court Care Home Frome, Somerset Arrange a Visit Agincare As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £14.36 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum 12 months on your right to work in the UK At least two years' experience working in a social care environment Qualified to at least QCF level 2 A day in the life of a Care Team Leader Companionship Provide support, communication and engagement with our residents. Personal care Support with a wash, bath or shower, dressing and oral care. Mobility Ensure that the residents can live as independently as possible. Social Activities In collaboration with the Activities Coordinator and care home management you will plan and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home. Medication You will support and oversee medication administration, including the upkeep of appropriate documentation. Document management You will ensure all documentation relevant to those who use our service is accurate and up-to-date at all times. You will offer support and access to, as well as working collaboratively with other health & social care professionals. Management You will hold line manager responsibilities to care and senior care assistants, and in the absence of the Deputy and Registered Manager will hold responsibility for the home. Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members , and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services . Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers , delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant , we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
May 01, 2026
Full time
Package Description: Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? You may be looking for a new challenge within a different setting. Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home Critchill Court Care Home Frome, Somerset Arrange a Visit Agincare As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £14.36 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum 12 months on your right to work in the UK At least two years' experience working in a social care environment Qualified to at least QCF level 2 A day in the life of a Care Team Leader Companionship Provide support, communication and engagement with our residents. Personal care Support with a wash, bath or shower, dressing and oral care. Mobility Ensure that the residents can live as independently as possible. Social Activities In collaboration with the Activities Coordinator and care home management you will plan and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home. Medication You will support and oversee medication administration, including the upkeep of appropriate documentation. Document management You will ensure all documentation relevant to those who use our service is accurate and up-to-date at all times. You will offer support and access to, as well as working collaboratively with other health & social care professionals. Management You will hold line manager responsibilities to care and senior care assistants, and in the absence of the Deputy and Registered Manager will hold responsibility for the home. Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members , and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services . Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers , delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant , we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
£150 Weekly Expenses No Long-term Caseholding Supportive Management Manageable Caseload Flexible Working We're currently working closely alongside a highly regarded local authority in the rural South West of England, for an experience Senior SW / AP to join their Duty & Assessment sevice as an Advanced Practitioner. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving Duty & Assessment service, supported by experienced senior managers who give you the autonomy to manage your own workload how you see fit, meaning you're not limited to office working. Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role Benefits: Manageable caseload £150 weekly expenses if travelling from out of area Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) - no micro-management Flexible working, office 1/2 per week & duty every 3 weeks. Close-knit team who'll make you feel at home from day 1 A chance to step up from an experienced social worker / Senior to AP Secure 6 month contract, with the look to further extend beyond this should you wish What better time to make the move to kickstart your 2026 and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals, all with the aim to provide the best care to all children and families involved in the service. As our approach to differs to other agencies, the level of information that we are able to provide will differ to most agencies, as we can provide you with a real insight into the performance and structure of the council based off the constant feedback we receive, which will give you a real feel of the place, prior to starting. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply or for more information, send your CV to , or call Chris on .
May 01, 2026
Full time
£150 Weekly Expenses No Long-term Caseholding Supportive Management Manageable Caseload Flexible Working We're currently working closely alongside a highly regarded local authority in the rural South West of England, for an experience Senior SW / AP to join their Duty & Assessment sevice as an Advanced Practitioner. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving Duty & Assessment service, supported by experienced senior managers who give you the autonomy to manage your own workload how you see fit, meaning you're not limited to office working. Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role Benefits: Manageable caseload £150 weekly expenses if travelling from out of area Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) - no micro-management Flexible working, office 1/2 per week & duty every 3 weeks. Close-knit team who'll make you feel at home from day 1 A chance to step up from an experienced social worker / Senior to AP Secure 6 month contract, with the look to further extend beyond this should you wish What better time to make the move to kickstart your 2026 and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals, all with the aim to provide the best care to all children and families involved in the service. As our approach to differs to other agencies, the level of information that we are able to provide will differ to most agencies, as we can provide you with a real insight into the performance and structure of the council based off the constant feedback we receive, which will give you a real feel of the place, prior to starting. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply or for more information, send your CV to , or call Chris on .
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic Cultural Liaison Officer to work within the hospice and cover all of the Martin House catchment area. Main duties of the job The cultural Liaison Officer plays a key role in fostering inclusion, cultural sensitivity and community engagement across the organisation. Their work strengthens the clinical services, staff support, education and income generation by ensuring Martin House reflects and serves its diverse population. The overarching purpose of this role is to help us to break down some of those barriers and to reach as many families as possible with a palliative care offer that is right for them. About us Martin House provides free specialist palliative care to babies, children and young people with complex and life shortening conditions. Families from across West, North and East Yorkshire have access to our care 24/7, 365 days a year, including specialist doctors. Every year we care for more than 550 families, at the hospice, in hospital and in families' own homes, as well as supporting around 200 bereaved family members. Job responsibilities The cultural Liaison Officer plays a key role in fostering inclusion, cultural sensitivity and community engagement across the organisation. Their work strengthens the clinical services, staff support, education and income generation by ensuring Martin House reflects and serves its diverse population. Representing Martin House and our values within the role will enhance our children's palliative care offer to families by growing opportunities to access support; identifying barriers for access and influencing changes we make to our service by increasing the understanding of how to better meet the needs of the people within the community. Statistics and experience tell us that a number of children with life limiting conditions are still struggling to access hospice care, despite our existing community services. Recent research showed a disproportionately high prevalence of children with life limiting conditions in Yorkshire, in comparison to other areas of England. Based on findings for our region (Yorkshire & the Humber) we know there are multiple barriers to accessing palliative care such as: • Socioeconomic deprivation leading to multiple barriers to access • Lack of awareness of hospice care • Lack of understanding of hospice care The overarching purpose of this role is to help us to break down some of those barriers and to reach as many families as possible with a palliative care offer that is right for them. Tasks and duties To engage with people from the community that Martin House covers to increase understanding of the community's needs and to enable us to develop our services to ensure access for as many families that meet our criteria as possible. Actively plan, arrange and seek out new relationships with community members in coordination with the project manager. Work creatively, and in partnership with others, to find ways of reaching and engaging families from Minority Ethnic communities. Establish trust and maintain good working relationships with the formal and informal leaders of various communities. Exchange information to increase mutual understanding. Be available to attend various community events. Provide the line manager with ongoing information on concerns being expressed by community members. Recording and monitoring all work undertaken and producing regular progress reports to enable effective evaluation of the impact of the work. Support the development of quantitative and qualitative indicators to track progress and impact. Use System One to record conversations and professional observations following any engagement with a child, young person and their family. Provide a variety of resources to the community including information and advice about services provided by Martin House and how to access them, including publicity materials which are culturally appropriate. Supporting face to face and printed communication and marketing activities, with multilingual content and inclusive images. To lead on building community contacts and establishing relationships with local families in need. To identify and support the work of eliminating the barriers which prevent individuals from physically accessing the hospice. Breaking down cultural misconceptions of hospices by working to gain the trust of the community to promote the benefits of our services. Build connections with parents, advise them on other services available and introduce them to local organisations that could also offer support. Act as a local resource; helping families build their confidence and navigate through the health and social care system; facilitating their access to appropriate services and support within their community. Support the development of community volunteer initiatives and opportunities. Aid the Income generation team in identifying and reaching new audiences, culturally aligned funders and innovative fundraising opportunities. In collaboration with the fundraising team, organise and support diverse and inclusive campaigns and events which support fundraising and community initiatives. Offer relevant advice from a cultural lens. Seek grant and funding opportunities which focus on diversity and inclusion, inform or introduce the Trusts teams. Where appropriate support and provide insight for applications. Support the Marketing and Communications Team on culturally appropriate messaging, appeal and design. Conduct cultural education sessions and produce materials to support learning for Martin House staff and volunteers. In collaboration with the people team develop a cultural awareness toolkit, including inclusive recruitment and outreach opportunities. Review appropriate policies through a cultural lens to ensure they reflect inclusive language and are responsive to cultural needs. Advise on reasonable adjustments for religious practices, dietary needs and bereavement customs. Enhance the Education centre offer by co developing and delivering internal and external education programs, embedding inclusivity, broadening reach and contributing culturally informed content. Health & Safety To be aware of the safety needs of the children, young people, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventive safety approach at all times. To report all accidents and incidents on the incident reporting platform and inform your line manager. To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these. To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development. To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal. To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and remain updated. To work in conjunction with the education coordinators to develop your practice and care for the children. To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends and evenings. To engage and actively participate in professional supervision to support professional development and practice. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation. Employees will be required to work in the community and therefore will need to drive a Martin House pool car and have access to their own vehicle for business purpose to allow them to fulfil the remit of their role. Martin House has a multi professional, multi skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role. Equality statement Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All Martin House employees are expected to Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times. Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation. Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals. Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role. To engage and actively participate in professional supervision to support professional development and practice. Take responsibility for one's own personal development. Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work. Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally. Take responsibility for one's own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work and comply with Health and Safety legislation. . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic Cultural Liaison Officer to work within the hospice and cover all of the Martin House catchment area. Main duties of the job The cultural Liaison Officer plays a key role in fostering inclusion, cultural sensitivity and community engagement across the organisation. Their work strengthens the clinical services, staff support, education and income generation by ensuring Martin House reflects and serves its diverse population. The overarching purpose of this role is to help us to break down some of those barriers and to reach as many families as possible with a palliative care offer that is right for them. About us Martin House provides free specialist palliative care to babies, children and young people with complex and life shortening conditions. Families from across West, North and East Yorkshire have access to our care 24/7, 365 days a year, including specialist doctors. Every year we care for more than 550 families, at the hospice, in hospital and in families' own homes, as well as supporting around 200 bereaved family members. Job responsibilities The cultural Liaison Officer plays a key role in fostering inclusion, cultural sensitivity and community engagement across the organisation. Their work strengthens the clinical services, staff support, education and income generation by ensuring Martin House reflects and serves its diverse population. Representing Martin House and our values within the role will enhance our children's palliative care offer to families by growing opportunities to access support; identifying barriers for access and influencing changes we make to our service by increasing the understanding of how to better meet the needs of the people within the community. Statistics and experience tell us that a number of children with life limiting conditions are still struggling to access hospice care, despite our existing community services. Recent research showed a disproportionately high prevalence of children with life limiting conditions in Yorkshire, in comparison to other areas of England. Based on findings for our region (Yorkshire & the Humber) we know there are multiple barriers to accessing palliative care such as: • Socioeconomic deprivation leading to multiple barriers to access • Lack of awareness of hospice care • Lack of understanding of hospice care The overarching purpose of this role is to help us to break down some of those barriers and to reach as many families as possible with a palliative care offer that is right for them. Tasks and duties To engage with people from the community that Martin House covers to increase understanding of the community's needs and to enable us to develop our services to ensure access for as many families that meet our criteria as possible. Actively plan, arrange and seek out new relationships with community members in coordination with the project manager. Work creatively, and in partnership with others, to find ways of reaching and engaging families from Minority Ethnic communities. Establish trust and maintain good working relationships with the formal and informal leaders of various communities. Exchange information to increase mutual understanding. Be available to attend various community events. Provide the line manager with ongoing information on concerns being expressed by community members. Recording and monitoring all work undertaken and producing regular progress reports to enable effective evaluation of the impact of the work. Support the development of quantitative and qualitative indicators to track progress and impact. Use System One to record conversations and professional observations following any engagement with a child, young person and their family. Provide a variety of resources to the community including information and advice about services provided by Martin House and how to access them, including publicity materials which are culturally appropriate. Supporting face to face and printed communication and marketing activities, with multilingual content and inclusive images. To lead on building community contacts and establishing relationships with local families in need. To identify and support the work of eliminating the barriers which prevent individuals from physically accessing the hospice. Breaking down cultural misconceptions of hospices by working to gain the trust of the community to promote the benefits of our services. Build connections with parents, advise them on other services available and introduce them to local organisations that could also offer support. Act as a local resource; helping families build their confidence and navigate through the health and social care system; facilitating their access to appropriate services and support within their community. Support the development of community volunteer initiatives and opportunities. Aid the Income generation team in identifying and reaching new audiences, culturally aligned funders and innovative fundraising opportunities. In collaboration with the fundraising team, organise and support diverse and inclusive campaigns and events which support fundraising and community initiatives. Offer relevant advice from a cultural lens. Seek grant and funding opportunities which focus on diversity and inclusion, inform or introduce the Trusts teams. Where appropriate support and provide insight for applications. Support the Marketing and Communications Team on culturally appropriate messaging, appeal and design. Conduct cultural education sessions and produce materials to support learning for Martin House staff and volunteers. In collaboration with the people team develop a cultural awareness toolkit, including inclusive recruitment and outreach opportunities. Review appropriate policies through a cultural lens to ensure they reflect inclusive language and are responsive to cultural needs. Advise on reasonable adjustments for religious practices, dietary needs and bereavement customs. Enhance the Education centre offer by co developing and delivering internal and external education programs, embedding inclusivity, broadening reach and contributing culturally informed content. Health & Safety To be aware of the safety needs of the children, young people, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventive safety approach at all times. To report all accidents and incidents on the incident reporting platform and inform your line manager. To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these. To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development. To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal. To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and remain updated. To work in conjunction with the education coordinators to develop your practice and care for the children. To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends and evenings. To engage and actively participate in professional supervision to support professional development and practice. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation. Employees will be required to work in the community and therefore will need to drive a Martin House pool car and have access to their own vehicle for business purpose to allow them to fulfil the remit of their role. Martin House has a multi professional, multi skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role. Equality statement Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All Martin House employees are expected to Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times. Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation. Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals. Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role. To engage and actively participate in professional supervision to support professional development and practice. Take responsibility for one's own personal development. Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work. Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally. Take responsibility for one's own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work and comply with Health and Safety legislation. . click apply for full job details
Family Support Worker Thames Valley £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Thames Valley and surrounding areas. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker Thames Valley £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Thames Valley and surrounding areas. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Support Worker - Mother & Baby Home Role - Support Worker (Mother & Baby Home) Reporting into - Registered Manager Division - Children's Residential CSE Company - Cambian Group We are seeking passionate and dedicated Qualified Support Workers! (REQUIRED Level 3 Residential - Health and Social Care - Children and Young People OR Level 3 Early Years ) We are super excited to be launching a brand-new Residential Mother & Baby Home, a truly unique service designed to support young mothers in care and their babies so they can thrive together! Very few care providers offer this specialist provision, making this an exciting opportunity to be a part of something super meaningful and innovative, and to join from the very beginning! Our home will provide a safe and nurturing environment, where mothers can develop parenting skills, build confidence and bonds with their babies - all whilst getting the support they need as individuals to shape a positive future for themselves as well as their child. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young women and families, and want to be a part of a forward thinking, specialist service this is a rare opportunity to join a team that is setting new standards in the residential care space! Role Purpose At Cambian, our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them. And not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider of behavioural services to Children, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times As such, the purpose is clear, to provide advice, assistance and support to young people and their babies, safeguarding their welfare at all times. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them and your team to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve best possible outcomes for all Key Focuses: Always looking for ways to innovate and improve Safeguarding those in our care Contributing positively to the lives of others Maintaining accountability for engagement of all Supporting the development of colleagues and the empowerment of service users Our Values Integrity Accountable Committed Responsible Person-Centred Enthusiastic These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take. Duties & Responsibilities Providing care for young people and their babies whilst continually demonstrating our values by: Creating and maintaining an environment that is homely, warm, welcoming and positive through cleaning, tidying, organising and cooking etc. Establishing positive relationships and always offering unconditional and positive regards Constantly meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of our young people Supporting with medical appointments for both mother and baby. Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways to deal with problems Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to our young people and their baby. Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and innovated as appropriate to reflect their changing needs. Being approachable and positively ambitious for our young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential Supporting our young people in their education and pursuit of extra-curricular activities Keeping accurate records and providing written reports Empowering and advocating for our young people and their baby, facilitating their active involvement decisions where appropriate around their lives and future Encouraging our young people to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social networks Being available to sleep-in and support staffing of the service Maintaining reporting and handling petty cash in line with processes Contribute to your team whilst demonstrating our values by: Being aware of the values, ethos, aims and objectives of the service and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them Attending team/staff meetings and making a positive and innovative contribution to them at all times Actively contributing to the development of the team and yourself Be willing to give and receive constructive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers Having awareness of childcare plans for all young people and babies, providing support for colleagues by maintaining consistency in their execution Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with regulation Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern around safeguarding (Whistleblowing) Be willing to participate in any investigations as and when required Maintaining familiarity with all policies and procedures and adhering to them Driving company vehicles safely at all times (current driving license holders subject to procedures) Receiving and engaging will all training appropriate to role and maintaining an up-to-date training profile Holding responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies and regulation Performing all other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager Safeguarding All colleagues bear responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and additional appropriate training whenever required. Salary & Benefits Support Worker: £28,195 - £29,484 DOE (incl. sleep-in average)- Overtime paid at 1.25- Sleep-ins worth £1,800 (up to 5/month)- Retail discounts (ASDA, Tesco, M&S + more)- Health benefits, including dental & optical cashback (after 2 years) + Enhanced Maternity - 24/7 support helpline & hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation- A warm, supportive home environment - truly "a place
May 01, 2026
Full time
Support Worker - Mother & Baby Home Role - Support Worker (Mother & Baby Home) Reporting into - Registered Manager Division - Children's Residential CSE Company - Cambian Group We are seeking passionate and dedicated Qualified Support Workers! (REQUIRED Level 3 Residential - Health and Social Care - Children and Young People OR Level 3 Early Years ) We are super excited to be launching a brand-new Residential Mother & Baby Home, a truly unique service designed to support young mothers in care and their babies so they can thrive together! Very few care providers offer this specialist provision, making this an exciting opportunity to be a part of something super meaningful and innovative, and to join from the very beginning! Our home will provide a safe and nurturing environment, where mothers can develop parenting skills, build confidence and bonds with their babies - all whilst getting the support they need as individuals to shape a positive future for themselves as well as their child. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young women and families, and want to be a part of a forward thinking, specialist service this is a rare opportunity to join a team that is setting new standards in the residential care space! Role Purpose At Cambian, our vision is to inspire lives and to continually develop them. And not just the individuals in our care but their families and communities too! As a leading provider of behavioural services to Children, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times As such, the purpose is clear, to provide advice, assistance and support to young people and their babies, safeguarding their welfare at all times. To attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs. To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them and your team to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve best possible outcomes for all Key Focuses: Always looking for ways to innovate and improve Safeguarding those in our care Contributing positively to the lives of others Maintaining accountability for engagement of all Supporting the development of colleagues and the empowerment of service users Our Values Integrity Accountable Committed Responsible Person-Centred Enthusiastic These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take. Duties & Responsibilities Providing care for young people and their babies whilst continually demonstrating our values by: Creating and maintaining an environment that is homely, warm, welcoming and positive through cleaning, tidying, organising and cooking etc. Establishing positive relationships and always offering unconditional and positive regards Constantly meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of our young people Supporting with medical appointments for both mother and baby. Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways to deal with problems Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to our young people and their baby. Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and innovated as appropriate to reflect their changing needs. Being approachable and positively ambitious for our young people, helping them achieve their goals and optimise their potential Supporting our young people in their education and pursuit of extra-curricular activities Keeping accurate records and providing written reports Empowering and advocating for our young people and their baby, facilitating their active involvement decisions where appropriate around their lives and future Encouraging our young people to develop links with the community, attend off-site activities and expand their personal social networks Being available to sleep-in and support staffing of the service Maintaining reporting and handling petty cash in line with processes Contribute to your team whilst demonstrating our values by: Being aware of the values, ethos, aims and objectives of the service and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them Attending team/staff meetings and making a positive and innovative contribution to them at all times Actively contributing to the development of the team and yourself Be willing to give and receive constructive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers Having awareness of childcare plans for all young people and babies, providing support for colleagues by maintaining consistency in their execution Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with regulation Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern around safeguarding (Whistleblowing) Be willing to participate in any investigations as and when required Maintaining familiarity with all policies and procedures and adhering to them Driving company vehicles safely at all times (current driving license holders subject to procedures) Receiving and engaging will all training appropriate to role and maintaining an up-to-date training profile Holding responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies and regulation Performing all other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager Safeguarding All colleagues bear responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and additional appropriate training whenever required. Salary & Benefits Support Worker: £28,195 - £29,484 DOE (incl. sleep-in average)- Overtime paid at 1.25- Sleep-ins worth £1,800 (up to 5/month)- Retail discounts (ASDA, Tesco, M&S + more)- Health benefits, including dental & optical cashback (after 2 years) + Enhanced Maternity - 24/7 support helpline & hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation- A warm, supportive home environment - truly "a place
£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification You'll start life as a Team Leader by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
May 01, 2026
Full time
£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification You'll start life as a Team Leader by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to join our central team, helping support, promote and develop apprenticeship programmes across the Harris Federation while contributing to the growth of our provision as a training provider. You will be the first point of contact for apprentices, training providers and internal stakeholders, helping to drive engagement and ensure high-quality delivery. This is a varied role ideal for someone confident with systems, data and stakeholder management, who is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting staff development. If you're organised, proactive and excited about improving apprenticeship experiences across a large, high-performing education trust, we'd love to hear from you. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager you will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for apprenticeship queries, training providers and internal stakeholders Helping promote apprenticeship opportunities internally and supporting recruitment and upskilling initiatives across the Harris Federation Providing support to manage the Harris Federation apprenticeship levy, tracking costs, progress and compliance with funding requirements Organising and promoting Apprenticeship events and information sessions across the Federation and academy sites, supporting senior leaders in promoting apprenticeships and recruiting future apprentices Supporting internal and external marketing for apprenticeship activities as part of wider employer branding and promoting engagement events to increase awareness and understanding of apprenticeships Facilitating an apprenticeship network and supporting development opportunities such as award nominations Maintaining and advising on safeguarding compliance, including neuro-inclusion, in alignment with the Ofsted framework, especially for under-18 apprentices Supporting the Apprenticeship team with projects focused on implementation, procurement, quality assurance and evaluation to expand levy use or facilitate levy transfer Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials, update the Apprenticeship SharePoint, produce event leaflets and share internal communications promoting Apprenticeship programmes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: The ability to establish a new role in the Harris Federation and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful apprenticeship programmes Strong project management skills with experience of complex projects with multiple stakeholders Experience of working across a large organisation, developing and delivering initiatives and maintaining stakeholder relationships The ability to travel to Federation academies in and around London and Essex as required Experience of managing a Learning Management System within the FE sector and working with the third-party service provider to ensure the platforms are user friendly and up to date Supporting with tracking of tickets within the learning management system and working together with the third-party service provider to resolve any issues and ensuring the platform is fit for purpose Experience of ILR monthly declaration and its analysis using various MIS platforms For a full job description and person specification please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
May 01, 2026
Full time
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to join our central team, helping support, promote and develop apprenticeship programmes across the Harris Federation while contributing to the growth of our provision as a training provider. You will be the first point of contact for apprentices, training providers and internal stakeholders, helping to drive engagement and ensure high-quality delivery. This is a varied role ideal for someone confident with systems, data and stakeholder management, who is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting staff development. If you're organised, proactive and excited about improving apprenticeship experiences across a large, high-performing education trust, we'd love to hear from you. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager you will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for apprenticeship queries, training providers and internal stakeholders Helping promote apprenticeship opportunities internally and supporting recruitment and upskilling initiatives across the Harris Federation Providing support to manage the Harris Federation apprenticeship levy, tracking costs, progress and compliance with funding requirements Organising and promoting Apprenticeship events and information sessions across the Federation and academy sites, supporting senior leaders in promoting apprenticeships and recruiting future apprentices Supporting internal and external marketing for apprenticeship activities as part of wider employer branding and promoting engagement events to increase awareness and understanding of apprenticeships Facilitating an apprenticeship network and supporting development opportunities such as award nominations Maintaining and advising on safeguarding compliance, including neuro-inclusion, in alignment with the Ofsted framework, especially for under-18 apprentices Supporting the Apprenticeship team with projects focused on implementation, procurement, quality assurance and evaluation to expand levy use or facilitate levy transfer Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials, update the Apprenticeship SharePoint, produce event leaflets and share internal communications promoting Apprenticeship programmes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: The ability to establish a new role in the Harris Federation and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful apprenticeship programmes Strong project management skills with experience of complex projects with multiple stakeholders Experience of working across a large organisation, developing and delivering initiatives and maintaining stakeholder relationships The ability to travel to Federation academies in and around London and Essex as required Experience of managing a Learning Management System within the FE sector and working with the third-party service provider to ensure the platforms are user friendly and up to date Supporting with tracking of tickets within the learning management system and working together with the third-party service provider to resolve any issues and ensuring the platform is fit for purpose Experience of ILR monthly declaration and its analysis using various MIS platforms For a full job description and person specification please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children! The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager Welcome a diverse culture in the home Creating a safe, family environment for the children Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations Driving is essential due to locations of the homes You must have at least six month's experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment scheme Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment Progression within the company Over time paid at x1.25 Fully paid 10-day induction course Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
May 01, 2026
Full time
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children! The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager Welcome a diverse culture in the home Creating a safe, family environment for the children Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations Driving is essential due to locations of the homes You must have at least six month's experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment scheme Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment Progression within the company Over time paid at x1.25 Fully paid 10-day induction course Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month) 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager Welcome a diverse culture in the home Creating a safe, family environment for the children New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations Driving is essential due to locations of the homes You must have at least six months experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment scheme Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment Progression within the company Over time paid at x1.25 Fully paid 10-day induction course Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
May 01, 2026
Full time
Children's Residential - Complex Trauma Services We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person's support workers. Essential Information £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month) 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in Job role Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager Welcome a diverse culture in the home Creating a safe, family environment for the children New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Requirements You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations Driving is essential due to locations of the homes You must have at least six months experience in Children's residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification Benefits Refer a friend payment scheme Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment Progression within the company Over time paid at x1.25 Fully paid 10-day induction course Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!
£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance. Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
May 01, 2026
Full time
£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance. Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care? Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care. No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices. For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary - if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you! What We Offer: £30 per sleep in - totalling an additional £3600 to your salary based on 10 sleep ins a month. A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role Overtime rate of x1.25 NVQ Level 4 in the children and young peoples workforce Our Shift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis Our shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off - sleep ins are mandatory. Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional support during challenging times Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager. Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: Minimum age requirement: 21 years old Full UK driving license preferable but not essential No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people Must have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits: £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift Enhanced DBS covered Comprehensive induction and training provided 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance Rota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
May 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care? Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment to the children and young people in our care. No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role! From planning engaging activities and providing one-on-one support to accompanying young people on off-site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices. For this role, whilst experience is preferred it is not necessary - if you have a positive, can-do attitude and the passion to make a real, meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people then this is the perfect role for you! What We Offer: £30 per sleep in - totalling an additional £3600 to your salary based on 10 sleep ins a month. A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role Overtime rate of x1.25 NVQ Level 4 in the children and young peoples workforce Our Shift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week on a full-time basis Our shift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off - sleep ins are mandatory. Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional support during challenging times Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager. Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: Minimum age requirement: 21 years old Full UK driving license preferable but not essential No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people Must have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits: £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift Enhanced DBS covered Comprehensive induction and training provided 2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance Rota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a thorough background check. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
