Qualified Children's Social Worker The Vacancy We are offering a £4,000 'Professional Joining Incentive' if you successfully join one of our teams in this area. You can find out further information about this incentive and the associated terms and conditions by accessing the relevant vacancy document. At Cafcass, we're recruiting Children's Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings. Our Social Workers - professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) - play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved), a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types. Whatever the team you join, the underlying role is the same - to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are not just understood but heard. As the only organisation that does this kind of work, FCAs can make recommendations leading to lasting change for children and families, which is why this is a responsibility we take seriously. And why we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our colleagues to practice. As part of this early analysis, FCAs will also write assessments to the court, providing clear and succinct recommendations and professional advice. This includes outlining any immediate safeguarding issues and advising on the most proportionate, child focused next steps to support early judicial decision making. In person court attendance to offer further advice and guidance where necessary is also a requirement. What you'll be doing As a FCA at Cafcass, you will: Complete high quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings - and ensure these are clearly and powerfully represented to the family court. Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child's safety, wellbeing and long term interests at the centre of decision making. Work with adults, local authorities, and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children. Who we're looking for: We're looking for practitioners who are confident, curious, compassionate and committed to excellent social work practice. To join us, you'll need: A Social Work qualification is essential. Have the Right to Work in the UK (we don't sponsor people to work in the UK). Registered with Social Work England (or likely to be able to register quickly if practising outside England). Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families. It's desirable you'll have experience in family court proceedings, or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law. For applicants with limited post qualifying experience, relevant prequalifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial. Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while effectively managing a varied caseload. You can view the full job description in the vacancy documents. Where you'll work Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings - including the office in Birmingham, home, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations, and we ensure you have the technology to do this. Shared learning is very important to us, and we bring our teams together regularly, both remotely and in-person, for team meetings and group supervision, which creates space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported. You'll also have regular 1:1 time with your manager, especially during your induction, and again there will be a balance between doing this remotely and in-person, so you have opportunities to form in-person connections. If shortlisted, the hiring manager will be able to give you more insight into what a typical week or month might look like should you join us. Roles we are recruiting for: Converged team based in Birmingham - covering Public law, Private Law and Pathfinder Converged team based in Worcester - covering Public law, Private Law and Pathfinder Pathfinder - Information and Screening Team based in Birmingham - Family Court Advisors in the Pathfinder screening position play a central role in ensuring a consistent and child focused response at the earliest stage of involvement. This is fast paced, short term work that requires timely analysis and clear decision making. You will undertake an initial, expert review of all incoming families, assessing risk, identifying safeguarding concerns, and determining the most appropriate next steps for children and families within private law proceedings. You are required to gather clear information, collaborate with partners, and at times may be required to complete direct work with families. How we support you As the largest employer of Children's Social Workers in England, we're uniquely placed to support your professional growth and wellbeing. At Cafcass, you'll benefit from: High quality equipment and technology to help you work efficiently and engage with families effectively. Access to specialist resources, guidance and training to strengthen your practice. A strong commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and healthy work-life balance. An inclusive environment that values diversity, encourages learning and constantly strives to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues alike. You can find more about how we support our practitioners on our website, and we'll share more during the selection process. Next steps Below we have set out an indicative timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: 4 May 2026. Telephone interviews: Week commencing: 4 May 2026. Final Interview: Week commencing: 11 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact . Before applying, we encourage you to read about our offer and preemployment checks. Any questions or concerns can be confidentially raised through your application. Successful applicants will complete several pre engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If any criminal offences are disclosed, we will conduct an individual assessment in line with the DBS code of practice and the Cafcass DBS policy . Be Their Voice We are Cafcass - the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - and we represent children in family court cases in England. Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 130,0000 children every year when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Qualified Children's Social Worker The Vacancy We are offering a £4,000 'Professional Joining Incentive' if you successfully join one of our teams in this area. You can find out further information about this incentive and the associated terms and conditions by accessing the relevant vacancy document. At Cafcass, we're recruiting Children's Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings. Our Social Workers - professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) - play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved), a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types. Whatever the team you join, the underlying role is the same - to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are not just understood but heard. As the only organisation that does this kind of work, FCAs can make recommendations leading to lasting change for children and families, which is why this is a responsibility we take seriously. And why we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our colleagues to practice. As part of this early analysis, FCAs will also write assessments to the court, providing clear and succinct recommendations and professional advice. This includes outlining any immediate safeguarding issues and advising on the most proportionate, child focused next steps to support early judicial decision making. In person court attendance to offer further advice and guidance where necessary is also a requirement. What you'll be doing As a FCA at Cafcass, you will: Complete high quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings - and ensure these are clearly and powerfully represented to the family court. Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child's safety, wellbeing and long term interests at the centre of decision making. Work with adults, local authorities, and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children. Who we're looking for: We're looking for practitioners who are confident, curious, compassionate and committed to excellent social work practice. To join us, you'll need: A Social Work qualification is essential. Have the Right to Work in the UK (we don't sponsor people to work in the UK). Registered with Social Work England (or likely to be able to register quickly if practising outside England). Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families. It's desirable you'll have experience in family court proceedings, or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law. For applicants with limited post qualifying experience, relevant prequalifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial. Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while effectively managing a varied caseload. You can view the full job description in the vacancy documents. Where you'll work Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings - including the office in Birmingham, home, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations, and we ensure you have the technology to do this. Shared learning is very important to us, and we bring our teams together regularly, both remotely and in-person, for team meetings and group supervision, which creates space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported. You'll also have regular 1:1 time with your manager, especially during your induction, and again there will be a balance between doing this remotely and in-person, so you have opportunities to form in-person connections. If shortlisted, the hiring manager will be able to give you more insight into what a typical week or month might look like should you join us. Roles we are recruiting for: Converged team based in Birmingham - covering Public law, Private Law and Pathfinder Converged team based in Worcester - covering Public law, Private Law and Pathfinder Pathfinder - Information and Screening Team based in Birmingham - Family Court Advisors in the Pathfinder screening position play a central role in ensuring a consistent and child focused response at the earliest stage of involvement. This is fast paced, short term work that requires timely analysis and clear decision making. You will undertake an initial, expert review of all incoming families, assessing risk, identifying safeguarding concerns, and determining the most appropriate next steps for children and families within private law proceedings. You are required to gather clear information, collaborate with partners, and at times may be required to complete direct work with families. How we support you As the largest employer of Children's Social Workers in England, we're uniquely placed to support your professional growth and wellbeing. At Cafcass, you'll benefit from: High quality equipment and technology to help you work efficiently and engage with families effectively. Access to specialist resources, guidance and training to strengthen your practice. A strong commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and healthy work-life balance. An inclusive environment that values diversity, encourages learning and constantly strives to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues alike. You can find more about how we support our practitioners on our website, and we'll share more during the selection process. Next steps Below we have set out an indicative timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: 4 May 2026. Telephone interviews: Week commencing: 4 May 2026. Final Interview: Week commencing: 11 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact . Before applying, we encourage you to read about our offer and preemployment checks. Any questions or concerns can be confidentially raised through your application. Successful applicants will complete several pre engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If any criminal offences are disclosed, we will conduct an individual assessment in line with the DBS code of practice and the Cafcass DBS policy . Be Their Voice We are Cafcass - the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - and we represent children in family court cases in England. Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 130,0000 children every year when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard.
Drayton House Nursery Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Hours: 27 hours/week (3 days x 9-hour shifts) Salary:£20,343.96 About Us Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School is a well-established, highly regarded nursery offering exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Known for our warm, family-like atmosphere and high standards of teaching, we pride ourselves on providing personalised attention and nurturing every child's unique potential. Small class sizes for focused learning and confidence-building Strong relationships with local private and state schools A charming nursery mascot - Berty the dog - who brings smiles every day! Centrally located just 15-20 minutes from Guildford town centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the historic castle Why Join Us? We value our Level 3 Practitioners and reward their dedication with a generous benefits package: £1,000 Welcome Bonus - A warm start to your journey Annual Leave - 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays Childcare Discount - 75% off nursery fees for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support - Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Development - Tailored training and progression opportunities Company Pension Scheme - Secure your future Referral Program - Earn bonuses for bringing great people into our team Team Events & Celebrations - Socials, team-building, and special occasions Clear Career Pathways - Grow with us across our nursery network Your Role As an Early Years Practitioner, you will: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities Support the physical and emotional well-being of children Act as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and families Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of care and education Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS policies What We're Looking For Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 1+ year experience in Early Years - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS framework and regulatory requirements - Desirable Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ready to join a nursery that feels like home and helps you grow? Apply now and become part of the Drayton House family! Drayton House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Drayton House Nursery Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Hours: 27 hours/week (3 days x 9-hour shifts) Salary:£20,343.96 About Us Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School is a well-established, highly regarded nursery offering exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Known for our warm, family-like atmosphere and high standards of teaching, we pride ourselves on providing personalised attention and nurturing every child's unique potential. Small class sizes for focused learning and confidence-building Strong relationships with local private and state schools A charming nursery mascot - Berty the dog - who brings smiles every day! Centrally located just 15-20 minutes from Guildford town centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the historic castle Why Join Us? We value our Level 3 Practitioners and reward their dedication with a generous benefits package: £1,000 Welcome Bonus - A warm start to your journey Annual Leave - 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays Childcare Discount - 75% off nursery fees for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support - Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Development - Tailored training and progression opportunities Company Pension Scheme - Secure your future Referral Program - Earn bonuses for bringing great people into our team Team Events & Celebrations - Socials, team-building, and special occasions Clear Career Pathways - Grow with us across our nursery network Your Role As an Early Years Practitioner, you will: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities Support the physical and emotional well-being of children Act as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and families Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of care and education Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS policies What We're Looking For Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 1+ year experience in Early Years - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS framework and regulatory requirements - Desirable Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ready to join a nursery that feels like home and helps you grow? Apply now and become part of the Drayton House family! Drayton House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Surrey Location: Redhill and surrounding areas Hourly Rate: £20-£35 Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You'll provide face-to-face 1:1 support , working with students from Early Years to KS4 . Your responsibilities will include: Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content. Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience. Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met. Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention. Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach. Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software. Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate. Candidate Profile: Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements. Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings. QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset . Why AP Education? Guaranteed weekly pay. Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support. Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos. Training sessions led by our Head of Education. Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice , to ensure ongoing professional growth. Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners. Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups. Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement. Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding . Ongoing access to new placements , with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment. Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment - we'd love to hear from you. Call us on and ask for Shay Meehan Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Surrey AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality .
May 04, 2026
Seasonal
SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Surrey Location: Redhill and surrounding areas Hourly Rate: £20-£35 Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You'll provide face-to-face 1:1 support , working with students from Early Years to KS4 . Your responsibilities will include: Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content. Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience. Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met. Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention. Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach. Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software. Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate. Candidate Profile: Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements. Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings. QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset . Why AP Education? Guaranteed weekly pay. Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support. Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos. Training sessions led by our Head of Education. Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice , to ensure ongoing professional growth. Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners. Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups. Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement. Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding . Ongoing access to new placements , with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment. Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment - we'd love to hear from you. Call us on and ask for Shay Meehan Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Surrey AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality .
Your new company You'll be part of a specialist Safeguarding Children Legal Team, acting for the council on a wide range of children-focused matters. The team advises and represents the authority in public law childcare proceedings, working closely with social care professionals to safeguard the welfare of children and young people. This is a supportive, experienced team with a strong reputation for high quality advocacy and collaborative work. Your new role You'll be responsible for managing a varied children's safeguarding caseload, preparing matters for court and representing the council in proceedings. This will include drafting complex court documentation, undertaking advocacy, and instructing counsel where appropriate.Depending on experience, the role may involve appearing regularly in court and contributing to the development of junior colleagues. For more senior candidates, there is scope to take on additional supervisory or line management responsibilities.You'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team, with access to excellent training and professional development opportunities. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (with Civil Proceedings Certificate or Legal Executive Advocate status)Experience drafting complex court documents within children's safeguarding mattersStrong working knowledge of children law legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated public law frameworksConfidence conducting advocacy in public law childcare proceedingsApplications are welcomed from lawyers ranging from newly qualified through to 4-5 years' PQE What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous annual leaveLocal Government Pension SchemeExceptional maternity and paternity leave policiesCycle to work scheme and travel discountsAccess to employee healthcare services What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 04, 2026
Full time
Your new company You'll be part of a specialist Safeguarding Children Legal Team, acting for the council on a wide range of children-focused matters. The team advises and represents the authority in public law childcare proceedings, working closely with social care professionals to safeguard the welfare of children and young people. This is a supportive, experienced team with a strong reputation for high quality advocacy and collaborative work. Your new role You'll be responsible for managing a varied children's safeguarding caseload, preparing matters for court and representing the council in proceedings. This will include drafting complex court documentation, undertaking advocacy, and instructing counsel where appropriate.Depending on experience, the role may involve appearing regularly in court and contributing to the development of junior colleagues. For more senior candidates, there is scope to take on additional supervisory or line management responsibilities.You'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team, with access to excellent training and professional development opportunities. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (with Civil Proceedings Certificate or Legal Executive Advocate status)Experience drafting complex court documents within children's safeguarding mattersStrong working knowledge of children law legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated public law frameworksConfidence conducting advocacy in public law childcare proceedingsApplications are welcomed from lawyers ranging from newly qualified through to 4-5 years' PQE What you'll get in return Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous annual leaveLocal Government Pension SchemeExceptional maternity and paternity leave policiesCycle to work scheme and travel discountsAccess to employee healthcare services What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". "Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Gweres Teyluyow - Mid Cornwall Teylu (Pre Birth) - Mid Cornwall 16+ and Seperated Children Seeking Asylum Service - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
May 03, 2026
Full time
Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". "Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Gweres Teyluyow - Mid Cornwall Teylu (Pre Birth) - Mid Cornwall 16+ and Seperated Children Seeking Asylum Service - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
NonStop Consulting Ltd
Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
Adoption Social Worker Location: North East England Salary up to £42,200 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Adoption Social Worker role who can join a charity with an excellent reputation and an Outstanding Ofsted. This is a permanent role and it is home based mostly, offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule. Benefits: Very good salary: £42,200 join a national charity with an excellent reputation home based role - offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule Outstanding Ofsted rating very good annual leave pension training and opportunities for career progression Key Responsibilities: The Adoption Social Worker will carry out all aspects of adoption, from adopter recruitment, preparation, assessment and approval through to linking, matching, placing and supporting children with their adoptive or permanence family. The role covers the North East of England, however there will be a requirement to attend a monthly meeting at their office in Yorkshire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in adoption, permanence, fostering, child protection or looked after children Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Adoption Social Worker Location: North East England Salary up to £42,200 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Adoption Social Worker role who can join a charity with an excellent reputation and an Outstanding Ofsted. This is a permanent role and it is home based mostly, offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule. Benefits: Very good salary: £42,200 join a national charity with an excellent reputation home based role - offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule Outstanding Ofsted rating very good annual leave pension training and opportunities for career progression Key Responsibilities: The Adoption Social Worker will carry out all aspects of adoption, from adopter recruitment, preparation, assessment and approval through to linking, matching, placing and supporting children with their adoptive or permanence family. The role covers the North East of England, however there will be a requirement to attend a monthly meeting at their office in Yorkshire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in adoption, permanence, fostering, child protection or looked after children Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (Children's) Make a difference - Children Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you are committed to continuing professional development, and you believe in compassionate, relationship-based social work with children and families, we offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role: The Department for Education (DfE) ASYE Programme is a one year, employer led induction programme which provides support and assessment to NQSWs working with children and families during their first year of employment as part of a continuing professional development program. A tailored yearlong induction in a frontline team The support of a dedicated practice educator and a learning buddy A tailored learning plan reviewed throughout the year An outstanding core curriculum of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. Bespoke practice workshops with NQSW colleagues across the service Monthly ASYE peer support meetings A protected and gradually increasing caseload Regular reflective supervision This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To apply you must have qualified with a Social Work Degree within the last two years and Social Work England registration is essential. The nature of this role requires travel to rural locations which are not serviced by public transport; therefore, a full clean driving license is essential. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . In recognition of the vital contribution you make, in addition we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary, and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress A generous relocation package An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted, which will support your progression. Access to an attractive Cornwall Council lease car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 29 with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working and homeworking opportunities Full license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice resources Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees
May 02, 2026
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (Children's) Make a difference - Children Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you are committed to continuing professional development, and you believe in compassionate, relationship-based social work with children and families, we offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role: The Department for Education (DfE) ASYE Programme is a one year, employer led induction programme which provides support and assessment to NQSWs working with children and families during their first year of employment as part of a continuing professional development program. A tailored yearlong induction in a frontline team The support of a dedicated practice educator and a learning buddy A tailored learning plan reviewed throughout the year An outstanding core curriculum of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. Bespoke practice workshops with NQSW colleagues across the service Monthly ASYE peer support meetings A protected and gradually increasing caseload Regular reflective supervision This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To apply you must have qualified with a Social Work Degree within the last two years and Social Work England registration is essential. The nature of this role requires travel to rural locations which are not serviced by public transport; therefore, a full clean driving license is essential. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . In recognition of the vital contribution you make, in addition we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary, and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress A generous relocation package An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted, which will support your progression. Access to an attractive Cornwall Council lease car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 29 with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working and homeworking opportunities Full license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice resources Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees
Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care Location: Bala, Gwynedd Full UK manual driving licence required Full-Time permanent role - with great work/life balance 3-Month rota planned in advance Sleep-ins included £500 Welcome Bonus £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Extraordinary Days Every Day We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services Are you looking for a full-time residential support worker job in Bala that offers stability, structure, and a genuine work-life balance? Join Branas Isaf Children's Services, part of the CareTech Group, and help create Extraordinary Days Every Day for children and young people who need it most. We are recruiting full-time Residential Support Workers to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic residential setting. Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you share our values, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed. About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development This is a full-time role, with sleep-ins included and a 3-month rota issued in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work with confidence. Full-time permanent position -Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Designed to support a healthy work-life balance 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. What We're Looking For We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don't need previous experience in residential childcare - we value transferable skills from roles such as: Care or support work Education or teaching assistant roles Youth work Customer service or people-focused roles. .Key qualities include: Empathy, resilience, and patience Strong communication and teamwork skills A positive, proactive attitude A genuine desire to support vulnerable children Essential Requirements Full UK manual driving licence Willingness to work unsociable hours, including sleep-ins Commitment to full-time employment. Why Join Branas Isaf? 3-month rota provided in advance Sleep-ins included Rural location in Bala, North Wales Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff £500 Welcome Bonus £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training Ongoing professional development and CPD (100+ free online courses) Free meals during shifts Paid enhanced DBS check Free on-site parking Company vehicle available during shifts Pension scheme Annual employee awards and recognition events Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends Supportive, award-winning UK care provider. About Branas Isaf & CareTech Branas Isaf is part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist social care. With over 25 years' experience in therapeutic residential childcare, we support children with emotional and behavioural challenges to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a career where you can change lives every day. Apply today and become a Residential Support Worker in Bala. Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references covering the past two years and any roles involving vulnerable groups.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care Location: Bala, Gwynedd Full UK manual driving licence required Full-Time permanent role - with great work/life balance 3-Month rota planned in advance Sleep-ins included £500 Welcome Bonus £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Extraordinary Days Every Day We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services Are you looking for a full-time residential support worker job in Bala that offers stability, structure, and a genuine work-life balance? Join Branas Isaf Children's Services, part of the CareTech Group, and help create Extraordinary Days Every Day for children and young people who need it most. We are recruiting full-time Residential Support Workers to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic residential setting. Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you share our values, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed. About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development This is a full-time role, with sleep-ins included and a 3-month rota issued in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work with confidence. Full-time permanent position -Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Designed to support a healthy work-life balance 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. What We're Looking For We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don't need previous experience in residential childcare - we value transferable skills from roles such as: Care or support work Education or teaching assistant roles Youth work Customer service or people-focused roles. .Key qualities include: Empathy, resilience, and patience Strong communication and teamwork skills A positive, proactive attitude A genuine desire to support vulnerable children Essential Requirements Full UK manual driving licence Willingness to work unsociable hours, including sleep-ins Commitment to full-time employment. Why Join Branas Isaf? 3-month rota provided in advance Sleep-ins included Rural location in Bala, North Wales Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff £500 Welcome Bonus £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training Ongoing professional development and CPD (100+ free online courses) Free meals during shifts Paid enhanced DBS check Free on-site parking Company vehicle available during shifts Pension scheme Annual employee awards and recognition events Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends Supportive, award-winning UK care provider. About Branas Isaf & CareTech Branas Isaf is part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist social care. With over 25 years' experience in therapeutic residential childcare, we support children with emotional and behavioural challenges to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a career where you can change lives every day. Apply today and become a Residential Support Worker in Bala. Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references covering the past two years and any roles involving vulnerable groups.
As a Team Manager, you'll lead our Children in Care team to deliver life-changing support to Hampshire's most vulnerable children. You'll oversee and support a team of qualified Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, responsive services that put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our Children's Services are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted - including for leadership and management. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking department committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You'll provide strong, visible leadership, creating a positive and accountable team culture while ensuring compliance with safeguarding principles, statutory guidance, and Hampshire County Council policies. This is a role where your decisions will make a real difference, and your ability to motivate and inspire others will help us achieve the best possible outcomes for children in care. What you'll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Proven experience in care management and supervising social work practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills. Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities. Why join us? Be part of a team making a genuine difference to vulnerable young people. Access to professional development, post-qualifying training, and leadership development opportunities. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for: Senior Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor, Social Work Team Manager, Children's Services Team Leader, Social Care Manager, Looked After Children Team Manager, Social Work Manager, Children's Social Care Team Manager.
May 02, 2026
Full time
As a Team Manager, you'll lead our Children in Care team to deliver life-changing support to Hampshire's most vulnerable children. You'll oversee and support a team of qualified Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, responsive services that put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our Children's Services are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted - including for leadership and management. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking department committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You'll provide strong, visible leadership, creating a positive and accountable team culture while ensuring compliance with safeguarding principles, statutory guidance, and Hampshire County Council policies. This is a role where your decisions will make a real difference, and your ability to motivate and inspire others will help us achieve the best possible outcomes for children in care. What you'll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Proven experience in care management and supervising social work practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills. Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities. Why join us? Be part of a team making a genuine difference to vulnerable young people. Access to professional development, post-qualifying training, and leadership development opportunities. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for: Senior Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor, Social Work Team Manager, Children's Services Team Leader, Social Care Manager, Looked After Children Team Manager, Social Work Manager, Children's Social Care Team Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Psychology to run a popular A-Level subject department of keen and highly able students. This post would suit someone new to middle leadership or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls' school. What we offer: A unique selling point as a school within an all girls' schools trust An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust A two-week October half-term break A generous contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room Staff end-of-term social events Our commitment to you: At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities. Key responsibilities for the role include: teaching key stage 5 being a form tutor to either a KS3, 4 or 5 group organising extra-curricular activities and contributing to the wider life of the school The successful candidate will: be a qualified teacher with a track record of successful teaching of Psychology be able to inspire and enthuse students show evidence of continuing professional development have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for Psychology be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team Key Application Dates: Shortlisting Date: Monday, 18th May 2026 Interview Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Safer recruitment: The Girls' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Sponsorship: We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
May 02, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Psychology to run a popular A-Level subject department of keen and highly able students. This post would suit someone new to middle leadership or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls' school. What we offer: A unique selling point as a school within an all girls' schools trust An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust A two-week October half-term break A generous contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room Staff end-of-term social events Our commitment to you: At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities. Key responsibilities for the role include: teaching key stage 5 being a form tutor to either a KS3, 4 or 5 group organising extra-curricular activities and contributing to the wider life of the school The successful candidate will: be a qualified teacher with a track record of successful teaching of Psychology be able to inspire and enthuse students show evidence of continuing professional development have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for Psychology be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team Key Application Dates: Shortlisting Date: Monday, 18th May 2026 Interview Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Safer recruitment: The Girls' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Sponsorship: We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Senior Therapeutic Social Worker - Fostering (Social Work Qualified) Location: North Wales - Abergele Office (Office-Based with Flexible Working) Salary: Up to 40,925.36 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA), part of the Polaris Community, is a leading independent fostering agency committed to making a positive and lasting difference for children, young people, and families. Our service is underpinned by a strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring children in foster care receive trauma-informed, nurturing, and consistent care. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days after length of service) + bank holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free on-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Therapeutic Social Worker to join our North Wales team. This is an amazing opportunity to join our inspirational and friendly team. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. This is a specialist role, designed to strengthen and embed therapeutic practice across the service. You will provide guidance, consultation, and support to foster parents and colleagues, helping to ensure that all care provided is trauma-informed and relationship-based. While the primary focus of the role is therapeutic, responsibilities may include holding a caseload of foster families in the role of Supervising Social Worker (SSW), supporting continuity of care and practice integration. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Core Purpose To lead and promote therapeutic and trauma-informed practice across the fostering service To support foster parents and staff to understand and respond to complex behaviours and developmental needs To provide specialist therapeutic consultation, training, and reflective support To improve fostering home stability and outcomes for children and young people Key Responsibilities Provide therapeutic consultation and reflective spaces for foster parents and staff Deliver 1:1 sessions and structured support to foster parents Facilitate/support therapeutic parenting training, workshops, and group sessions Offer joint sessions with foster families and young people, where appropriate Support understanding and application of: Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Attachment theory and developmental trauma Emotional regulation and relational approaches Therapeutic parenting models Contribute to formulation, planning, and review of therapeutic care Champion a consistent therapeutic model across the service Practice Leadership Act as a therapeutic lead within the team Support colleagues to embed trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches in their practice Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation to social work staff Contribute to the development of therapeutic services, models, and interventions Social Work Responsibilities (Where Required) Undertake a caseload of foster parents in a Supervising Social Worker capacity Provide supervision and ensure foster parents meet required standards Complete necessary safeguarding, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities Produce high-quality reports, recordings, and documentation Work collaboratively with local authorities and professional networks Participate in duty systems and out-of-hours support where required About You We are looking for a practitioner who brings strong therapeutic knowledge alongside social work expertise. You will: Be a qualified Social Worker Be registered with Social Care Wales (or eligible to register) Have in-depth knowledge of: Trauma-informed practice Attachment theory Therapeutic and psychologically informed approaches Have experience working with foster parents, children, or families with complex needs Be confident delivering: Training and group work Consultation and reflective practice Be able to apply therapeutic thinking within a social care context Essential Requirements Social Work qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Strong safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join Us? A unique opportunity to work in a dedicated therapeutic practitioner role within fostering Influence and shape practice across the service Be part of a supportive, reflective, and values-driven team Access excellent training and professional development opportunities Interested? We would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for an informal discussion. Contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager (phone number removed) PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Therapeutic Social Worker - Fostering (Social Work Qualified) Location: North Wales - Abergele Office (Office-Based with Flexible Working) Salary: Up to 40,925.36 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA), part of the Polaris Community, is a leading independent fostering agency committed to making a positive and lasting difference for children, young people, and families. Our service is underpinned by a strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring children in foster care receive trauma-informed, nurturing, and consistent care. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days after length of service) + bank holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free on-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Therapeutic Social Worker to join our North Wales team. This is an amazing opportunity to join our inspirational and friendly team. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. This is a specialist role, designed to strengthen and embed therapeutic practice across the service. You will provide guidance, consultation, and support to foster parents and colleagues, helping to ensure that all care provided is trauma-informed and relationship-based. While the primary focus of the role is therapeutic, responsibilities may include holding a caseload of foster families in the role of Supervising Social Worker (SSW), supporting continuity of care and practice integration. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Core Purpose To lead and promote therapeutic and trauma-informed practice across the fostering service To support foster parents and staff to understand and respond to complex behaviours and developmental needs To provide specialist therapeutic consultation, training, and reflective support To improve fostering home stability and outcomes for children and young people Key Responsibilities Provide therapeutic consultation and reflective spaces for foster parents and staff Deliver 1:1 sessions and structured support to foster parents Facilitate/support therapeutic parenting training, workshops, and group sessions Offer joint sessions with foster families and young people, where appropriate Support understanding and application of: Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Attachment theory and developmental trauma Emotional regulation and relational approaches Therapeutic parenting models Contribute to formulation, planning, and review of therapeutic care Champion a consistent therapeutic model across the service Practice Leadership Act as a therapeutic lead within the team Support colleagues to embed trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches in their practice Provide guidance, coaching, and consultation to social work staff Contribute to the development of therapeutic services, models, and interventions Social Work Responsibilities (Where Required) Undertake a caseload of foster parents in a Supervising Social Worker capacity Provide supervision and ensure foster parents meet required standards Complete necessary safeguarding, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities Produce high-quality reports, recordings, and documentation Work collaboratively with local authorities and professional networks Participate in duty systems and out-of-hours support where required About You We are looking for a practitioner who brings strong therapeutic knowledge alongside social work expertise. You will: Be a qualified Social Worker Be registered with Social Care Wales (or eligible to register) Have in-depth knowledge of: Trauma-informed practice Attachment theory Therapeutic and psychologically informed approaches Have experience working with foster parents, children, or families with complex needs Be confident delivering: Training and group work Consultation and reflective practice Be able to apply therapeutic thinking within a social care context Essential Requirements Social Work qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Strong safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join Us? A unique opportunity to work in a dedicated therapeutic practitioner role within fostering Influence and shape practice across the service Be part of a supportive, reflective, and values-driven team Access excellent training and professional development opportunities Interested? We would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for an informal discussion. Contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager (phone number removed) PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Our client, Surrey Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children. Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
May 02, 2026
Contractor
Our client, Surrey Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children. Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy yn chwilio am weithwyr proffesiynol medrus, llawn cymhelliant, gweithwyr profiadol neu'r rhai sydd newydd gymhwyso ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol a all greu newidiadau cadarnhaol yn y teuluoedd a'r cymunedau y maent yn eu gwasanaethu. Os ydych chi'n rhagori mewn lleoliad llawn dychymyg sy'n canolbwyntio ar y plentyn, efallai mai dyma'r cyfle iawn i chi. Cyflogau sy'n cyd-fynd â phrofiad • Rydym yn chwilio am weithwyr cymdeithasol profiadol, gyda lleiafswm o 3 blynedd o brofiad ar ôl cymhwyso. Byddwch yn bodloni gofynion Lefel 3 y disgrifiad swydd. • Byddwch eich cyflog rhwng £40,777 a £44,075 yn dibynnu ar eich profiad. Mae'r tîm yn gyfrifol am ddarparu gwasanaethau i blant sydd angen gofal a chefnogaeth, plant sydd angen eu hamddiffyn, Plant sy'n Derbyn Gofal a phlant sy'n agored i Achosion Cyfreithiol Cyhoeddus a Phreifat. Mae'r tîm yn ymdrin â rhywfaint o gyfraith breifat, fodd bynnag, caiff Achosion eu trosglwyddo i'n tîm cyfreithiol arbenigol ar y pwynt Amlinelliad Cyfraith Gyhoeddus. Un o'n prif nodau yw lleihau nifer y plant sy'n derbyn gofal - oni bai bod hynny'n gwbl angenrheidiol. Er mwyn cyflawni hyn mae gennym adran hynod ymroddedig o weithwyr cymdeithasol, a gefnogir gan y Tîm Cefnogi Teuluoedd sydd wedi ennill gwobrau yn ogystal â gweithwyr ymyriadau teuluol a seicolegwyr mewnol, Therapyddion Galwedigaethol ASD a gweithwyr therapiwtig. Yn ogystal â hyn, fel Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol gallwch dynnu ar gefnogaeth un/dwy uned breswyl fewnol sydd â gweithwyr allgymorth sy'n gallu cefnogi plant naill ai gartref neu mewn lleoliad. Mae datblygu gyrfa yn bwysig i Gonwy ac mae yna lwybr clir ar gyfer datblygiad i weithwyr sydd newydd gymhwyso neu sy'n fwy profiadol e.e. CPEL/Porth Agored a Hyfforddiant Cydymchwiliad gyda'r Heddlu. Bydd cefnogaeth ar gael drwy oruchwyliaeth ffurfiol reolaidd a bydd goruchwyliaeth anffurfiol, Adolygiadau Datblygu Personol a chyfleoedd Datblygu Gyrfa ar gael drwy Addysg a Dysgu Proffesiynol Parhaus ar gyfer swyddi parhaol. Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i gydweithio gyda theuluoedd ac annog Gwaith Uniongyrchol nid Gwaith Papur gymaint â phosibl. Er mwyn bod yn gymwys i wneud cais rhaid i chi fod ag BA/MA mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol neu gymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol cyfwerth, CQSW neu DipSW. Yn ddelfrydol bydd ymgeiswyr wedi cael profiad ar ôl cymhwyso mewn gweithio gyda phlant a theuluoedd a byddai'n fanteisiol petai gan ymgeiswyr brofiad o weithio yn y llys ar gyfer swydd gyda'r Tîm Diogelu a Chyfreithiol. Mae'n hanfodol bod deiliad y swydd yn gallu teithio ledled y Sir yn rheolaidd, yn aml i ac o leoliadau anghysbell ar fyr rybudd. Sylwch nad ydym yn sefydliad noddi ar hyn o bryd. Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Mark Devereux, Rheolwr Adain ( / ) Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae'r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Conwy County Borough Council is looking for skilled, motivated professionals, experienced workers or those newly qualified within social work who can create positive changes in the families and communities they serve. If you excel in a child-focused and imaginative setting, this might be the right opportunity for you. Salaries that fit with experience We are seeking experienced social workers, with a minimum of 3 Years Post-Qualifying Experience. You will meet the Level 3 requirements of the job description. You will be paid between £40,777 - £44,075 depending on your experience. You will receive a welcome payment of £3,300 with 50% of the payment made in the first monthly pay and the remaining 50% will be paid on the month following successful completion of your probation period (terms and conditions apply). The team is responsible for delivering services to children in need of care and support, children in need of protection, Looked After Children and children who are subject to Public & Private Law Proceedings. The team does do some Private Law; however, cases transfer to our specialist legal team at point of Public Law Outline. A key aim is to reduce the number of children who become looked after - unless absolutely necessary. To achieve this we have an extremely dedicated section of social workers, supported by the award-winning Supporting Families Team as well as embedded family intervention workers and in house psychologists, ASD Occupational Therapists and therapeutic workers. Further to this as a Social Worker you are able to draw on the support of one/two in house residential units who have outreach workers able to support children either at home or in placement. Career development is important to Conwy. There is a clear pathway for progression for both newly qualified as well as more experienced workers i.e. CPEL/Porth Agored and Joint Investigation Training with the Police. Support will be available through regular formal supervision, informal supervision and Career Development opportunities through CPEL for permanent posts. Conwy is committed to collaborative working with families and will encourage Direct Work not paperwork as much as possible. In order to be eligible to apply you must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification - BA/MA, CQSW or DipSW. Ideally applicants will have post qualifying experience in working with Children and Families. It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice. Please note that we are not currently a Sponsoring Organisation. Manager details for informal discussion: Mark Devereux, Section Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy yn chwilio am weithwyr proffesiynol medrus, llawn cymhelliant, gweithwyr profiadol neu'r rhai sydd newydd gymhwyso ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol a all greu newidiadau cadarnhaol yn y teuluoedd a'r cymunedau y maent yn eu gwasanaethu. Os ydych chi'n rhagori mewn lleoliad llawn dychymyg sy'n canolbwyntio ar y plentyn, efallai mai dyma'r cyfle iawn i chi. Cyflogau sy'n cyd-fynd â phrofiad • Rydym yn chwilio am weithwyr cymdeithasol profiadol, gyda lleiafswm o 3 blynedd o brofiad ar ôl cymhwyso. Byddwch yn bodloni gofynion Lefel 3 y disgrifiad swydd. • Byddwch eich cyflog rhwng £40,777 a £44,075 yn dibynnu ar eich profiad. Mae'r tîm yn gyfrifol am ddarparu gwasanaethau i blant sydd angen gofal a chefnogaeth, plant sydd angen eu hamddiffyn, Plant sy'n Derbyn Gofal a phlant sy'n agored i Achosion Cyfreithiol Cyhoeddus a Phreifat. Mae'r tîm yn ymdrin â rhywfaint o gyfraith breifat, fodd bynnag, caiff Achosion eu trosglwyddo i'n tîm cyfreithiol arbenigol ar y pwynt Amlinelliad Cyfraith Gyhoeddus. Un o'n prif nodau yw lleihau nifer y plant sy'n derbyn gofal - oni bai bod hynny'n gwbl angenrheidiol. Er mwyn cyflawni hyn mae gennym adran hynod ymroddedig o weithwyr cymdeithasol, a gefnogir gan y Tîm Cefnogi Teuluoedd sydd wedi ennill gwobrau yn ogystal â gweithwyr ymyriadau teuluol a seicolegwyr mewnol, Therapyddion Galwedigaethol ASD a gweithwyr therapiwtig. Yn ogystal â hyn, fel Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol gallwch dynnu ar gefnogaeth un/dwy uned breswyl fewnol sydd â gweithwyr allgymorth sy'n gallu cefnogi plant naill ai gartref neu mewn lleoliad. Mae datblygu gyrfa yn bwysig i Gonwy ac mae yna lwybr clir ar gyfer datblygiad i weithwyr sydd newydd gymhwyso neu sy'n fwy profiadol e.e. CPEL/Porth Agored a Hyfforddiant Cydymchwiliad gyda'r Heddlu. Bydd cefnogaeth ar gael drwy oruchwyliaeth ffurfiol reolaidd a bydd goruchwyliaeth anffurfiol, Adolygiadau Datblygu Personol a chyfleoedd Datblygu Gyrfa ar gael drwy Addysg a Dysgu Proffesiynol Parhaus ar gyfer swyddi parhaol. Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i gydweithio gyda theuluoedd ac annog Gwaith Uniongyrchol nid Gwaith Papur gymaint â phosibl. Er mwyn bod yn gymwys i wneud cais rhaid i chi fod ag BA/MA mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol neu gymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol cyfwerth, CQSW neu DipSW. Yn ddelfrydol bydd ymgeiswyr wedi cael profiad ar ôl cymhwyso mewn gweithio gyda phlant a theuluoedd a byddai'n fanteisiol petai gan ymgeiswyr brofiad o weithio yn y llys ar gyfer swydd gyda'r Tîm Diogelu a Chyfreithiol. Mae'n hanfodol bod deiliad y swydd yn gallu teithio ledled y Sir yn rheolaidd, yn aml i ac o leoliadau anghysbell ar fyr rybudd. Sylwch nad ydym yn sefydliad noddi ar hyn o bryd. Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Mark Devereux, Rheolwr Adain ( / ) Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae'r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Conwy County Borough Council is looking for skilled, motivated professionals, experienced workers or those newly qualified within social work who can create positive changes in the families and communities they serve. If you excel in a child-focused and imaginative setting, this might be the right opportunity for you. Salaries that fit with experience We are seeking experienced social workers, with a minimum of 3 Years Post-Qualifying Experience. You will meet the Level 3 requirements of the job description. You will be paid between £40,777 - £44,075 depending on your experience. You will receive a welcome payment of £3,300 with 50% of the payment made in the first monthly pay and the remaining 50% will be paid on the month following successful completion of your probation period (terms and conditions apply). The team is responsible for delivering services to children in need of care and support, children in need of protection, Looked After Children and children who are subject to Public & Private Law Proceedings. The team does do some Private Law; however, cases transfer to our specialist legal team at point of Public Law Outline. A key aim is to reduce the number of children who become looked after - unless absolutely necessary. To achieve this we have an extremely dedicated section of social workers, supported by the award-winning Supporting Families Team as well as embedded family intervention workers and in house psychologists, ASD Occupational Therapists and therapeutic workers. Further to this as a Social Worker you are able to draw on the support of one/two in house residential units who have outreach workers able to support children either at home or in placement. Career development is important to Conwy. There is a clear pathway for progression for both newly qualified as well as more experienced workers i.e. CPEL/Porth Agored and Joint Investigation Training with the Police. Support will be available through regular formal supervision, informal supervision and Career Development opportunities through CPEL for permanent posts. Conwy is committed to collaborative working with families and will encourage Direct Work not paperwork as much as possible. In order to be eligible to apply you must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification - BA/MA, CQSW or DipSW. Ideally applicants will have post qualifying experience in working with Children and Families. It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice. Please note that we are not currently a Sponsoring Organisation. Manager details for informal discussion: Mark Devereux, Section Manager ( / ) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge or perhaps you would like to begin a career in education? We are now recruiting for teaching assistants to join our school. The successful applicant will work as part of a team under the direction of a qualified teacher assisting pupils to access a broad curriculum, based on the National Curriculum. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken. Experience isn't essential, we will give you all the training and support needed. Benefits: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave with 7.4 weeks unpaid (Term Time employees). Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years. Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. Person Specification Good written and verbal communication skills. Calm under pressure. Professional attitude and appearance. The ability to lead and be led. Experience of working with young people with additional needs. Good organisational skills. Assisting the Teacher/Class Lead in the preparation of the work that is to be carried out in class. Supporting students in lessons both on and off site. Supporting students to make progression with formal learning situations, with self-help skills, life skills and social understanding. To support students through both groups learning and individual programmes. About us: Cambian Dilston College consists of our main college building, four cottages, five apartments and a community house in a nearby town of Hexham making up our 9 acre rural campus located in Dilston, Northumberland. The College caters for young people and adults that have additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours that may challenge. We're now looking to increase the provision of 52 week care placements that can be offered to students. With this development, we are looking to recruit committed, resilient, empathetic and engaging youth support workers to the team. These support workers will deliver a model of positive behaviour support to empower our young people. Alongside this, implementing positive change to their lives, gaining self-regulation skills and developing greater lifelong independence We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge or perhaps you would like to begin a career in education? We are now recruiting for teaching assistants to join our school. The successful applicant will work as part of a team under the direction of a qualified teacher assisting pupils to access a broad curriculum, based on the National Curriculum. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken. Experience isn't essential, we will give you all the training and support needed. Benefits: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave with 7.4 weeks unpaid (Term Time employees). Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years. Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. Person Specification Good written and verbal communication skills. Calm under pressure. Professional attitude and appearance. The ability to lead and be led. Experience of working with young people with additional needs. Good organisational skills. Assisting the Teacher/Class Lead in the preparation of the work that is to be carried out in class. Supporting students in lessons both on and off site. Supporting students to make progression with formal learning situations, with self-help skills, life skills and social understanding. To support students through both groups learning and individual programmes. About us: Cambian Dilston College consists of our main college building, four cottages, five apartments and a community house in a nearby town of Hexham making up our 9 acre rural campus located in Dilston, Northumberland. The College caters for young people and adults that have additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours that may challenge. We're now looking to increase the provision of 52 week care placements that can be offered to students. With this development, we are looking to recruit committed, resilient, empathetic and engaging youth support workers to the team. These support workers will deliver a model of positive behaviour support to empower our young people. Alongside this, implementing positive change to their lives, gaining self-regulation skills and developing greater lifelong independence We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
This East London Authority are looking for a Child Protection Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer. Details of the role are: As an authoritative professional, the Independent Chair is required to chair all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked after Children, ensuring that the voice and experiences of the child are central. The role is accountable for ensuring that decisions and recommendations consider harm, risk and need and are in the best interests of the child are made w in the formulation and Child Protection and are Plans. The role must also constructively challenge the effectiveness and quality of service and use statutory powers to escalate to senior management, including up to Chief Executive level and CAFCASS where appropriate. The role is inclusive of the function to chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews. The Independent Chair role champions social work values, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of standards and outcomes for children in the Local Authority, ensuring high quality social work intervention for those in need of care and protection. In this role you will demonstrate our service commitment to systemic, trauma informed and anti-racist principles, embedding this in your practice and role modeling to others. In doing so you will promote positive outcomes for children and their families, and challenging issues of oppression and social injustice. To apply for this role you must have: A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent) Be Social Work Registered Be eligible to work within the UK Social Care Locums is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and care professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral Certified complimentary training 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too! For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
May 01, 2026
Contractor
This East London Authority are looking for a Child Protection Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer. Details of the role are: As an authoritative professional, the Independent Chair is required to chair all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked after Children, ensuring that the voice and experiences of the child are central. The role is accountable for ensuring that decisions and recommendations consider harm, risk and need and are in the best interests of the child are made w in the formulation and Child Protection and are Plans. The role must also constructively challenge the effectiveness and quality of service and use statutory powers to escalate to senior management, including up to Chief Executive level and CAFCASS where appropriate. The role is inclusive of the function to chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews. The Independent Chair role champions social work values, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of standards and outcomes for children in the Local Authority, ensuring high quality social work intervention for those in need of care and protection. In this role you will demonstrate our service commitment to systemic, trauma informed and anti-racist principles, embedding this in your practice and role modeling to others. In doing so you will promote positive outcomes for children and their families, and challenging issues of oppression and social injustice. To apply for this role you must have: A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent) Be Social Work Registered Be eligible to work within the UK Social Care Locums is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and care professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral Certified complimentary training 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too! For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
Location: Hybrid working Royal Hospital for Children & Young People and from Home Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. Change lives in a life-changing career When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you. About the role We re looking for a Social Worker to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our Scotland Team. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families using a needs based assessment framework. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community. This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital. This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application, an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually. This role is also subject to a Social Work Registration, with Social Work Scotland. What do I need? The key skills we re looking for in this role are: A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting. Sound knowledge of child and young people development. An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families. Excellent interpersonal skills. What will I gain? For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here s how we do it: Flexible working: we re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you from catching up on training to going for a walk Generous annual leave allowance Great family/caring leave entitlements Enhanced pension Access to our employee savings scheme To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. We re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren t there yet, and we re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice. Accessibility We re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Louise Dolphin. Closing date: 25.05.26 Interview date: 11.06.26
May 01, 2026
Full time
Location: Hybrid working Royal Hospital for Children & Young People and from Home Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. Change lives in a life-changing career When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you. About the role We re looking for a Social Worker to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our Scotland Team. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families using a needs based assessment framework. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community. This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital. This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application, an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually. This role is also subject to a Social Work Registration, with Social Work Scotland. What do I need? The key skills we re looking for in this role are: A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting. Sound knowledge of child and young people development. An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families. Excellent interpersonal skills. What will I gain? For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here s how we do it: Flexible working: we re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you from catching up on training to going for a walk Generous annual leave allowance Great family/caring leave entitlements Enhanced pension Access to our employee savings scheme To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. We re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren t there yet, and we re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice. Accessibility We re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Louise Dolphin. Closing date: 25.05.26 Interview date: 11.06.26
Social Worker Children Social Care - Contextual Safeguarding / Risk Outside the Home Service PO2/PO3: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW Plus £1000 Welcome Payment and £1000 pa Market Supplement Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Work- minimum 2 days a week in the office. About Us Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the team We are working hard to make Lambeth to be one of the safest places for children, young people and young adults to grow, develop and thrive. We know that risk outside of the home is one of the biggest challenges we face and we are looking for a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Support Team. This is a unique opportunity to help us deliver our vision and be part of an energetic driving force for improving our responses to children, young people and young adults at risk of harm outside the home, throughout the Local Authority and safeguarding partnership. Along with our partners we are moving at pace towards embedding a Contextual Safeguarding Approach to children in the borough, and this is an exciting time to join the Service. Our recent Ofsted report recognised the positive steps we are making in this area and there is real momentum to drive forward change. The role will be in the Support Team which is a dynamic team of both experience Social Workers and Youth Workers and will provide at the earliest possible opportunity an assessment of need, direct intervention and support to children and young people referred into Children' Social Care where there is risk outside of the home. You will be experienced in both front-line Social Work and have a good knowledge of Contextual Safeguarding, and confident in underpinning your work with a trauma informed and systemic approach. About the role The Social Workers within the Support Team are core roles within our Contextual Safeguarding/ Risk outside the home Service and we are looking for experienced and qualified social workers to join us. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for working in this field and have experience of successfully engaging children and young people. Your strengths will lie in being able to walk alongside children and young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation or serious violence and build trusted relationships to deliver the work to keep them safe. The postholder will need the confidence and credibility to work with multiple stakeholders, build strong partnerships to meet the needs and expectations of a diverse borough. You will have experience of completing assessments and producing dynamic plans which seek to reduce risk to young people. In this role you will both case hold and have the opportunity to undertake direct work with children with children and young people across the borough where there is risk outside of the home. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application: Job Description and Person Specification You will also need to demonstrate your experience and knowledge of risk outside of the home in your supporting statement. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Advert Closing Date: 24th of May at midnight Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Contact Information: For further information and an informal conversation please contact Service Manager Kath Hunt at At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
May 01, 2026
Full time
Social Worker Children Social Care - Contextual Safeguarding / Risk Outside the Home Service PO2/PO3: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW Plus £1000 Welcome Payment and £1000 pa Market Supplement Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Work- minimum 2 days a week in the office. About Us Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the team We are working hard to make Lambeth to be one of the safest places for children, young people and young adults to grow, develop and thrive. We know that risk outside of the home is one of the biggest challenges we face and we are looking for a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Support Team. This is a unique opportunity to help us deliver our vision and be part of an energetic driving force for improving our responses to children, young people and young adults at risk of harm outside the home, throughout the Local Authority and safeguarding partnership. Along with our partners we are moving at pace towards embedding a Contextual Safeguarding Approach to children in the borough, and this is an exciting time to join the Service. Our recent Ofsted report recognised the positive steps we are making in this area and there is real momentum to drive forward change. The role will be in the Support Team which is a dynamic team of both experience Social Workers and Youth Workers and will provide at the earliest possible opportunity an assessment of need, direct intervention and support to children and young people referred into Children' Social Care where there is risk outside of the home. You will be experienced in both front-line Social Work and have a good knowledge of Contextual Safeguarding, and confident in underpinning your work with a trauma informed and systemic approach. About the role The Social Workers within the Support Team are core roles within our Contextual Safeguarding/ Risk outside the home Service and we are looking for experienced and qualified social workers to join us. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for working in this field and have experience of successfully engaging children and young people. Your strengths will lie in being able to walk alongside children and young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation or serious violence and build trusted relationships to deliver the work to keep them safe. The postholder will need the confidence and credibility to work with multiple stakeholders, build strong partnerships to meet the needs and expectations of a diverse borough. You will have experience of completing assessments and producing dynamic plans which seek to reduce risk to young people. In this role you will both case hold and have the opportunity to undertake direct work with children with children and young people across the borough where there is risk outside of the home. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application: Job Description and Person Specification You will also need to demonstrate your experience and knowledge of risk outside of the home in your supporting statement. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Advert Closing Date: 24th of May at midnight Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Contact Information: For further information and an informal conversation please contact Service Manager Kath Hunt at At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
We are Recruiting for a Team Manager for our Children with Disabilities Team in Halton Rate: £46 ph Team: Children with Disabilities Team Position: We are recruiting for a Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities team in Halton. This is a key leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent decision-making skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to children and families. Key Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership and management to a team of social workers and practitioners Oversee case management, ensuring statutory responsibilities and service standards are met Drive performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within the team Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and performance reviews Manage complex cases and provide guidance on risk assessment and safeguarding Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated services Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Services, including management experience Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding Proven ability to manage teams, resources, and performance effectively Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Please contact Danny Evans at Ackerman Pierce
May 01, 2026
Seasonal
We are Recruiting for a Team Manager for our Children with Disabilities Team in Halton Rate: £46 ph Team: Children with Disabilities Team Position: We are recruiting for a Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities team in Halton. This is a key leadership role requiring strong operational oversight, excellent decision-making skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to children and families. Key Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership and management to a team of social workers and practitioners Oversee case management, ensuring statutory responsibilities and service standards are met Drive performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within the team Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and performance reviews Manage complex cases and provide guidance on risk assessment and safeguarding Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated services Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Services, including management experience Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding Proven ability to manage teams, resources, and performance effectively Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Please contact Danny Evans at Ackerman Pierce
NonStop Consulting Ltd
Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
Adoption Social Worker - Charity - Outstanding Ofsted Location: North East England Salary up to £42,200 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Adoption Social Worker role who can join a charity with an excellent reputation and an Outstanding Ofsted. This is a permanent role and it is home based mostly, offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule. Benefits: Very good salary: £42,200 join a national charity with an excellent reputation home based role - offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule Outstanding Ofsted rating very good annual leave pension training and opportunities for career progression Key Responsibilities: The Adoption Social Worker will carry out all aspects of adoption, from adopter recruitment, preparation, assessment and approval through to linking, matching, placing and supporting children with their adoptive or permanence family. The role covers the North East of England, however there will be a requirement to attend a monthly meeting at their office in Yorkshire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in adoption, permanence, fostering, child protection or looked after children Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Adoption Social Worker - Charity - Outstanding Ofsted Location: North East England Salary up to £42,200 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Adoption Social Worker role who can join a charity with an excellent reputation and an Outstanding Ofsted. This is a permanent role and it is home based mostly, offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule. Benefits: Very good salary: £42,200 join a national charity with an excellent reputation home based role - offering you a lot of flexibility with your schedule Outstanding Ofsted rating very good annual leave pension training and opportunities for career progression Key Responsibilities: The Adoption Social Worker will carry out all aspects of adoption, from adopter recruitment, preparation, assessment and approval through to linking, matching, placing and supporting children with their adoptive or permanence family. The role covers the North East of England, however there will be a requirement to attend a monthly meeting at their office in Yorkshire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in adoption, permanence, fostering, child protection or looked after children Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits. We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join our dynamic, dedicated and responsive Children's Single Point Of access service or C- SPA for short! As professionals within our service you will bring passion, be curious and committed to working collaboratively to safeguard children and young people to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. Our Offer to You: We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee. 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave. A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. In relation to Children who are referred to our children's single point of access (C-SPA) the report highlights that " they receive a timely and proportionate response. Practitioners and managers in the C-SPA routinely apply the authority's continuum of need guidance to inform decision-making, generating a consistent approach to contacts and referrals." and that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About Working in C- SPA In C- SPA our Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) team is exactly that- a multiagency team responsible for the safeguarding of children within the Surrey area. By working together social workers, education, police and health, we collectively triage, research, analyse and share information in order to identify the most appropriate level of support to meet the needs of a child. Our practice across the service is based upon strong relationships with families and with partners who may also support our families. Using motivational approaches as well as principles of the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with both the family and the network around them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. In some instances, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. About the Role Joining us as a Social Worker in C- SPA means that you will be there from the outset of a Childs contact and journey with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the professional help and support, required to address their needs. The work of Social Workers in C- SPA can be rewarding but often complex in nature, gathering information and making enquiries as necessary to inform threshold decisions regarding the correct level of support required. We are looking for individuals with professional curiosity and well-developed analytical skills to support us in delivering laser focussed, collaborative and timely front door activity, which ensures child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England Sound knowledge of social work practice and legislation Ability to make threshold decisions in a timely manner, applying professional judgment and reasoning Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way Excellent partnership working skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations Substantial children's social work experience in a UK Statutory setting To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 4 application questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role In this role, you will need to make decisions using your professional judgment and analytical skills. Please tell us about a time when you used your analytical skills to respond to a complex piece of casework Please tell us about a time when you were able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners that enabled you to deliver positive outcomes? An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That is why, if you are invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits. We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join our dynamic, dedicated and responsive Children's Single Point Of access service or C- SPA for short! As professionals within our service you will bring passion, be curious and committed to working collaboratively to safeguard children and young people to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. Our Offer to You: We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee. 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave. A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. In relation to Children who are referred to our children's single point of access (C-SPA) the report highlights that " they receive a timely and proportionate response. Practitioners and managers in the C-SPA routinely apply the authority's continuum of need guidance to inform decision-making, generating a consistent approach to contacts and referrals." and that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About Working in C- SPA In C- SPA our Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) team is exactly that- a multiagency team responsible for the safeguarding of children within the Surrey area. By working together social workers, education, police and health, we collectively triage, research, analyse and share information in order to identify the most appropriate level of support to meet the needs of a child. Our practice across the service is based upon strong relationships with families and with partners who may also support our families. Using motivational approaches as well as principles of the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with both the family and the network around them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. In some instances, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. About the Role Joining us as a Social Worker in C- SPA means that you will be there from the outset of a Childs contact and journey with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the professional help and support, required to address their needs. The work of Social Workers in C- SPA can be rewarding but often complex in nature, gathering information and making enquiries as necessary to inform threshold decisions regarding the correct level of support required. We are looking for individuals with professional curiosity and well-developed analytical skills to support us in delivering laser focussed, collaborative and timely front door activity, which ensures child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England Sound knowledge of social work practice and legislation Ability to make threshold decisions in a timely manner, applying professional judgment and reasoning Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way Excellent partnership working skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations Substantial children's social work experience in a UK Statutory setting To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 4 application questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role In this role, you will need to make decisions using your professional judgment and analytical skills. Please tell us about a time when you used your analytical skills to respond to a complex piece of casework Please tell us about a time when you were able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners that enabled you to deliver positive outcomes? An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That is why, if you are invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
