BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
37 hours per week Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities to further your social work career. We want Social Workers to join us to assess and support the children and families across the county borough. We want the best people to join us - this is what our children and families deserve. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued and can access development opportunities. In addition to our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, we have targeted family support services which are co-located with our safeguarding hubs, to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. Our Safeguarding teams are located in three community based hubs around the borough. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to Care Experienced Children, Children with Disabilities, Young People aged 15+ who are entitled to leaving care services and fostering services. We have remodelled our residential services to ensure there are a range of pathways for children and young people including care leavers. Alongside this, there has been a review of our existing fostering service and some new and innovative approaches to recruit, develop and support foster carer households. The Team Manager, Care Experienced Children Team will lead and manage the team responsible for Looked After and Accommodated Children up to the age of 15. You will consult with Looked After Children in relation to the design of the support service provision, as well as work with managers/officers across the authority to implement strategies and projects relating to Looked After Children. In 2023 Children's Social Care launched the 'Signs of Safety' social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough Children's Services. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. Passionate about social care and developing services and the workforce (or staff teams), this is an exciting time to further your career with us. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 20 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 22 May 2026 Interview Date: 29 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
May 15, 2026
Full time
37 hours per week Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities to further your social work career. We want Social Workers to join us to assess and support the children and families across the county borough. We want the best people to join us - this is what our children and families deserve. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued and can access development opportunities. In addition to our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, we have targeted family support services which are co-located with our safeguarding hubs, to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. Our Safeguarding teams are located in three community based hubs around the borough. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to Care Experienced Children, Children with Disabilities, Young People aged 15+ who are entitled to leaving care services and fostering services. We have remodelled our residential services to ensure there are a range of pathways for children and young people including care leavers. Alongside this, there has been a review of our existing fostering service and some new and innovative approaches to recruit, develop and support foster carer households. The Team Manager, Care Experienced Children Team will lead and manage the team responsible for Looked After and Accommodated Children up to the age of 15. You will consult with Looked After Children in relation to the design of the support service provision, as well as work with managers/officers across the authority to implement strategies and projects relating to Looked After Children. In 2023 Children's Social Care launched the 'Signs of Safety' social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough Children's Services. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. Passionate about social care and developing services and the workforce (or staff teams), this is an exciting time to further your career with us. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 20 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 22 May 2026 Interview Date: 29 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability? We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Key Worker for our Key Worker Service in East Berkshire. The role is diverse and service user centred. It would suit someone with significant experience in supporting young people and young adults with autism and Learning Disabilities and their families. The day-to-day work will involve a flexible approach to coordination and direct support for the young person and their family, as well as providing responsive communication at times of increased need. This is an exciting role which allows for the Key Worker to support families to navigate the system whilst advocating for them and ensuring that their voice is heard. There will be opportunities for collaboration and co-production - our vision is to provide young person and family centred support, whilst influencing system change to achieve better outcomes for more children, young people and adults under the age of 25. The service will be provided across the entire East Berkshire footprint covering Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest. Although the team is virtual , there will be frequent (weekly) travel within and across the East Berkshire area, therefore being a car driver with access to a car is essential, as well as being based near the local area. The Key Working Function has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Key Worker, applying the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan in These are our Children'. The East Berkshire Key Worker Service has been established since 2023 and continues to develop and evolve. We are looking for someone who: has significant experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or who are Autistic as well as their families. has an understanding of mental health and how this may impact this service user group Is tenacious and passionate about advocating for our families, whilst respectfully challenging professionals and working collaboratively with other agencies Able to complete frequent visits to service users and have the ability to be flexible to complete visits/meetings at short notice within working hours across the East Berkshire area A Barnardo's Project Worker 3 job description and person specification is attached to the advert for this role. This is a generic role description in use throughout the organisation to cover all roles at the given salary band. The Additional Information Sheet outlines the specific responsibilities, skills and experience required and it is important that you read this carefully before you apply. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also in the Additional Information Sheet . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Where a role is advertised as fixed term, we are happy to consider secondment opportunities. Please discuss this with your line manager and the hiring manager for the role. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
May 15, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability? We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Key Worker for our Key Worker Service in East Berkshire. The role is diverse and service user centred. It would suit someone with significant experience in supporting young people and young adults with autism and Learning Disabilities and their families. The day-to-day work will involve a flexible approach to coordination and direct support for the young person and their family, as well as providing responsive communication at times of increased need. This is an exciting role which allows for the Key Worker to support families to navigate the system whilst advocating for them and ensuring that their voice is heard. There will be opportunities for collaboration and co-production - our vision is to provide young person and family centred support, whilst influencing system change to achieve better outcomes for more children, young people and adults under the age of 25. The service will be provided across the entire East Berkshire footprint covering Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest. Although the team is virtual , there will be frequent (weekly) travel within and across the East Berkshire area, therefore being a car driver with access to a car is essential, as well as being based near the local area. The Key Working Function has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Key Worker, applying the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan in These are our Children'. The East Berkshire Key Worker Service has been established since 2023 and continues to develop and evolve. We are looking for someone who: has significant experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or who are Autistic as well as their families. has an understanding of mental health and how this may impact this service user group Is tenacious and passionate about advocating for our families, whilst respectfully challenging professionals and working collaboratively with other agencies Able to complete frequent visits to service users and have the ability to be flexible to complete visits/meetings at short notice within working hours across the East Berkshire area A Barnardo's Project Worker 3 job description and person specification is attached to the advert for this role. This is a generic role description in use throughout the organisation to cover all roles at the given salary band. The Additional Information Sheet outlines the specific responsibilities, skills and experience required and it is important that you read this carefully before you apply. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also in the Additional Information Sheet . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Where a role is advertised as fixed term, we are happy to consider secondment opportunities. Please discuss this with your line manager and the hiring manager for the role. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
HOUSE Project Youth Worker (£25,877.80 full-time salary, £8,392.80 actual salary, 12 hours per week) Job Role You will be part of a team that leads an exciting program designed to support and increase life skills, wellbeing and personal development for young people aged 10 to 19 (24 if they have a disability). You will have a passion for working with young people to support them to achieve their full potential and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good relationships with young people and their families. You will have a willingness to try new things, You will need to have a strong commitment to working with young people and understand the factors affecting their lives and be someone the young people can rely on in times of stress and change. Please see attached job description for further details. About Us At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises , working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun. Benefits We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package. Location You will be based at HOUSE which runs from the Eden Centre in Edenbridge Application Information We will only consider applications with a full CV and completed application form. Advert Closing Date: 9am on Friday 15 May 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
May 15, 2026
Full time
HOUSE Project Youth Worker (£25,877.80 full-time salary, £8,392.80 actual salary, 12 hours per week) Job Role You will be part of a team that leads an exciting program designed to support and increase life skills, wellbeing and personal development for young people aged 10 to 19 (24 if they have a disability). You will have a passion for working with young people to support them to achieve their full potential and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good relationships with young people and their families. You will have a willingness to try new things, You will need to have a strong commitment to working with young people and understand the factors affecting their lives and be someone the young people can rely on in times of stress and change. Please see attached job description for further details. About Us At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises , working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun. Benefits We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package. Location You will be based at HOUSE which runs from the Eden Centre in Edenbridge Application Information We will only consider applications with a full CV and completed application form. Advert Closing Date: 9am on Friday 15 May 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27 th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27 th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Salary: £57,528 per annum Contract : Permanent, full time Location : Greater London About the role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational development and delivery of a charity s criminal justice healthcare strategy at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Working closely with the Head of a national listening programme, who leads listening and policy activity in the health sphere, you will take national lead responsibility for shaping, embedding and continuously improving services that sit at the intersection of family support and healthcare within the criminal justice system. You will bring strategic vision alongside strong operational discipline, working through a matrix-management approach to deliver services that are clinically safe, contractually sound, and genuinely transformational for the people supported. Key responsibilities You will lead the design, development, roll-out and delivery of criminal justice healthcare services, including oversight of family link workers, providing consistent and effective leadership through a matrix-management model. You will review current logic models, propose and embed effective service changes, implement practice guidance and procedures, and optimise programme integrity supported by robust impact data. You will ensure services are safely and effectively aligned and integrated with clinical services led by strategic and operational partners, and that they are delivered in line with contractual, regulatory and budgetary requirements. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, clinical healthcare partners, service commissioners, professional colleagues and experts by experience, you will deliver sustainable systemic service improvements and contribute to wider system change. You will monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of services, using findings to drive continuous improvement in practice and delivery, and advise on the operational viability, feasibility, risks and implementation of key business objectives, ensuring these objectives are met. In close partnership with the Head of the organisation s listening programme, you will strengthen the links between listening activity and improved patient outcomes. You will also contribute to the organisation s overall corporate strategy through close involvement in organisation-wide, policy-focused and operational projects, and through involvement in bids, tenders and grant applications. From time to time, you will be called upon to represent the organisation at external meetings, speak at industry events, and present reports to trustee board or committee meetings. About you The organisation is looking for a senior leader with significant experience in criminal justice healthcare, prison-based services, or a closely related field, who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. You will have a track record of leading services through change, managing complex stakeholder relationships across clinical and non-clinical partners, and using data and evidence to drive service improvement. You will be confident operating in a matrix environment, comfortable representing your organisation at a senior level, and deeply committed to the people and families supported. How to apply If you feel that you meet the requirements of this role, please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. The organisation reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Other information The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications, including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a six-month probationary period, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a three-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), prison vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. A certificate of good conduct from the police force of the country of residence will also be required if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over. You may have experience in the following: Head of Criminal Justice Health, Criminal Justice Healthcare Lead, Head of Prison Healthcare, Criminal Justice Health Manager, Prison Health Services Manager, Head of Health and Justice Services, Criminal Justice Clinical Lead, Health and Justice Programme Director REF-
May 14, 2026
Full time
Salary: £57,528 per annum Contract : Permanent, full time Location : Greater London About the role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational development and delivery of a charity s criminal justice healthcare strategy at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Working closely with the Head of a national listening programme, who leads listening and policy activity in the health sphere, you will take national lead responsibility for shaping, embedding and continuously improving services that sit at the intersection of family support and healthcare within the criminal justice system. You will bring strategic vision alongside strong operational discipline, working through a matrix-management approach to deliver services that are clinically safe, contractually sound, and genuinely transformational for the people supported. Key responsibilities You will lead the design, development, roll-out and delivery of criminal justice healthcare services, including oversight of family link workers, providing consistent and effective leadership through a matrix-management model. You will review current logic models, propose and embed effective service changes, implement practice guidance and procedures, and optimise programme integrity supported by robust impact data. You will ensure services are safely and effectively aligned and integrated with clinical services led by strategic and operational partners, and that they are delivered in line with contractual, regulatory and budgetary requirements. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, clinical healthcare partners, service commissioners, professional colleagues and experts by experience, you will deliver sustainable systemic service improvements and contribute to wider system change. You will monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of services, using findings to drive continuous improvement in practice and delivery, and advise on the operational viability, feasibility, risks and implementation of key business objectives, ensuring these objectives are met. In close partnership with the Head of the organisation s listening programme, you will strengthen the links between listening activity and improved patient outcomes. You will also contribute to the organisation s overall corporate strategy through close involvement in organisation-wide, policy-focused and operational projects, and through involvement in bids, tenders and grant applications. From time to time, you will be called upon to represent the organisation at external meetings, speak at industry events, and present reports to trustee board or committee meetings. About you The organisation is looking for a senior leader with significant experience in criminal justice healthcare, prison-based services, or a closely related field, who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. You will have a track record of leading services through change, managing complex stakeholder relationships across clinical and non-clinical partners, and using data and evidence to drive service improvement. You will be confident operating in a matrix environment, comfortable representing your organisation at a senior level, and deeply committed to the people and families supported. How to apply If you feel that you meet the requirements of this role, please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. The organisation reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Other information The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications, including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a six-month probationary period, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a three-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), prison vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. A certificate of good conduct from the police force of the country of residence will also be required if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over. You may have experience in the following: Head of Criminal Justice Health, Criminal Justice Healthcare Lead, Head of Prison Healthcare, Criminal Justice Health Manager, Prison Health Services Manager, Head of Health and Justice Services, Criminal Justice Clinical Lead, Health and Justice Programme Director REF-
Job summary The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women's services and Greater Manchester Pathfinder partnership, with service users who have experienced sexual trauma, but who present with additional complex mental health needs. They will work with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma. The post holder will provide guidance, leadership and consultation on social care legislation and policy to the team and to other areas of mental health services, including joint working where appropriate. They will contribute to developing and maintaining high standards of decision making and professional practice in the field of social work. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Pathfinder Partnership, supporting them in their recovery journey. They will provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills. Job description Main Duties & Responsibilities The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery focused and goal orientated interventions. To provide expert advice and consultation to the team for all social care matters. The post holder will be conversant with legal duties under the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act (2014) including eligibility and safeguarding duties. Have a sound understanding of duties in relation to safeguarding children. To attend all clinical team meetings and undertake analysis related work. Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures. Have an understanding of the Triangle of Care principles and to offer support to carers in line with the Care Act (2014). Be conversant with Part 3 MHA and section 117 aftercare arrangements To understand, respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act (2010) Participate in service improvement, quality improvement initiatives and audits as required. To attend MDT case conferences and panel meetings. To provide professional social work support and advice to professionals in the multi-disciplinary team. Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act (1998) including the interface between legislation. Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team. To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance. To support complex care planning in line with a strength-based approach and a commitment to asset-based community development. Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding. Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations. To organise and chair professional case conferences, multi-agency strategy meetings, best interest and safeguarding meetings as required. To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role. To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges. Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified/student social workers, pathfinder workers and trainee psychologists/psychotherapists Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with clients/survivors and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care. This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all organisational GMRC, MASH and TRC and Pathfinder policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their organisations position, duties and/or responsibilities. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public. The Pathfinder Partnership aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, and the public. To assist in achieving this objective it is always essential that, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders' responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body. Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with organisational Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance. Professional and Personal Development The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Partnership to achieve development opportunities as appropriate. Confidentiality and Information Governance Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the charities and NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established. The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties. The post holder must work to the requirements of data protection laws as applicable to the UK, which includes the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Health and Safety at Work The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the Trust in adhering to statutory and departmental safety regulations. The post holder is required to contribute to the control of risk and must report immediately, using the Trust Incident reporting system, any incident, accident or near miss involving patients, service users, carers, staff, contractors or members of the public. Transport & Travel: Full driving licence and own car necessary
May 14, 2026
Full time
Job summary The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women's services and Greater Manchester Pathfinder partnership, with service users who have experienced sexual trauma, but who present with additional complex mental health needs. They will work with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma. The post holder will provide guidance, leadership and consultation on social care legislation and policy to the team and to other areas of mental health services, including joint working where appropriate. They will contribute to developing and maintaining high standards of decision making and professional practice in the field of social work. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Pathfinder Partnership, supporting them in their recovery journey. They will provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills. Job description Main Duties & Responsibilities The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing recovery focused and goal orientated interventions. To provide expert advice and consultation to the team for all social care matters. The post holder will be conversant with legal duties under the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act (2014) including eligibility and safeguarding duties. Have a sound understanding of duties in relation to safeguarding children. To attend all clinical team meetings and undertake analysis related work. Understand multi agency information sharing in the interest of public protection and MAPPA procedures. Have an understanding of the Triangle of Care principles and to offer support to carers in line with the Care Act (2014). Be conversant with Part 3 MHA and section 117 aftercare arrangements To understand, respect and work within protected characteristics of Equalities Act (2010) Participate in service improvement, quality improvement initiatives and audits as required. To attend MDT case conferences and panel meetings. To provide professional social work support and advice to professionals in the multi-disciplinary team. Provide specialist advice to the team through knowledge of MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act (1998) including the interface between legislation. Deliver psychotherapeutic interventions with other members of the team. To communicate complex assessment information care and support planning and risk factors, to service users, carers, professionals, and the MDT as appropriate and in line with Information Governance. To support complex care planning in line with a strength-based approach and a commitment to asset-based community development. Communicate sensitive issues in a skilled and appropriate manner and address any barriers to participation and understanding. Communicate and articulate a wide range of information clearly, often in emotive or distressing situations. To organise and chair professional case conferences, multi-agency strategy meetings, best interest and safeguarding meetings as required. To contribute constructive suggestions as to how the service can be improved in own area of work, initiating projects and implementing and evaluating progress, seeking support embed quality in areas beyond own role. To be an active participant in supervision, and in utilising reflective practice when learning to develop professional resilience and leadership skills in situations characterised by high levels of social and interpersonal challenges. Contribute to and participate in skills training, mentoring, supervision and reflective practise for other staff including qualified/student social workers, pathfinder workers and trainee psychologists/psychotherapists Participate in the development and delivery of learning and educational materials The post holder will be able to form therapeutic, meaningful relationships with clients/survivors and ensure they are actively involved in both the planning and delivery of their care. This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process General Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all organisational GMRC, MASH and TRC and Pathfinder policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their organisations position, duties and/or responsibilities. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public. The Pathfinder Partnership aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, and the public. To assist in achieving this objective it is always essential that, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders' responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body. Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with organisational Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance. Professional and Personal Development The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Partnership to achieve development opportunities as appropriate. Confidentiality and Information Governance Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the charities and NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established. The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties. The post holder must work to the requirements of data protection laws as applicable to the UK, which includes the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Health and Safety at Work The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the Trust in adhering to statutory and departmental safety regulations. The post holder is required to contribute to the control of risk and must report immediately, using the Trust Incident reporting system, any incident, accident or near miss involving patients, service users, carers, staff, contractors or members of the public. Transport & Travel: Full driving licence and own car necessary
Join our Least Restrictive Practice Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker. The Least Restrictive Practice Project (LRP) is a unique multi-professional project created to enhance the provision of personalised, yet cost effective, less restrictive approaches to social care, to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, Autism or Mental Health difficulties. Our purpose is to ultimately reduce distress, restrictions and improve our clients' quality of life. You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise. What you'll do: Engaging in comprehensive strength based and trauma informed assessments to understand peoples' needs and the support available to them. Managing a diverse caseload, providing supervision and guidance to Social Workers and offering expert advice on complex cases. Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to achieve positive results. Triaging safeguarding referrals and making well-informed decisions to ensure the best possible outcome. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Learning Disabilities Teams do. Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: 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 entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your work-base will be the nearest available office to your home address, however countywide travel will be required. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Join our Least Restrictive Practice Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker. The Least Restrictive Practice Project (LRP) is a unique multi-professional project created to enhance the provision of personalised, yet cost effective, less restrictive approaches to social care, to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, Autism or Mental Health difficulties. Our purpose is to ultimately reduce distress, restrictions and improve our clients' quality of life. You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise. What you'll do: Engaging in comprehensive strength based and trauma informed assessments to understand peoples' needs and the support available to them. Managing a diverse caseload, providing supervision and guidance to Social Workers and offering expert advice on complex cases. Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to achieve positive results. Triaging safeguarding referrals and making well-informed decisions to ensure the best possible outcome. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Learning Disabilities Teams do. Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: 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 entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your work-base will be the nearest available office to your home address, however countywide travel will be required. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Location: Rotherham Mentored by: Regional Head Type of Employment: Full-time Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Days of work: Monday-Friday Pay Level: £48,000 The Really NEET Project is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator to lead & strengthen the quality of our SEND provision across the region. The SENCo will drive excellence in SEND practice, support staff development, and ensure that statutory responsibilities are fulfilled with professionalism and care. Working collaboratively with staff, external agencies, families and local authorities, the SENCo will help shape an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. Some of the key areas include: Champion and embed high standards, values and inclusive practices in SEND across the centre. Provide effective line management to the Pastoral Caseworker, including regular supervision and developmental coaching. Lead and contribute to self-improvement audits in SEND and education, ensuring recommendations are fully implemented. Advocate confidently for yourself, staff, young people, and their families within an inclusive practice. Act as a key point of accountability to Local Authorities and Ofsted. Present clear and accurate reports on SEND performance and provision to internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinators (TLAs) to deliver EHCP outcomes effectively. Support the embedding of adaptive teaching strategies across the provision. Our Benefits: 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays) Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims) Royal London Pension Scheme Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries 45p per mile for any work related journeys Annual 2 night staff Getaway Christmas spending voucher Regular social activities Annual Employee Wellbeing budget Occupational Health Offer Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies Foster & Kinship Policy time off for training Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments Bespoke CDP Opportunities What to expect from the recruitment process: Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace. Candidate selection the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews All applications must be submitted by 31st May 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change) For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Location: Rotherham Mentored by: Regional Head Type of Employment: Full-time Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Days of work: Monday-Friday Pay Level: £48,000 The Really NEET Project is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator to lead & strengthen the quality of our SEND provision across the region. The SENCo will drive excellence in SEND practice, support staff development, and ensure that statutory responsibilities are fulfilled with professionalism and care. Working collaboratively with staff, external agencies, families and local authorities, the SENCo will help shape an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. Some of the key areas include: Champion and embed high standards, values and inclusive practices in SEND across the centre. Provide effective line management to the Pastoral Caseworker, including regular supervision and developmental coaching. Lead and contribute to self-improvement audits in SEND and education, ensuring recommendations are fully implemented. Advocate confidently for yourself, staff, young people, and their families within an inclusive practice. Act as a key point of accountability to Local Authorities and Ofsted. Present clear and accurate reports on SEND performance and provision to internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinators (TLAs) to deliver EHCP outcomes effectively. Support the embedding of adaptive teaching strategies across the provision. Our Benefits: 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays) Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims) Royal London Pension Scheme Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries 45p per mile for any work related journeys Annual 2 night staff Getaway Christmas spending voucher Regular social activities Annual Employee Wellbeing budget Occupational Health Offer Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies Foster & Kinship Policy time off for training Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments Bespoke CDP Opportunities What to expect from the recruitment process: Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace. Candidate selection the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews All applications must be submitted by 31st May 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change) For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Community and Families Manager HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 28hours (evening and weekend work will be required) LOCATION: Hybrid in person community delivery across Scotland, with requirements to attend office base in Edinburgh and home working possible. (Car driver with access to own transport desirable) DURATION: Fixed term 24 months (with potential for extension, funding allowing) SALARY / GRADE:Grade 3 / £24479 per annum fte pro-rata KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Community and Families Manager • Head of Community Services and communities team • Adoption UK Scotland and Kinship service colleagues • The Adoption and Kinship Community in Scotland • Local Authorities and external commissioners PURPOSE OF THE ROLE • To support the community work of Adoption UK Scotland community support services, to plan and deliver community events, provide professionals, parents/carers, children, and young people access to information, resources, and services and to engage with families in their local communities. • To offer a front-line service, primarily to adoptive and kinship families, and care experienced individuals and young people, by supporting delivery and administration for activities and events, including regular support groups delivery, youth and teens/young adults, and family events. Support of events across Scotland based on resources and availability. • Support planning, organisation of, and attendance at, in person and online events through funded projects and services to bring together adopted and care-experienced individuals and young people and adoptive and kinship families, enable peer support, build a sense of community and promote an active and supportive Community Network. • To respond to enquiries received via the Information and Support Service and relevant email inboxes with relevant information and/or signposting. • To be part of the wider communities within Adoption UK Scotland, working across teams and services. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all services areas of Adoption UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Working alongside service leads within the communities team, and with the wider Adoption UK Scotland team members to plan and deliver specific events and activities for adoptive and kinship community members, and care experienced children and young people via our E Project youth service for children, teens and young adults. • Provide administrative coordination for community event provision, including collating event materials, gathering feedback and evaluations for reporting purposes, supporting delivery of events, maintaining records using existing required systems, and responding to enquiries via our Information and Support line and relevant email inboxes. • Working alongside Communications colleagues and across teams to ensure promotion of events to relevant target groups • Attending events to promote the wider work of AUK Scotland at conferences or support groups • To hold responsibility for administrative requirements relating to community events, including setting up booking pages, sharing information via newsletters and social media, and recording service delivery interactions, using existing Adoption UK systems and processes • To work with colleagues in the Foundations for Families kinship support service to support delivery and coordinate activities between services where appropriate. • To report to line manager and directors in Adoption UK Scotland relating to service delivery, including contributing to monitoring and reporting on activities. • To work alongside Adoption UK colleagues to develop and improve resources and services for our communities. Criteria EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges faced by care experienced families. (Essential) Experience of engagement and direct work with families and/or young people (Essential) Experience of facilitation of in person and online groups (or commitment to learn) and commitment to digital safeguarding (Essential) Relevant degree or qualification (e.g. community work, social sciences) or equivalent experience (Desirable) Skills and abilities Report writing and record keeping (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential) Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential) The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential) Accountability Liaise with colleagues to share updates and information Report to supervisor and relevant managers and external commissioners on activities Behaviours Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. Follows all policies and procedures relating to risk assessments, safeguarding and youth service delivery Contributes to an open and honest culture Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. Leads by example. Offers outstanding service to members. Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
May 14, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Community and Families Manager HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 28hours (evening and weekend work will be required) LOCATION: Hybrid in person community delivery across Scotland, with requirements to attend office base in Edinburgh and home working possible. (Car driver with access to own transport desirable) DURATION: Fixed term 24 months (with potential for extension, funding allowing) SALARY / GRADE:Grade 3 / £24479 per annum fte pro-rata KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Community and Families Manager • Head of Community Services and communities team • Adoption UK Scotland and Kinship service colleagues • The Adoption and Kinship Community in Scotland • Local Authorities and external commissioners PURPOSE OF THE ROLE • To support the community work of Adoption UK Scotland community support services, to plan and deliver community events, provide professionals, parents/carers, children, and young people access to information, resources, and services and to engage with families in their local communities. • To offer a front-line service, primarily to adoptive and kinship families, and care experienced individuals and young people, by supporting delivery and administration for activities and events, including regular support groups delivery, youth and teens/young adults, and family events. Support of events across Scotland based on resources and availability. • Support planning, organisation of, and attendance at, in person and online events through funded projects and services to bring together adopted and care-experienced individuals and young people and adoptive and kinship families, enable peer support, build a sense of community and promote an active and supportive Community Network. • To respond to enquiries received via the Information and Support Service and relevant email inboxes with relevant information and/or signposting. • To be part of the wider communities within Adoption UK Scotland, working across teams and services. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all services areas of Adoption UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Working alongside service leads within the communities team, and with the wider Adoption UK Scotland team members to plan and deliver specific events and activities for adoptive and kinship community members, and care experienced children and young people via our E Project youth service for children, teens and young adults. • Provide administrative coordination for community event provision, including collating event materials, gathering feedback and evaluations for reporting purposes, supporting delivery of events, maintaining records using existing required systems, and responding to enquiries via our Information and Support line and relevant email inboxes. • Working alongside Communications colleagues and across teams to ensure promotion of events to relevant target groups • Attending events to promote the wider work of AUK Scotland at conferences or support groups • To hold responsibility for administrative requirements relating to community events, including setting up booking pages, sharing information via newsletters and social media, and recording service delivery interactions, using existing Adoption UK systems and processes • To work with colleagues in the Foundations for Families kinship support service to support delivery and coordinate activities between services where appropriate. • To report to line manager and directors in Adoption UK Scotland relating to service delivery, including contributing to monitoring and reporting on activities. • To work alongside Adoption UK colleagues to develop and improve resources and services for our communities. Criteria EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges faced by care experienced families. (Essential) Experience of engagement and direct work with families and/or young people (Essential) Experience of facilitation of in person and online groups (or commitment to learn) and commitment to digital safeguarding (Essential) Relevant degree or qualification (e.g. community work, social sciences) or equivalent experience (Desirable) Skills and abilities Report writing and record keeping (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential) Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential) The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential) Accountability Liaise with colleagues to share updates and information Report to supervisor and relevant managers and external commissioners on activities Behaviours Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. Follows all policies and procedures relating to risk assessments, safeguarding and youth service delivery Contributes to an open and honest culture Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. Leads by example. Offers outstanding service to members. Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
Barnardos Child and Family Support Service Dundee is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a full time Project Worker 1 position in our team. We are looking for a person who has a genuine interest in working with children and families providing support in a variety of settings including the family homes, schools and community locations and provide support either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents/carers. The service support includes working with children who have a disability/ additional support need and their families. Applicants will have an awareness of issues impacting on children and their families including trauma, mental health, care experienced, domestic abuse and substance use. The role includes: Community capacity building supporting individual/groups by facilitating learning and development opportunities. Partnership working with community groups, building capacity for inclusion for children/families, building relationship and working through barriers. Responsibility for introductions between children/families and volunteers. Caseholding responsibility ensuring aim of work/outcomes/compliance recording/risk assessments/volunteer log sheets. Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable and dynamic and able to deliver a person-centred and robust service to children and families. The use of a warm, nurturing and empathetic approach is essential. Applicants should be able to evidence professional curiosity. You will have direct practice experience working with children and families and evidence an awareness of child/adult protection issues. A flexible approach is essential to providing support when families need it which will include early morning, evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC and undertake any identified conditional qualifications as the Dundee service has two Care Inspectorate registered services. The role includes effective time management balancing direct support needs alongside administrative requirements of the post. The post is driving licence essential and the use of a car also essential. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Please also see Additional Information Sheet.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Barnardos Child and Family Support Service Dundee is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a full time Project Worker 1 position in our team. We are looking for a person who has a genuine interest in working with children and families providing support in a variety of settings including the family homes, schools and community locations and provide support either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents/carers. The service support includes working with children who have a disability/ additional support need and their families. Applicants will have an awareness of issues impacting on children and their families including trauma, mental health, care experienced, domestic abuse and substance use. The role includes: Community capacity building supporting individual/groups by facilitating learning and development opportunities. Partnership working with community groups, building capacity for inclusion for children/families, building relationship and working through barriers. Responsibility for introductions between children/families and volunteers. Caseholding responsibility ensuring aim of work/outcomes/compliance recording/risk assessments/volunteer log sheets. Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable and dynamic and able to deliver a person-centred and robust service to children and families. The use of a warm, nurturing and empathetic approach is essential. Applicants should be able to evidence professional curiosity. You will have direct practice experience working with children and families and evidence an awareness of child/adult protection issues. A flexible approach is essential to providing support when families need it which will include early morning, evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC and undertake any identified conditional qualifications as the Dundee service has two Care Inspectorate registered services. The role includes effective time management balancing direct support needs alongside administrative requirements of the post. The post is driving licence essential and the use of a car also essential. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Please also see Additional Information Sheet.
About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are a service dedicated to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care. We do this by providing direct and intensive support to children aged 8- 18 years old and their families in their homes over a period of 4 - 12 weeks and beyond, and we are looking for a mo click apply for full job details
May 13, 2026
Full time
About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are a service dedicated to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care. We do this by providing direct and intensive support to children aged 8- 18 years old and their families in their homes over a period of 4 - 12 weeks and beyond, and we are looking for a mo click apply for full job details
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role This service focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of programme practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Family Support Coordinator Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 27th May 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role This service focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of programme practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
The starting salary for this position is 33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week (full-time), pro-rata for part-time hours. We are excited to be hiring a Reunification Practitioner to join our fantastic County wide Reunification Support Service (part of the Children Looked After Services). We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for a minimum of 1 day per week in Woking and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team At Surrey, we care that children have long lasting and positive relationships with their birth families. As such, we created the Reunification Support Service in 2022 which sees a small dedicated team of 4 Practitioners work alongside our Children Looked After Services to assess and support children to return home, where safe to do so. The Reunification Support Service became permanent in May 2024 due to the success of its work in reunifying children to their birth families. By joining us as a Reunification Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team's on-going success. About the Role As a Reunification Practitioner your role will play a crucial part of our ambitious project to support Children Looked After to return to their families when it is safe for them to do so. The role aims to ensure early identification of children and young people who may be able to return home, completing analytical chronologies, personalised interventions for families such as targeted work to improve parenting, and supervising/observing family time, to support effective reunification. You will contribute to safety and transition planning alongside the allocated Social Worker and support parents and children through the reunification process, which tends to last 3-6 months. You will have the support, experience and oversight of a Social Work Team Manager. While the role is currently based in Woking, the children being supported within the team may live elsewhere in Surrey or may reside outside of the area. Visits to work with children and families will be held at the best location for the child and their family and therefore you will need a willingness to work flexibly and have the ability to travel to meet the demands of this role. In particular we are looking for someone that can easily cover the East of Surrey. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Experience of working within Children Looked After or other areas of children's services An ability and the motivation to work directly with children and families Understanding of relevant legislation affecting working with children, including the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act 2014 A commitment to working with children to improve the quality of their lives An understanding of the NSPCC Reunification Framework Excellent written and communication skills and ability to use information technology well Surrey has both urban and rural areas so you will need to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area and transport children where necessary. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31 May 2026 with interviews planned to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
May 13, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this position is 33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week (full-time), pro-rata for part-time hours. We are excited to be hiring a Reunification Practitioner to join our fantastic County wide Reunification Support Service (part of the Children Looked After Services). We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for a minimum of 1 day per week in Woking and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team At Surrey, we care that children have long lasting and positive relationships with their birth families. As such, we created the Reunification Support Service in 2022 which sees a small dedicated team of 4 Practitioners work alongside our Children Looked After Services to assess and support children to return home, where safe to do so. The Reunification Support Service became permanent in May 2024 due to the success of its work in reunifying children to their birth families. By joining us as a Reunification Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team's on-going success. About the Role As a Reunification Practitioner your role will play a crucial part of our ambitious project to support Children Looked After to return to their families when it is safe for them to do so. The role aims to ensure early identification of children and young people who may be able to return home, completing analytical chronologies, personalised interventions for families such as targeted work to improve parenting, and supervising/observing family time, to support effective reunification. You will contribute to safety and transition planning alongside the allocated Social Worker and support parents and children through the reunification process, which tends to last 3-6 months. You will have the support, experience and oversight of a Social Work Team Manager. While the role is currently based in Woking, the children being supported within the team may live elsewhere in Surrey or may reside outside of the area. Visits to work with children and families will be held at the best location for the child and their family and therefore you will need a willingness to work flexibly and have the ability to travel to meet the demands of this role. In particular we are looking for someone that can easily cover the East of Surrey. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Experience of working within Children Looked After or other areas of children's services An ability and the motivation to work directly with children and families Understanding of relevant legislation affecting working with children, including the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act 2014 A commitment to working with children to improve the quality of their lives An understanding of the NSPCC Reunification Framework Excellent written and communication skills and ability to use information technology well Surrey has both urban and rural areas so you will need to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area and transport children where necessary. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31 May 2026 with interviews planned to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Deputy Youth Work Manager Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers? Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential? If you're fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you're looking for. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Deputy Youth Work Manager Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required) Salary: £35,000pa (Dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, which will include evenings/weekends. Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once open). Free gym access (once open). Access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 25th May 2026 About the Role As a key part of the delivery team, you'll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in projects with an educational focus. You will also have specific oversight of education partnerships and participation. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that's fun, engaging and truly makes a difference all while keeping young people at the centre of everything you do. No two days are the same, so you'll need to be versatile, leading the creation of educational programmes while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You'll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of educational programmes, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You'll be a crucial part of the team, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive! Key responsibilities include: Staffing and management The youth work offer and programme Safety and safeguarding Leadership and networking Evaluation and reporting If you're passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you! About You You will have: Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND/SEMH youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities). Experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer. Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confidence as a communicator, enabling you to engage with young people and work professionally with staff and partners. Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution. Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning). Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting. If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding apply today! You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering: Why do you want to work for here? Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max). How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect. Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed). Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don't meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable you may be just the right candidate! About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children's Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Deputy Youth Work Manager Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers? Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential? If you're fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you're looking for. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Deputy Youth Work Manager Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required) Salary: £35,000pa (Dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, which will include evenings/weekends. Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once open). Free gym access (once open). Access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 25th May 2026 About the Role As a key part of the delivery team, you'll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in projects with an educational focus. You will also have specific oversight of education partnerships and participation. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that's fun, engaging and truly makes a difference all while keeping young people at the centre of everything you do. No two days are the same, so you'll need to be versatile, leading the creation of educational programmes while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You'll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of educational programmes, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You'll be a crucial part of the team, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive! Key responsibilities include: Staffing and management The youth work offer and programme Safety and safeguarding Leadership and networking Evaluation and reporting If you're passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you! About You You will have: Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND/SEMH youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities). Experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer. Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confidence as a communicator, enabling you to engage with young people and work professionally with staff and partners. Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution. Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning). Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting. If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding apply today! You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering: Why do you want to work for here? Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max). How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect. Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed). Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don't meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable you may be just the right candidate! About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children's Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position. This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement). Salary; £25,750-£26,383 Location; Winchester About the Role We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester. This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently. The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation. Key Responsibilities Supporting Women and Families Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes Support children and young people to access and maintain education Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits) Develop and review individual support and safety plans Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge Refuge Management & Operations Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection Maintain accurate and confidential case records Multi-Agency & Partnership Working Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the About You We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors Ability to manage a caseload independently Excellent communication and crisis management skills Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Desirable: Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse Further education qualification or relevant professional training Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Workers for a permanent position in the Winchester area of Hampshire, for a full time position. This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement). Salary; £25,750-£26,383 Location; Winchester About the Role We are recruiting for a Female Domestic Abuse Refuge Project Worker to join a specialist domestic abuse service based in Winchester. This is a rewarding and varied role providing high-quality support to women and their children residing in refuge accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. You will work within a trauma-informed environment, delivering practical, emotional and advocacy support to empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and independently. The role includes both refuge-based support and resettlement work, helping women transition into safe, long-term accommodation. Key Responsibilities Supporting Women and Families Provide one-to-one support, advocacy and safety planning to women living in refuge Support women to understand their options around housing, legal remedies, benefits, health and finance Deliver parenting and family support, promoting healthy mother/child relationships Facilitate group work, drop-ins and structured support programmes Support children and young people to access and maintain education Assist with court, Jobcentre and local authority appointments (including occasional police-escorted property visits) Develop and review individual support and safety plans Provide resettlement support to enable women to move on safely from refuge Refuge Management & Operations Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the refuge Ensure health & safety standards are maintained within the building Support residents to maintain communal areas and prepare rooms for new arrivals Assist with housing benefit applications, licence agreements and rent collection Maintain accurate and confidential case records Multi-Agency & Partnership Working Work closely with social care, housing, police, health, education and voluntary agencies Participate in MARAC and other multi-agency forums where required Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure coordinated safety planning Promote awareness of domestic abuse and available support within the About You We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Essential: Experience supporting vulnerable individuals under stress Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable people Experience facilitating group work and structured support sessions Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Knowledge of housing, legal and benefits systems affecting survivors Ability to manage a caseload independently Excellent communication and crisis management skills Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equality Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) Desirable: Experience developing services for survivors of domestic abuse Further education qualification or relevant professional training Knowledge of local domestic abuse support pathways This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are passionate about empowering women and supporting families to live free from abuse, we encourage you to apply.
Deputy Youth Work Manager Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers? Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential? If you re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you re looking for. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Deputy Youth Work Manager Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required) Salary: £35,000pa (Dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, which will include evenings/weekends. Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once open). Free gym access (once open). Access to OnSide s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 25th May 2026 About the Role As a key part of the delivery team, you ll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in projects with an educational focus. You will also have specific oversight of education partnerships and participation. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that s fun, engaging and truly makes a difference all while keeping young people at the centre of everything you do. No two days are the same, so you ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of educational programmes while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of educational programmes, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You ll be a crucial part of the team, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive! Key responsibilities include: Staffing and management The youth work offer and programme Safety and safeguarding Leadership and networking Evaluation and reporting If you re passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you! About You You will have: Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND/SEMH youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities). Experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer. Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confidence as a communicator, enabling you to engage with young people and work professionally with staff and partners. Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution. Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning). Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting. If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding apply today! You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering: Why do you want to work for here? Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max). How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect. Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed). Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable you may be just the right candidate! About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children s Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Deputy Youth Work Manager Are you motivated, energetic and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and colleagues/volunteers? Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential? If you re fun, full of energy, yet know how to stay composed under pressure, then this role might be just what you re looking for. As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Deputy Youth Work Manager Location: Crewe (until the site on Oak Street in Crewe, is fully operational, you will be required to work in other locations. Some hybrid working may be required) Salary: £35,000pa (Dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, which will include evenings/weekends. Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Workplace pension Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals on duty (once open). Free gym access (once open). Access to OnSide s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 25th May 2026 About the Role As a key part of the delivery team, you ll be at the heart of the action, leading the way in projects with an educational focus. You will also have specific oversight of education partnerships and participation. Your mission? To create an exciting, high-quality programme that s fun, engaging and truly makes a difference all while keeping young people at the centre of everything you do. No two days are the same, so you ll need to be versatile, leading the creation of educational programmes while supporting both the recruitment and development of the delivery team. You ll also be responsible for the smooth implementation and operation of educational programmes, whilst supporting the rest of the core Youth Work offer as needed. You ll be a crucial part of the team, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive! Key responsibilities include: Staffing and management The youth work offer and programme Safety and safeguarding Leadership and networking Evaluation and reporting If you re passionate about giving young people the best experiences and opportunities, this is the role for you! About You You will have: Proven experience in creating, developing and leading SEND/SEMH youth programmes, creating a safe environment to deliver engaging programmes for diverse youth demographics (ages 8-19, up to 25 with additional needs/disabilities). Experience in working with external partners to develop and deliver a programme of activities that enhance the Youth Work offer. Safeguarding knowledge, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Confidence as a communicator, enabling you to engage with young people and work professionally with staff and partners. Experience managing behaviour and supporting conflict resolution. Staff management experience with awareness of HR processes (performance, attendance, rota planning). Experience in planning and coordinating programmes, including health & safety, scheduling and budgeting. If you are passionate about youth work, committed to empowering young people and understand the issues facing young people their families and the youth work process, including contextual safeguarding apply today! You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than one page) covering: Why do you want to work for here? Looking at the person specification: briefly describe how your skills and experience (including lived experience) make you a good candidate for this role. (200 words max). How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equity and respect. Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed). Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the experience, skills, knowledge and aptitudes listed, throughout the recruitment process. However, if you don t meet every single requirement but feel you have strong and relevant transferrable skills or lived experience to draw from, we encourage you to apply anyway. Why? Studies have shown that women and Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria/competency. The organisation is dedicated to driving change and to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly, please tell us how your experience is transferable you may be just the right candidate! About the Organisation This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Worker, Youth Club Leader, Youth Club Lead, After School Club, Community Lead, Activities Manager, Activities Coordinator, Teaching Assistant, School Support, Youth Work, Family Support Worker, Children s Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Requirement to work from their office in London 2 days per week and on site for the remaining days based on service needs. Be the voice that drives change. Be the bridge between families and prison healthcare. For too long, families and carers have been shut out of the prison healthcare system, unable to support their loved ones when they need it most. Yet, their knowledge, experience, and insight are invaluable. When families are involved, outcomes improve for prisoners, families, the NHS, and the criminal justice system as a whole. That s where their project in London comes in. This groundbreaking project, commissioned by NHS London, is transforming how prison healthcare services engage with families and carers. Over the past two years, they ve gathered the voices of more than 1,500 people, ensuring their experiences shape better healthcare in prisons. The Role: Champion Lived Experience, Drive Real Change They are looking for an inspiring individual to take this pioneering initiative to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare, justice, and lived experience ensuring that families and carers are not just heard, but listened to. You will lead a dynamic project that operates in a quarterly cycle of listening, feedback, and action working directly with families, NHS teams, prison services, and policymakers to make real, lasting improvements in prison healthcare. At the heart of this project is our Family Team a group of people with lived experience of supporting loved ones in prison. You will ensure their voices remain central to everything they do, consulting and involving them at every stage. What They re Looking For They need a strategic thinker, a powerful communicator, and a fearless advocate. You ll have: Experience leading service user involvement or public voice programmes. A deep understanding of the criminal justice system, prison healthcare, or both. The ability to engage with families from diverse backgrounds understanding their struggles, frustrations, and hopes. Confidence to work at a senior level, influencing NHS decision-makers and challenging the system where necessary. They strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience whether you ve had a family member in prison, or have been in prison yourself. Why This Role Matters This is more than just a job it s an opportunity to challenge, influence, and change the way prison healthcare services work. If you are passionate about amplifying the voices of families, breaking down barriers, and creating a more just and compassionate system, they want to hear from you. Join them. Be the voice that makes a difference. Apply today. Organisation: Our client is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. They provide practical and emotional support to prisoner s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Their work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and their work focusses on human relationships, family and community. They are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that they do. What they offer: Our client offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. Other information: Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. You may have experience of the following: Head of Family Voice and Engagement, Head of Lived Experience and Co Production, Senior Public Voice Lead, Head of Service User Involvement, Director of Family and Carer Engagement, Head of Patient and Family Experience, Strategic Engagement Lead (Health and Justice), Head of Stakeholder and Lived Experience Programmes, Family and Carer Advocacy Lead, Head of Participation and Engagement, Health Inequalities Programme Lead, Criminal Justice Health Engagement Lead, and Co Production and Influence Manager. REF-
May 12, 2026
Full time
Requirement to work from their office in London 2 days per week and on site for the remaining days based on service needs. Be the voice that drives change. Be the bridge between families and prison healthcare. For too long, families and carers have been shut out of the prison healthcare system, unable to support their loved ones when they need it most. Yet, their knowledge, experience, and insight are invaluable. When families are involved, outcomes improve for prisoners, families, the NHS, and the criminal justice system as a whole. That s where their project in London comes in. This groundbreaking project, commissioned by NHS London, is transforming how prison healthcare services engage with families and carers. Over the past two years, they ve gathered the voices of more than 1,500 people, ensuring their experiences shape better healthcare in prisons. The Role: Champion Lived Experience, Drive Real Change They are looking for an inspiring individual to take this pioneering initiative to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare, justice, and lived experience ensuring that families and carers are not just heard, but listened to. You will lead a dynamic project that operates in a quarterly cycle of listening, feedback, and action working directly with families, NHS teams, prison services, and policymakers to make real, lasting improvements in prison healthcare. At the heart of this project is our Family Team a group of people with lived experience of supporting loved ones in prison. You will ensure their voices remain central to everything they do, consulting and involving them at every stage. What They re Looking For They need a strategic thinker, a powerful communicator, and a fearless advocate. You ll have: Experience leading service user involvement or public voice programmes. A deep understanding of the criminal justice system, prison healthcare, or both. The ability to engage with families from diverse backgrounds understanding their struggles, frustrations, and hopes. Confidence to work at a senior level, influencing NHS decision-makers and challenging the system where necessary. They strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience whether you ve had a family member in prison, or have been in prison yourself. Why This Role Matters This is more than just a job it s an opportunity to challenge, influence, and change the way prison healthcare services work. If you are passionate about amplifying the voices of families, breaking down barriers, and creating a more just and compassionate system, they want to hear from you. Join them. Be the voice that makes a difference. Apply today. Organisation: Our client is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. They provide practical and emotional support to prisoner s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Their work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and their work focusses on human relationships, family and community. They are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that they do. What they offer: Our client offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. Other information: Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. You may have experience of the following: Head of Family Voice and Engagement, Head of Lived Experience and Co Production, Senior Public Voice Lead, Head of Service User Involvement, Director of Family and Carer Engagement, Head of Patient and Family Experience, Strategic Engagement Lead (Health and Justice), Head of Stakeholder and Lived Experience Programmes, Family and Carer Advocacy Lead, Head of Participation and Engagement, Health Inequalities Programme Lead, Criminal Justice Health Engagement Lead, and Co Production and Influence Manager. REF-
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
May 11, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 28,500 Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
As Receptionist you will part of a team and the duties and responsibilities may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may vary from time to time under the direction of the team leader/practice manager dependant on current and evolving workload and staffing levels: Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system; Processing face to face, online and telephone requests for appointments, home visits and telephone consultations and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional/service; Opening up and locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice policy; This position is for 25 hours worked over 5 days and will be during the hours 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate: Good customer service skills. Previous NHS GP Practice experience is preferred but not essential; Friendly and approachable manner; Experience of working in a team; Good telephone manner; Experience working in a busy environment; The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively; Has a good understanding of confidentiality; Flexible in working pattern and duties; Computer literate and able to adapt to and learn new systems. About us Angel Lane Surgery is a rural dispensing practice. We are a patient centred teaching practice delivering high quality service to our patients. We are forward thinking, innovative and active in making improvements within the practice to meet the current and future demands of our patients. We are part of South Uttlesford PCN and work collaboratively with them to be able to offer more services to our patients. We have a list size of 11,800 patients and use EMIS web clinical system. Job responsibilities Angel Lane Surgery Job Description Job Summary The role is primarily navigating patients and ensuring they receive the best possible service. Integrating with all the teams within in the surgery and community to ensure the smooth running of the GP surgery. The post holder will work closely with (and under the direction of) the Reception team leader and the Practice Manager to provide the continual maintenance of standards across a wide range of clinical and administrative activity, You must be able to work on your own initiative. You must be organised and confident, have a friendly and approachable manner and able to work under pressure. Key Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Ensure all reception and administration duties are completed to the highest standard and within a reasonable timeframe. To provide communications between patients, doctors and other staff. To ensure the clinical staff receive any refreshments required during their clinic time. Support the team leader in the induction and training of all new reception staff. Support the Practice in the running of elements and/or services within the practice e.g. compliance with CQC, Health and Safety etc. To undertake specific assigned tasks, project support, or development work which may arise during changes to the NHS. Manage and deal with day to day needs of the clinical staff. Dealing with patient enquiries in a courteous and polite manner and directing them to the most appropriate service. Making appointments and booking patients in for surgeries and clinics. Ensuring the telephone is answered within a reasonable time. Contacting hospitals and various other agencies for results, appointments, booking, referrals and patient information. Making appointments: offering and arranging the appointments for doctors, helping to arrange clinics. To promote Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety in themselves. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Take responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Stay up to date through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Subject to a performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. GOVERNANCE Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice. Work with other teams on improving the quality of service and patient care, in response to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate Support and participate in shared learning across the practice Manage, review and identify learning from complaints, incidents and near-miss events relating to the practice, team and self. Awareness of statutory safeguarding, notification processes and local guidance for children/vulnerable patients, applying relevant policies and legislation to protect them Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by acting or alerting senior management team if the practice appears to contravene policy, or if there are concerns over any aspect of patient care. CONFIDENTIALITY Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data HEALTH & SAFETY To manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures. Comply with Practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Support, promote and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. To comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES This job description is not intended to be exhaustive - it may be changed after consultation. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for review and modification of duties. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE pass in English and Maths or equivalent. Friendly and approachable manner. Experience of working in a team. Good telephone manner. Experience working in a busy environment. The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Has a good understanding of confidentiality. Flexible in working pattern and duties. Computer literate and able to adapt to and learn new systems. Previous NHS GP practice experience preferred but not essential Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
May 11, 2026
Full time
As Receptionist you will part of a team and the duties and responsibilities may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may vary from time to time under the direction of the team leader/practice manager dependant on current and evolving workload and staffing levels: Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system; Processing face to face, online and telephone requests for appointments, home visits and telephone consultations and ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional/service; Opening up and locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice policy; This position is for 25 hours worked over 5 days and will be during the hours 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate: Good customer service skills. Previous NHS GP Practice experience is preferred but not essential; Friendly and approachable manner; Experience of working in a team; Good telephone manner; Experience working in a busy environment; The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively; Has a good understanding of confidentiality; Flexible in working pattern and duties; Computer literate and able to adapt to and learn new systems. About us Angel Lane Surgery is a rural dispensing practice. We are a patient centred teaching practice delivering high quality service to our patients. We are forward thinking, innovative and active in making improvements within the practice to meet the current and future demands of our patients. We are part of South Uttlesford PCN and work collaboratively with them to be able to offer more services to our patients. We have a list size of 11,800 patients and use EMIS web clinical system. Job responsibilities Angel Lane Surgery Job Description Job Summary The role is primarily navigating patients and ensuring they receive the best possible service. Integrating with all the teams within in the surgery and community to ensure the smooth running of the GP surgery. The post holder will work closely with (and under the direction of) the Reception team leader and the Practice Manager to provide the continual maintenance of standards across a wide range of clinical and administrative activity, You must be able to work on your own initiative. You must be organised and confident, have a friendly and approachable manner and able to work under pressure. Key Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Ensure all reception and administration duties are completed to the highest standard and within a reasonable timeframe. To provide communications between patients, doctors and other staff. To ensure the clinical staff receive any refreshments required during their clinic time. Support the team leader in the induction and training of all new reception staff. Support the Practice in the running of elements and/or services within the practice e.g. compliance with CQC, Health and Safety etc. To undertake specific assigned tasks, project support, or development work which may arise during changes to the NHS. Manage and deal with day to day needs of the clinical staff. Dealing with patient enquiries in a courteous and polite manner and directing them to the most appropriate service. Making appointments and booking patients in for surgeries and clinics. Ensuring the telephone is answered within a reasonable time. Contacting hospitals and various other agencies for results, appointments, booking, referrals and patient information. Making appointments: offering and arranging the appointments for doctors, helping to arrange clinics. To promote Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety in themselves. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Take responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Stay up to date through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Subject to a performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. GOVERNANCE Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice. Work with other teams on improving the quality of service and patient care, in response to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate Support and participate in shared learning across the practice Manage, review and identify learning from complaints, incidents and near-miss events relating to the practice, team and self. Awareness of statutory safeguarding, notification processes and local guidance for children/vulnerable patients, applying relevant policies and legislation to protect them Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by acting or alerting senior management team if the practice appears to contravene policy, or if there are concerns over any aspect of patient care. CONFIDENTIALITY Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data HEALTH & SAFETY To manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures. Comply with Practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Support, promote and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. To comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES This job description is not intended to be exhaustive - it may be changed after consultation. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for review and modification of duties. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE pass in English and Maths or equivalent. Friendly and approachable manner. Experience of working in a team. Good telephone manner. Experience working in a busy environment. The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Has a good understanding of confidentiality. Flexible in working pattern and duties. Computer literate and able to adapt to and learn new systems. Previous NHS GP practice experience preferred but not essential Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
