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Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: South London - Cheam Salary: Up to 39,500 per annum Contract: Full Time Benefits 3,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Services Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP South London is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Supervising Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Residential Support Worker Company: Budwood Limited Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Earning up to 36,768.20 with sleep-in shifts (dependent on qualification and experience) Location: Southampton Specific Hours: Average 38 hours p/week - Shift pattern on rotation Introduction Are you looking for a job where you can genuinely change a young person's life? Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, provides residential care and support for children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced difficult starts in life - that's why what we do really matters. We create safe, stable and supportive homes where young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills and move towards a more positive future. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a real difference. We're looking for caring and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our team in Southampton. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping them reach their potential. You don't need to have lots of experience - just the right attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine desire to help others. We'll support you with full training, so you feel confident in your role from day one. At Budwood, you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you are valued, encouraged and given the opportunity to grow. What is the job? We're looking for a caring and reliable Residential Support Worker to join our team, supporting children and young people in a safe and welcoming home. In this role, you will: Support young people with their daily routines Build positive relationships and be a trusted adult Help them develop confidence, life skills and independence Keep them safe, supported and encouraged every day If you have had experience of working with children or young people that will really help, but we understand that this may be your first time doing this type of work. We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role. Working pattern You will be on a shift rota. Each shift is 24 hours long (you are paid to sleep at the home) and you will typically complete two or three shifts in row. You will work a mixture of weekdays and weekends. You will have the opportunity to complete overtime should you wish to. Requirements for the role: Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or equivalent (or be willing to work towards it) Full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel required) Friendly, able to speak as well as listen to children and colleagues Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) What we offer: Comprehensive training Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year Company pension scheme 64 per night sleep-in allowance All meals provided while on duty Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision Career progression opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervision, plus access to therapeutic support If you want to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team making a real difference - every single day. Applications for casual bank roles will also be considered. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Romsey, ENG-SO51 6AH

Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton Salary: Up to 39,500 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Benefits 3,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton Salary: Up to 39,500 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Benefits 3,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Role: Fostering Assessment Manager Location: Remote Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 49,000 per annum Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Car Allowance Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, residential, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are delighted to be seeking an Assessment Manager to join our established assessment team to provide support, robust leadership and management to the foster parent assessment process. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your management skills within fostering and to become part of a highly supportive environment where the focus is on delivering high-quality foster parents for the country's most vulnerable children. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a passionate Assessment Manager, who shares our goal to achieve the very best outcomes for children and young people. As an Assessment Manager, you will take the lead in delivering high-quality foster parent recruitment and assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, quality standards, and performance targets. You'll manage the end-to-end assessment journey, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. As an experienced social worker who is familiar with social work assessments and Form F assessment reports, you will have excellent organisational skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and demonstrate effective communication to achieve results. Key Responsibilities Oversee the recruitment and assessment of foster parents from enquiry through to panel approval Ownership of ensuring quality and timeliness of assessments Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders Analyse data and trends to support service improvement and business planning Provide guidance and professional advice on fostering regulations and best practice Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, ensuring all concerns are managed appropriately and promptly Contribute to panel processes, as required About You Hold a professionally recognised qualification in Social Work Must have a minimum of four years' experience as a qualified social worker in a children and family setting Strong experience/knowledge of foster parent recruitment and assessment, from generating enquiries to approval, including Form F, and the assessment and panel process Sound knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, and standards Experience working with fostering panels and performance targets Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills Must possess a full driving licence Fully proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Fosterplus - Apprentice Administrator Salary: 14,600.04 per annum Contract Term: Apprenticeship Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham Hours: 35 hours per week Course Information Business Administration Level 3. You will be allocated the time required during the working week to attend learning that supports your apprenticeship course, which is likely to be one day per week, either in college or online with a training provider. Benefits 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Bike to Work Scheme About Us We are delighted to be seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team at Fosterplus. Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us almost 30 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we're always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that's exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelled out in our mission, which is to "provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents and ensure that, with the support of our foster parents, they can thrive emotionally and academically." To provide this continuity, we focus on connections. We are looking for an Apprentice who will work within the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining databases and electronic filing systems, managing fostering paperwork and forms, as well as general ad-hoc administration. It is essential that applicants have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a warm, confident personality. Role Responsibilities Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide a comprehensive day-to-day administrative service for the office team, including: Maintaining databases Producing professionally written emails and letters Processing incoming and outgoing post Photocopying Message taking and signposting Processing invoices Support the social work team with data collection, recording, filing and auditing Maintain accurate databases/registers of all families and children placed Provide information from these databases to the Registered Manager as required Be responsible for the smooth running of the office premises under the direction of the Manager Build up and maintain a supportive relationship with foster parents, as the post holder will be one of the first points of contact within the office Liaise with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals Distribute and collate paperwork and feedback forms Review payment runs to ensure foster families are receiving the correct payments Carry out statutory checks for approved foster families and their support network Maintain office Health and Safety records Monitor foster parent and staff training records, ensuring compliance Receive visitors Order stationery, receive orders and be responsible for the maintenance of office equipment Take minutes of monthly team meetings and distribute to relevant personnel Attend regular team meetings Create content for the online information platform and the Registration's Newsletter Make constructive use of supervision and work closely with team members to enhance personal and team development Represent and promote Fosterplus at every opportunity The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Basic administration skills GCSE/equivalent in maths and English. A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your qualification if not already obtained and if desired Ability to manage own workload and work independently Excellent customer service skills An understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook Good organisational skills Open to direction, using initiative to seek advice where necessary The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General,

Childcare Lawyer Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Location: Kettering Rate: £55.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (37 hours per week) We are currently seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a busy and supportive legal team based in Kettering on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong experience in public childcare law and the ability to undertake their own advocacy through to contested final hearings. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of public childcare matters from initial instruction through to conclusion Conducting your own advocacy at hearings, including contested final hearings Advising clients on all aspects of childcare law Preparing legal documentation, statements and court applications Attending court approximately twice per week Working closely with social workers, external agencies and internal stakeholders Requirements: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Significant experience in childcare/public law proceedings Strong advocacy skills with the ability to represent clients independently in court Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively Excellent communication and organisational skills Availability to attend court hearings twice weekly

Joining our Adults' Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) as a qualified Social Worker , you'll be innovative, person-centred, and committed to working in a strengths-based way. Our team receives all adult safeguarding referrals from across the county, and we work closely with our partner agencies, including the police and the health service, to give the best possible response when concerns are reported. In line with our Care Act (2014) duties, we're committed to Making Safeguarding Personal and ensuring access to advocacy services. Although we don't meet the people who use our service face-to-face, we're the front door to Adults' Health and Care for all safeguarding referrals, so the work we do can be fast-paced and challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. What you'll be doing: Triaging incoming telephone and online safeguarding referrals and completing Section 42 enquiries. Providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Representing the team at PREVENT, HRDA and MARAC meetings. Providing signposting where appropriate, directing individuals to the relevant team or partner agency. Achieving performance targets on the number of calls and online referrals you complete, as well as the quality of your responses. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Understanding of complex safeguarding cases and knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach to practice. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt your style to different audiences. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. 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. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Social Work Students in your final year of University? Immediately secure a permanent Social Worker position ready for when you qualify next year. Competitive Salary & Market Supplement Comprehensive training program UNICEF Child Friendly City 'Think Family' approach Hybrid working & Flexible work culture Generous annual leave Join us as a Social Work Assistant after you have finished your final placement whilst you wait for your qualification to come through, why wait, apply now! About the Service: We have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course. Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career. We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers! Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee's progress to a higher position within our Social Work teams. Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff is also the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. About the job About our approach to Social Work We have redesigned our services to follow the child's journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the 'Think Family' approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family's needs and strengths. This post requires: Social Work qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. Registration with Social Care Wales Full valid driving licence and full use of a car. You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.

GLL is looking for a Spa Therapist to work at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Spa Therapist, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Spa Therapist job, it's a career. As a Spa Therapist, you will thrive as part of a team, communicating with colleagues and other departments with confidence and sensitivity. Bringing with you an aptitude for organisation to manage bookings and maintain the presentation, organisation, and cleanliness of our spa space. We are looking for a (minimum level 2 or equivalent) qualified Spa Therapist to join our team to provide professional and engaging wellness therapies, massage, and beauty treatments to our clients. You will offer a full range of treatments to fulfil different client needs and objectives. All applicants must have excellent customer service and organisational skills, and a high level of professional practice. What you'll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the Spa to members of the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional service. Comply with the commitments outlined in the 'Customer Charter', ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated. Ensuring customer compliance with spa rules and procedures. Ensure the safety and control of customers and the public generally within the Spa and that all relevant regulations applicable to the Spa's operation are enforced and complied with. Assist Spa Patrons with use of the facilities and activities and to encourage maximum use of the Spa London Experience and treatments. Book all enquiries to tours on their initial enquiry to the Spa when required complying with the Spa London Brand and Standard Operating Procedure. Market and promote the Spa. Responsible for achieving own Spa sales targets. Actively up-sell services during customer interaction. Encourage bookings of the Spa's experience and treatments to enquirers in person and on the telephone; communicating new ventures and recommending appropriate services to potential customers. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: Ability to effectively promote, market, and 'sell' the service and Spa. Ability to deal with customers and their queries and concerns with tact and sensitivity. Ability to deliver a high-quality service with minimal supervision. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Good understanding of the characteristics and qualities that customers want from Spa/health and fitness centres. Knowledge of electronic booking systems. Evidence of achieving results and making a difference to customers. Experience of Spa or Beauty treatment applications. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people - ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest b

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced Fostering Team Manager, specialising in their Kinship support service. This position is full-time and permanent. You must have post qualified experience managing within a Kinship or SGO service. Benefits for you: Salary up to £59,000 per annum Support from a Deputy Manager 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme £7,500 after three years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Sick Pay Flexible Working Employee Scheme Healthcare Additional Bonuses Parking Permit Your responsibilities: Managing a team of experienced social workers in a Kinship service performance management Pipeline accrual Data management Requirements of you as the Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced qualified children's social workers based in their Family Support and Safeguarding team. This position is full-time and permanent. Benefits for you as the Social Worker: Salary up to £45,100 per annum 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme £7,500 after three years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Sick Pay Flexible Working Employee Scheme Healthcare Additional Bonuses Parking Permit Your responsibilities as the Social Worker: Carrying a caseload Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases Attend Conferences, reviews and court Provide an efficient and cost-effective service Assessing and supporting children and families in the LA area. Working under the auspices of CIN, LAC, CP and including section 47 processes Requirements of you as the Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Trainee Substance Misuse Recovery Worker Location: Cheshire Salary: £23,200 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 19th June 2026 This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in substance misuse recovery within a structured traineeship at HMP Stoke Heath, Market Drayton. This full-time role (35 hours per week) offers the chance to develop hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification (subject to criteria), supported throughout by experienced practitioners. You ll be embedded within a supportive team, shadowing a member of staff and receiving tailored guidance, supervision, and regular reviews to help you build confidence and competence in the role. A key part of the traineeship also includes undertaking compulsory therapy alongside your professional development. This is a balance of practical learning and study, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a qualified recovery worker role. What you ll be doing: Managing and planning a caseload with support and supervision Carrying out initial, risk, and comprehensive assessments to guide treatment and interventions Delivering 1:1 sessions and supporting group work/programme facilitation Co-facilitating structured recovery programmes Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners Supporting recovery planning and throughcare for service users Assisting clients to access clinical and recovery-focused interventions Recording and maintaining accurate data for audit, reporting, and research purposes Taking on additional reasonable duties as required by your line manager What we re looking for: A motivated and resilient individual who is keen to learn and develop within a challenging but highly rewarding environment. You don t need previous experience in substance misuse work, just a commitment to supporting others and a willingness to develop your skills. What you ll get: A structured traineeship with full training, supervision, and mentoring, plus the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while building real-world experience in recovery work. If you re ready to develop a meaningful career supporting recovery and rehabilitation, we d love to hear from you. All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Your new company Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 2 days in office) £35,000 - £42,000 + discretionary bonus Permanent, Full-TimeAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in central Birmingham. This role offers a blend of portfolio management, project work, and team collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment.You'll work as part of a close-knit team of finance professionals, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting wider business operations. The organisation offers a vibrant office culture with regular social, wellbeing, and charitable activities. Your new role Manage day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients Perform regular and robust reconciliations of client funds Prepare and process payment runs in line with strict contractual deadlines Allocate incoming cash receipts Respond promptly to internal and external queries, including shared inbox management Produce monthly client accounts and financial reports Support ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required What you'll need to succeed Experience within a busy finance function (industry or practice) Strong background in client accounting and portfolio management Knowledge of client money handling regulations and financial controls Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships Highly organised with strong time management skills Comfortable working independently and collaboratively Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel Studying towards, part-qualified, or nearing completion of a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous What you'll get in return Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) Flexible working hours (flexitime) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday Competitive pension scheme Annual discretionary bonus Flexible benefits package (e.g. health cash plan, cycle to work scheme) Collaborative and sociable working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team. Our store Based in South Woodham Ferrers, this small practice (located in a Sainsbury's store) is looking for a real team player who is able to keep things running smoothly on the shopfloor, whilst maintaining the highest standard of customer service. Our team We have 3 employed optoms in store, an apprentice DO, an apprentice OA, a qualified clinical tech, great store manager and two supporting OAs on route to OA2. Meaning that you will be surrounded by a close-knit team, with all hands on deck and you will be thoroughly welcomed and supported into your new role with us. We also have a slightly larger partner store, based just up the road in Maldon, who we collaborate with regularly - especially for team socials! What's on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Salary: £36k depending on experience PLUS £5k joining bonus (t's & c's apply). Brand New bonus scheme launcing in store this April! Free Parking - right outside the store! Open to Full-Time or Part-Time, with Sundays being a requirement. 33 days holiday. Professional fees paid. Medical and Dental cover. We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! Enhanced family leave and company sick pay. Find out more We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.Firstly, you'll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker. Find out more! For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on or email

Parent Tutor and Group Facilitator We are seeking a skilled, committed and creative Parent Tutor and Group Facilitator to deliver meaningful learning that helps parents build confidence, develop skills and achieve positive outcomes. Position: Parent Tutor and Group Facilitator Salary: £32,000 Full-Time Equivalent Location: Islington Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week (term time only) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 6 July 2026 at 9.00am Interview Date: 13 and 14 July 2026 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to deliver meaningful learning that helps parents build confidence, develop skills, achieve accreditation where appropriate, and make positive changes for themselves and their families. Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will help develop and deliver creative, responsive learning in a community setting and support parents to collaborate, grow in confidence and take a more active role in shaping their own learning and development. Key responsibilities include: Deliver engaging learning sessions for parents and carers. Develop and deliver creative, responsive learning opportunities. Create safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments. Support parents to build confidence, skills, connections and progression routes. Encourage parents to develop their voice and participate in group activities and projects. Build positive peer relationships and support communication and outreach activities. Work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred way. Contribute ideas and experience to the ongoing development of group work and learning programmes. About You We are looking for an empathetic and motivated individual who can work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and parents. You will be an experienced facilitator or tutor with the ability to motivate and inspire adult learners in group settings. You will understand how to create supportive environments where people feel heard, respected and able to participate. You will also have experience of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be experiencing social isolation, poverty, low confidence, poor mental wellbeing, SEND-related challenges, domestic abuse, or other barriers to learning. About the Organisation Our client is an award-winning charity that is highly regarded within its local community. The organisation provides relationship-based support to families, working alongside parents from all backgrounds and with children of different ages. Its ethos is centred on listening carefully, understanding individual challenges and supporting people to recognise their strengths, find their own solutions and build confidence for the long term. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to DBS clearance. Applications from all suitably qualified candidates are encouraged. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Adult Learning Tutor, Family Support Practitioner, Parenting Facilitator, Community Learning Tutor, Family Learning Coordinator, Parent Engagement Worker, Community Development Worker, Learning and Development Facilitator, Family Support Worker, Education Facilitator. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Digital Marketing Executive 35,000 - 40,000 + Career Progression + Performance Rewards Market Harborough - Hybrid Working Available Following Onboarding Are you a commercially-minded marketer who enjoys creating opportunities rather than simply managing campaigns? We're looking for a proactive Digital Marketing Executive to help drive the next phase of growth for an established and highly respected SME. This is an opportunity to join a business with exceptional staff retention, a loyal client base, and a genuine commitment to developing its people. The business has built long-standing relationships with its customers and enjoys an excellent reputation within its sector. Now, we're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, map new markets, identify opportunities, and create a structured lead generation strategy that puts the business in front of more prospective customers. This is not a role for someone who wants a large budget and a team of specialists. Instead, you'll be someone who thrives on finding creative, low-cost, high-impact ways to generate awareness, engagement and leads. You'll have the freedom to shape the marketing approach, test new ideas and make a measurable commercial impact. The Role You'll take ownership of identifying and engaging new business opportunities through a multi-channel marketing strategy, including: Researching and mapping target markets and ideal customer profiles Building and executing organic lead generation campaigns Managing LinkedIn outreach and social engagement strategies Creating and distributing content across digital channels Supporting email marketing campaigns and nurturing activity Developing prospect databases and audience segmentation Working closely with the sales function to generate qualified opportunities Tracking campaign performance and identifying areas for improvement Identifying future opportunities for paid marketing activity as the business grows What We're Looking For Experience in digital marketing, lead generation, business development marketing or demand generation Strong understanding of LinkedIn, email marketing and organic outreach strategies Comfortable researching markets and building prospecting plans Ability to create engaging content and marketing assets Commercially aware with a focus on generating measurable results Self-motivated, organised and capable of working independently Someone who enjoys testing ideas, learning quickly and finding innovative solutions Why Join? Genuine opportunity to influence business growth Autonomy to shape and develop the marketing strategy Work directly with senior leadership and see the impact of your work Strong culture with excellent employee retention Long-term career progression opportunities as the marketing function expands Flexible hybrid working after onboarding A business that rewards contribution, initiative and success If you're the type of marketer who gets excited by building something, generating opportunities and making a visible difference to a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Accounts/Finance Manager Location: Guildford (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote) Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm Start Date: Mid-July Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications Will consider candidates that are qualified/part qualified and qualified by experience The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts/Finance Manager to join our clients growing finance team based in Guildford. This is a fantastic opportunity offering a supportive environment, excellent benefits, and a strong company culture with regular socials and incentives. This role is pivotal to ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, working closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting and strong cash flow management. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee credit control processes , ensuring timely debt collection Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records Allocate incoming payments and maintain ledger accuracy Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts (including 13-week rolling forecast) Reconcile income and costs to ensure financial accuracy Manage and monitor supplier payments and relationships Process and review staff expenses on a weekly basis Oversee commission calculations and ensure timely payments Maintain and update Work in Progress (WIP) reporting Handle permanent placement invoicing in a timely manner Produce weekly margin reports for leadership review Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager / Finance role Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Proactive problem-solving approach Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, excel or similar) desirable Customer-focused mindset when working with internal teams and external partners Benefits Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote) Free on-site parking 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 5% contributory pension Perkbox membership Regular team socials and events Ongoing incentives and rewards Why Join Our Client? You'll be joining a collaborative and fast-paced business with a strong team culture. We pride ourselves on recognising success, supporting development, and creating an enjoyable workplace environment. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Build Your Practice. Be Supported. Make a Difference. A fantastic opportunity to start a career in children's social work as the first supported step of quality long term career development. "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families Staff's care, commitment and child focused approach shine through." - Ofsted, July 2024 The Service and Team Cornwall isn't just a fantastic place to live, it's an inspiring place to begin your social work career. Fresh from our 'Good with Outstanding features' Ofsted judgement (July 2024), children's services in Cornwall are on an ambitious journey of improvement, grounded in strong leadership, reflective practice and a clear focus on outcomes for children and families. Our transformed Family Help model brings together the best of Early Help and Child in Need practice, co designed with practitioners to deliver effective, compassionate and truly child centred support. We invest where it matters most: every Family Help Team is strengthened by integrated domestic abuse expertise and dedicated clinical psychology input, and families benefit from strong participation approaches including Family Group Conferencing, Family Led Meetings, and consistent use of genograms and ecomaps. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers who share our determination to improve lives and help build brighter futures. If you are committed to continuing professional development and believe in compassionate, relationship based social work with children and families, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your career within an innovative and supportive children's service, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role This role is part of the Department for Education (DfE) Early Career Development Framework Programme, an employer led induction designed to support Newly Qualified Social Workers in the early stage of practice working with children and families. You will benefit from a structured, nurturing and high quality program, including: A tailored induction within a direct practice team Support from a dedicated Practice Educator and Learning Buddy A bespoke learning plan, reviewed throughout the year An outstanding core curriculum of evidence based learning and development Bespoke practice workshops alongside NQSW colleagues across the service Monthly ASYE peer support meetings A protected and gradually increasing caseload Regular reflective supervision The role focuses on developing confident, reflective practitioners whose work prioritises positive outcomes for children and families, relational practice, consistency and long term professional growth. This is a public/customer facing role, where the statutory English language requirement applies. Appointment is subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What You'll Need to Succeed To apply, you must: Have qualified on a relevant social work course within the last two years Be registered with Social Work England Due to the rural nature of Cornwall, this role requires travel to locations not always served by public transport; therefore, a full, clean driving licence is essential. What You'll Get in Return Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing council, and a learning organisation. We are committed to supporting our workforce through flexible working, strong leadership and a comprehensive rewards and benefits package. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer: A competitive starting salary, with progression as you develop A generous relocation package An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted Access to the Cornwall Council lease car scheme 26 days paid annual leave (rising to 29 with service), plus bank holidays Flexible working and home working opportunities Full access to Community Care Inform and Research in Practice Annual payment of your Social Work England registration fees

Head of Fostering and Adoption Employer: Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, Hybrid working Salary: £74,716 - £84,404 per annum including performance related pay progression Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available Contract: Permanent We're recruiting for a Head of Fostering and Adoption to provide strategic and operational leadership across our fostering, adoption and kinship services. Your focus will be on strengthening sufficiency and building effective permanence pathways , ensuring children experience stable, nurturing care and achieve permanence without unnecessary delay. Providing stable homes built on love is our priority for our children in care. About the role You'll lead both the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of these services, with clear accountability for sufficiency, quality and performance. Your role is to ensure children and young people are supported to live in safe, stable family homes and achieve positive, lasting outcomes as a consequence of their care experience. You'll lead the teams and provision that recruit, assess and support carers and adopters, ensuring children move into the right long-term homes at the right time. Working as part of the Children and Young People's (CYP) senior management team, you'll oversee performance, risk and improvement across your services, while contributing to wider priorities for children and families. In this role, you will: Lead services that support children to live in safe, stable and nurturing family environments Strengthen sufficiency so families and carers are available to meet children's needs Ensure children experience timely, well-supported permanence Oversee quality, performance and compliance across your services Manage resources effectively to deliver sustainable, high-quality support Work with partners to improve pathways and support for children and families Lead and support senior managers to deliver consistent, child-centred practice This role supports hybrid working. While some home working is available, you'll spend a significant proportion of your time in the office and with your teams, reflecting the leadership responsibilities of the role. What you will need We're looking for an experienced and credible leader who understands what it takes to deliver strong permanence outcomes for children and families. You'll bring: A Social Work degree and current registration. Senior leadership experience within permanence, fostering, adoption or closely related children's services A strong understanding of sufficiency, permanence and the relevant legislative and regulatory framework Experience of working at pace with senior leaders, able to take direction, translate strategy into delivery and lead service improvement A track record of leading operational services and delivering high quality, consistent practice Experience managing complex services, including budgets, performance and risk The ability to build effective relationships with partners, stakeholders and senior leaders A clear commitment to child-centred practice and inclusion You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile, which you can find in the 'How to apply' section of this advert. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team You'll be part of the CYP senior leadership group, working alongside peers across both operational and strategic services. Your role manages a group of Social Work qualified Service Managers and other senior staff, providing direction, oversight and support to ensure strong, consistent practice across the service. You'll create a culture of high support and high challenge, enabling social workers and managers to deliver high-quality, relational practice. You'll work closely with partners across the system, including regional arrangements, commissioned providers and the voluntary sector, with shared accountability for delivering effective and sustainable services. Empowering Everyone We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report . For more information Please contact Andrew Borwick-Fox for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing How to apply To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 25 June 2026. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.