FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. 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: 23,542.56 per annum 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 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional 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 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 some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some 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 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 have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle 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 27, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. 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: 23,542.56 per annum 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 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional 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 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 some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some 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 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 have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle 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,
Support Worker Mental Health Supported Living Services Location: Ipswich Hours: Full-time / Part-time Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a caring, reliable, and motivated individual who wants to make a positive impact in people s lives? We are looking for compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team and help individuals live with dignity, independence, and choice. We are an established care organisation delivering high-quality domiciliary care and supported living services to people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. Whether you have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we want to hear from you. What You ll Be Doing Supporting individuals with daily living activities Providing personal care where required Helping with meal preparation, household tasks, and medication support Encouraging independence and social inclusion Supporting service users to attend appointments and community activities Keeping accurate care records and reporting any concerns What We re Looking For A compassionate and respectful approach to care Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a positive attitude Willingness to undertake training, including the Care Certificate Previous care experience is desirable but not essential What We Offer Competitive pay Flexible working patterns Full training and ongoing development Career progression opportunities into senior and leadership roles Supportive and friendly team environment Join a Team That Cares If you are passionate about helping others and want a meaningful career, apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Support Worker Mental Health Supported Living Services Location: Ipswich Hours: Full-time / Part-time Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a caring, reliable, and motivated individual who wants to make a positive impact in people s lives? We are looking for compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team and help individuals live with dignity, independence, and choice. We are an established care organisation delivering high-quality domiciliary care and supported living services to people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. Whether you have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we want to hear from you. What You ll Be Doing Supporting individuals with daily living activities Providing personal care where required Helping with meal preparation, household tasks, and medication support Encouraging independence and social inclusion Supporting service users to attend appointments and community activities Keeping accurate care records and reporting any concerns What We re Looking For A compassionate and respectful approach to care Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a positive attitude Willingness to undertake training, including the Care Certificate Previous care experience is desirable but not essential What We Offer Competitive pay Flexible working patterns Full training and ongoing development Career progression opportunities into senior and leadership roles Supportive and friendly team environment Join a Team That Cares If you are passionate about helping others and want a meaningful career, apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Role: Independent Adoption Panel Vice-Chair Panel Locations: Virtual Panel Rates of Pay: 500 per full-day panel attended ( 250 per half-day) + travel expenses at 45p/mile Adoption Panel Frequency: Monthly as standard on Thursday with potential panels to take through the year as required according to the agency's volume of applications being brought to panel About Us Adopters for Adoption is a national UK adoption agency, based in Worcestershire. The agency was set up to not only provide adoption services to those looking to become adoptive parents, but to also have a positive impact on the way those people are supported in the adoption process. Role Details Adopters for Adoption is recruiting and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Adoption Panel Vice-Chair to join our established Adoption Panel. Panel Vice Chair's Responsibilities To satisfy the requirements as outlined in Adopters for Adoption central list agreement To ensure that the panel operates within the relevant law, regulation and guidance To ensure that the panel operates within the policies of Adopters for Adoption To prepare for each panel meeting by reading all panel papers carefully and critically To chair meetings of the panel and to ensure that all those attending panel are treated with respect and courtesy To respect at all times the confidential nature of the agency's work To address diversity issues and to promote anti-discriminatory practice at all times To facilitate panel members to consider the information presented to them before making their recommendation, reaching a consensus wherever possible To manage the process of identifying the questions which panel will explore with social workers and/or applicants and agreeing who will ask those questions To meet with applicants prior to them joining the panel, to explain the process To ensure that the panel is clear about the reasons for its recommendations and that these are recorded in the minutes Where there is a split or contentious panel recommendation, to facilitate each panel member in turn to explain the reason for her/his views and to ensure that these are formally recorded in the minutes To enable those attending panel to contribute effectively (e.g. enabling social workers to present their case in a constructive manner) To ensure that the minutes of the panel are accurate and are signed and returned to the agency in a timely manner To attend meetings of the Independent Review Mechanism if required To facilitate the panels in their role of monitoring the quality of work presented to the panel To feedback any concerns about the management of cases through the appropriate departmental channels To attend the quarterly review panel meetings to review the management and the functioning of the panel To attend two panel training days each year and complete all mandatory training as identified by the agency To keep abreast of current practice issues in adoption, fostering and other permanent placements and seek to promote best practice within the panel and the agency To assist the agency to identify training needs within the panels and the agency To take part in the interviewing of prospective panel members and advise the agency on appointments to the panels To assist in the induction of new panel members Together with the agency adviser, to undertake the annual review of the performance of panel members To bring to the attention of the panel manager, situations in which panel members are not meeting the requirements of the central list agreement for panel members Requirements Experience, either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in adoptive/foster families and of children being cared for away from their birth family Extensive experience of chairing child care meetings e.g. panels, child protection conferences Sound understanding of the adoption and fostering process and relevant legislation, guidance, regulations, and standards Knowledge of the importance of partnership in adoption and fostering practice Understanding, knowledge, and experience relating to children and young people and their needs throughout their development Understanding of the role of adoption and fostering in safeguarding children Knowledge of couple relationships and relationships within wider networks Authority and expertise to chair panels, ensuring that the business is covered and that the panel operates in accordance with regulations, guidance, and the policies and procedures of the agency Ability to assist panels in the effective use of time Ability to analyse and explain complex information Ability to identify and summarise key issues clearly and succinctly Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to enable all participants to contribute effectively Ability to monitor the performance of panel members Ability to ask questions that are relevant, sensitive, diplomatic, and appropriate Ability to manage the expression of strongly held but possibly conflicting views by panel members, and to help the panel reach a recommendation that takes account of all of these views Ability to scrutinise, monitor, and challenge practice A commitment to safeguarding and the need to offer a safe re-parenting experience A commitment to promoting children's welfare A commitment to children retaining contact with members of their birth family if this is in their best interests A commitment to keeping children within their own family or community where this is possible A commitment to fostering and adoption as a way of meeting a child's need Recognition of the lifelong impact of fostering and adoption on all parties An awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children's needs An appreciation of the impact of loss and separation on both adults and children An understanding and knowledge of families and how they are affected by change Other Requirements Must not be a current employee of the agency A valuing of diversity in relation to issues of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, and sexuality Commitment to continuing personal and professional developments to maintain and update knowledge and skills Satisfactory DBS disclosure An understanding of, and a commitment to, the need for confidentiality A willingness to increase knowledge and understanding of issues through reading, discussion and training What We Offer Full induction Annual training Annual appraisal with the Head of Service For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jane Lees on (phone number removed). To be considered for this position please submit an application and we will be in touch. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Adopters for Adoption. Adopters for Adoption is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Adopters for Adoption 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,
May 27, 2026
Full time
Role: Independent Adoption Panel Vice-Chair Panel Locations: Virtual Panel Rates of Pay: 500 per full-day panel attended ( 250 per half-day) + travel expenses at 45p/mile Adoption Panel Frequency: Monthly as standard on Thursday with potential panels to take through the year as required according to the agency's volume of applications being brought to panel About Us Adopters for Adoption is a national UK adoption agency, based in Worcestershire. The agency was set up to not only provide adoption services to those looking to become adoptive parents, but to also have a positive impact on the way those people are supported in the adoption process. Role Details Adopters for Adoption is recruiting and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Adoption Panel Vice-Chair to join our established Adoption Panel. Panel Vice Chair's Responsibilities To satisfy the requirements as outlined in Adopters for Adoption central list agreement To ensure that the panel operates within the relevant law, regulation and guidance To ensure that the panel operates within the policies of Adopters for Adoption To prepare for each panel meeting by reading all panel papers carefully and critically To chair meetings of the panel and to ensure that all those attending panel are treated with respect and courtesy To respect at all times the confidential nature of the agency's work To address diversity issues and to promote anti-discriminatory practice at all times To facilitate panel members to consider the information presented to them before making their recommendation, reaching a consensus wherever possible To manage the process of identifying the questions which panel will explore with social workers and/or applicants and agreeing who will ask those questions To meet with applicants prior to them joining the panel, to explain the process To ensure that the panel is clear about the reasons for its recommendations and that these are recorded in the minutes Where there is a split or contentious panel recommendation, to facilitate each panel member in turn to explain the reason for her/his views and to ensure that these are formally recorded in the minutes To enable those attending panel to contribute effectively (e.g. enabling social workers to present their case in a constructive manner) To ensure that the minutes of the panel are accurate and are signed and returned to the agency in a timely manner To attend meetings of the Independent Review Mechanism if required To facilitate the panels in their role of monitoring the quality of work presented to the panel To feedback any concerns about the management of cases through the appropriate departmental channels To attend the quarterly review panel meetings to review the management and the functioning of the panel To attend two panel training days each year and complete all mandatory training as identified by the agency To keep abreast of current practice issues in adoption, fostering and other permanent placements and seek to promote best practice within the panel and the agency To assist the agency to identify training needs within the panels and the agency To take part in the interviewing of prospective panel members and advise the agency on appointments to the panels To assist in the induction of new panel members Together with the agency adviser, to undertake the annual review of the performance of panel members To bring to the attention of the panel manager, situations in which panel members are not meeting the requirements of the central list agreement for panel members Requirements Experience, either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in adoptive/foster families and of children being cared for away from their birth family Extensive experience of chairing child care meetings e.g. panels, child protection conferences Sound understanding of the adoption and fostering process and relevant legislation, guidance, regulations, and standards Knowledge of the importance of partnership in adoption and fostering practice Understanding, knowledge, and experience relating to children and young people and their needs throughout their development Understanding of the role of adoption and fostering in safeguarding children Knowledge of couple relationships and relationships within wider networks Authority and expertise to chair panels, ensuring that the business is covered and that the panel operates in accordance with regulations, guidance, and the policies and procedures of the agency Ability to assist panels in the effective use of time Ability to analyse and explain complex information Ability to identify and summarise key issues clearly and succinctly Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to enable all participants to contribute effectively Ability to monitor the performance of panel members Ability to ask questions that are relevant, sensitive, diplomatic, and appropriate Ability to manage the expression of strongly held but possibly conflicting views by panel members, and to help the panel reach a recommendation that takes account of all of these views Ability to scrutinise, monitor, and challenge practice A commitment to safeguarding and the need to offer a safe re-parenting experience A commitment to promoting children's welfare A commitment to children retaining contact with members of their birth family if this is in their best interests A commitment to keeping children within their own family or community where this is possible A commitment to fostering and adoption as a way of meeting a child's need Recognition of the lifelong impact of fostering and adoption on all parties An awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children's needs An appreciation of the impact of loss and separation on both adults and children An understanding and knowledge of families and how they are affected by change Other Requirements Must not be a current employee of the agency A valuing of diversity in relation to issues of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, and sexuality Commitment to continuing personal and professional developments to maintain and update knowledge and skills Satisfactory DBS disclosure An understanding of, and a commitment to, the need for confidentiality A willingness to increase knowledge and understanding of issues through reading, discussion and training What We Offer Full induction Annual training Annual appraisal with the Head of Service For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jane Lees on (phone number removed). To be considered for this position please submit an application and we will be in touch. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Adopters for Adoption. Adopters for Adoption is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Adopters for Adoption 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,
Your new company You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation. Your new role To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users with alcohol addiction with significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes. Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery. You will work with other programme facilitators and professionals within your project to design and deliver groups/pods, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate issues for your service users. To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to all clients' policies and safeguarding principles. Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education, including delivery programme, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood-borne virus intervention, overdose prevention, including naloxone programmes. What you'll need to succeed Must have experience working with complex clients that have substance misuse addictions. Must be available within a week's notice Must Have a Hays DBS or an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - Please note that Hays will process a new Enhanced DBS should you require one. What you'll get in return Weekly competitive pay To work for a leading charity 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 on your about 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 (url removed)
May 27, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation. Your new role To deliver excellent drug and alcohol services to service users with alcohol addiction with significant others, including family members, friends and carers, to facilitate positive outcomes. Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery. You will work with other programme facilitators and professionals within your project to design and deliver groups/pods, using evidence-based practice, covering the most appropriate issues for your service users. To manage a case load and coordinate and deliver assessment and evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), recovery planning and aftercare planning. To work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to all clients' policies and safeguarding principles. Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education, including delivery programme, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood-borne virus intervention, overdose prevention, including naloxone programmes. What you'll need to succeed Must have experience working with complex clients that have substance misuse addictions. Must be available within a week's notice Must Have a Hays DBS or an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - Please note that Hays will process a new Enhanced DBS should you require one. What you'll get in return Weekly competitive pay To work for a leading charity 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 on your about 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 (url removed)
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota' YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. Are you a person centred leader who thrives on empowering others and driving positive outcomes for young people? If so, we are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. What you will be doing As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a key role in the running, quality, and impact of our services. Working closely with the Supported Housing Manager, you will help lead a safe, supportive, and high performing environment where young people can thrive. Service Provision You will support the Supported Housing Manager with the day to day delivery of the service, ensuring we meet all requirements set out in the service specification and remain fully compliant with Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards . Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full referral, interview, and induction process for all bedspaces and ensuring that every resident understands their Occupancy Agreement and House Rules. Maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of the accommodation by working closely with our Housing and Property Services team to coordinate estate inspections, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, and the timely turnaround of void rooms. Supporting effective income collection across the service, working with the Rents team to build and maintain a positive rent payment culture among residents. Leadership and People Management You will directly line manage members of the staff team, ensuring their practice, professionalism, and development reflect our high standards. You will: Provide coaching, guidance, and clear expectations to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their work with young people. Create a team culture rooted in creativity, consistency, and best practice, ensuring staff are equipped to empower young people to reach their goals while maintaining appropriate and safe boundaries. Be responsible for creating and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate service coverage at all times. General Responsibilities Participate in the management on call rota, offering out of hours support to services across the wider locality. Embed Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches, and restorative practices throughout your work, ensuring our support model is compassionate, reflective, and person centred. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. You have experience line managing staff and building positive, supportive team cultures. You bring consistency, are well organised and approachable, and are confident in setting clear expectations. You enjoy motivating others, supporting staff development, and planning effective rotas to ensure high quality service delivery. You will bring experience working in supported housing or similar services, supporting young people and/or adults at risk, along with proven experience in managing or supervising a team. You will already have a solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a strong working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). You will be an effective communicator with strong facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with confidence, calmness, and a solution focused approach. You will also have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, ensuring safety, accountability, and robust decision making. Just as importantly, you will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, modelling best practice for the team and the young people we support. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 May 2026 at midnight. Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
May 27, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota' YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. Are you a person centred leader who thrives on empowering others and driving positive outcomes for young people? If so, we are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. What you will be doing As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a key role in the running, quality, and impact of our services. Working closely with the Supported Housing Manager, you will help lead a safe, supportive, and high performing environment where young people can thrive. Service Provision You will support the Supported Housing Manager with the day to day delivery of the service, ensuring we meet all requirements set out in the service specification and remain fully compliant with Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards . Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full referral, interview, and induction process for all bedspaces and ensuring that every resident understands their Occupancy Agreement and House Rules. Maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of the accommodation by working closely with our Housing and Property Services team to coordinate estate inspections, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, and the timely turnaround of void rooms. Supporting effective income collection across the service, working with the Rents team to build and maintain a positive rent payment culture among residents. Leadership and People Management You will directly line manage members of the staff team, ensuring their practice, professionalism, and development reflect our high standards. You will: Provide coaching, guidance, and clear expectations to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their work with young people. Create a team culture rooted in creativity, consistency, and best practice, ensuring staff are equipped to empower young people to reach their goals while maintaining appropriate and safe boundaries. Be responsible for creating and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate service coverage at all times. General Responsibilities Participate in the management on call rota, offering out of hours support to services across the wider locality. Embed Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches, and restorative practices throughout your work, ensuring our support model is compassionate, reflective, and person centred. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. You have experience line managing staff and building positive, supportive team cultures. You bring consistency, are well organised and approachable, and are confident in setting clear expectations. You enjoy motivating others, supporting staff development, and planning effective rotas to ensure high quality service delivery. You will bring experience working in supported housing or similar services, supporting young people and/or adults at risk, along with proven experience in managing or supervising a team. You will already have a solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a strong working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). You will be an effective communicator with strong facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with confidence, calmness, and a solution focused approach. You will also have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, ensuring safety, accountability, and robust decision making. Just as importantly, you will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, modelling best practice for the team and the young people we support. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 May 2026 at midnight. Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering - Full Time Permanent Location: Office-Based - Bridgend Salary: 23,535.26 per annum Covering Area: Cymru South Benefits Starting at 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 Free Parking This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Referrals Officer to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South. Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, weekly wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. All this combined with an exceptionally generous annual leave scheme set out above ensures that there are sufficient opportunities for that essential down time. As part of the FCA Cymru team we welcome all members of our staffs' families to be involved in all our activities that we provide to our fostering families and so you can attend many of these days out with your own children and partners as an additional gesture from the company. These have in the past included Alton Towers, West Midlands Safari Park, horse riding, skating trips and lots more to choose from. Within FCA we also take the opportunity for team-building days away when all staff have the opportunity to come together from across Cymru and strengthen our staff collaborations and everything we have achieved. Staff appreciation day is also celebrated yearly across FCA. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with a highly welcoming and close-knit team will ensure that you feel fully supported at all times. Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to undertake additional recruitment events for additional payments An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Inclusion to a comprehensive rewards package including access to discounts to hundreds of major retailers Opportunity to join, at a highly reduced rate, our foster talk scheme with all the legal and financial advice this provides as well as additional discounts to various schemes and retailers Competitive mileage allowance 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. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our head office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. FCA Cymru is a well-established agency, rated as excellent in our most recent CIW inspection, with a highly motivated and experienced staff team dedicated to supporting each child and foster parent in our care. Our staff are well supported with a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and we pride ourselves on being a community where people feel involved and have the opportunity to make a difference to children and families' lives. What We Are Looking For As a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from local authorities and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will be required to use your initiative and be able to work independently when required to find creative solutions to foster placement requests. The Referrals Officer role is the first point of contact between local authorities, foster families and social workers. You will need to possess good communication skills and be able to develop positive relationships with colleagues within and outside of the agency, both via written and face-to-face communication. Previous experience of working in a children's services sector may be an advantage though not essential. Excellent organisational and administrative skills are key, together with a passion and motivation to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We provide an excellent induction into the role and full training and support will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is friendly, has a big personality, good communication and administrative skills and is seeking a role within a team to make a difference to the lives of children and families. We pride ourselves on the supportive team ethos we have within Cymru as a whole and you would be dealing with families across the whole of the country with the opportunity to visit our office in Abergele to meet with colleagues on occasion should you wish. Contact For more information about this post please contact Fiona Hatton, Referrals Manager, on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or at . We would really welcome the opportunity to discuss further with you the role and potential of welcoming you to a fantastic team providing great outcomes for children and young people. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. 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 an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
May 27, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering - Full Time Permanent Location: Office-Based - Bridgend Salary: 23,535.26 per annum Covering Area: Cymru South Benefits Starting at 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 Free Parking This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Referrals Officer to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South. Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, weekly wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. All this combined with an exceptionally generous annual leave scheme set out above ensures that there are sufficient opportunities for that essential down time. As part of the FCA Cymru team we welcome all members of our staffs' families to be involved in all our activities that we provide to our fostering families and so you can attend many of these days out with your own children and partners as an additional gesture from the company. These have in the past included Alton Towers, West Midlands Safari Park, horse riding, skating trips and lots more to choose from. Within FCA we also take the opportunity for team-building days away when all staff have the opportunity to come together from across Cymru and strengthen our staff collaborations and everything we have achieved. Staff appreciation day is also celebrated yearly across FCA. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with a highly welcoming and close-knit team will ensure that you feel fully supported at all times. Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to undertake additional recruitment events for additional payments An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Inclusion to a comprehensive rewards package including access to discounts to hundreds of major retailers Opportunity to join, at a highly reduced rate, our foster talk scheme with all the legal and financial advice this provides as well as additional discounts to various schemes and retailers Competitive mileage allowance 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. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our head office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. FCA Cymru is a well-established agency, rated as excellent in our most recent CIW inspection, with a highly motivated and experienced staff team dedicated to supporting each child and foster parent in our care. Our staff are well supported with a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and we pride ourselves on being a community where people feel involved and have the opportunity to make a difference to children and families' lives. What We Are Looking For As a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from local authorities and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will be required to use your initiative and be able to work independently when required to find creative solutions to foster placement requests. The Referrals Officer role is the first point of contact between local authorities, foster families and social workers. You will need to possess good communication skills and be able to develop positive relationships with colleagues within and outside of the agency, both via written and face-to-face communication. Previous experience of working in a children's services sector may be an advantage though not essential. Excellent organisational and administrative skills are key, together with a passion and motivation to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. We provide an excellent induction into the role and full training and support will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is friendly, has a big personality, good communication and administrative skills and is seeking a role within a team to make a difference to the lives of children and families. We pride ourselves on the supportive team ethos we have within Cymru as a whole and you would be dealing with families across the whole of the country with the opportunity to visit our office in Abergele to meet with colleagues on occasion should you wish. Contact For more information about this post please contact Fiona Hatton, Referrals Manager, on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or at . We would really welcome the opportunity to discuss further with you the role and potential of welcoming you to a fantastic team providing great outcomes for children and young people. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. 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 an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Church Buildings Team Leader We are seeking an experienced and motivated Church Buildings Team Leader to lead the Church Buildings team and play a key role in supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan governance structures in the care, repair and development of the Diocese s significant church buildings estate. Position: Church Buildings Team Leader Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £53,664 per annum (£48,297 during training period if Mission & Pastoral responsibilities are phased in) Hours: 37.5 hour per week (flexi time available) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Midnight on 7th June 2026. Interview Date: Hove on Friday 26th June 2026. About the Role The Diocese is responsible for around 450 church buildings, of which 181 are Grade I listed, 93 are Grade II , and 99 are Grade II. This is a portfolio of exceptional historic, architectural and community value, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Reporting to the Property Director, you will lead a skilled professional team and provide high-quality advice on church buildings, churchyards, faculty processes, and (subject to experience and training) mission and pastoral reorganisation. You will act as Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), working closely with clergy, PCCs, archdeacons, external advisers and diocesan colleagues. The role will involve travel across the Diocese, with some evening and occasional weekend working (time off in lieu provided). Key responsibilities Lead and manage the Church Buildings team, including performance management and budgeting Support and advise the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches Provide expert guidance to parishes and clergy on the care, repair and improvement of church buildings and their contents Oversee faculty applications and permissions processes Build strong, constructive relationships with stakeholders across the Diocese and beyond Contribute to training events, communications and wider diocesan initiatives Depending on your experience, you will support mission and pastoral reorganisation and work relating to closed churches, with scope for training and phased responsibility of these aspects of the role About You You will bring substantial experience in the care or management of historic or ecclesiastical buildings, along with strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach. You will also have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as heritage management, architecture, surveying or building conservation Strong understanding of heritage legislation, permissions frameworks and national policy relating to church buildings Experience working with clergy, PCCs, volunteers or comparable stakeholder groups Proven line management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills An ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, practical advice Affiliate membership (or above) of the IHBC and familiarity with the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules are desirable, as is experience of presentation and training delivery. Sympathy with the values and mission of the Church of England and committed to collaborative, professional working. You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. What is on offer: Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year. Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%. Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support. Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape children s and youth ministry, we would love to hear from you. You may have experience in areas such as Buildings Team Leader, Buildings Manager, Facilities Manager, Site Manager, Historic Buildings Manager, Estates Manager, Estates Team Leader, Estates and Site Officer, Heritage Buildings Manager, Conservation Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Church Buildings Team Leader We are seeking an experienced and motivated Church Buildings Team Leader to lead the Church Buildings team and play a key role in supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan governance structures in the care, repair and development of the Diocese s significant church buildings estate. Position: Church Buildings Team Leader Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £53,664 per annum (£48,297 during training period if Mission & Pastoral responsibilities are phased in) Hours: 37.5 hour per week (flexi time available) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Midnight on 7th June 2026. Interview Date: Hove on Friday 26th June 2026. About the Role The Diocese is responsible for around 450 church buildings, of which 181 are Grade I listed, 93 are Grade II , and 99 are Grade II. This is a portfolio of exceptional historic, architectural and community value, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Reporting to the Property Director, you will lead a skilled professional team and provide high-quality advice on church buildings, churchyards, faculty processes, and (subject to experience and training) mission and pastoral reorganisation. You will act as Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), working closely with clergy, PCCs, archdeacons, external advisers and diocesan colleagues. The role will involve travel across the Diocese, with some evening and occasional weekend working (time off in lieu provided). Key responsibilities Lead and manage the Church Buildings team, including performance management and budgeting Support and advise the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches Provide expert guidance to parishes and clergy on the care, repair and improvement of church buildings and their contents Oversee faculty applications and permissions processes Build strong, constructive relationships with stakeholders across the Diocese and beyond Contribute to training events, communications and wider diocesan initiatives Depending on your experience, you will support mission and pastoral reorganisation and work relating to closed churches, with scope for training and phased responsibility of these aspects of the role About You You will bring substantial experience in the care or management of historic or ecclesiastical buildings, along with strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach. You will also have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as heritage management, architecture, surveying or building conservation Strong understanding of heritage legislation, permissions frameworks and national policy relating to church buildings Experience working with clergy, PCCs, volunteers or comparable stakeholder groups Proven line management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills An ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, practical advice Affiliate membership (or above) of the IHBC and familiarity with the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules are desirable, as is experience of presentation and training delivery. Sympathy with the values and mission of the Church of England and committed to collaborative, professional working. You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. What is on offer: Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year. Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%. Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support. Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape children s and youth ministry, we would love to hear from you. You may have experience in areas such as Buildings Team Leader, Buildings Manager, Facilities Manager, Site Manager, Historic Buildings Manager, Estates Manager, Estates Team Leader, Estates and Site Officer, Heritage Buildings Manager, Conservation Manager. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Youth Worker - SEN & SEMH Support Location: Accrington, Lancashire (On-site) Salary: .89 per day Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 , Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Contract Type: Temp to Perm Start Date: ASAP Role Overview Are you a passionate Youth Worker looking to transition into a specialist educational setting? We are seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils within a highly regarded SEMH School in Accrington . This role is perfect for someone with a background in community youth work, sports coaching, or residential care who wants to make a long-term impact. You will be working in a small classroom setting with a maximum of 5 pupils , focusing on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) . Responsibilities As a Youth Worker in this setting, your primary focus is engagement and emotional regulation rather than traditional academic instruction. You will act as a mentor and role model , helping pupils manage their anxieties and navigate social interactions within their small group of 5 . Your day-to-day will involve supporting the class teacher, leading 1:1 breakout sessions , and using de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm, safe learning environment. You will play a vital role in helping these young people build confidence, resilience, and life skills on a consistent, daily basis. Requirements The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant , specifically supporting young people with complex needs or challenging behaviours . You must have a strong understanding of ASC and SEMH and be comfortable working in an environment that requires patience and high levels of empathy . You must be available for the full school day, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm , and be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity. A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or a willingness to apply for one immediately. Benefits and Culture This Accrington-based school offers a unique, non-standard educational environment where the focus is on the "whole child." By joining a team where classes are capped at 5 pupils , you avoid the burnout of large settings and can truly focus on relationship-based support . This temp-to-perm contract allows you to build a rapport with the staff and students before transitioning onto a permanent school contract , offering excellent job security and specialised training in MAPA/Team Teach and Trauma-Informed Practice .
May 27, 2026
Contractor
Youth Worker - SEN & SEMH Support Location: Accrington, Lancashire (On-site) Salary: .89 per day Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 , Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Contract Type: Temp to Perm Start Date: ASAP Role Overview Are you a passionate Youth Worker looking to transition into a specialist educational setting? We are seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils within a highly regarded SEMH School in Accrington . This role is perfect for someone with a background in community youth work, sports coaching, or residential care who wants to make a long-term impact. You will be working in a small classroom setting with a maximum of 5 pupils , focusing on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) . Responsibilities As a Youth Worker in this setting, your primary focus is engagement and emotional regulation rather than traditional academic instruction. You will act as a mentor and role model , helping pupils manage their anxieties and navigate social interactions within their small group of 5 . Your day-to-day will involve supporting the class teacher, leading 1:1 breakout sessions , and using de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm, safe learning environment. You will play a vital role in helping these young people build confidence, resilience, and life skills on a consistent, daily basis. Requirements The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant , specifically supporting young people with complex needs or challenging behaviours . You must have a strong understanding of ASC and SEMH and be comfortable working in an environment that requires patience and high levels of empathy . You must be available for the full school day, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm , and be looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity. A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or a willingness to apply for one immediately. Benefits and Culture This Accrington-based school offers a unique, non-standard educational environment where the focus is on the "whole child." By joining a team where classes are capped at 5 pupils , you avoid the burnout of large settings and can truly focus on relationship-based support . This temp-to-perm contract allows you to build a rapport with the staff and students before transitioning onto a permanent school contract , offering excellent job security and specialised training in MAPA/Team Teach and Trauma-Informed Practice .
We are currently seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Antrim and Newtownabbey. This role involves providing person-centred care to individuals with a range of needs, including those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or elderly care requirements. As a Support Worker , you will assist with daily living tasks such as, meal prep, and supporting individuals in accessing community services. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and able to promote independence and dignity. Requirements: Access NI Availability for full-time hours Strong communication skills and a caring nature Previous experience as a Support Worker and an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desirable but not essential. Join us and make a meaningful difference as a Support Worker in your community.
May 27, 2026
Seasonal
We are currently seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Antrim and Newtownabbey. This role involves providing person-centred care to individuals with a range of needs, including those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or elderly care requirements. As a Support Worker , you will assist with daily living tasks such as, meal prep, and supporting individuals in accessing community services. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and able to promote independence and dignity. Requirements: Access NI Availability for full-time hours Strong communication skills and a caring nature Previous experience as a Support Worker and an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desirable but not essential. Join us and make a meaningful difference as a Support Worker in your community.
About Tadamon Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, more than 1,300 Palestinians have arrived in Britain, with many hundreds more expected over the coming months and years. Some have arrived via boats and others as students or visitors unable to return home and forced to apply for asylum. Added to this are increasing numbers of students, injured children and their families who have been evacuated directly from Gaza to Britain. Upon arrival they in dire need of support, but often instead find a hostile environment and a charitable sector decimated by legal aid cuts and with limited capacity to assist them. The support that is available has been provided on an ad hoc basis by the Palestinian community and other migrant and faith organisations. Tadamon aims to formalise much of this ad hoc support, by extending more structured provisions for supporting the Palestinian community in Britain particularly newly arrived Palestinian refugees and those from Gaza through casework, community services, access to legal resources, advice and advocacy, mental health support, cultural connection, employment, language and skills training. Purpose of the Role Tadamon is seeking an experienced and compassionate Community Caseworker to join our small and growing team. The postholder will work directly with Palestinian new arrivals, including asylum seekers, refugees, students unable to return home and evacuees from Gaza. Many of our community members are navigating trauma, loss, displacement and complex immigration processes. The purpose of the role is to: Provide holistic, high-quality casework support and advocacy. Ensure community members can access safe housing, legal representation (via referral), healthcare, education and welfare support. Reduce isolation and strengthen community engagement. Support Tadamon s volunteers and mentors to deliver coordinated and culturally grounded support. Contribute to Tadamon s development as a new and growing charity. This role does not involve the provision of any regulated immigration advice or medical advice. The caseworker will provide information, advocacy and referrals to appropriately regulated legal and medical professionals. Tadamon is committed to building internal immigration advice capacity. We are keen to support the successful candidate, where appropriate, to work towards accreditation with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), subject to organisational need and funding, and in line with relevant regulatory requirements which we hope to work towards meeting in due course. Key Responsibilities Casework & Direct Support Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with community members, ensuring a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to casework. Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and co-produce tailored support plans addressing immediate and longer-term needs. Provide holistic casework support, including: Support with accessing safe and stable housing. Assistance with GP registration and navigating NHS services (without providing medical advice). Support to access education, ESOL, employment and training opportunities. Support accessing welfare benefits, access to our hardship fund, and financial assistance where eligible. Referral to qualified immigration advisers and solicitors for legal advice. Advocate (with informed consent) on behalf of community members with local authorities, housing providers, schools, healthcare providers, solicitors and other statutory or voluntary agencies. Accompany community members to key appointments where appropriate and capacity allows. Support individuals who may be at risk or in crisis, escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy. Community & Partnership Working Encourage community members participation in Tadamon s events, peer support initiatives and community activities to reduce isolation and strengthen connection. Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, legal providers, health services, community organisations and other stakeholders. Contribute to the development of structured community initiatives and culturally appropriate support models for Palestinians in the UK. Organisational Development Maintain accurate and timely case records using Tadamon s case management system in line with GDPR and data protection legislation. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements, including providing anonymised case studies and data. Attend supervision, team meetings and appraisals. Take initiative in pursuing relevant training, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK asylum, immigration and welfare systems. Where agreed, work towards IAA accreditation to support Tadamon in building regulated immigration advice capacity (training and supervision support to be discussed). Comply with all Tadamon policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as the organisation grows. Person specification The ideal candidate will be an Arabic speaker, and will have a minimum of three years experience as a caseworker. They must bring energy and determination to the role and must be committed to working in collaboration with community members who may be at high risk or in crisis. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to manage a complex caseload and the desire to work as a member of a small team to protect and promote the interests of some of the Palestinian community through the provision of support to the individuals we seek to support. The ideal candidate will be committed to the achievement of Tadamon s long-term goals and will be passionate about ensuring that our community members can access the resources they need and feel seen, heard and supported in doing so. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in carrying out casework with children, young adults, and vulnerable adults, including supporting and safeguarding individuals with complex needs.
May 27, 2026
Full time
About Tadamon Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, more than 1,300 Palestinians have arrived in Britain, with many hundreds more expected over the coming months and years. Some have arrived via boats and others as students or visitors unable to return home and forced to apply for asylum. Added to this are increasing numbers of students, injured children and their families who have been evacuated directly from Gaza to Britain. Upon arrival they in dire need of support, but often instead find a hostile environment and a charitable sector decimated by legal aid cuts and with limited capacity to assist them. The support that is available has been provided on an ad hoc basis by the Palestinian community and other migrant and faith organisations. Tadamon aims to formalise much of this ad hoc support, by extending more structured provisions for supporting the Palestinian community in Britain particularly newly arrived Palestinian refugees and those from Gaza through casework, community services, access to legal resources, advice and advocacy, mental health support, cultural connection, employment, language and skills training. Purpose of the Role Tadamon is seeking an experienced and compassionate Community Caseworker to join our small and growing team. The postholder will work directly with Palestinian new arrivals, including asylum seekers, refugees, students unable to return home and evacuees from Gaza. Many of our community members are navigating trauma, loss, displacement and complex immigration processes. The purpose of the role is to: Provide holistic, high-quality casework support and advocacy. Ensure community members can access safe housing, legal representation (via referral), healthcare, education and welfare support. Reduce isolation and strengthen community engagement. Support Tadamon s volunteers and mentors to deliver coordinated and culturally grounded support. Contribute to Tadamon s development as a new and growing charity. This role does not involve the provision of any regulated immigration advice or medical advice. The caseworker will provide information, advocacy and referrals to appropriately regulated legal and medical professionals. Tadamon is committed to building internal immigration advice capacity. We are keen to support the successful candidate, where appropriate, to work towards accreditation with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), subject to organisational need and funding, and in line with relevant regulatory requirements which we hope to work towards meeting in due course. Key Responsibilities Casework & Direct Support Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with community members, ensuring a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to casework. Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and co-produce tailored support plans addressing immediate and longer-term needs. Provide holistic casework support, including: Support with accessing safe and stable housing. Assistance with GP registration and navigating NHS services (without providing medical advice). Support to access education, ESOL, employment and training opportunities. Support accessing welfare benefits, access to our hardship fund, and financial assistance where eligible. Referral to qualified immigration advisers and solicitors for legal advice. Advocate (with informed consent) on behalf of community members with local authorities, housing providers, schools, healthcare providers, solicitors and other statutory or voluntary agencies. Accompany community members to key appointments where appropriate and capacity allows. Support individuals who may be at risk or in crisis, escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policy. Community & Partnership Working Encourage community members participation in Tadamon s events, peer support initiatives and community activities to reduce isolation and strengthen connection. Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, legal providers, health services, community organisations and other stakeholders. Contribute to the development of structured community initiatives and culturally appropriate support models for Palestinians in the UK. Organisational Development Maintain accurate and timely case records using Tadamon s case management system in line with GDPR and data protection legislation. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements, including providing anonymised case studies and data. Attend supervision, team meetings and appraisals. Take initiative in pursuing relevant training, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK asylum, immigration and welfare systems. Where agreed, work towards IAA accreditation to support Tadamon in building regulated immigration advice capacity (training and supervision support to be discussed). Comply with all Tadamon policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as the organisation grows. Person specification The ideal candidate will be an Arabic speaker, and will have a minimum of three years experience as a caseworker. They must bring energy and determination to the role and must be committed to working in collaboration with community members who may be at high risk or in crisis. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to manage a complex caseload and the desire to work as a member of a small team to protect and promote the interests of some of the Palestinian community through the provision of support to the individuals we seek to support. The ideal candidate will be committed to the achievement of Tadamon s long-term goals and will be passionate about ensuring that our community members can access the resources they need and feel seen, heard and supported in doing so. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in carrying out casework with children, young adults, and vulnerable adults, including supporting and safeguarding individuals with complex needs.
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Location This is a hybrid role, combining work from home with work in the community. You'll also have access to our Barnardo's office in Taunton if you'd like to use this space. Working Hours Negotiable, up to 37 hours per week , including some evening work (fixed term until 31st March 2027) About the Role The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting and innovative programme aiming to support more than one million young people to build positive futures. Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed with young people and centred around a welcoming, inclusive youth space where young people can feel safe, connected, and empowered to take part in meaningful experiences. Using a youth work approach, we support young people to: Build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of belonging Grow in confidence, resilience, and self-esteem Take part in a wide range of activities, including creative, practical, and food-based sessions Explore issues that matter to them and have their voices heard Develop teamwork, communication, and essential life skills for the future Session Details You must be available to lead the following weekly sessions: Tuesdays Highbridge, 4:30pm 6:00pm Wednesdays Bridgwater, 4:30pm 6:00pm As part of your role, you will plan and deliver engaging, youth-led sessions in a variety of settings, including community venues and schools. You will build trusted relationships with young people, create inclusive spaces that meet diverse needs, and support them to achieve positive outcomes. You will also contribute to community engagement, develop creative approaches to reaching young people across Sedgemoor, and support ongoing evaluation through reflective practice and outcome recording. What We're Looking For Experience working with children, young people, and families Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with experience applying this in practice Excellent listening and communication skills with a diverse range of children, young people and families Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive workshops and group sessions Good written and IT skills to accurately record case notes Flexibility to adapt to the needs and interests of young people When applying, please refer specifically to the Person Specification and Job Description , explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Location This is a hybrid role, combining work from home with work in the community. You'll also have access to our Barnardo's office in Taunton if you'd like to use this space. Working Hours Negotiable, up to 37 hours per week , including some evening work (fixed term until 31st March 2027) About the Role The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting and innovative programme aiming to support more than one million young people to build positive futures. Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed with young people and centred around a welcoming, inclusive youth space where young people can feel safe, connected, and empowered to take part in meaningful experiences. Using a youth work approach, we support young people to: Build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of belonging Grow in confidence, resilience, and self-esteem Take part in a wide range of activities, including creative, practical, and food-based sessions Explore issues that matter to them and have their voices heard Develop teamwork, communication, and essential life skills for the future Session Details You must be available to lead the following weekly sessions: Tuesdays Highbridge, 4:30pm 6:00pm Wednesdays Bridgwater, 4:30pm 6:00pm As part of your role, you will plan and deliver engaging, youth-led sessions in a variety of settings, including community venues and schools. You will build trusted relationships with young people, create inclusive spaces that meet diverse needs, and support them to achieve positive outcomes. You will also contribute to community engagement, develop creative approaches to reaching young people across Sedgemoor, and support ongoing evaluation through reflective practice and outcome recording. What We're Looking For Experience working with children, young people, and families Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with experience applying this in practice Excellent listening and communication skills with a diverse range of children, young people and families Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive workshops and group sessions Good written and IT skills to accurately record case notes Flexibility to adapt to the needs and interests of young people When applying, please refer specifically to the Person Specification and Job Description , explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Caseworker in to join the Domestic Abuse team in Dorset, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is offered as hybrid role, attending face to face visits with children and young people who have been victims of Domestic Abuse across Dorset with one day a week in our office in Boscombe. Regular travel will be required throughout the area. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role As a Children and Young People Caseworker you will: Deliver excellent services to Children and Young People who have been victims of crime through the direct provision of information, practical and emotional help from the point of crime and where appropriate. Help Children & Young People cope and recover from the effects of crime. Act as a single point of contact, undertaking effective need and risk assessments. Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims. You will need: Previous experience delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. Previous experience of working with vulnerable CYP. To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and managing competing demands. The ability to complete needs and risk assessments. To demonstrate empathy. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Safeguarding principles. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
May 27, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Caseworker in to join the Domestic Abuse team in Dorset, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is offered as hybrid role, attending face to face visits with children and young people who have been victims of Domestic Abuse across Dorset with one day a week in our office in Boscombe. Regular travel will be required throughout the area. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role As a Children and Young People Caseworker you will: Deliver excellent services to Children and Young People who have been victims of crime through the direct provision of information, practical and emotional help from the point of crime and where appropriate. Help Children & Young People cope and recover from the effects of crime. Act as a single point of contact, undertaking effective need and risk assessments. Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims. You will need: Previous experience delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. Previous experience of working with vulnerable CYP. To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and managing competing demands. The ability to complete needs and risk assessments. To demonstrate empathy. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Safeguarding principles. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
&#(phone number removed); SEN Support Worker in Hampstead, NW3. A fantastic opportunity for a bright, emotionally intelligent and empathetic Support Worker to assist Peter aged 32. £23.00 to £26.00 gross per hour, depending on experience. Nearest Station: Chalk Farm Salary/Wage: £23.00 £26.00 GPH £45,000 £50,700 gross per annum (DOE) Driving Requirements: Highly Desirable, automatic car is provided on duty Essential: Experience supporting an adult with additional needs disabilities, in any capacity (including family experience) and willingness & availability to travel both in UK and abroad. Basic cooking skills. Very high standard of written English, with excellent vocabulary and grammatical skills (essential for supporting the client s communication system) A strong communicator and clear spoken English Desirable: Experience supporting clients with communication difficulties. A-Level or Degree educated (Maths, Physics, preferable). Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Average of 37.5 hours per week. Example shifts include: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm or 11:00 am to 6:30 pm or 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and occasionally 4.00 pm to 11:30 pm. Flexibility will be required and there may be occasional earlier starts or later finishes for appointments, with these agreed in advance. Rotas are planned a month ahead and will include weekend and Bank Holiday shifts on a rotational basis. Recruiter Contact: Rachael (url removed) About the Client/Child Peter (32) is bright, independent, and has a cheeky sense of humour. He enjoys travelling, museums, art, music (rock, soul, opera), eating out, outdoor activities, and has a keen interest in science, particularly astronomy and astrophysics. Peter also follows world politics closely. He has cerebral palsy and communicates effectively using a Neuromotor system. He is mobile but uses a wheelchair for longer distances. Peter benefits from consistent, understanding support and thrives in a structured, calm environment. The Role at a Glance We are looking for a Support Workers to join a small team and assist Peter with all aspects of daily living, both at home and in the community. Out and about, Peter requires 2:1 support: one person focusing on communication, the other on physical needs. Responsibilities include personal care, morning routines, physiotherapy exercises, and meal preparation. You will also support Peter in leisure activities such as swimming, visiting museums, and socialising. The role may involve occasional late finishes or overnight support. These are infrequent, usually planned in advance, and balanced with time off or rest periods. Peter will be undergoing surgery in May so we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a background with physical disability, post-surgery support, and physiotherapy. Hourly rate being offered: £23.00 to £26.00 depending on how many years of experience, level of training the candidate s educational background. Who this job would suit: This role is ideal for a Support Worker who is empathetic, vigilant, and reliable, with the ability to respect Peter s independence while providing sensitive guidance and acting in his best interests. Patience and understanding are especially important on days when Peter feels more anxious. Peter forms close emotional attachments to his Support Workers and depends on them fully, so this role is best suited to candidates who are genuinely invested in supporting him on his journey. You will become Peter s voice, and the training provided in his communication system is in-depth and highly specific. A very high standard of written English, with strong vocabulary and excellent grammatical skills, is essential, as the client s communication system and FCT training rely heavily on detailed written language and technical terminology. Additionally, clear and easily understood spoken English is required to ensure effective communication and support accents or speech patterns that materially affect comprehension are not compatible with this role. Why You ll Love This This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in Peter s life. In return, you will receive comprehensive training in his communication system and opportunities for professional development, including counselling or CBT training. Recruitment Process: Snap Care is managing the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, recruiter interviews, and arranging employer interviews. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
May 27, 2026
Full time
&#(phone number removed); SEN Support Worker in Hampstead, NW3. A fantastic opportunity for a bright, emotionally intelligent and empathetic Support Worker to assist Peter aged 32. £23.00 to £26.00 gross per hour, depending on experience. Nearest Station: Chalk Farm Salary/Wage: £23.00 £26.00 GPH £45,000 £50,700 gross per annum (DOE) Driving Requirements: Highly Desirable, automatic car is provided on duty Essential: Experience supporting an adult with additional needs disabilities, in any capacity (including family experience) and willingness & availability to travel both in UK and abroad. Basic cooking skills. Very high standard of written English, with excellent vocabulary and grammatical skills (essential for supporting the client s communication system) A strong communicator and clear spoken English Desirable: Experience supporting clients with communication difficulties. A-Level or Degree educated (Maths, Physics, preferable). Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Average of 37.5 hours per week. Example shifts include: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm or 11:00 am to 6:30 pm or 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and occasionally 4.00 pm to 11:30 pm. Flexibility will be required and there may be occasional earlier starts or later finishes for appointments, with these agreed in advance. Rotas are planned a month ahead and will include weekend and Bank Holiday shifts on a rotational basis. Recruiter Contact: Rachael (url removed) About the Client/Child Peter (32) is bright, independent, and has a cheeky sense of humour. He enjoys travelling, museums, art, music (rock, soul, opera), eating out, outdoor activities, and has a keen interest in science, particularly astronomy and astrophysics. Peter also follows world politics closely. He has cerebral palsy and communicates effectively using a Neuromotor system. He is mobile but uses a wheelchair for longer distances. Peter benefits from consistent, understanding support and thrives in a structured, calm environment. The Role at a Glance We are looking for a Support Workers to join a small team and assist Peter with all aspects of daily living, both at home and in the community. Out and about, Peter requires 2:1 support: one person focusing on communication, the other on physical needs. Responsibilities include personal care, morning routines, physiotherapy exercises, and meal preparation. You will also support Peter in leisure activities such as swimming, visiting museums, and socialising. The role may involve occasional late finishes or overnight support. These are infrequent, usually planned in advance, and balanced with time off or rest periods. Peter will be undergoing surgery in May so we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a background with physical disability, post-surgery support, and physiotherapy. Hourly rate being offered: £23.00 to £26.00 depending on how many years of experience, level of training the candidate s educational background. Who this job would suit: This role is ideal for a Support Worker who is empathetic, vigilant, and reliable, with the ability to respect Peter s independence while providing sensitive guidance and acting in his best interests. Patience and understanding are especially important on days when Peter feels more anxious. Peter forms close emotional attachments to his Support Workers and depends on them fully, so this role is best suited to candidates who are genuinely invested in supporting him on his journey. You will become Peter s voice, and the training provided in his communication system is in-depth and highly specific. A very high standard of written English, with strong vocabulary and excellent grammatical skills, is essential, as the client s communication system and FCT training rely heavily on detailed written language and technical terminology. Additionally, clear and easily understood spoken English is required to ensure effective communication and support accents or speech patterns that materially affect comprehension are not compatible with this role. Why You ll Love This This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in Peter s life. In return, you will receive comprehensive training in his communication system and opportunities for professional development, including counselling or CBT training. Recruitment Process: Snap Care is managing the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, recruiter interviews, and arranging employer interviews. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Family Support Worker A local authority is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver early help and targeted interventions to children, young people (0-19) and families. This is a hands-on role focused on improving outcomes and preventing escalation of need through direct, intensive support. The Role You will work directly with families in their homes and communities, carrying out assessments, delivering structured support plans, and working closely with partner agencies. The role requires a proactive, flexible approach and a strong focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes. This is a temporary, 12 weeks contract with potential extension. Key Responsibilities Deliver targeted interventions to children, young people and families Complete holistic assessments and develop support plans Manage a caseload and act as Lead Professional where required Provide intensive family support through home and community visits Work with multi-agency partners including schools, health and social care Maintain accurate case records and reports Support safeguarding processes and escalate concerns appropriately Facilitate group work and support programmes where required About You NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field Experience working with children, young people and families Strong safeguarding knowledge and case management experience Confident working independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and engagement skills Able to manage risk and work in challenging situations Good IT and report writing skills Additional Information Flexible working required, including evenings and weekends Must be able to travel across and outside the borough May include participation in a duty rota
May 27, 2026
Seasonal
Family Support Worker A local authority is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver early help and targeted interventions to children, young people (0-19) and families. This is a hands-on role focused on improving outcomes and preventing escalation of need through direct, intensive support. The Role You will work directly with families in their homes and communities, carrying out assessments, delivering structured support plans, and working closely with partner agencies. The role requires a proactive, flexible approach and a strong focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes. This is a temporary, 12 weeks contract with potential extension. Key Responsibilities Deliver targeted interventions to children, young people and families Complete holistic assessments and develop support plans Manage a caseload and act as Lead Professional where required Provide intensive family support through home and community visits Work with multi-agency partners including schools, health and social care Maintain accurate case records and reports Support safeguarding processes and escalate concerns appropriately Facilitate group work and support programmes where required About You NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field Experience working with children, young people and families Strong safeguarding knowledge and case management experience Confident working independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and engagement skills Able to manage risk and work in challenging situations Good IT and report writing skills Additional Information Flexible working required, including evenings and weekends Must be able to travel across and outside the borough May include participation in a duty rota
Role: Form F Assessor Salary: 2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Here at Polaris Community, our independent fostering services are committed to providing the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. What is the role of a Form F assessor? Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: Be a qualified social worker. Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work. Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC. Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance. Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days. Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel. Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process. Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Why work with us? Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. 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. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
May 27, 2026
Full time
Role: Form F Assessor Salary: 2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Here at Polaris Community, our independent fostering services are committed to providing the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. What is the role of a Form F assessor? Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: Be a qualified social worker. Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work. Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC. Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance. Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days. Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel. Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process. Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Why work with us? Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. 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. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. 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: 23,542.56 per annum 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 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional 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 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 some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some 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 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 have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle 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 27, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. 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: 23,542.56 per annum 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 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional 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 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 some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some 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 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 have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle 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,
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,081.10 per annum - dependent upon experience Benefits: Company car or 2,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays Life assurance Company pension On-site free parking Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Office Location: Hybrid - supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, with an expectation to travel to the regional head office in Bromsgrove on occasions. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - February 2024 This is an exciting chance to join FCA Midlands and make a real impact. We're looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspiring, friendly team and help drive the growth and development of our fostering services across the Midlands. With a Bromsgrove-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you'll enjoy the freedom to balance office collaboration with working from home. 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. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. 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. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away). Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. A full driving licence. Interested in joining us? For an inspiring and friendly conversation about this exciting role, get in touch with Rachel Lowe, Fostering Service Manager, on (phone number removed). Ready to make a difference? Apply today, and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies, please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
May 27, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,081.10 per annum - dependent upon experience Benefits: Company car or 2,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays Life assurance Company pension On-site free parking Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Office Location: Hybrid - supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, with an expectation to travel to the regional head office in Bromsgrove on occasions. Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - February 2024 This is an exciting chance to join FCA Midlands and make a real impact. We're looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspiring, friendly team and help drive the growth and development of our fostering services across the Midlands. With a Bromsgrove-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you'll enjoy the freedom to balance office collaboration with working from home. 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. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. 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. Duties Will Include Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. You Must Have A Social Work qualification. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away). Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations. A full driving licence. Interested in joining us? For an inspiring and friendly conversation about this exciting role, get in touch with Rachel Lowe, Fostering Service Manager, on (phone number removed). Ready to make a difference? Apply today, and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies, please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Intelligence Researcher to work within the North Wales Police Force Location: St Asaph, Hybrid Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Hourly Rate: 15.72 per hour End Date: End of May 2027 Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Are you ready to dive into the heart of investigative work? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for research? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity for you in our Force Intelligence department as an Intelligence Researcher! What You Will Do: As an Intelligence Researcher, you will be at the forefront of our intelligence function, delivering critical research and insights that directly support ongoing police activity. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive intelligence research related to Serious Organised Crime and Major Incidents. Monitoring events and assessing firearms intelligence. Compiling internal reports on current active criminals and crime trends. Preparing briefings and bulletins to guide operational officers in specific areas of action. Communicating your findings effectively to Intelligence Supervisors, Managers, and colleagues. Utilising your initiative to maximise intelligence development, ensuring accuracy and high standards in reporting. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: NVQ Level III or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience. Proven research skills, ideally within an intelligence environment. Awareness of Law Enforcement tactics and investigation practices. Competency in various Force Computerised Intelligence Systems and IT platforms. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in NWP Intelligence systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively. Why Join Us? At our organisation, we value the contributions of our team members and strive to create an engaging and supportive work environment. Enjoy the following perks: Hybrid Working: Embrace the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference. Impactful Work: Play a vital role in contributing to public safety and community well-being. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited to embark on this journey with us as an Intelligence Researcher, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that makes a real impact in the world of public services. Join us in our mission to enhance intelligence research and support vital police operations. Your investigative skills could be the key to unlocking critical insights! Apply Now! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
May 27, 2026
Seasonal
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Intelligence Researcher to work within the North Wales Police Force Location: St Asaph, Hybrid Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Hourly Rate: 15.72 per hour End Date: End of May 2027 Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Are you ready to dive into the heart of investigative work? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for research? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity for you in our Force Intelligence department as an Intelligence Researcher! What You Will Do: As an Intelligence Researcher, you will be at the forefront of our intelligence function, delivering critical research and insights that directly support ongoing police activity. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive intelligence research related to Serious Organised Crime and Major Incidents. Monitoring events and assessing firearms intelligence. Compiling internal reports on current active criminals and crime trends. Preparing briefings and bulletins to guide operational officers in specific areas of action. Communicating your findings effectively to Intelligence Supervisors, Managers, and colleagues. Utilising your initiative to maximise intelligence development, ensuring accuracy and high standards in reporting. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: NVQ Level III or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience. Proven research skills, ideally within an intelligence environment. Awareness of Law Enforcement tactics and investigation practices. Competency in various Force Computerised Intelligence Systems and IT platforms. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in NWP Intelligence systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively. Why Join Us? At our organisation, we value the contributions of our team members and strive to create an engaging and supportive work environment. Enjoy the following perks: Hybrid Working: Embrace the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference. Impactful Work: Play a vital role in contributing to public safety and community well-being. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited to embark on this journey with us as an Intelligence Researcher, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that makes a real impact in the world of public services. Join us in our mission to enhance intelligence research and support vital police operations. Your investigative skills could be the key to unlocking critical insights! Apply Now! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Support Worker - Fitzwilliam Close Salary: £12.83 per hour; £20,007.19 per annum (FTE £25,342.44 per annum) Hours: 30 hours per week Ref: FW034 Early shifts typically begin from 07:00, and the latest finish time is 21:00 for those not completing a sleep in. An additional payment is provided for sleep in shifts. This role forms part of a 24/7 service, so flexibility is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to undertake sleep in duties. Do you want to support people to live full, independent, and meaningful lives? As a Support Worker in our Learning Disability service, Fitzwilliam Close, you'll empower individuals to make choices, express their goals, and participate confidently in home and community activities. If you're someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person centered care, we want to hear from you. About Fitzwilliam Close Located just off the A12, in a peaceful residential area in Woodbridge, Fitzwilliam Close is ideally situated just a short walk from local shops, supermarkets and schools, with Woodbridge Rail Station less than a mile away and regular bus routes including the 64, 66, 70, 73 and 800, providing easy links across Woodbridge, Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area. What you'll be doing: Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.Respect each tenant's unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives. Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters. Keep well organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements. Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth. Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant's support, including families and external partners. More benefits of joining : As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role: 22 days annual leave (pro rata) Reward and recognition awards. Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination. Cashback Health plan. Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply. Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy Wellbeing programme. Person Specification Care Certificate is desirable QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable A full driving licence is desirable. but not essential Interview Date: To be confirmed Before applying Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more. Apply with Confidence Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all. We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling or emailing . Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the Privacy Notice - By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice - to the processing of your data as part of this application. For more information and career guidance, check our career hub.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Support Worker - Fitzwilliam Close Salary: £12.83 per hour; £20,007.19 per annum (FTE £25,342.44 per annum) Hours: 30 hours per week Ref: FW034 Early shifts typically begin from 07:00, and the latest finish time is 21:00 for those not completing a sleep in. An additional payment is provided for sleep in shifts. This role forms part of a 24/7 service, so flexibility is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to undertake sleep in duties. Do you want to support people to live full, independent, and meaningful lives? As a Support Worker in our Learning Disability service, Fitzwilliam Close, you'll empower individuals to make choices, express their goals, and participate confidently in home and community activities. If you're someone who values dignity, inclusion, and person centered care, we want to hear from you. About Fitzwilliam Close Located just off the A12, in a peaceful residential area in Woodbridge, Fitzwilliam Close is ideally situated just a short walk from local shops, supermarkets and schools, with Woodbridge Rail Station less than a mile away and regular bus routes including the 64, 66, 70, 73 and 800, providing easy links across Woodbridge, Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area. What you'll be doing: Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.Respect each tenant's unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives. Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters. Keep well organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements. Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth. Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant's support, including families and external partners. More benefits of joining : As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role: 22 days annual leave (pro rata) Reward and recognition awards. Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination. Cashback Health plan. Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply. Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy Wellbeing programme. Person Specification Care Certificate is desirable QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable A full driving licence is desirable. but not essential Interview Date: To be confirmed Before applying Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more. Apply with Confidence Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all. We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling or emailing . 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We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Sexual Violence Outreach Worker to play a vital role in supporting individuals affected by sexual offences. This exciting new post forms part of the Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service, delivered in partnership with First Light. The role is part-time and will be primarily based in the community across Plymouth, with time also spent in our Plymouth office. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Sexual Violence Outreach Worker you will provide compassionate, flexible, and connected support to clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault, in order to help them engage with the support provided by the new Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service. Many individuals accessing the service will have experienced multiple adverse experiences and may present with complex, intersecting needs such as insecure housing, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and significant mental health challenges. You will provide support that aims to meet people where they are in order to build rapport and trust as the foundation for longer-term support and interventions. Key Responsibilities To build secure, consistent, and trusting relationships through a highly person centred approach as previous experiences and trauma can lead to mistrust of services, and inconsistent engagement. Support individuals to explore their holistic needs to increase their physical and psychological safety, sense of control and while working collaboratively with multi agency partners to ensure coordinated, wrap around support. Identify barriers to individuals accessing the service and determine solutions Actively promote and maintain a visible service presence within relevant community and partner settings to build trust and encourage referrals Utilise a case management system to maintain accurate and professional recording of case records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including the collection of outcomes About You You will need: An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and complex trauma Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s) An ability to balance competing needs and priorities An ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role An ability to manage a caseload including complex case management An ability to use generic IT applications competently This role requires regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
May 27, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Sexual Violence Outreach Worker to play a vital role in supporting individuals affected by sexual offences. This exciting new post forms part of the Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service, delivered in partnership with First Light. The role is part-time and will be primarily based in the community across Plymouth, with time also spent in our Plymouth office. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Sexual Violence Outreach Worker you will provide compassionate, flexible, and connected support to clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault, in order to help them engage with the support provided by the new Integrated Plymouth Sexual Violence Service. Many individuals accessing the service will have experienced multiple adverse experiences and may present with complex, intersecting needs such as insecure housing, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and significant mental health challenges. You will provide support that aims to meet people where they are in order to build rapport and trust as the foundation for longer-term support and interventions. Key Responsibilities To build secure, consistent, and trusting relationships through a highly person centred approach as previous experiences and trauma can lead to mistrust of services, and inconsistent engagement. Support individuals to explore their holistic needs to increase their physical and psychological safety, sense of control and while working collaboratively with multi agency partners to ensure coordinated, wrap around support. Identify barriers to individuals accessing the service and determine solutions Actively promote and maintain a visible service presence within relevant community and partner settings to build trust and encourage referrals Utilise a case management system to maintain accurate and professional recording of case records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including the collection of outcomes About You You will need: An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and complex trauma Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s) An ability to balance competing needs and priorities An ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role An ability to manage a caseload including complex case management An ability to use generic IT applications competently This role requires regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
