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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,

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover and requires an immediate start . It offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, fast-paced business. The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, analysis and decision support across the Group. This role is critical in delivering high quality forecasting, budgeting and strategic insight to support business growth and performance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Product, Commercial and Operations teams, providing forward-looking analysis, challenging assumptions and enhancing financial visibility across the organisation. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning Own the annual budget and rolling forecast processes, working closely with business heads to ensure accuracy and commercial alignment Review business plan and strategic initiatives by actively challenging assumptions and scrutinising projected impact Deliver clear variance analysis against budget and forecast, alongside scenario modelling to support decision-making Financial Analysis and Reporting Produce and continuously improve the monthly management reporting pack, including variance analysis and KPI commentary for board Deliver timely and insightful analysis on revenue, costs, and key KPIs Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the P&L and balance sheet, supporting proactive decision-making Support the production of board and executive-level reporting materials Business partnering Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial challenge and supports Evaluate strategic initiatives, investments and product developments using financial analysis Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Process Improvement and Change Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems and reporting Support implementation of new tools, automation and data enhancements Promote a data-driven culture through better use of analytics and BI tools Stakeholder management Build strong relationships with Finance, Commercial and operational teams Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making Support and develop junior team members where applicable, fostering a high-performance culture KEY SKILLS AND EXPERINCE Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or related roles Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation skills Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems Experience within financial services or a trading environment Desirable: Familiarity with BI tools Experience supporting strategic projects or transformation initiatives CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don't just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

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,

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Office-based - Sheffield Salary: 23,535.26 per annum Contract: Full time, permanent Benefits: 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) plus Bank Holidays Company pension Life assurance x2 Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Free 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. 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 (Yorks and Lincs) is a well-established agency, rated as Outstanding with Ofsted, 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. Full training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has good communication and administrative skills and is seeking a role within a team to make a difference to the lives of children and families. For more information about this post please contact Carrie Robinson, Referrals Manager on (phone number removed). 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Office-based - Sheffield Salary: 23,535.26 per annum Contract: Full time, permanent Benefits: 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) plus Bank Holidays Company pension Life assurance x2 Employee discount scheme Medical cash plan Free 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. 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 (Yorks and Lincs) is a well-established agency, rated as Outstanding with Ofsted, 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. Full training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has good communication and administrative skills and is seeking a role within a team to make a difference to the lives of children and families. For more information about this post please contact Carrie Robinson, Referrals Manager on (phone number removed). 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,

Software Engineering Manager My client, a progressive and ambitious organisation, is seeking an exceptional Software Engineering Manager to lead, energise and elevate their engineering function of approximately 20. This is a pivotal executive-level role, reporting directly to the CEO and working in close partnership with the Chief Architect, where you will play a critical part in shaping both technical direction and commercial outcomes. They are looking for a dynamic, high-impact leader -someone who can inspire teams, drive performance, and combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen. The Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will take full ownership of a 20-person engineering function - building a high-performing, accountable, and motivated team that consistently delivers secure, scalable and commercially aligned technology solutions. This role requires more than technical oversight. You will be a visible and energetic leader who sets the tone, challenges thinking constructively, and ensures engineering is not just a delivery function but a strategic driver of business growth. Working alongside the Chief Architect, you will translate architectural vision into operational excellence, ensuring execution, pace and quality remain uncompromising. Reporting to the CEO, you will contribute at executive level, aligning engineering strategy directly with commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership Define and execute a clear engineering strategy aligned to business growth and revenue objectives. Partner with the CEO and executive team to ensure technology investment delivers measurable commercial value. Drive performance, efficiency and scalability across the 20-person engineering function. Own budget, resource planning and cost management within engineering. Inspirational People Leadership Lead, mentor and energise a team of approximately 20. Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Develop leadership capability within the engineering management layer. Foster an environment that attracts, retains and develops top technical talent. Technical Excellence & Delivery Oversee the design and delivery of secure, scalable, high-quality digital platforms. Ensure best-in-class Agile, DevOps and modern software engineering practices. Maintain hands-on credibility with strong technical depth and architectural understanding. Drive engineering KPIs focused on quality, velocity, stability and customer impact. Collaboration & Executive Influence Work closely with the Chief Architect to ensure architectural vision is effectively implemented. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations and Commercial teams. Translate complex technical strategy into clear business language for executive stakeholders. Constructively challenge senior leaders where appropriate to ensure optimal outcomes. What We re Looking For We re seeking a confident, commercially astute technology leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and knows how to get the very best out of their teams. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (circa 20+). Proven ability to build, inspire and scale high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with experience aligning technology to business growth. Deep technical knowledge and a hands-on engineering background. Experience operating at executive level and influencing senior stakeholders. A track record of delivering secure, scalable platforms in regulated or complex environments (financial services experience desirable). Gravitas, energy and the confidence to influence at CEO level. Benefits: 28 days Holiday + BH Healthcare Hybrid working Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineering Manager - Manchester

Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,

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,

Forklift Driver (Training Provided) - Permanent, Full Time JELD WEN Penrith, CA11 Looking for a stable, long term role with training and progression ? Whether you already have an FLT licence or want to learn, this could be the opportunity for you. JELD WEN Penrith is expanding and investing in its people. We're looking for reliable, motivated individuals to join our friendly, safety focused manufacturing team . About us Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith - the European flagship for UK door production. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our capabilities and transform the business. Our Penrith plant is entering a new phase of growth and will soon manufacture all high-volume doors for JELD-WEN's UK customers. This expansion brings new opportunities for the local workforce, supporting skill development, career progression and a stronger future for the community. Pay & Progression £13.23 - £16.12 per hour with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates, depending on: Shift pattern worked Demonstrated skill and competency level, assessed against a defined skills based criteria All new starters are paid at an appropriate rate based on their initial assessment. Pay progression is available as additional skills and competence are demonstrated. Shift Pattern Monday to Friday, 3 shift rota: 6am-2pm 2pm-10pm 10pm-6am Your role: Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment Handling stock bookings, rotations and general warehouse duties Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons. What we're looking for: FLT licence preferred, but not essential - full training available for the right candidates Commitment to workplace safety Good timekeeping is essential Reliability and quality consciousness Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams Positive attitude and willingness to learn Basic English communication skills. Outstanding benefits: Full-time, permanent contract Comprehensive training from day one with access to internal and external courses Inclusive work environment 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) and life insurance (6x salary) Wellbeing app offering Confidential Emotional Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, Online Support, and Interactive Digital Tools Salary Sacrifice Scheme : Cycle to work, Health cash plan, buy up to 5 days annual leave Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products (cost + 5%) Annual performance bonus and employee referral bonus Team-building events , such as Fun Family Day. Apply today! Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro. Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN! For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit or follow LinkedIn . JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'. What We Offer Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Regional Head of Operations - Supported Living and Residential Care (North East) Job Title: Regional Operations Manager - Residential Care Homes Location: Newcastle - Northumberland area and the wider Northeast region, NE3, UK Salary: Up to £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Start Date: ASAP Start Date: 01/06/2026 TBC Senior Care Leadership Role - Group Expanding into the Northeast Our client, a well-established care group, is expanding into the Northeast and seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee their elderly residential care homes in the Newcastle and Northumberland area and beyond. Focusing on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality care, this is a key Head of Operations hire to spearhead the organisation's growth in the region. About the Role As Northeast Head of Operations, you'll primarily manage a group of elderly care homes to high standards. The Head of Operations will also contribute to future plans for supported living services, drawing on the group's national expertise. Key responsibilities for the Regional Operations Manager Include: Strong operational leadership across multiple Northeast homes Regulatory compliance, quality care, financial performance Stakeholder relationships - local commissioners, authorities Contributing to future supported living development plans Monitoring occupancy, CQC ratings, staffing, budgets Line managing and developing Registered Managers and teams Reporting operational performance to senior leadership Representing the organisation to Northeast partners Skills and Experience required for this Regional Operations Manager role: You'll demonstrate: Proven multi-site care home operations management experience Significant elderly residential care background Learning disabilities and supported living exposure beneficial Success with Northeast commissioners and authorities In-depth CQC understanding, commitment to quality Excellent leadership, Registered Manager development skills Interest in future supported living development Strong financial, occupancy and budget management acumen Northeast based, ideally around Newcastle Package and Benefits for the Regional Operations Manager role: Highly competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum Permanent, full-time Regional Operations Management role with strategic influence Shape the group's Northeast elderly care operations Contribute to future regional supported living plans Comprehensive benefits package To Apply for this Head of Operations Role This Head of Operations role is handled exclusively by Pivotal People Care. Applications are welcome until the right Head of Operations candidate is found. Head of Operations Elderly Care Homes Newcastle Group Expanding into Northeast Supported Living Future

Ref: 23383 The Skills You Need: Strong client relations / business development experience in UK Syndication Loans Your New Salary: Depending on experience + bonus Location: Central London Job Status: Permanent. Hybrid working, 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH Report to: Head of Corporate Banking Relationship Manager - Summary: Assist Head of Corporate Banking Department to achieve Corporate Banking's team and sales KPIs. Support the growth of Corporate Banking London Branch business in a sustainable and profitable manner, while behaves ethically and produces work that is compliance with relevant Laws and Regulatory requirements. Execute banking solutions to meet the needs of new and existing Corporate Banking clients. Relationship Manager - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Grow the baseline trade revenues, assets and enhance returns from the baseline levels from existing clients in your portfolio to meet individual and team targets; Enhance relationships with Head Office, Domestic Branches and your existing portfolio clients to increase size of deals and explore cross-selling opportunities, such as loans, deposits, trade finance, cash management, FX, bond issuance, RMB business, etc.; Actively look for new clients to expand London Branch's asset size. Provide and promote high quality corporate banking products and services to your clients; Update and maintain accurate client/credit files; Carry out Pre-loan investigation, credit procedure and after-loan management, the implementation of the trade financing business review and self-examination; Carry out corporate KYC and AML related work; Arrange legal related works including but not limited to documentation and clause negotiation; Responsible for internal system related works, including but not limited to credit application, review and maintenance. Lead by example and mentor other CB junior team members on effective communication to create a cohesive and professional culture across London Branch. Produce high quality client support documentations and meetings preparations. In addition to these duties, the Employee may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties within his/her capacity as necessary to meet the needs of the bank's business. Relationship Manager - The skills you need to succeed: Degree Holder (minimum) or higher educational level Solid relevant experience in UK banking sector, with demonstrable experience in developing both UK background corporate clients (not SME or private clients) Ability to independently undertake both business development and transaction execution Strong credit analytical skillset would be preferred, but not essential Demonstrable strong counterparty relationships Good understanding of business procedures. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Interview Process: Initial discussion with Group Sales & Commercial Director. Introductory, informal conversation. 1st Stage Interview. Introductory discussion with the Group Chairman - an open conversation about the organisation, its values and culture. Followed by a formal interview with Group Sales & Commercial Director to delve into the details of the role. Open Q&A. Office tour . click apply for full job details

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,

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,

Mobile Cleaner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £25,949 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 7th June 2026 About us: Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services. We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef s and chef s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development. What we offer: Competitive hourly rates of pay Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff) Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme Cycle2work scheme Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme. Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure. What we are looking for: We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a permanent Mobile Cleaner. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The mobile cleaner has the use of a council vehicle to complete required tasks, so the successful applicant must hold a full clean driving licence. Times of work are variable, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 6.00 am and 7.30pm. You must be flexible with your approach to working times. You must be prepared to travel to various locations within the City of Newcastle and Gateshead daily. Travel expenses within your working times will be paid monthly in addition to your salary. We are looking for someone who: Essential to have a full clean driving licence Is a team player but able to use your own initiative Can have good relationships with others Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines Has a flexible approach to work, hours, and locations Is customer focused Can deliver to required standards Is suitable to work with children and young people Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying. Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Newcastle City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

HR Administrator Salary: Up to 23,625 per annum Contract Type: Full time, permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Bromsgrove About Polaris At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, our group has included independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, therapeutic residential homes, specialist education, and bespoke children's service contracts - all united by one purpose: to improve the lives of children and young people. Our Residential Division offers therapeutic homes and schools set within both urban and rural communities, supporting young people's emotional, social, mental, and academic growth. We believe every child deserves to thrive, and we strive to create environments where they can truly reach their full potential. We are seeking a HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team at our Bromsgrove Head Office. You will provide an organised, comprehensive and flexible HR administrative support service to the staff group across Polaris Community, ensuring all company policies are adhered to. You will also ensure all IT systems are updated and maintained, enabling the business to function effectively in line with the Polaris Community vision and values. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, responding to calls professionally and directing or resolving queries as appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper personnel records in line with data protection and company policies. Create and manage staff files, ensuring all required documentation is recorded on the HR database. Process changes to employee details and manage leavers, updating payroll, HR systems, and IT accordingly. Regularly chase outstanding documentation from applicants, staff, and managers within agreed service levels. Record and report equal opportunities data accurately. Support external inspections by auditing personnel files and ensuring compliance documentation is complete. Handle reference requests for ex-casual staff in line with service level agreements and confidentiality requirements. About You Previous experience in an HR or administrative role Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to manage confidential information Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems What We Offer 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Insurance x2 salary Employee Discount Scheme Free Parking 500 Refer-a-Friend scheme A supportive and purpose-driven working culture Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources,

HR Administrator Salary: Up to 23,625 per annum Contract Type: Full time, permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Bromsgrove About Polaris At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, our group has included independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, therapeutic residential homes, specialist education, and bespoke children's service contracts - all united by one purpose: to improve the lives of children and young people. Our Residential Division offers therapeutic homes and schools set within both urban and rural communities, supporting young people's emotional, social, mental, and academic growth. We believe every child deserves to thrive, and we strive to create environments where they can truly reach their full potential. We are seeking a HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team at our Bromsgrove Head Office. You will provide an organised, comprehensive and flexible HR administrative support service to the staff group across Polaris Community, ensuring all company policies are adhered to. You will also ensure all IT systems are updated and maintained, enabling the business to function effectively in line with the Polaris Community vision and values. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, responding to calls professionally and directing or resolving queries as appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper personnel records in line with data protection and company policies. Create and manage staff files, ensuring all required documentation is recorded on the HR database. Process changes to employee details and manage leavers, updating payroll, HR systems, and IT accordingly. Regularly chase outstanding documentation from applicants, staff, and managers within agreed service levels. Record and report equal opportunities data accurately. Support external inspections by auditing personnel files and ensuring compliance documentation is complete. Handle reference requests for ex-casual staff in line with service level agreements and confidentiality requirements. About You Previous experience in an HR or administrative role Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to manage confidential information Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems What We Offer 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Insurance x2 salary Employee Discount Scheme Free Parking 500 Refer-a-Friend scheme A supportive and purpose-driven working culture Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources,

HR Administrator Salary: Up to 23,625 per annum Contract Type: Full time, permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Bromsgrove About Polaris At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, our group has included independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, therapeutic residential homes, specialist education, and bespoke children's service contracts - all united by one purpose: to improve the lives of children and young people. Our Residential Division offers therapeutic homes and schools set within both urban and rural communities, supporting young people's emotional, social, mental, and academic growth. We believe every child deserves to thrive, and we strive to create environments where they can truly reach their full potential. We are seeking a HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team at our Bromsgrove Head Office. You will provide an organised, comprehensive and flexible HR administrative support service to the staff group across Polaris Community, ensuring all company policies are adhered to. You will also ensure all IT systems are updated and maintained, enabling the business to function effectively in line with the Polaris Community vision and values. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, responding to calls professionally and directing or resolving queries as appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper personnel records in line with data protection and company policies. Create and manage staff files, ensuring all required documentation is recorded on the HR database. Process changes to employee details and manage leavers, updating payroll, HR systems, and IT accordingly. Regularly chase outstanding documentation from applicants, staff, and managers within agreed service levels. Record and report equal opportunities data accurately. Support external inspections by auditing personnel files and ensuring compliance documentation is complete. Handle reference requests for ex-casual staff in line with service level agreements and confidentiality requirements. About You Previous experience in an HR or administrative role Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to manage confidential information Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems What We Offer 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays) Company Pension Scheme Life Insurance x2 salary Employee Discount Scheme Free Parking 500 Refer-a-Friend scheme A supportive and purpose-driven working culture Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources,

Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager Location: Bristol Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Up to 38,955.18 per annum (includes sleep in shifts) Specific Hours: 38 hours per week Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, is a leading provider of residential care for young people. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, holistic support that helps every young person thrive. If you're passionate about improving the lives of young people and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently looking for a Deputy Manager to join our home in Bristol. Benefits On call payments - 10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and 50 for Saturday and Sunday Ofsted Bonus of 200 for a Good report and 500 for an Outstanding report Increased Overtime Rate Holiday Allowance Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution) Work Phone Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Home Manager, lead the team, and ensure the home provides safe, high quality care for young people. You will: Help run the home day to day and ensure young people are safeguarded Lead, supervise and motivate the staff team, stepping in for the Manager when needed Create a supportive, nurturing environment centred on young people's needs and views Work with professionals and families to support care plans and positive outcomes Maintain compliance with policies, legislation and safety standards Support staff development, training and participate in the on call rota Manage petty cash and assist with budget responsibilities Take annual leave at different times to the Home Manager About You Has a good standard of education and strong writing, IT and organisational skills Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People, and is willing to start the Level 5 Diploma within 6 months if not already qualified Has 2+ years' experience working directly with young people, including challenging behaviour Understands current childcare legislation, regulations and quality standards Has experience working with external agencies, families and attending professional meetings Can lead, motivate and support a team, acting as a positive role model Is empathetic, child centred and committed to achieving the best outcomes Holds a full, clean UK manual driving licence Is willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,