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Adult Social Worker - Practice Manager Location: City of Westminster Position: Full-Time, Locum Pay Rate: 36.00 per hour Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Worker to join the City of Westminster Council as a Practice Manager. This full-time locum position is ideal for a senior practitioner looking to step into a leadership role, providing crucial support and guidance to a dedicated team of social work professionals. About the City of Westminster Council The City of Westminster Council is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community care. Working within this vibrant and diverse central London borough offers a unique and rewarding environment. Westminster Council is dedicated to supporting its staff through excellent resources, a collaborative culture, and a strong focus on professional development, making it an exceptional place to advance your social work career. Key Responsibilities As a Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating the standards of adult social care. Your duties will include: Providing leadership and professional guidance to social workers within the team. Promoting and instilling high-quality social work practice standards. Undertaking the responsibilities of Duty Senior as necessary. Acting as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM). Providing supervision and oversight for complex cases. Supporting risk management and complex decision-making in accordance with relevant legislation. Ensuring that practice is in strict alignment with statutory frameworks and best practice quality standards. Requirements A recognized qualification in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or degree). Active registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care, with demonstrable experience in leadership or senior roles. Robust knowledge of adult social care legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. Strong decision-making, risk assessment, and communication skills. Why Register with SW Locums? When you partner with SW Locums, you are choosing the leading agency in the social work market. We pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge, unparalleled candidate support, and exclusive access to the best roles across the UK. We offer an efficient registration process, dedicated consultants who understand your career goals, and highly competitive pay rates. Refer a Friend: 500 Bonus Do you know another outstanding social work professional looking for their next move? Recommend them to SW Locums. If they are successfully placed, you will receive a 500 referral bonus (subject to terms and conditions). How to Apply If you are a motivated senior social worker ready to make a significant impact in the City of Westminster, we want to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to SW Locums today to express your interest in this position.

We are recruiting a Support Worker for our Floating Support Service in Middlesbrough. Here, we support people with a learning disability and/or mental health needs within their own home or out in the community. This may include support with domestic tasks and home maintenance, emotional support, social inclusion, financial management with paying household bills, shopping and cooking. The floating support service spans throughout the Middlesbrough area with a radius of 5 miles. We currently support over 30 service users, with the hope of expanding. Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other support needs. Support Worker Duties: Providing personal care, and practical and emotional support to people with a learning disability/mental health need Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users Working with service users in a recovery-focused way, in line with their individual support plans Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their career in social care. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way. A full driving license is essential for this role. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Vacancy Reference Number: 90443 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a postive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic. Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We'll offer you £13.15 Per Hour Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Early Help support and prevention team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and strengths of children and families. Working with families experiencing difficulties such as school attendance issues, parenting challenges, domestic abuse, mental health concerns, substance misuse, or housing problems. Creating and coordinating early help plans with families and partner agencies. Providing direct support and interventions to improve outcomes for children. Working closely with schools, health services, police, youth services, and community organizations. Monitoring progress and reviewing plans to ensure families receive appropriate support. Identifying safeguarding concerns and escalating cases when necessary. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

This role has a starting salary of £24,732 per annum based on a 18 hour working week (£49,464 FTE). We are excited to be hiring a new part time Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Connect to Community (C2C) team, our new front door service for Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity for people who want to support residents, carers and families while helping to embed a modern, strengths-based approach to social care. Your contractual base will either be Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JD or The Ashford Centre, Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3DU. Further details to be discussed at interview. This is a hybrid role where the expectation is a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, as well as working in locations to meet the demands of the role as required. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The Connect to Community (C2C) team, creates a seamless journey for residents. Our C2C Teams act as the first point of response, providing urgent assessments, safeguarding, and support planning. Our operating model is designed to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and increase meaningful time with people in their communities, focusing on what really matters: listening, building relationships and creating solutions that work. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey, you will bring strong experience in assessing social care needs and delivering direct interventions with some of the most complex and challenging individuals and their carers, using a strengths-based approach to promote independence, choice and control. Alongside your casework, you will supervise and support staff, work closely with Team Managers to improve processes and shape the team, and demonstrate the flexibility and resilience needed to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: A Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a social worker. Experience of providing professional leadership. Evidence of having built strong relationships and worked collaboratively with others. An applied knowledge of The Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and experience of undertaking Safeguarding Enquiries as well as experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions. You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Surrey County Council promotes values such as listening, responsibility, working together, and respect. Provide an example of how you demonstrate these values in your day-to-day practice. Describe how you have applied a strengths-based approach in your work. How have you contributed to improving practice within a team? An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12th July 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

About Street Soccer Street Soccer is a charity using football to create lasting change in the lives of isolated and excluded adults and young people. We run 60 sessions a week of free, inclusive and judgement-free football. These sessions provide person-centred support to players facing a number of challenges including mental health, homelessness, long term unemployment, problem substance use, criminal justice and seeking asylum. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for all. We support thousands of players a year on their journey to positive change by providing a safe space, trusting relationships and a sense of belonging. We fight isolation and exclusion by bringing people together, building confidence and creating supportive communities. We support people of all ages and backgrounds through relationship-based support, focusing on trust and personal development, supporting everyone to set and achieve their own goals. Thanks to the support of Street Soccer, 82% of players say that their quality of life has improved. Lived experience is at the heart of what we do, with over 80% of our staff having lived experience of the challenges our players face. 97% of players think that Street Soccer is a unique organisation. With over 16 years of experience delivering positive change through football, we are now working in more communities than ever, with city hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and South London, as well as a network of sessions across 6 other local authorities. Role Purpose The Progressions Worker role exists to support adults over 25 who face significant barriers to employment, including homelessness, problem substance use, adverse mental health, experience of criminal justice and seeking asylum. The Progressions Worker will provide holistic, person-centred support; helping individuals identify and work towards their own goals at their own pace, whether that's employment, volunteering, education or training. Working alongside the local delivery team at Street Soccer sessions, the Progressions Worker will build on trust and relationships that already exist at those sessions to understand each player's specific situation, removing barriers and providing sustained and flexible support. This role will be based in South London based at Black Prince Trust in Lambeth, covering sessions in Lambeth, Southwark, Hackney and Brixton. We are particularly interested in applications from those with the same lived experience as our players, further information about our Safer Recruitment process can be found within section 8 of our Safeguarding Policy. Street Soccer value work life balance and are happy to discuss part time hours, job share and flexible working. Main Duties & Responsibilities To provide 1-1 person-centred progression support to players, helping them identify their own goals and work towards positive destinations including employment, education, training and volunteering. To attend Street Soccer football sessions as the key point of contact for progression support, building trusted relationships with players and contributing positively to the session environment. To work with players to identify and remove practical barriers to employment; including support with form-filling, legal documents, applications for funding to cover qualifications or appropriate clothing, referrals for English language support and help with having international qualifications recognised. To deliver or support the Academy Programme, including trauma-informed workshops, SCQF qualifications, external qualifications such as FA coaching badges or forklift licences, and employability sessions such as workplace visits and talks. To build and maintain referral relationships with partner organisations. To refer players to specialist support services as needed and follow up to ensure players receive the support they need. To provide emotional support, mentoring and confidence-building as part of each player's journey, maintaining contact and support after a player achieves employment to help sustain that destination. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of player journeys, support provided and referrals, in line with Street Soccer's data requirements. To contribute to monitoring and evaluation, including providing data, case studies and feedback for funder reporting. To ensure all delivery is consistent with Street Soccer's trauma-informed approach, person-centred values and safeguarding policies. To manage and prioritise your own workload across a community-based working pattern, maintaining regular communication with your Regional Co-Ordinator and Regional Manager. To build and maintain effective working relationships with partners in the voluntary, statutory and private sectors. To manage health and safety across activities, completing risk assessments as required and ensuring compliance with all Street Soccer governance, HR and operational policies and procedures. To represent Street Soccer positively at external meetings, networks and events. To contribute to Street Soccer's wider team and supporting national and regional events as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential: A valid Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) certificate or the ability to obtain upon successful interview. Experience Essential: Experience of supporting adults from a range of diverse backgrounds with complex needs. Experience of providing 1-1 support or key working, including holding a caseload and managing individual support plans. Experience of delivering group work or group learning activities. Demonstrable commitment to participant influence and involvement. Desirable: Experience of delivering education programmes or qualifications. Experience of working within a data-driven culture, including use of CRM or case management systems. Experience of building and managing partnerships with third sector, statutory or private sector organisations. Experience of managing volunteers. Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of the issues affecting socially disadvantaged adults across Scotland and/or London, including the barriers they face to employment and participation. Comfortable with the use of computer systems, including M365 and CRM software. Desirable: Knowledge of the voluntary sector and experience of the network of services within the areas that we deliver. Understanding of regulatory frameworks. Skills Essential: Ability to take a trauma informed approach to delivery. Able to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines. Ability to generate and manage own workload with minimal supervision. Demonstrable positive communication skills, including with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Ability to manage and resolve conflict. To work effectively within a team; promoting and contributing to effective communication and working effectively in partnership with other professionals. Ability to establish and sustain trust and confidence with colleagues, players and the public, promoting and representing Street Soccer positively and professionally at all levels. Flexible, creative approach to workload and problem solving. Able to analyse, interpret and deliver information with clarity. Values Essential: Has empathy for the issues and barriers facing those with complex needs from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Honesty, openness and compassion. Other Essential: Full, clean UK Driving licence (Scotland only). The willingness to daily travel across the relevant area. Additional Information Our staff team are dynamic individuals who enjoy working in an exciting and challenging but very rewarding environment. Street Soccer is a growing organisation, and we require people who can think on their feet, are willing to accept change and are committed to continuing their professional development. There will be times where you will be required to work on tasks and projects outside of the job description including evening and weekend work. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and committed to supporting the overall aims and objectives of Street Soccer. This role will be primarily based working in the community and will require significant travel across the area that you are responsible for. We are always happy to discuss more formalised solutions that allow people to balance their working lives with their responsibilities outwith work. This job description is a general outline of the above post, and it is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to periodic review with the postholder. Duties may change in line with the organisational changes and of the postholders own personal development. The role title used in this job description is for external recruitment purposes only and is subject to change at job offer stage. If you require anything in a different format (eg. printed, large print, plain text etc) or if you have any other access needs, please do get in touch via and we will do our best to accommodate these. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of their socio-economic background, criminal justice status, age, sex, race . click apply for full job details

We are looking for a compassionate and committed mental health professional to join our established team as Project Manager in Bradford. This role will be responsible for the operational management of Hill Top Cottages, our recovery-based MH supported living service in the area. You will have an extensive knowledge of mental health recovery approaches, with skills in promoting independence and community links. You will be motivated to drive the service forward, empowering service users to move to less supported accommodation. You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have a person-centred approach and the ability to achieve positive outcomes through co-production with service users and creative multi-agency working. You must be able to write clear assessments, support plans and guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. A relevant qualification is desirable, such as RMN, Social Work, or a management qualification. Supervisory experience is essential, and experience of evidencing achievements and outcomes for service users is desirable. Vacancy Reference Number: 89782 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Recovery Worker - Liverpool Supported Housing Location: 43-45, Anfield Villas, Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TF Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and it s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job it s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the Role At Anfield Villas , we believe in the power of people and your professionalism, insight, compassion and drive will help us inspire personal recovery for those we support. Liverpool SHS is a mental health supported housing and community-based service working to a recovery-focused model. We support adults (18+) with mental health needs and dual diagnosis needs, providing 12-hour supported accommodation and personalised recovery support. We understand that recovery looks different for everyone. With the right support at the right time, we know recovery is possible and we re committed to helping every individual achieve it. As a Recovery Worker , you will play a key role in supporting people to maintain independence, build confidence and thrive within their community. What You ll Do Build meaningful relationships and provide person-centred support Work with individuals to develop personalised support and recovery plans Support daily living skills including household tasks and financial management Encourage access to education, employment and leisure opportunities Promote independence, wellbeing and empowerment Work as part of a supportive team and take part in a rota and on-call system This is a rewarding opportunity where every day brings a chance to make a real difference and where you will have every chance to shine. To Succeed in This Role, You ll Need: A caring and compassionate approach Empathy and understanding Positivity, resilience and enthusiasm Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility to support a rota and on-call system Experience isn t essential as full training is provided. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3 annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team.

Behaviour Support Assistant Inspire. Support. Empower. Location: New Milton Salary: £462.80 - £475 per week Start Date: September 2026 Long term - with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you! We re looking for a warm, dedicated, and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team and help make a real difference in the lives of our students. In this role, you ll be supporting students both in the classroom and in smaller groups, as well as providing 1:1 assistance. With your skills in behaviour management, you ll help students gain confidence, help them emotionally regulate, and engage with their learning in positive ways. Many of our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and may have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or conditions like Autism or ADHD. We re looking for a behaviour support assistant who: • Has a true passion for supporting children and helping them grow • Brings creativity, energy, and positivity to everything they do • Can build strong, trusting relationships and create a safe, encouraging space for learning • Is patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference every day If you re someone who believes every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn, we d love to hear from you! About Us: We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting young learners. As part of The Edwin Group named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025 we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you re ready to inspire change and help empower young people with unique challenges, apply now! Join us in shaping a brighter future. How to Apply: If you re a motivated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant eager to work in a rewarding environment, we d love to hear from you. Please apply via this website or contact us for more information at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Behaviour Support Assistant Inspire. Support. Empower. Location: Bournemouth Salary: £462.80 - £475 per week Start Date: September 2026 (potential to become permanent for the right candidate) Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you! We re looking for a warm, dedicated, and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team and help make a real difference in the lives of our students. In this role, you ll be supporting students both in the classroom and in smaller groups, as well as providing 1:1 assistance. With your skills in behaviour management, you ll help students gain confidence, help them emotionally regulate, and engage with their learning in positive ways. Many of our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and may have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or conditions like Autism or ADHD. We re looking for a behaviour support assistant who: • Has a true passion for supporting children and helping them grow • Brings creativity, energy, and positivity to everything they do • Can build strong, trusting relationships and create a safe, encouraging space for learning • Is patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference every day If you re someone who believes every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn, we d love to hear from you! About Us: We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting young learners. As part of The Edwin Group named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025 we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you re ready to inspire change and help empower young people with unique challenges, apply now! Join us in shaping a brighter future. How to Apply: If you re a motivated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant eager to work in a rewarding environment, we d love to hear from you. Please apply via this website or contact us for more information at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

As a Relief Children's Worker, you will help create safe, supportive and positive experiences for children and young people with additional needs. Working on a flexible basis, you'll provide practical and emotional support that helps young people build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new opportunities. Every shift is different, but your role will always focus on creating a nurturing environment where children and young people feel valued, included and supported to achieve their potential. What you will do Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. Support daily routines, personal care and individual support plans. Encourage participation in activities, hobbies and community opportunities. Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence. Provide consistent support during challenging situations. Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals. Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures. Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. About you You will have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals and bring a caring, patient and reliable approach. You will be able to adapt to different situations, work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with those you support. Flexibility is important in this relief role, as you will provide cover across the service as required. Experience supporting children and young people with additional needs would be beneficial. This role requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and, where required, registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Why work with us? Relief work offers the flexibility to fit around your other commitments while giving you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people. Every shift is a chance to provide encouragement, support and stability when it matters most. If you're looking for flexible work where you can make a positive impact and help children and young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it's right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain To view our accessibility statement, please click here.

Our client Trafford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Main Priorities As a social worker in Trafford you will provide social work support, strength-based assessment, tailored support planning and reviews for adults in line with the Care Act 2014. Key Responsibilities Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and planning in partnership with them specific objectives for meeting those needs. Complete capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Support adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs, to apply to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty. Manage a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect. Carry out assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Liaise with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies. Undertake administration (including keeping of appropriate up-to-date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required. Advocate on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict. Contribute as required to working and project groups supporting the development and improving services. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Bristol city council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Job Description Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota , Court of Protection work and to facilitate forensic and community mental health hospital discharge where applicable. The role also include completing assessment and reviews of service users care needs who are placed and supported out of area placement. We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We're saying goodbye to one of our amazing colleagues and looking to recruit an equally fabulous new member of staff who wants to work alongside people as they find their pathway to travel out of homelessness. The 999 Club The 999 Club has stood on the corner of Deptford Broadway for more than 30 years, working with and supporting the local community. Our focus now is on people who are street homeless, rough sleeping or precariously unhoused and those who have no recourse to public funds. As we are the 999 Club, everyone connected to us are our members. The Gateway Our day centre, The Gateway, is open five days a week and provides a welcoming, safe and friendly space where our members can spend time away from their usual situation and sort out practicalities like getting laundry done, taking a shower, charging their phone and having something to eat. It s where our Intervention Team are often based as part of their work, empowering our members. The Intervention Team Working alongside the Essential Services Team and an amazing team of volunteers the Intervention Team provide triage, assessment, holistic progression planning, advocacy and support for members of the Gateway, identifying and addressing their immediate housing situation as well as wider social, health and wellbeing issues with the ultimate aim of them finding a pathway out of homelessness. Who We re Looking For We re looking for someone who likes people, who cares about doing a good job and who wants to be part of a dynamic team, providing the best service possible. We want a team member with common sense, who is assertive, compassionate, has a sense of humour, a no- nonsense, positive attitude and who is looking to make a difference in their community. We re recruiting a Complex Intervention Worker to work alongside Gateway members who are experiencing homelessness with overlapping challenges such as addiction, trauma or mental ill health. This would best suit someone with experience or really solid transferable skills. Why You Should Apply This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we evolve service delivery, creating clear pathways for people who have different journeys to travel out of homelessness. The hours of work are Monday-Friday 08:45h-16:45h based at the 999 Club. On successfully completing probation there is the possibility of working from home one day per week, dependent on the needs of the service. Staff benefits include 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days 3% pension contribution on qualifying income Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme The opportunity to be part of a truly amazing team doing truly amazing work Application Instructions Make sure your covering letter gets us interested in you; don t just rehash your CV, tell us about your amazing, unique and talented self. Top Tip - avoid using AI - it's unbelievably tedious to have to read loads of Chat GPT letters saying practically the same thing. Put your covering letter in your own words, make it interesting and a joy to read. Basically, make it so good that by the end of it we can t wait to meet you. We look forward to reading it! Other AI chat bots are available! Closing Date 08:00h Monday 06th July 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 14th July - interviews will be in person, on site.

Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Merseyside and Cheshire and surrounding areas Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: 'We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week) to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Merseyside and Cheshire Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Merseyside and Cheshire Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation . Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs . About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place at our Merseyside and Cheshire Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and committed individual to join our friendly and experienced team as a Senior Support Worker at our supported accommodation service in Blackburn. Our 24-hour supported living service which provides outcome-focused support to individuals with complex mental health and/or substance abuse needs. Using the recovery model, along with our wellbeing sessions and signposting, we aim to prevent hospital admissions, and to develop a return to independence within their own homes, and local community. As Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside local management to assist with the coordination and delivery of this high-quality, person-centred support. As a Senior Support Worker, you must be warm, motivated, and conscientious, with strong verbal & written communication and organisational skills. A minimum of 2 years' experience in providing care and support to people with mental health needs, and an extensive knowledge of these needs, is essential for this role. This is an ideal position for someone looking for a unique opportunity to further their career in mental health care, and develop their skills and knowledge to support our tenants with enduring mental health needs, and or substance misuse. Vacancy Reference Number: 90454 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team based in Witham, Essex . You will join us on a part-time permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Female Support Worker role: As a valued Support Worker with Thera East, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera East is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? Experience with mental health diagnosis Previous experience in care or support work is a plus. We are looking for the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping others. Confident, positive attitude Interactive and excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team Willing to learn Fun personality Patient, kind, and respectful approach with a strong commitment to promoting dignity. Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work Access to Early Pay (T&C s apply, excludes relief workers) If you have a passion for making a difference to people s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Female Support Worker! We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

Youth Support Worker - Witney We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Witney supporting students aged 5 to 13 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges. This role is vital in a nurturing and structured environment where every child benefits from a personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with students to support their emotional regulation, behavioural development, and academic progress, helping them build resilience and confidence to thrive both inside and beyond school. Our school uses restorative practices to empower students in managing their emotions and behaviours, setting them on a path towards positive personal growth and success. You'll be an integral part of a team committed to creating a safe, supportive space that fosters wellbeing and learning. What you'll bring to the role: A patient, kind, and empathetic approach to working with children facing SEMH and behavioural difficulties A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people overcome their challenges Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of each child Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential Why this role is important: You'll be supporting students who need extra emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in their learning. Your contribution will help them achieve personalised goals and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school. Whether you're a graduate seeking experience or someone passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in a specialist SEMH setting. Details: Youth Support Worker - Witney Term-time role Salary: 95- 110 per day Start date: ASAP potential for a September start Small class sizes with strong senior leadership support If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your skills in a specialist SEMH environment, apply now! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't delay. Youth Support Worker - Witney

Youth Support Worker - Maidenhead We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Maidenhead supporting students aged 5 to 13 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges. This role is vital in a nurturing and structured environment where every child benefits from a personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with students to support their emotional regulation, behavioural development, and academic progress, helping them build resilience and confidence to thrive both inside and beyond school. Our school uses restorative practices to empower students in managing their emotions and behaviours, setting them on a path towards positive personal growth and success. You'll be an integral part of a team committed to creating a safe, supportive space that fosters wellbeing and learning. What you'll bring to the role: A patient, kind, and empathetic approach to working with children facing SEMH and behavioural difficulties A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people overcome their challenges Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of each child Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential Why this role is important: You'll be supporting students who need extra emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in their learning. Your contribution will help them achieve personalised goals and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school. Whether you're a graduate seeking experience or someone passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in a specialist SEMH setting. Details: Youth Support Worker - Maidenhead Term-time role Salary: 95- 110 per day Start date: ASAP potential for a September start Small class sizes with strong senior leadership support If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your skills in a specialist SEMH environment, apply now! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don't delay. Youth Support Worker - Maidenhead