Fostering Team Manager - Good Ofsted Location: Yorkshire Salary: up to £47,500 a year NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostring Team Manager who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area. Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team manager will work closely with the Registered Fostering Manager and will oversee a small team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The team has 3 Supervising Social Workers and an Admin Support Worker. They are a small fostering agency, however they are part of a larger charity. At the moment, the IFA has 16 fostering households, however they are looking to grow slowly. This means you will have the opportunity to progress your career with them. Benefits: Very good salary: £47,500 per annum Good Ofsted rating Friendly and supportive team environment Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Requirements: Experience in fostering at the management level - Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager level Social Work qualification Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Fostering Team Manager - Good Ofsted Location: Yorkshire Salary: up to £47,500 a year NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostring Team Manager who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area. Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team manager will work closely with the Registered Fostering Manager and will oversee a small team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The team has 3 Supervising Social Workers and an Admin Support Worker. They are a small fostering agency, however they are part of a larger charity. At the moment, the IFA has 16 fostering households, however they are looking to grow slowly. This means you will have the opportunity to progress your career with them. Benefits: Very good salary: £47,500 per annum Good Ofsted rating Friendly and supportive team environment Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Requirements: Experience in fostering at the management level - Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager level Social Work qualification Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Kinship fostering team. Key Responsibilities Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers. Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning. Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports. Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers. Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence. Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning. Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales. About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in: Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K) SGO assessments and permanence planning Viability assessments Supporting and supervising foster carers Strong analytical and report-writing skills for court and panel. Confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and complex family dynamics. Committed to achieving stable, safe outcomes for children. 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.
Jun 23, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Kinship fostering team. Key Responsibilities Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers. Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning. Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports. Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers. Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence. Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning. Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales. About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in: Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K) SGO assessments and permanence planning Viability assessments Supporting and supervising foster carers Strong analytical and report-writing skills for court and panel. Confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and complex family dynamics. Committed to achieving stable, safe outcomes for children. 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.
The salary range for this role is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join our Connect to Community (C2C) Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism team. This is a key progression opportunity for confident practitioners who want to work with greater autonomy, take a leadership role in complex decision making, and help shape the quality of practice at the first point of contact for adults in Surrey. This role will be based either in Woking or Guildford. Hybrid working is available, so you won't need to be based out of an office all 5 days of the working week but you will be expected to be out and about in the community as needed. 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 Connect to Community Connect to Community is Surrey's single front door for adult social care, supporting residents through timely, strengths-based responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from different disciplines to ensure residents receive the right support, at the right time, with fewer handovers. Senior Social Workers in C2C play a critical role in: Managing complex, high risk and urgent situations Leading professional decision making Supporting consistent, high-quality practice across the team Working closely with partners across health, housing, reablement, TEC and the voluntary sector Daily multi disciplinary meetings provide a strong forum for shared learning, professional challenge and collaborative risk management. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will provide expert social work practice within a fast-paced, front door environment. You will work autonomously, applying professional judgement to complex situations while balancing support, risk and safeguarding responsibilities. In this role, you will undertake complex assessments, reviews and interventions in line with the Care Act, taking a leading role in high-risk safeguarding work, including Section 42 enquiries. You will apply advanced professional judgement to manage risk, uncertainty and competing demands, while also supporting urgent responses such as Mental Capacity Act assessments and best interest decision-making. You will be responsible for developing strengths-based support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Alongside your direct practice, you will provide professional guidance, mentoring and reflective supervision to less experienced social workers, contributing to a positive learning culture. This includes supporting ASYE development and practice education where required. As a visible source of professional leadership within Connect to Community, you will help ensure consistent decision-making and maintain high standards of social work practice across the team. You will receive regular professional supervision, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to build advanced front door expertise within a supportive multi disciplinary setting. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have significant post-qualification experience in adult social care qualification experience and experience of working with people with Mental ill-Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism Demonstrate confident application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation Can evidence expert practice in managing complexity, risk and uncertainty Have experience of supporting or supervising other practitioners Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, carers and partner agencies Experience in front door, duty or urgent response work is particularly relevant to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) 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.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
The salary range for this role is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join our Connect to Community (C2C) Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism team. This is a key progression opportunity for confident practitioners who want to work with greater autonomy, take a leadership role in complex decision making, and help shape the quality of practice at the first point of contact for adults in Surrey. This role will be based either in Woking or Guildford. Hybrid working is available, so you won't need to be based out of an office all 5 days of the working week but you will be expected to be out and about in the community as needed. 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 Connect to Community Connect to Community is Surrey's single front door for adult social care, supporting residents through timely, strengths-based responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from different disciplines to ensure residents receive the right support, at the right time, with fewer handovers. Senior Social Workers in C2C play a critical role in: Managing complex, high risk and urgent situations Leading professional decision making Supporting consistent, high-quality practice across the team Working closely with partners across health, housing, reablement, TEC and the voluntary sector Daily multi disciplinary meetings provide a strong forum for shared learning, professional challenge and collaborative risk management. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will provide expert social work practice within a fast-paced, front door environment. You will work autonomously, applying professional judgement to complex situations while balancing support, risk and safeguarding responsibilities. In this role, you will undertake complex assessments, reviews and interventions in line with the Care Act, taking a leading role in high-risk safeguarding work, including Section 42 enquiries. You will apply advanced professional judgement to manage risk, uncertainty and competing demands, while also supporting urgent responses such as Mental Capacity Act assessments and best interest decision-making. You will be responsible for developing strengths-based support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Alongside your direct practice, you will provide professional guidance, mentoring and reflective supervision to less experienced social workers, contributing to a positive learning culture. This includes supporting ASYE development and practice education where required. As a visible source of professional leadership within Connect to Community, you will help ensure consistent decision-making and maintain high standards of social work practice across the team. You will receive regular professional supervision, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to build advanced front door expertise within a supportive multi disciplinary setting. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have significant post-qualification experience in adult social care qualification experience and experience of working with people with Mental ill-Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism Demonstrate confident application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation Can evidence expert practice in managing complexity, risk and uncertainty Have experience of supporting or supervising other practitioners Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, carers and partner agencies Experience in front door, duty or urgent response work is particularly relevant to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) 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 The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will will be Syston and you will support a caseload of foster families across Stoke and Staffordshire. We offer a genuinely flexible hybrid working model, with the majority of your time spent working from home and visiting foster families. Attendance at the office is typically only required a few times each month for team meetings, training and supervision. Whether you're an experienced Supervising Social Worker, a Social Worker looking to move into fostering, or a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW / ASYE) looking to develop your career within a supportive fostering environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting and supervising a caseload of foster families. Building positive relationships with carers and helping them to develop their skills. Undertaking visits, assessments and reviews. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Providing guidance, support and challenge to foster carers where appropriate. Participating in an out of hours on call rota. Why join Compass Fostering? Career Development - We offer a variety of career pathways, recognising hard work and supporting progression into senior roles Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 15 fostering families, enabling you to provide meaningful support and build strong relationships Competitive Salary - Structured pay grades based on your qualifications, experience and development Travel Package - 55p per mile plus a £100 monthly car allowance towards the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing Support - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions through our Therapeutic Services Team Recognition and Rewards - Receive £200 after 2 years service, £400 after 5 years and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition for outstanding practice MediCash Scheme - Cashback for a range of medical appointments and treatments, including dental and optical care Life Assurance - Three times your annual salary following successful completion of probation Enhanced Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 4 years service, plus bank holidays. You'll also receive an additional 2.5 days leave each year to cover your birthday, a wellbeing day and a half a day for festive shopping What You'll Bring A recognised Social Work qualification. Registration with Social Work England. Experience within children's social care, fostering, safeguarding, looked after children, family support or a related statutory social work setting. Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Social Workers or those completing their ASYE, as well as experience social workers and fostering practitioners. A reflective, creative and child centred approach when working with foster carers and young people. The ability to build positive relationships and support foster carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care. Experience of identifying and responding to the needs of the children and young people. Knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare legislation and safeguarding, or the willingness and ability to develop this knowledge within a fostering environment. The ability to make objective and informed professional assessments. A commitment to providing wraparound support to foster families, including participation in an out of hours on call rota. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBC check. Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthens our ability to provide the very best support for children, young people and foster families. As we continue to grow, we are committed to attraction, developing and retaining people who share our values and passion for making difference.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
About The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will will be Syston and you will support a caseload of foster families across Stoke and Staffordshire. We offer a genuinely flexible hybrid working model, with the majority of your time spent working from home and visiting foster families. Attendance at the office is typically only required a few times each month for team meetings, training and supervision. Whether you're an experienced Supervising Social Worker, a Social Worker looking to move into fostering, or a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW / ASYE) looking to develop your career within a supportive fostering environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting and supervising a caseload of foster families. Building positive relationships with carers and helping them to develop their skills. Undertaking visits, assessments and reviews. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Providing guidance, support and challenge to foster carers where appropriate. Participating in an out of hours on call rota. Why join Compass Fostering? Career Development - We offer a variety of career pathways, recognising hard work and supporting progression into senior roles Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 15 fostering families, enabling you to provide meaningful support and build strong relationships Competitive Salary - Structured pay grades based on your qualifications, experience and development Travel Package - 55p per mile plus a £100 monthly car allowance towards the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing Support - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions through our Therapeutic Services Team Recognition and Rewards - Receive £200 after 2 years service, £400 after 5 years and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition for outstanding practice MediCash Scheme - Cashback for a range of medical appointments and treatments, including dental and optical care Life Assurance - Three times your annual salary following successful completion of probation Enhanced Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 4 years service, plus bank holidays. You'll also receive an additional 2.5 days leave each year to cover your birthday, a wellbeing day and a half a day for festive shopping What You'll Bring A recognised Social Work qualification. Registration with Social Work England. Experience within children's social care, fostering, safeguarding, looked after children, family support or a related statutory social work setting. Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Social Workers or those completing their ASYE, as well as experience social workers and fostering practitioners. A reflective, creative and child centred approach when working with foster carers and young people. The ability to build positive relationships and support foster carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care. Experience of identifying and responding to the needs of the children and young people. Knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare legislation and safeguarding, or the willingness and ability to develop this knowledge within a fostering environment. The ability to make objective and informed professional assessments. A commitment to providing wraparound support to foster families, including participation in an out of hours on call rota. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBC check. Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthens our ability to provide the very best support for children, young people and foster families. As we continue to grow, we are committed to attraction, developing and retaining people who share our values and passion for making difference.
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to 41,334.38 per annum, dependent upon experience Location: Remote supporting Foster Parents in Kent. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rata Life Assurance Company Pension On-site Free Parking Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan 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 Foster Parents 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 Parent household, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and 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 are 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team 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 Full driving licence Contact For more information about this post, please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager, on (phone number removed) or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service 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 an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to 41,334.38 per annum, dependent upon experience Location: Remote supporting Foster Parents in Kent. Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rata Life Assurance Company Pension On-site Free Parking Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan 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 Foster Parents 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 Parent household, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and 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 are 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team 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 Full driving licence Contact For more information about this post, please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager, on (phone number removed) or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service 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 an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience. To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount. To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities. To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. 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.
Jun 23, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience. To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount. To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities. To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. 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.
Workshop Supervisor (Bespoke Joinery) 20 - 24 Per Hour + Overtime + Christmas Bonus + Training + Company Social Events Hawkhurst Are you an experienced Bench Joiner, who has leadership qualities, looking to take the next step in their career at a bespoke joinery company? On offer is the opportunity to join a respected Kent-based manufacturer specialising in high-end bespoke joinery solutions. With a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and quality, the company delivers projects across the residential and commercial sectors, with particular expertise on doors and windows. Your role will entail supervising the daily operations of the workshop, this will include organising and overseeing scheduling whilst looking out for potential issues. In turn, you will monitor quality, ensuring all work is completed to the correct specifications. Coordination with the General Manager and site team will be necessary to stay up to date on current and incoming projects, allowing you to schedule and allocate resources. In addition, you will communicate with procurement to allow for the timely delivery of suitable materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Joinery, whilst demonstrating leadership competencies through experience, or their skillset. The Role Overseeing workshop operations to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects Coordinating projects with the General Manager Liaising with procurement to assist with the delivery of materials Monday to Friday, 8 - 5 The Person Strong background in joinery manufacturing Previous experience in a leadership role or similar If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH25881 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Workshop Supervisor (Bespoke Joinery) 20 - 24 Per Hour + Overtime + Christmas Bonus + Training + Company Social Events Hawkhurst Are you an experienced Bench Joiner, who has leadership qualities, looking to take the next step in their career at a bespoke joinery company? On offer is the opportunity to join a respected Kent-based manufacturer specialising in high-end bespoke joinery solutions. With a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and quality, the company delivers projects across the residential and commercial sectors, with particular expertise on doors and windows. Your role will entail supervising the daily operations of the workshop, this will include organising and overseeing scheduling whilst looking out for potential issues. In turn, you will monitor quality, ensuring all work is completed to the correct specifications. Coordination with the General Manager and site team will be necessary to stay up to date on current and incoming projects, allowing you to schedule and allocate resources. In addition, you will communicate with procurement to allow for the timely delivery of suitable materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Joinery, whilst demonstrating leadership competencies through experience, or their skillset. The Role Overseeing workshop operations to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects Coordinating projects with the General Manager Liaising with procurement to assist with the delivery of materials Monday to Friday, 8 - 5 The Person Strong background in joinery manufacturing Previous experience in a leadership role or similar If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH25881 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Role: SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER Department: PEOPLE Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To undertake the full range of social work duties in relation to statutory Family Placement work in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations, Promoting the best interests of children and young people at all times. As a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER, you will be responsible to: Visiting and maintaining contact on an agreed basis in accordance with LBC guidelines and policies, to support, supervise and guide the foster carer . Working flexibly to ensure an appropriate level of support is offered. Identifying and advising the deputy team manager or team manager of problems arising with carers and/or their placements ensuring appropriate and timely action may follow . Reporting significant issues/and or complaints, incidents, allegations in accordance with Schedule 7 notifications to deputy team manager, team manager or other senior manager (if appropriate) immediately . Undertaking annual review of foster carers and presenting at Panel in accordance with the LBC procedures and in conjunction with the senior management of KinderCare . Undertaking annual foster carer Health and Safety checks. Supporting and identifying training and development needs of allocated foster carers, monitoring achievement and attendance at training sessions . Completing Personal Development Plans . Undertaking training for personal development both internally and externally Delivering training for foster carers on a group basis when appropriate . Taking responsibility for own professional continuing development and participation in company training initiatives . Sharing knowledge with colleagues . Running support groups for foster carers, children and young people. Skills and Experience Substantial post qualifying experience in fostering. Able to undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Fostering Minimum Standards and Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015. In-depth ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting, including negotiating resources. Able to effectively communicate and work with service users, which will include children, foster careers and with a wide range of other professional Demonstrable ability to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. In-depth ability to work to strict deadlines and targets, working on own initiative, and also able to work as part of a team and share expertise. Demonstrable ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings and represent the agency in a formal setting or similar. In-depth knowledge and understanding of child development and issues of family dynamics. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 22, 2026
Seasonal
Role: SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER Department: PEOPLE Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To undertake the full range of social work duties in relation to statutory Family Placement work in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations, Promoting the best interests of children and young people at all times. As a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER, you will be responsible to: Visiting and maintaining contact on an agreed basis in accordance with LBC guidelines and policies, to support, supervise and guide the foster carer . Working flexibly to ensure an appropriate level of support is offered. Identifying and advising the deputy team manager or team manager of problems arising with carers and/or their placements ensuring appropriate and timely action may follow . Reporting significant issues/and or complaints, incidents, allegations in accordance with Schedule 7 notifications to deputy team manager, team manager or other senior manager (if appropriate) immediately . Undertaking annual review of foster carers and presenting at Panel in accordance with the LBC procedures and in conjunction with the senior management of KinderCare . Undertaking annual foster carer Health and Safety checks. Supporting and identifying training and development needs of allocated foster carers, monitoring achievement and attendance at training sessions . Completing Personal Development Plans . Undertaking training for personal development both internally and externally Delivering training for foster carers on a group basis when appropriate . Taking responsibility for own professional continuing development and participation in company training initiatives . Sharing knowledge with colleagues . Running support groups for foster carers, children and young people. Skills and Experience Substantial post qualifying experience in fostering. Able to undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Fostering Minimum Standards and Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015. In-depth ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting, including negotiating resources. Able to effectively communicate and work with service users, which will include children, foster careers and with a wide range of other professional Demonstrable ability to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. In-depth ability to work to strict deadlines and targets, working on own initiative, and also able to work as part of a team and share expertise. Demonstrable ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings and represent the agency in a formal setting or similar. In-depth knowledge and understanding of child development and issues of family dynamics. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Supervising Social Worker - South London Salary: up to £45,000 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in South London. This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £45,000 per annum Good Ofsted rating Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 12 foster families) no Form Fs Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the South London area. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - South London Salary: up to £45,000 per annum NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in South London. This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £45,000 per annum Good Ofsted rating Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 12 foster families) no Form Fs Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the South London area. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Fostering Team Manager - Kinship - £58,959 Location: East of England NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostering Team Manager who can join a Kinship and Recruitment Team for a Local Authority in the East of England. This is for a Local Authority with a Good Ofsted rating, so you will be joining a very nice working environment. Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team Manager will oversee a stable team that includes several Supervising Social Workers, two Advanced Practitioners and a few Support Workers. They offer hybrid working, so you will have the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. Benefits: Good Ofsted hybrid working opportunities for career progression very good annual leave quick feedback Requirements: Fostering Team Manager experience in kinship and recruitment or fostering must be a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Fostering Team Manager - Kinship - £58,959 Location: East of England NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostering Team Manager who can join a Kinship and Recruitment Team for a Local Authority in the East of England. This is for a Local Authority with a Good Ofsted rating, so you will be joining a very nice working environment. Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team Manager will oversee a stable team that includes several Supervising Social Workers, two Advanced Practitioners and a few Support Workers. They offer hybrid working, so you will have the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. Benefits: Good Ofsted hybrid working opportunities for career progression very good annual leave quick feedback Requirements: Fostering Team Manager experience in kinship and recruitment or fostering must be a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA Salary up to £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Wiltshire and surrounding areas. They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. This role offers flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 12 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located around Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering or LAC Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA Salary up to £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Wiltshire and surrounding areas. They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. This role offers flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 12 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located around Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering or LAC Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Fostering Team Manager Salary up to £50,881 per annum + £5,100 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostering Team Manager who can join a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area. They have an excellent reputation and they offer ongoing training and support, allowing you to progress your career with them. Benefits: Very good salary: £50,881 per annum + £5,100 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team Manager will work closely with the Registered Fostering Manager and will oversee a very stable team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The are happy to consider an Advanced Practitioner looking to step up. Requirements: Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Fostering Team Manager Salary up to £50,881 per annum + £5,100 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Fostering Team Manager who can join a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area. They have an excellent reputation and they offer ongoing training and support, allowing you to progress your career with them. Benefits: Very good salary: £50,881 per annum + £5,100 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team Manager will work closely with the Registered Fostering Manager and will oversee a very stable team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The are happy to consider an Advanced Practitioner looking to step up. Requirements: Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA Salary up to £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Lincolnshire. They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. This role offers flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 13 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the Lincolnshire area. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Therapeutic IFA Salary up to £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Lincolnshire. They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. This role offers flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £39,547 per annum + £4,500 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 - 13 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the Lincolnshire area. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Reading. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of everyday life and to assist them in enjoying a wide range of activities. Senior Support Worker duties include: Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities, both within and outside of their homes Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working You will be required to support with overseeing staff deployment and rotas and to work in a flexible manner yourself including working some evenings and weekends. Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community-based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support Ensure that there are robust methods of quality monitoring This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. A minimum of 2 years' experience is an essential requirement for this role . You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for variety of people we support. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 89799 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 .
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Reading. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of everyday life and to assist them in enjoying a wide range of activities. Senior Support Worker duties include: Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities, both within and outside of their homes Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working You will be required to support with overseeing staff deployment and rotas and to work in a flexible manner yourself including working some evenings and weekends. Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community-based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support Ensure that there are robust methods of quality monitoring This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. A minimum of 2 years' experience is an essential requirement for this role . You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for variety of people we support. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 89799 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 .
As a Team Manager in our Family Help Service, you'll lead a passionate team of social work professionals dedicated to delivering early, targeted support to families in their local communities. What you'll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers and Family Practitioners to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Proven experience of care management and supervising social work practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills. Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities. Why join us Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development. Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
As a Team Manager in our Family Help Service, you'll lead a passionate team of social work professionals dedicated to delivering early, targeted support to families in their local communities. What you'll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers and Family Practitioners to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Proven experience of care management and supervising social work practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills. Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities. Why join us Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development. Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner
Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £44,200 Location: Home-based with travel across Bristol and surrounding areas NonStop's client, in the Southwest, is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their non-profit fostering agency as a Senior Supervising Social Worker on a permanent basis. Benefits : Therapeutic agency Non profit organisation Good Ofsted Fully home based aside from travel to carers Flexible Schedule Agency with a strong reputation for valuing staff Caseload capped at 10 Supportive management Training and development opportunities with clear career progression paths 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Well-being support programme 35hr work week Responsibilities: Oversee foster families and ensure the highest standards of care are being met Provide support and advise for foster carers across Bristol and surrounding areas Undertake Form F assessments when needed Requirements: Registration with Social work England (SWE) Driver Experience working in the fostering sector-ideally at least 2 years This role will fill up quickly so don't delay your application! How to apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £44,200 Location: Home-based with travel across Bristol and surrounding areas NonStop's client, in the Southwest, is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their non-profit fostering agency as a Senior Supervising Social Worker on a permanent basis. Benefits : Therapeutic agency Non profit organisation Good Ofsted Fully home based aside from travel to carers Flexible Schedule Agency with a strong reputation for valuing staff Caseload capped at 10 Supportive management Training and development opportunities with clear career progression paths 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Well-being support programme 35hr work week Responsibilities: Oversee foster families and ensure the highest standards of care are being met Provide support and advise for foster carers across Bristol and surrounding areas Undertake Form F assessments when needed Requirements: Registration with Social work England (SWE) Driver Experience working in the fostering sector-ideally at least 2 years This role will fill up quickly so don't delay your application! How to apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
Childcare Solicitor - Hybrid and flexible hours Location: Derby Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a dedicated Childcare Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking firm? We're looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join our growing family law department. You'll handle a varied caseload of both publicly funded and private matters, focusing on care proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and client-focused team where your work truly makes a difference. What You'll Be Doing: Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish Representing clients in court and at key meetings Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed) Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures Supporting business development and departmental growth What We're Looking For: Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law Member of the Law Society's Children Panel - desirable Strong advocacy and communication skills Confident managing your own caseload independently Detail-oriented with excellent time management Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes What's in It for You? Competitive salary: Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings Ongoing support for CPD and career progression A collaborative, inclusive working environment Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm About Us: We are a client-first law firm with a reputation for delivering expert legal advice with compassion. Our family care team plays a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we pride ourselves on the trust placed in us. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Childcare Solicitor - Hybrid and flexible hours Location: Derby Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a dedicated Childcare Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking firm? We're looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join our growing family law department. You'll handle a varied caseload of both publicly funded and private matters, focusing on care proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and client-focused team where your work truly makes a difference. What You'll Be Doing: Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish Representing clients in court and at key meetings Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed) Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures Supporting business development and departmental growth What We're Looking For: Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law Member of the Law Society's Children Panel - desirable Strong advocacy and communication skills Confident managing your own caseload independently Detail-oriented with excellent time management Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes What's in It for You? Competitive salary: Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings Ongoing support for CPD and career progression A collaborative, inclusive working environment Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm About Us: We are a client-first law firm with a reputation for delivering expert legal advice with compassion. Our family care team plays a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we pride ourselves on the trust placed in us. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Hackney, London
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Registered Service Manage to join our Mental Health Service located in Hackney. £45,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Registered Manager will hold direct responsibility for the effective leadership, management, and delivery of a CQC regulated mental health residential care home in Hackney. The postholder will ensure the service delivers safe, high-quality, recovery-focused support and care to residents with mental health needs, in line with CQC regulations, contractual requirements, and organisational standards. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Service Specific Responsibilities Hold responsibility for the day-to-day management and leadership of the registered mental health care home. Ensure the service remains fully compliant with CQC regulations and demonstrates the characteristics of being safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. Maintain and develop positive working relationships with CQC inspectors, commissioners, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. General Responsibilities Experience supporting services through CQC inspections or improvement plans. Plan, organise, and prioritise service operations to ensure effective and efficient delivery of care and support. Lead on quality improvement initiatives and ensure action plans are completed and sustained. Produce and submit regular management reports to senior management and performance teams. Ensure accurate and timely recording of KPI data, incidents, safeguarding, and operational performance information. About you: Enjoys social interaction and encouraging resident involvement. Warm, approachable, and professional in manner. Works effectively as part of a team and promotes collaborative working. Calm, resilient, and able to make sound decisions under pressure. What you'll bring: Essential: Must have previously held CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a regulated adult social care or mental health service. Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications. Experience working in CQC registered settings Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff teams. Ability to manage service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Registered Service Manage to join our Mental Health Service located in Hackney. £45,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Registered Manager will hold direct responsibility for the effective leadership, management, and delivery of a CQC regulated mental health residential care home in Hackney. The postholder will ensure the service delivers safe, high-quality, recovery-focused support and care to residents with mental health needs, in line with CQC regulations, contractual requirements, and organisational standards. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Service Specific Responsibilities Hold responsibility for the day-to-day management and leadership of the registered mental health care home. Ensure the service remains fully compliant with CQC regulations and demonstrates the characteristics of being safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. Maintain and develop positive working relationships with CQC inspectors, commissioners, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. General Responsibilities Experience supporting services through CQC inspections or improvement plans. Plan, organise, and prioritise service operations to ensure effective and efficient delivery of care and support. Lead on quality improvement initiatives and ensure action plans are completed and sustained. Produce and submit regular management reports to senior management and performance teams. Ensure accurate and timely recording of KPI data, incidents, safeguarding, and operational performance information. About you: Enjoys social interaction and encouraging resident involvement. Warm, approachable, and professional in manner. Works effectively as part of a team and promotes collaborative working. Calm, resilient, and able to make sound decisions under pressure. What you'll bring: Essential: Must have previously held CQC registration as a Registered Manager within a regulated adult social care or mental health service. Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications. Experience working in CQC registered settings Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff teams. Ability to manage service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Our client Tameside metropolitan borough council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Children with Disabilities team. Key Responsibilities Managing and supervising social workers and support staff. Overseeing assessments of children with disabilities and their needs. Ensuring care plans, safeguarding measures, and statutory responsibilities are carried out effectively. Supporting children who may require specialist services, short breaks, direct payments, or social care interventions. Working with schools, healthcare professionals, therapists, and other agencies. Monitoring team performance, caseloads, and service quality. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures. Managing budgets and resources where applicable. Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development for team members. 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.
Jun 19, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Tameside metropolitan borough council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Children with Disabilities team. Key Responsibilities Managing and supervising social workers and support staff. Overseeing assessments of children with disabilities and their needs. Ensuring care plans, safeguarding measures, and statutory responsibilities are carried out effectively. Supporting children who may require specialist services, short breaks, direct payments, or social care interventions. Working with schools, healthcare professionals, therapists, and other agencies. Monitoring team performance, caseloads, and service quality. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures. Managing budgets and resources where applicable. Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development for team members. 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.
Senior Supervising Social Worker -Home based Salary package : up to £44,282 NonStop Consulting is looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the South West of England area. This role is home based, offering you a lot of flexibility with home working. Benefits: Very good salary package: up to £44,282 per annum not for profit fostering agency (charity) therapeutic Good Ofsted rating remote Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Senior Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 foster families located around Bristol and Gloucestershire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker -Home based Salary package : up to £44,282 NonStop Consulting is looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the South West of England area. This role is home based, offering you a lot of flexibility with home working. Benefits: Very good salary package: up to £44,282 per annum not for profit fostering agency (charity) therapeutic Good Ofsted rating remote Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 foster families) Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Senior Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 foster families located around Bristol and Gloucestershire. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.