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Kinship Fostering Team Manager - £58,959 Location: East of England NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the East of England area in order to help them find a Fostering Team Manager who can join them on a permanent basis. The Local Authority has 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.

Welfare Services Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid - office and remote working) Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027 We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Services Team Leader to join a leading charitable organisation dedicated to supporting individuals across different industry sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed welfare team, oversee high-quality support services, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for people facing financial hardship, health challenges, family difficulties, and other life-changing circumstances. The Role As Welfare Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the welfare team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and positive outcomes for service users. Working closely with senior management, you will support case managers, oversee complex cases, monitor performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of welfare services. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines people leadership, casework oversight, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support a team of case managers. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews. Monitor workloads and ensure effective case allocation. Identify training and development opportunities within the team. Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities Provide guidance on complex and sensitive welfare cases. Ensure support plans are person-centred, outcome-focused and regularly reviewed Support the development of internal and external learning programmes. Ensure fair, consistent and policy-compliant grant decisions. Ensure accurate case recording and GDPR compliance. Produce reports on team performance and service outcomes. Keep up to date with welfare, benefits, mental health and safeguarding best practice. About You We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong background in welfare, support services, social care, charity services or a related field. You will ideally have: Previous experience managing or supervising a team. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through advice, welfare or case management services. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare support, benefits, grants or charitable services. Strong reporting, administration and record-keeping skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What's on Offer? Salary of £40,000 Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to lead a dedicated and passionate team Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development opportunities If you are a people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality welfare services and supporting individuals through challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you. 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.

Have you used your own experience of mental health recovery to support others? Have you supported, mentored, coached or supervised colleagues, volunteers or peers and are ready to help develop two new Peer Support Workers? £38,100 per annum (£30,480 pro rata) 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract TPP is recruiting a Senior Peer Support Worker to support people receiving care within inpatient rehabilitation services and as they transition back into the community. Drawing on your lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, you will provide practical and emotional support, helping individuals work towards their goals, build resilience and connect with their communities. You will also supervise and support two newly appointed Peer Support Workers. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one peer support in inpatient and community settings Help people achieve personal goals and reduce social isolation Supervise, mentor and support two Peer Support Workers Promote recovery-focused, person-centred practice Support care planning and discharge processes Identify and escalate safeguarding and risk concerns Build positive relationships with healthcare professionals and community partners About You Essential: Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery Experience supervising, mentoring, coaching or supporting staff, volunteers, peers or service users Strong communication and relationship-building skills Understanding of safeguarding, risk and professional boundaries Good organisational and IT skills Why Apply? Use your lived experience to make a real difference Supportive and values-led organisation Learning and development opportunities Generous annual leave and additional staff benefits Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required. Interviews: The organisation is ideally looking to hold face-to-face interviews on 20th July. To apply or find out more, please contact Gemma at TPP Recruitment. We encourage early applications, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close sooner if a suitable candidate is identified. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

A Therapeutic Fostering Agency who have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for 5 consecutive times are currently looking for a Supervising Social Worker who is based around the Kent region to carry a caseload of up to 12 foster carers. This role is full-time, and permanent position. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Therapeutic Fostering Agency. You will be given therapeutic training which is a great addition to your social work experience, and will have mostly long term young people within your caseload. Benefits for you: Salary up to £42,000 28 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays Birthday off Pension Scheme Your responsibilities: Putting together Support Plans Undertake Assessments Supervise and Support Foster Carers Work on an out of hours rota Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within Fostering Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A two times Outstanding Therapeutic Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker based in Norfolk/Suffolk, but also FULLY REMOTE . This role is a 4 day, permanent position and you will be covering Norfolk and Suffolk. As the Supervising Social Worker , you will need to have a background in Children and Families Social Work. Ideally, with a background within a Fostering Team . This organisation has a great training and development programme which helps with career progression. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £45,000 per annum High-quality training 'Foster talk' - advice on financial, insurance, legal, and education matters Support available 24/7 Additional Bonuses Therapeutic training using DDP / Pace model Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Reconnect Peer Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Location: Fully Remote Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed Term About The Role Please be advised that this a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave About the Role We're looking for a passionate RECONNECT Peer Coordinator to join our NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to help shape and support a service that makes a real difference to people leaving prison. RECONNECT supports people with identified health needs as they transition from custody back into the community, helping them access the healthcare, wellbeing and support services they need to build healthier, more stable futures. As our Peer Coordinator, you'll lead and support a network of Peer Support Workers, Peer Mentors and Volunteers across custodial and community settings throughout the East of England. You'll recruit, train and supervise peers, helping them use their own lived experience to inspire and support others. Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you'll develop volunteering pathways, facilitate training and workshops, coordinate peer activities, and ensure accurate recording of service data. You'll also play an important role in embedding lived experience throughout the service and creating opportunities for peers to develop and progress within The Forward Trust. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll build strong relationships with prisons, healthcare providers and community organisations, helping to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that improves health outcomes and reduces inequalities. About You We're looking for someone who believes in the power of lived experience and is passionate about supporting others to make positive, lasting change. You'll have lived experience of the criminal justice system, substance use, and/or physical or mental ill health, together with the confidence and resilience to use your experiences positively within a professional setting. You'll also have: Strong IT and administrative skills, with experience maintaining accurate records and databases. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and partner organisations. The ability to motivate, encourage and support others to achieve their goals. A flexible, organised approach and the ability to manage a varied workload. A commitment to equality, inclusion and delivering person-centred services. The ability to represent The Forward Trust professionally and positively. It would be an advantage if you have experience of working within mental health, substance misuse or wellbeing services, supervising peers or volunteers, facilitating groups, using motivational interviewing techniques, or working within the criminal justice sector, although these are not essential. If you're passionate about empowering others, championing lived experience and helping people move forward with their lives, we'd love to hear from you. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Welfare Services Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid - office and remote working) Salary: 40,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027 We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Services Team Leader to join a leading charitable organisation dedicated to supporting individuals across different industry sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed welfare team, oversee high-quality support services, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for people facing financial hardship, health challenges, family difficulties, and other life-changing circumstances. The Role As Welfare Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the welfare team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and positive outcomes for service users. Working closely with senior management, you will support case managers, oversee complex cases, monitor performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of welfare services. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines people leadership, casework oversight, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support a team of case managers. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews. Monitor workloads and ensure effective case allocation. Identify training and development opportunities within the team. Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities Provide guidance on complex and sensitive welfare cases. Ensure support plans are person-centred, outcome-focused and regularly reviewed Support the development of internal and external learning programmes. Ensure fair, consistent and policy-compliant grant decisions. Ensure accurate case recording and GDPR compliance. Produce reports on team performance and service outcomes. Keep up to date with welfare, benefits, mental health and safeguarding best practice. About You We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong background in welfare, support services, social care, charity services or a related field. You will ideally have: Previous experience managing or supervising a team. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through advice, welfare or case management services. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare support, benefits, grants or charitable services. Strong reporting, administration and record-keeping skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What's on Offer? Salary of 40,000 Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to lead a dedicated and passionate team Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development opportunities If you are a people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality welfare services and supporting individuals through challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you. 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.

GLL is looking for Lifeguard's to work at The White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Lifeguard, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Lifeguard job, it's a career. A Lifeguard's job can't be underestimated, and neither can the responsibility that comes with this vital lifeguarding role. If you're calm under pressure, highly responsible, and natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to develop as a Lifeguard. As a Lifeguard, your passion for swimming and love of great customer service will shine through when supervising our customers in the pool, as well as supporting the team in keeping our centres clean and tidy. What you'll do: You will experience regular pool rotations Supervising and cleaning the pool area Setting up equipment Deliver first-class customer service Deal with customer queries When not poolside you will be a key support to your team on a daily basis from preparing Studios, Gyms or Sports Halls for various activities to the general cleaning and upkeep of the centre. What you need: A can-do attitude A real focus on customer service. Passion and personality Knowledge of health and safety Be a great team player Ideally, you'll have your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with up to date NPLQ training records and if not the NPLQ training can be provided subject to passing a swim test. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business. Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people - ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Customer Services Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid - office and remote working) Salary: 40,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027 We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Services Team Leader to join a leading charitable organisation dedicated to supporting individuals across different industry sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed welfare team, oversee high-quality support services, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for people facing financial hardship, health challenges, family difficulties, and other life-changing circumstances. The Role As Customer Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the welfare team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and positive outcomes for service users. Working closely with senior management, you will support case managers, oversee complex cases, monitor performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of welfare services. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines people leadership, casework oversight, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support a team of case managers. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews. Monitor workloads and ensure effective case allocation. Identify training and development opportunities within the team. Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities Provide guidance on complex and sensitive welfare cases. Ensure support plans are person-centred, outcome-focused and regularly reviewed Support the development of internal and external learning programmes. Ensure fair, consistent and policy-compliant grant decisions. Ensure accurate case recording and GDPR compliance. Produce reports on team performance and service outcomes. Keep up to date with welfare, benefits, mental health and safeguarding best practice. About You We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong background in welfare, support services, social care, charity services or a related field. You will ideally have: Previous experience managing or supervising a team. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through advice, welfare or case management services. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare support, benefits, grants or charitable services. Strong reporting, administration and record-keeping skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What's on Offer? Salary of 40,000 Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to lead a dedicated and passionate team Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development opportunities If you are a people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality welfare services and supporting individuals through challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you. 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.

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others? Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 65 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults. We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working, and our team can benefit from other perks, including the Blue Light Card. Please note that this is predominantly an office-based and community role, but there may be the possibility of home working, subject to the needs of the project. We are seeking two Deputy Managers to support adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently. One post will lead the Shared Houses team, and the other will lead the Outreach team. The role will suit you if you: have two years' experience of working with adults with a learning disability and autistic people in a community setting have the passion to enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to participate fully in decisions that affect their lives understand the issues faced by people with a learning disability and autistic people living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues have experience of managing and supervising staff have excellent communication and IT skills are working towards (or would like to work towards) a management diploma/NVQ Level 5 Please read the Person Specification and Job Descriptions for more details, and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title - Senior Supervising Social Worker Homebased (travel across Dorset and the South Coast ) £22,697 per annum + £450 Home Working Allowance per annum + £900 OOH allowance per annum (once on the rota) + £300 OOH referral allowance per annum 21 hours per week Permanent 3 Days - (Monday + 2 days other days) Why Join TACT? Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024) 97% proud to work at TACT 92% love working here Not-for-profit - every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff Children's voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT. Flexible homeworking from day one Trauma-informed, values-led organisation Benefits 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time post) Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service. 55p per mile business mileage Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice) Family-friendly & flexible working policies Volunteer days Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support) Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments Regular team wellbeing & connection events Training & Career Development Excellent learning & development programme Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education) The Role You'll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities: To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children. Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies. Undertaking Form F assessments where needed. To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training. Developing the service and supporting colleagues. Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems. Participating in Out of Hours Service. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed toward supporting our children. For this reason, we can only consider applicants from the location mentioned above. The successful candidate will be required to work on Monday as one of the 3 working days. The other 2 working days can be discussed with the hiring managers during the recruitment process. What You'll Need An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards. Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars Enhanced DBS / PVG (processed by TACT) Travel Homebased role Monthly face-to-face meetings in London area Additional travel for training, team and carer events Key Dates Closing Date: Monday, 20th July 2026 (midnight) Interviews: Tuesday, 4th August 2026 (Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding Commitment Safeguarding is everyone's business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT's commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT's young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT's safeguarding policies. Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.

Your new company A specialist ecological and habitat management consultancy established over 20 years ago, with a professional team of around 25 Ecologists. They work on a range of projects from PEA/BNG to habitat creation/monitoring to species mitigation to SANGS and beyond. Your new role Your role will be to plan, manage and deliver professional ecological services to a broad range of clients and project types.Your time will be divided between one - two days in the office, with the option of working from home and field-based work. Liaison with clients and other professionals, organisations and stakeholders. Production of technical ecological reports, including impact assessment and mitigation strategies. EPS licence applications. Project coordination and management, including coordination of surveys and field staff. In-field ecology and protected species surveys. Managing/supervising 1-2 assistant ecologists What you'll need to succeed Relevant Bachelor's degree as a minimum At least three years' industry experience, capable of taking on your own projects and clients as soon as you've settled into the team Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills, positive attitude, self-discipline and a desire to be challenged Full driver's licence Experience with some/most of: Production of a range of technical reports, including impact assessment and mitigation strategies EPS licence applications Project coordination and management Client liaison & project tendering Strong all-around field skills BNG calculations Protected Species survey licenses desirable, particularly bats and/or dormouse Experience creating habitat maps using GIS systems, particularly QGIS Bat sound analysis using Analook CSCS card What you'll get in return Above-market rate salary: £32,000 - £37,000 Flexible hours and remote working Bat Surveys paid in addition Access to perks system Wellbeing app Company Pension plan Staff Socials Career Development Training - internal and external Use of company pool vehicles Holiday starting at 29 days per year including bank holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Would you like to have more Time to Care in one location rather than often commuting? We work to inspire vibrant community hubs that enriches our clients later lives by promoting a way of life that gives people as many opportunities as possible to remain mentally and physically active. Care Support has been providing care and support to people for over 20 years. Originating in the homecare sector, we have now developed into a specialist Extra Care provider, delivering personalised Extra Care and support to over 800 clients in the South East and continuing to grow. The Role No two days are the same and your responsibilities will range from undertaking spot checks, audit, supporting and supervising a team of care workers. You may be undertaking general care duties and advising on or providing specialist care and support according to the Care Plan. The role is available on a Full-Time basis, with a 37-hour work week between Monday to Sunday, on a rota-basis. Working variable hours may mean that your shifts can change weekly, dependent on your rota. It might also mean that you may work within one of our other schemes (based in Romford) from time to time. Please note that the business is open during bank holidays and so we would need you to work on some bank holidays. Any bank holidays that you do work will be added back into your accrued holiday and can be taken at another time. The Team You will work within our Extra Care scheme which means that you will work in one location for an entire shift offering you less time commuting and more time to care! This is one of our younger and larger schemes, situated within an up-to date purpose-built building, offering our team a bright, spacious and nicely decorated environment to work in. The team at is also a vibrant, friendly and happy team, as they really enjoy the fantastic clients they get to work with. This scheme has a separate staff room with all the facilities you will need and where you can have your lunch and breaks. We have some young and lovely residents that we work with, mainly supporting them with learning disabilities, so the care team is normally involved with promoting game evenings, exercise classes and activities, when not supporting with care. This is a very exciting role, which will help you to increase your care and general medical knowledge as you will work with GP s, social workers, physio therapists, occupational therapists, district nurses and mental health workers. About You We are ideally looking for previous experience of supervision in a residential / domiciliary care setting A formal care qualification, such as QCF/ NVQ Level 2 or 3, would be beneficial You have good verbal and written communication skills and are naturally empathic, with an ability to build rapport with your colleagues and with clients. It is important that you are even-tempered, naturally able to cope with pressure Good negotiation, planning and organisational skills would also benefit you in this role. Please note that you will need an Enhanced DBS check in order to provide care support. We can accept a DBS from the Update Service or assist you with a check. Benefits for you Up to 28 days paid holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata) A competitive pension scheme to help you plan for the future Flexible working hours and local work We will invest and provide you with 2 x days FREE (face to face) Induction Training plus further E-Learning & Workbooks following which, on completion, you will receive a Care Training Certificate. We will also continue to support your development throughout your career with us, through refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector. It is important that you are willing to undergo continuous training and supervision when required and we will in turn offer you regular support and recognition. If you are passionate about supporting customers and genuinely want to provide good care, we can offer you a career working in a friendly and supportive environment so please get in touch with us today! Care Support is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes a criminal record check.

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Team Location: South Tyneside Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Contract: Full-time, Temporary/Contract About the Role: South Tyneside Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to lead their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team . This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled social work manager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs and disabilities, ensuring they receive the highest standard of support and care. Key Responsibilities: Provide strong leadership, supervision, and guidance to a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and support staff. Oversee casework, ensuring care plans are robust, regularly reviewed, and outcome-focused. Manage risk effectively and ensure full compliance with safeguarding procedures and statutory legislation. Allocate cases and manage team resources to ensure a high-quality, efficient service delivery. Foster strong collaborative relationships with health, education, and third-sector partners. Requirements: Social Work England (SWE) registration. Social Work degree (Diploma, BA, BSc, or Social Work Masters). Proven experience managing or supervising within a Children with Disabilities or frontline Children's Services team. Deep understanding of the Children Act 1989, SEND reforms, and relevant safeguarding frameworks. How to Apply: If you have the leadership skills and passion to drive excellence within this team, please submit your CV today or contact our recruitment team directly at . Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Customer Services Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid - office and remote working) Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027 We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Services Team Leader to join a leading charitable organisation dedicated to supporting individuals across different industry sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed welfare team, oversee high-quality support services, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for people facing financial hardship, health challenges, family difficulties, and other life-changing circumstances. The Role As Customer Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the welfare team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and positive outcomes for service users. Working closely with senior management, you will support case managers, oversee complex cases, monitor performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of welfare services. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines people leadership, casework oversight, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and support a team of case managers. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews. Monitor workloads and ensure effective case allocation. Identify training and development opportunities within the team. Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities Provide guidance on complex and sensitive welfare cases. Ensure support plans are person-centred, outcome-focused and regularly reviewed Support the development of internal and external learning programmes. Ensure fair, consistent and policy-compliant grant decisions. Ensure accurate case recording and GDPR compliance. Produce reports on team performance and service outcomes. Keep up to date with welfare, benefits, mental health and safeguarding best practice. About You We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong background in welfare, support services, social care, charity services or a related field. You will ideally have: Previous experience managing or supervising a team. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through advice, welfare or case management services. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare support, benefits, grants or charitable services. Strong reporting, administration and record-keeping skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. What's on Offer? Salary of £40,000 Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to lead a dedicated and passionate team Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development opportunities If you are a people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality welfare services and supporting individuals through challenging circumstances, we would love to hear from you. 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.

Overview STAR Procurement is the collaborative procurement service for Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, and Trafford Councils. We sit strategically alongside our Partners and support them in the delivery of an excellent procurement service. Main Priorities Supporting delivery and improvement in public service reform and growth. Supporting STAR Procurement team to deliver best practice procurement that provides added procurement worth. Working in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge that will assist you to complete the Level 4-6 qualifications, undertaking a range of duties to contribute to the achievement of team objectives. Undertaking a development programme (on-site and off-site), including participation in required training and learning leading to the CIPS qualifications Level 4-6. Key Duties Band 4 Learning about Public Sector procurement and ensuring procurement projects are completed according to established processes, policies and the associated legislation. Supporting the delivery of procurement projects, including preparation of tender documents, managing projects through our e-tendering platform, arranging events with suppliers and co-ordinating the evaluation process for the tender panel. Gathering and analysing information; for example, responding to enquiries from the public or elected Council Members or gathering cost information to facilitate benchmarking on price to contribute to the development of a procurement strategy. Supporting procurement and other colleagues throughout the reporting process (e.g. Strategy reports, award reports, etc.), including report drafting, co-ordinating the dispatch of reports to Board members and guidance around the process. Supporting with audits that need to be carried out on procurement activity. Supporting improvements to the procurement way of working, including recording, and following up on actions. Band 5 (in addition to the above Working with the Category Managers to help them to deliver consistent procurement services to partner authorities in line with the STAR Core Offer. Providing effective supplier relationship management with a variety of stakeholders. Supporting effective procurement by providing support at every stage of the procurement cycle, including, but not limited to; market engagement, creating tender and specification/KPI documentation, developing evaluation criteria, assessing tender returns, organising presentations and events, providing feedback, awarding and formalising contracts based on best value. Assisting in the maintenance of the contracts register, ensuring timely and accurate updates. Supporting the delivery of savings, social value, local spend and compliance, wherever possible through procurement activity. Band 6 (in addition to the above) Assisting the Category Managers in providing effective, efficient and economic procurement solutions to obtain value for money from all externally purchased goods, works and services. Managing and leading on a portfolio of small value procurement projects, including supporting on options appraisals, tendering and contractual arrangements within agreed deadlines and performance indicators. Providing professional advice, guidance and support on small value procurement to enable services to successfully procure goods and services, including providing robust challenge on spend and specifications to ensure value for money. Assisting in developing and maintaining relationships other authorities and other relevant bodies to enable collaborative working and sharing of best practice. Providing excellent customer service by liaising and communicating with client directorates, suppliers and contractors, and other organisations, both verbally and in writing as required in a responsive manner. Band 7 (in addition to the above) Working with the Category Managers and helping them to deliver procurement services to partner authorities, including managing and leading on a number of specific projects to deliver value for money and supporting on options appraisals, tendering and contractual arrangements within agreed deadlines and performance indicators. Co-ordinating contract and supplier management of the market including maintaining a database of contracts and supplier information. Undertaking tender processes in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules (CPR s), Strategic Procurement Strategy European regulations for the partner authorities and that they are carried out in a legal, ethical, accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements. Assisting in developing and maintaining contact with other Authorities within the Greater Manchester and North West region and other relevant bodies to enable collaborative working and sharing of best practice. Inviting and assessing tender submissions and negotiating the award of contracts for the Council(s) on the basis of best value. Liaising and communicating with client directorates, suppliers and contractors, and other organisations, both verbally and in writing as required. Taking an active part in the continuous review, development and improvement of systems, processes and services in support of STAR s commitment to a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to procurement. Co-ordinating and supervising the completion of work delegated to Procurement Assistants and temporary workers. Carrying out such other duties within the Department as required which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Mental Health Social Work Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team The team works with adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including severe and enduring mental illness, personality disorder, and co-occurring substance misuse. Social workers hold a distinct statutory role within the multidisciplinary team, completing Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and reports as required throughout a person's journey from first contact through to discharge and step-down planning. A strengths-based and person-centred approach underpins all practice, with social workers supporting each individual to build independence, maintain community connections, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a mental health setting is experience that is essential in the success of this role.You must have experience of supervising staff within a Social Work Team. What's on offer? £36.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) An opportunity to work in a well established Local Authority setting Easily commutablevia London Transport links A stable contract due to the demand of the service A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within the public sector For more information, please get in contact Marcus Burns - Business Manager /