Gloucestershire County Council
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker Job Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Ongoing Job Requisition Number: 13952 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all our locality teams. Gloucestershire covers six localities: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, Cotswolds About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience annual retention payment of £2,000 £4,000 welcome payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Right child, right support, right time, every time Working together to support families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help. We have ambitious improvement and transformation plans to create the optimum conditions within which our staff can make a real difference and improve outcomes for children. We aim for the same Social Worker to support children and their families from the front door until permanence is achieved either through positive change and the child remaining with their parent/s or legal permanence being secured either within the family or outside of the family. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to join an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team's full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children's Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. About you As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's) If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential shortlisting criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker Job Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Ongoing Job Requisition Number: 13952 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all our locality teams. Gloucestershire covers six localities: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, Cotswolds About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience annual retention payment of £2,000 £4,000 welcome payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Right child, right support, right time, every time Working together to support families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help. We have ambitious improvement and transformation plans to create the optimum conditions within which our staff can make a real difference and improve outcomes for children. We aim for the same Social Worker to support children and their families from the front door until permanence is achieved either through positive change and the child remaining with their parent/s or legal permanence being secured either within the family or outside of the family. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to join an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team's full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children's Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. About you As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's) If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential shortlisting criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
We are looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join a MASH Team. Do not apply for this role if you do not have a minimum of 3 years experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s. About the team This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community. The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the general public when concerns regarding the children's safety/ welfare arises. The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the most appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role. Essential to have direct experience working with children in need and their families as well as having an extensive understanding of safeguarding children processes is key in the role. Ability to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this role. What's on offer? £41.65 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available) 9 - 5 structured hours Non caseholding role Non customer facing Hybrid working scheme For more information, please get in contact Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join a MASH Team. Do not apply for this role if you do not have a minimum of 3 years experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s. About the team This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community. The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the general public when concerns regarding the children's safety/ welfare arises. The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the most appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role. Essential to have direct experience working with children in need and their families as well as having an extensive understanding of safeguarding children processes is key in the role. Ability to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this role. What's on offer? £41.65 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available) 9 - 5 structured hours Non caseholding role Non customer facing Hybrid working scheme For more information, please get in contact Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
The Vacancy Location: Engaging directly with children and families working out of the Newcastle Courts covering Tyneside and North Durham with a contractual base in either out Newcastle or Durham Office. Salary: £45,749 - £49,886 + joining incentive of up to £6,000 (see wider benefits below) A once in a generation opportunity to practice social work differently Family justice is changing, and Cafcass is at the heart of that change. With the national rollout of Child Focused Courts , we are leading a transformation in how children's voices are heard and how decisions are made in family proceedings. Child Focused Courts place children's safety, wellbeing and lived experience at the centre of decision-making from the very start of proceedings. This problem solving, less adversarial approach allows decisions to be informed earlier by a clear understanding of children's experiences, including through the preparation of Child Impact Reports. The role at a glance Work within Cafcass' Child Focused Courts teams , you will: Undertake direct work with children and families involved in family court proceedings within Public & Private Law cases . Ensure children's voices are heard clearly and influence judicial decision making Collaborate closely with judges, legal professionals and partner agencies Practise social work that is purposeful, evidence informed and values led Many practitioners involved in early Child Focused Court pilots describe this way of working as professionally rewarding, aligned with core social work values, and genuinely impactful for children. What you will do As a Children's Social Worker / Family Court Adviser / Children's Guardian, you will: Conduct high quality assessments that focus on Children's lived experience, safety and wellbeing Engage directly with children, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings are understood and represented Prepare clear, analytical reports for the family court, including contributions to Child Impact Reports Apply robust risk assessment and mediation skills to support child focused decision making Work effectively across private law proceedings, with a strong understanding of public law context Manage your caseload independently while contributing to a supportive, learning focused team environment Who we are looking for We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Children's Social Workers who share our commitment to child centred practice. You will need: A recognised Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England An understanding of family court processes and private and/or public law Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills Resilience, professional curiosity and confidence in working autonomously We recognise that social workers bring experience from a wide range of settings, including local authority, court, voluntary, safeguarding and therapeutic roles. If your background aligns with our purpose, we encourage you to apply. Why work for Cafcass? At Cafcass, you will be supported to do your best work for children. We offer: Opportunities to contribute to nationally significant reform in family justice Strong professional supervision and reflective practice Access to learning from ongoing Child Focused Court pilots and national rollout activity A competitive salary and Local Government pension Generous annual leave and wellbeing support The resources, equipment and flexibility needed to work effectively, connect with children and your colleagues Together, we work to ensure that children and young people are heard when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Inclusion and belonging Cafcass is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the children and families we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and value professional diversity, lived experience and different career pathways. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need support at any stage, we encourage you to tell us. Application process and next steps We aim to run a fair, transparent and supportive recruitment process. Indicative timescales are outlined below and may be subject to change. Closing date: 10th August 2026 Telephone interviews: We'll offer dates / times as close to when you apply as we can. Final Interview: Once you've have had your telephone interview, we'd hope to be able to offer dates / times quite quickly. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Kiera Manuel / in the first instance. Successful applicants will complete several pre engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If any criminal offences are disclosed, we will conduct an individual assessment in line with the DBS code of practice and the Cafcass DBS policy . We look forward to receiving your application!
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
The Vacancy Location: Engaging directly with children and families working out of the Newcastle Courts covering Tyneside and North Durham with a contractual base in either out Newcastle or Durham Office. Salary: £45,749 - £49,886 + joining incentive of up to £6,000 (see wider benefits below) A once in a generation opportunity to practice social work differently Family justice is changing, and Cafcass is at the heart of that change. With the national rollout of Child Focused Courts , we are leading a transformation in how children's voices are heard and how decisions are made in family proceedings. Child Focused Courts place children's safety, wellbeing and lived experience at the centre of decision-making from the very start of proceedings. This problem solving, less adversarial approach allows decisions to be informed earlier by a clear understanding of children's experiences, including through the preparation of Child Impact Reports. The role at a glance Work within Cafcass' Child Focused Courts teams , you will: Undertake direct work with children and families involved in family court proceedings within Public & Private Law cases . Ensure children's voices are heard clearly and influence judicial decision making Collaborate closely with judges, legal professionals and partner agencies Practise social work that is purposeful, evidence informed and values led Many practitioners involved in early Child Focused Court pilots describe this way of working as professionally rewarding, aligned with core social work values, and genuinely impactful for children. What you will do As a Children's Social Worker / Family Court Adviser / Children's Guardian, you will: Conduct high quality assessments that focus on Children's lived experience, safety and wellbeing Engage directly with children, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings are understood and represented Prepare clear, analytical reports for the family court, including contributions to Child Impact Reports Apply robust risk assessment and mediation skills to support child focused decision making Work effectively across private law proceedings, with a strong understanding of public law context Manage your caseload independently while contributing to a supportive, learning focused team environment Who we are looking for We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Children's Social Workers who share our commitment to child centred practice. You will need: A recognised Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England An understanding of family court processes and private and/or public law Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills Resilience, professional curiosity and confidence in working autonomously We recognise that social workers bring experience from a wide range of settings, including local authority, court, voluntary, safeguarding and therapeutic roles. If your background aligns with our purpose, we encourage you to apply. Why work for Cafcass? At Cafcass, you will be supported to do your best work for children. We offer: Opportunities to contribute to nationally significant reform in family justice Strong professional supervision and reflective practice Access to learning from ongoing Child Focused Court pilots and national rollout activity A competitive salary and Local Government pension Generous annual leave and wellbeing support The resources, equipment and flexibility needed to work effectively, connect with children and your colleagues Together, we work to ensure that children and young people are heard when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Inclusion and belonging Cafcass is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the children and families we serve. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and value professional diversity, lived experience and different career pathways. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need support at any stage, we encourage you to tell us. Application process and next steps We aim to run a fair, transparent and supportive recruitment process. Indicative timescales are outlined below and may be subject to change. Closing date: 10th August 2026 Telephone interviews: We'll offer dates / times as close to when you apply as we can. Final Interview: Once you've have had your telephone interview, we'd hope to be able to offer dates / times quite quickly. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Kiera Manuel / in the first instance. Successful applicants will complete several pre engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If any criminal offences are disclosed, we will conduct an individual assessment in line with the DBS code of practice and the Cafcass DBS policy . We look forward to receiving your application!
Our client Pembrokeshire County Council is looking for a Children's Qualified social worker to join their Assessment team. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our team providing support to children and families in the Child Care Assessment Team within the Social Services and Housing directorate. The Child Care Assessment Team is a statutory team that undertakes child protection, Young People Looked After, Court and family support work with families under the remit of the Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) Act 2014 and related codes of practice. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join the Child Care assessment Team who will be responsible in ensuring that the needs and services for children and families within Pembrokeshire. The Social Worker will be required to meet statutory timescales, complete assessments within timescales, undertake child protection investigations and manage their caseloads, including Court Cases. The Social worker will be part of a S.47 JI rota, consisting of two social workers on this rota daily and will be completing assessments of higher end child in need cases and where there are concerns being raised for exploitation. CCAT are currently developing a S.47 Team and an Assessment Team. We provide a supportive working structure across all of our social care teams, ensuring you have all you need to perform to the best of your abilities, whilst doing a job you love. Supporting this team would provide opportunities to contribute directly to the work and safeguarding children and for personal development. 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.
Aug 10, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Pembrokeshire County Council is looking for a Children's Qualified social worker to join their Assessment team. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our team providing support to children and families in the Child Care Assessment Team within the Social Services and Housing directorate. The Child Care Assessment Team is a statutory team that undertakes child protection, Young People Looked After, Court and family support work with families under the remit of the Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) Act 2014 and related codes of practice. We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join the Child Care assessment Team who will be responsible in ensuring that the needs and services for children and families within Pembrokeshire. The Social Worker will be required to meet statutory timescales, complete assessments within timescales, undertake child protection investigations and manage their caseloads, including Court Cases. The Social worker will be part of a S.47 JI rota, consisting of two social workers on this rota daily and will be completing assessments of higher end child in need cases and where there are concerns being raised for exploitation. CCAT are currently developing a S.47 Team and an Assessment Team. We provide a supportive working structure across all of our social care teams, ensuring you have all you need to perform to the best of your abilities, whilst doing a job you love. Supporting this team would provide opportunities to contribute directly to the work and safeguarding children and for personal development. 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.
Family Court Adviser - Information & Screening Team Location: Birmingham Working Pattern: Hybrid Pay: £34 per hour (Umbrella) Randstad is recruiting an experienced Family Court Adviser to join the Information & Screening Team in Birmingham. About the Role This full-time position focuses on work from referral through to the first hearing. You will undertake initial assessments, screen referrals, prepare reports, and work with partner agencies to safeguard children. Requirements Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Experience in safeguarding, screening, or Family Court work Excellent assessment and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact ( or email your CV today. Take the next step in your social work career with Randstad, making a meaningful difference to children and families. Randstad - Where Your Skills and Passion Shine. 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.
Aug 09, 2026
Contractor
Family Court Adviser - Information & Screening Team Location: Birmingham Working Pattern: Hybrid Pay: £34 per hour (Umbrella) Randstad is recruiting an experienced Family Court Adviser to join the Information & Screening Team in Birmingham. About the Role This full-time position focuses on work from referral through to the first hearing. You will undertake initial assessments, screen referrals, prepare reports, and work with partner agencies to safeguard children. Requirements Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Experience in safeguarding, screening, or Family Court work Excellent assessment and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact ( or email your CV today. Take the next step in your social work career with Randstad, making a meaningful difference to children and families. Randstad - Where Your Skills and Passion Shine. 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.
Family Support Worker £27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000 to £26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits This role covers Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £(phone number removed), taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via (email address removed); Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place at our North East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Family Support Worker - Apply Now
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker £27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000 to £26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits This role covers Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £(phone number removed), taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Time off in Lieu Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via (email address removed); Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place at our North East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Family Support Worker - Apply Now
Advanced Practitioner / Senior Social Worker - Families First (Child in Need) Role: Advanced Practitioner (Children's Services) Service: Families First - Child in Need (CIN) Locality Service Location: Trafford Council (Various borough locations / Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Are you an experienced, high-calibre senior practitioner with a passion for mentoring others and driving frontline practice standards? Trafford Council is seeking an inspirational Advanced Practitioner / Senior Social Worker to join their newly structured Families First service. Working on a locality basis, this specialised service has been specifically designed to elevate the status of Child in Need work, strengthening the quality of assessments and ensuring a robust, consistent, and supportive approach for families across the entire borough. Role Overview & Leadership Responsibilities As an Advanced Practitioner, your role will be split between managing a high-quality, complex workload and providing vital practice leadership within your locality team: Practice Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a practice champion by coaching, supporting, and supervising designated team staff or student social workers, actively guiding their professional development. Complex Case Management: Hold a highly manageable, varied caseload of families supported through Child in Need planning, delivering exemplary relationship-focused intervention. Duty & Frontline Assessment: Participate in the team duty rota, leading on Section 47 child protection enquiries and completing comprehensive, analytical Child and Family assessments. Relational & Strengths-Based Practice: Build meaningful, trusting partnerships with families to safely and effectively step down statutory plans in alignment with the families' own timescales. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England registration. Advanced Practice Expertise: Significant post-qualifying experience within statutory Child Protection, Duty & Assessment, or Child in Need services. Supervisory Experience: Proven experience or the clear capability to mentor, coach, or formally supervise less experienced staff, newly qualified social workers (ASYEs), or students. Analytical Skills: Exceptional assessment, decision-making, and report-writing skills, with a deep understanding of thresholds and risk management. What Trafford Council Offers You Attractive Remuneration: A highly competitive hourly rate of £37.00 per hour . A Specialised Practice Model: The opportunity to work within a service that actively champions the value of Child in Need work, providing clear frameworks and manageable caseloads. Career Evolution: A perfect stepping-stone for a Senior Social Worker looking to gain formal coaching, supervision, and management experience without losing touch with frontline practice. Take the Next Step in Your Career If you are a skilled, supportive senior professional ready to shape the next generation of social workers while delivering exceptional support to families in Trafford, apply today. 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Advanced Practitioner / Senior Social Worker - Families First (Child in Need) Role: Advanced Practitioner (Children's Services) Service: Families First - Child in Need (CIN) Locality Service Location: Trafford Council (Various borough locations / Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Are you an experienced, high-calibre senior practitioner with a passion for mentoring others and driving frontline practice standards? Trafford Council is seeking an inspirational Advanced Practitioner / Senior Social Worker to join their newly structured Families First service. Working on a locality basis, this specialised service has been specifically designed to elevate the status of Child in Need work, strengthening the quality of assessments and ensuring a robust, consistent, and supportive approach for families across the entire borough. Role Overview & Leadership Responsibilities As an Advanced Practitioner, your role will be split between managing a high-quality, complex workload and providing vital practice leadership within your locality team: Practice Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a practice champion by coaching, supporting, and supervising designated team staff or student social workers, actively guiding their professional development. Complex Case Management: Hold a highly manageable, varied caseload of families supported through Child in Need planning, delivering exemplary relationship-focused intervention. Duty & Frontline Assessment: Participate in the team duty rota, leading on Section 47 child protection enquiries and completing comprehensive, analytical Child and Family assessments. Relational & Strengths-Based Practice: Build meaningful, trusting partnerships with families to safely and effectively step down statutory plans in alignment with the families' own timescales. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England registration. Advanced Practice Expertise: Significant post-qualifying experience within statutory Child Protection, Duty & Assessment, or Child in Need services. Supervisory Experience: Proven experience or the clear capability to mentor, coach, or formally supervise less experienced staff, newly qualified social workers (ASYEs), or students. Analytical Skills: Exceptional assessment, decision-making, and report-writing skills, with a deep understanding of thresholds and risk management. What Trafford Council Offers You Attractive Remuneration: A highly competitive hourly rate of £37.00 per hour . A Specialised Practice Model: The opportunity to work within a service that actively champions the value of Child in Need work, providing clear frameworks and manageable caseloads. Career Evolution: A perfect stepping-stone for a Senior Social Worker looking to gain formal coaching, supervision, and management experience without losing touch with frontline practice. Take the Next Step in Your Career If you are a skilled, supportive senior professional ready to shape the next generation of social workers while delivering exceptional support to families in Trafford, apply today. 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.
Family Help Lead Practitioner - Social Worker Role: Qualified Social Worker (Duty, Assessment & Family Help) Service: Newly Formed Family Help Service Location: Tameside Council (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Tameside Council is launching its pioneering Family Help Service and is seeking dynamic, resilient Family Help Lead Practitioners to join their integrated Duty, Assessment, and Family Help teams. The Heart of Support: Tameside's 5 C's As a Lead Practitioner, you will actively champion Tameside's core practice values, ensuring they are central to everything you do: Compassion: Deeply understanding the lived experiences of children and families. Curiosity: Asking the right questions to unlock deeper insights and better outcomes. Collaboration: Partnering across services to deliver completely joined-up support. Conversation: Listening and engaging meaningfully with families and professionals alike. Courage: Making bold, compassionate, child-first decisions. Key Responsibilities Operating within a fast-paced, community-focused environment, your daily duties will include: Frontline Assessment & Triage: Undertaking initial statutory enquiries, child-in-need assessments, and complex risk evaluations within the community. Child Protection (Section 47): Leading on Section 47 enquiries where children are deemed to be at risk of significant harm, initiating emergency child protection procedures, and working alongside legal and management teams when statutory orders are required. High-Intensity Family Support: Delivering robust, planned family support and crisis-response interventions directly to families to prevent breakdown and safely keep children within their family units. Caseload Management: Managing a complex Child in Need (CIN) caseload, chairing review meetings, and providing both support and healthy challenge to help families embed long-term, sustained change. Multi-Agency Partnerships: Building strong working networks with voluntary and statutory partners while maintaining impeccable, audit-ready electronic case records. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England registration. Frontline Competency: Strong post-qualifying experience within statutory Duty & Assessment, Child Protection, or frontline Safeguarding environments. Community Autonomy: Confidence working independently within the community, completing lone-working home visits, and managing competing crisis priorities. Analytical Writing: Proven ability to produce high-quality statutory assessments and internal/external legal reports under tight timescales. What This Role Offers You Excellent Remuneration: A highly competitive hourly rate of £39.00 per hour . A Modern Service Design: The opportunity to escape traditional, siloed social work and practice within a progressive, preventative family support model. Professional Evolution: Full access to Tameside's continuous professional development (CPD), specialist training, and highly supportive management framework. Shape the Future of Family Help in Tameside 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Family Help Lead Practitioner - Social Worker Role: Qualified Social Worker (Duty, Assessment & Family Help) Service: Newly Formed Family Help Service Location: Tameside Council (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Tameside Council is launching its pioneering Family Help Service and is seeking dynamic, resilient Family Help Lead Practitioners to join their integrated Duty, Assessment, and Family Help teams. The Heart of Support: Tameside's 5 C's As a Lead Practitioner, you will actively champion Tameside's core practice values, ensuring they are central to everything you do: Compassion: Deeply understanding the lived experiences of children and families. Curiosity: Asking the right questions to unlock deeper insights and better outcomes. Collaboration: Partnering across services to deliver completely joined-up support. Conversation: Listening and engaging meaningfully with families and professionals alike. Courage: Making bold, compassionate, child-first decisions. Key Responsibilities Operating within a fast-paced, community-focused environment, your daily duties will include: Frontline Assessment & Triage: Undertaking initial statutory enquiries, child-in-need assessments, and complex risk evaluations within the community. Child Protection (Section 47): Leading on Section 47 enquiries where children are deemed to be at risk of significant harm, initiating emergency child protection procedures, and working alongside legal and management teams when statutory orders are required. High-Intensity Family Support: Delivering robust, planned family support and crisis-response interventions directly to families to prevent breakdown and safely keep children within their family units. Caseload Management: Managing a complex Child in Need (CIN) caseload, chairing review meetings, and providing both support and healthy challenge to help families embed long-term, sustained change. Multi-Agency Partnerships: Building strong working networks with voluntary and statutory partners while maintaining impeccable, audit-ready electronic case records. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England registration. Frontline Competency: Strong post-qualifying experience within statutory Duty & Assessment, Child Protection, or frontline Safeguarding environments. Community Autonomy: Confidence working independently within the community, completing lone-working home visits, and managing competing crisis priorities. Analytical Writing: Proven ability to produce high-quality statutory assessments and internal/external legal reports under tight timescales. What This Role Offers You Excellent Remuneration: A highly competitive hourly rate of £39.00 per hour . A Modern Service Design: The opportunity to escape traditional, siloed social work and practice within a progressive, preventative family support model. Professional Evolution: Full access to Tameside's continuous professional development (CPD), specialist training, and highly supportive management framework. Shape the Future of Family Help in Tameside 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.
Are you an experienced and passionate leader looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an exceptional Dual Registered Manager to lead a Ofsted-regulated children's residential home(s), supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) . This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding care, achieving excellent outcomes, and investing in its people. As the Registered Manager, you will provide strong leadership, ensuring the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations while creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of one or two children's residential homes. Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements. Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, supervision, and performance management. Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, including P.A.C.E. and attachment-based practice. Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and ensure effective risk management. Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals. Monitor budgets, occupancy, and service performance while driving continuous improvement. Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections. About You You will be an experienced leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. Essential Requirements: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role. Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks. Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and P.A.C.E. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Full UK driving licence. Full Right to Work in UK What We Offer Competitive starting salary of 66,000 for the Dual Registered Manager , plus a performance-related bonus scheme during your first year. Following successful completion of your first year, your salary will increase to 74,000 , subject to satisfactory performance. Access to an on-site Clinical Psychologist. Ongoing specialist training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, attachment, P.A.C.E., CSE, and CCE. Continuous professional development and clear career progression opportunities. Supportive senior leadership team. If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader who is committed to delivering outstanding care and achieving the very best outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that is dedicated to changing lives through exceptional care and strong leadership.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced and passionate leader looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an exceptional Dual Registered Manager to lead a Ofsted-regulated children's residential home(s), supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) . This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding care, achieving excellent outcomes, and investing in its people. As the Registered Manager, you will provide strong leadership, ensuring the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations while creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of one or two children's residential homes. Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements. Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, supervision, and performance management. Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, including P.A.C.E. and attachment-based practice. Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and ensure effective risk management. Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals. Monitor budgets, occupancy, and service performance while driving continuous improvement. Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections. About You You will be an experienced leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. Essential Requirements: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role. Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks. Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and P.A.C.E. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Full UK driving licence. Full Right to Work in UK What We Offer Competitive starting salary of 66,000 for the Dual Registered Manager , plus a performance-related bonus scheme during your first year. Following successful completion of your first year, your salary will increase to 74,000 , subject to satisfactory performance. Access to an on-site Clinical Psychologist. Ongoing specialist training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, attachment, P.A.C.E., CSE, and CCE. Continuous professional development and clear career progression opportunities. Supportive senior leadership team. If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader who is committed to delivering outstanding care and achieving the very best outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that is dedicated to changing lives through exceptional care and strong leadership.
Social Worker/Qualified Practitioner (Adult Social Care) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending) Location: Wokingham Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 713491 We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 2 year fixed term contract. As a Social Worker, you will work with a diverse range of individuals supporting them to live the life they choose. You'll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. The work you do will enable carers to continue in their caring roles for as long as they choose and are able to. This role sits within our All Age Continuing Care and S117 Support Team, a specialist service supporting children and adults with complex health and care needs. Working closely with social care, health colleagues and partner organisations, the team helps to secure the right funding, coordinate assessments and make sure people receive the support they need. Experience in S117 or Continuing Healthcare is not essential, as full training will be provided to help you develop within this specialist area. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection, and we were especially proud to be rated 'Outstanding' for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you're new to the role or bringing years of experience, you'll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference. Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support , a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most. Staff Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline 7 days per week Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities - running, football, cricket, and more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more! Key responsibilities: • Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014 • Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services • Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans • Working in a person-centred way, respecting people's dignity, culture, and wishes • Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently • Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations Candidate requirements: • Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England) • A good understanding of social care law and professional practice • Full Driving License and Daily Access to a Car • A solution focused, compassionate team player About Wokingham Borough Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. Click the link below and Apply Today! Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact via email Amanda Brierley, Team Manager - Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026, 11pm Interview date: W/C 14th September 2026 (Subject to change) Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. AI in Applications: We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Social Worker/Qualified Practitioner (Adult Social Care) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending) Location: Wokingham Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 713491 We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 2 year fixed term contract. As a Social Worker, you will work with a diverse range of individuals supporting them to live the life they choose. You'll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. The work you do will enable carers to continue in their caring roles for as long as they choose and are able to. This role sits within our All Age Continuing Care and S117 Support Team, a specialist service supporting children and adults with complex health and care needs. Working closely with social care, health colleagues and partner organisations, the team helps to secure the right funding, coordinate assessments and make sure people receive the support they need. Experience in S117 or Continuing Healthcare is not essential, as full training will be provided to help you develop within this specialist area. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection, and we were especially proud to be rated 'Outstanding' for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you're new to the role or bringing years of experience, you'll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference. Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support , a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most. Staff Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline 7 days per week Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities - running, football, cricket, and more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more! Key responsibilities: • Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014 • Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services • Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans • Working in a person-centred way, respecting people's dignity, culture, and wishes • Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently • Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations Candidate requirements: • Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England) • A good understanding of social care law and professional practice • Full Driving License and Daily Access to a Car • A solution focused, compassionate team player About Wokingham Borough Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. Click the link below and Apply Today! Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact via email Amanda Brierley, Team Manager - Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026, 11pm Interview date: W/C 14th September 2026 (Subject to change) Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. AI in Applications: We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Family Help team. A Team Manager is needed for the Children's social work team in South Manchester based in Wythenshawe. The service is currently a test & learn site for the Family First Reforms and a new Family Help model of working. This means that the service operates a throughput service covering duty and longer term work including CIN, CP, PLO and care proceedings. The Team Manager will be responsible for a team of 2 Advanced Practitioners and 4 Social Workers. The team will be part of a 10 week allocation rota when they will be allocated new referrals via AGS (MASH team). The team are responsible for all initial assessments and intervention and continuing to work with families throughout involvement. The team manager will have oversight of children who are subject to child in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, care proceedings and awaiting adoption. You will be a strong, experienced leader who will support and develop a team of social workers. You will be office based with occasional home working (discretion of manager) but we want managers to be visible and accessible to support their teams during this time of change. You will join an experienced management team and have access to regular supervision and training. 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Family Help team. A Team Manager is needed for the Children's social work team in South Manchester based in Wythenshawe. The service is currently a test & learn site for the Family First Reforms and a new Family Help model of working. This means that the service operates a throughput service covering duty and longer term work including CIN, CP, PLO and care proceedings. The Team Manager will be responsible for a team of 2 Advanced Practitioners and 4 Social Workers. The team will be part of a 10 week allocation rota when they will be allocated new referrals via AGS (MASH team). The team are responsible for all initial assessments and intervention and continuing to work with families throughout involvement. The team manager will have oversight of children who are subject to child in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, care proceedings and awaiting adoption. You will be a strong, experienced leader who will support and develop a team of social workers. You will be office based with occasional home working (discretion of manager) but we want managers to be visible and accessible to support their teams during this time of change. You will join an experienced management team and have access to regular supervision and training. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client North Yorkshire Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Fostering service. Practice Supervisor in Fostering overseeing fostering assessment's of Kinship Carers. Ideally needing a candidate with management experience, experience of signing off assessment work, safeguarding, and fostering regulations and standards. Key skills To supervise Social Workers on a day to day basis to ensure the delivery of an effective social work service to children and their families in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures Modelling and facilitating reflective practice To promote professional development and quality evidence based practice through supervision and contributing to the annual appraisal of team members To ensure all assessments undertaken by the Team are based on clear accurate information and analysis - including direct involvement in some, more complex assessments To ensure all interventions are supported by clear plans which ensure the protection and development of the child or young person To manage risk and support social workers in managing risk Leading and mentoring colleagues in reaching appropriate decisions To assist the team manager to be able to make safe evidence based decisions relating to improving outcomes for children and families Provide leadership, advice and support to other professional staff in relation to complex cases and to be an active practice leader driving Signs Of Safety across social work practice Ensure professional decisions are made according to the highest standards, using an evidence base and stand up to scrutiny Provide appropriate challenge to the decisions of other staff within the team 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client North Yorkshire Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Fostering service. Practice Supervisor in Fostering overseeing fostering assessment's of Kinship Carers. Ideally needing a candidate with management experience, experience of signing off assessment work, safeguarding, and fostering regulations and standards. Key skills To supervise Social Workers on a day to day basis to ensure the delivery of an effective social work service to children and their families in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures Modelling and facilitating reflective practice To promote professional development and quality evidence based practice through supervision and contributing to the annual appraisal of team members To ensure all assessments undertaken by the Team are based on clear accurate information and analysis - including direct involvement in some, more complex assessments To ensure all interventions are supported by clear plans which ensure the protection and development of the child or young person To manage risk and support social workers in managing risk Leading and mentoring colleagues in reaching appropriate decisions To assist the team manager to be able to make safe evidence based decisions relating to improving outcomes for children and families Provide leadership, advice and support to other professional staff in relation to complex cases and to be an active practice leader driving Signs Of Safety across social work practice Ensure professional decisions are made according to the highest standards, using an evidence base and stand up to scrutiny Provide appropriate challenge to the decisions of other staff within the team Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Locality Family Help team. About the role Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for Social Workers who are passionate about getting it right for children and their families the first time. We are recruiting Social Workers who have at least five years post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families through child in need, child protection and court work. Central Bedfordshire is aspiring to progress from the current 'Good' Ofsted rating to be an 'Outstanding' Children's Services, ensuring that our children and young people have the best support and achieve their best outcomes. As part of our Families First journey, Social Workers in Family Help now support children from assessment onwards enabling them to build up meaningful relationships with families and create lasting change. We focus on ensuring children receive timely support and reduce the number of children we have coming into local authority care. Central Bedfordshire is a Good and award winning Local Authority. About you You will have: Experience in managing a varied caseload of children, visiting families, completing direct work with children to understand their views and lived experiences. Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and liaising with a range of other professionals to support our most vulnerable children. Proven experience having an impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children Excellent verbal communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively with children, parents and other agencies, and the written skills to present high-quality assessments and reports. A passion for delivery of high quality services and interventions to vulnerable children Court experience is essential 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Locality Family Help team. About the role Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for Social Workers who are passionate about getting it right for children and their families the first time. We are recruiting Social Workers who have at least five years post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families through child in need, child protection and court work. Central Bedfordshire is aspiring to progress from the current 'Good' Ofsted rating to be an 'Outstanding' Children's Services, ensuring that our children and young people have the best support and achieve their best outcomes. As part of our Families First journey, Social Workers in Family Help now support children from assessment onwards enabling them to build up meaningful relationships with families and create lasting change. We focus on ensuring children receive timely support and reduce the number of children we have coming into local authority care. Central Bedfordshire is a Good and award winning Local Authority. About you You will have: Experience in managing a varied caseload of children, visiting families, completing direct work with children to understand their views and lived experiences. Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and liaising with a range of other professionals to support our most vulnerable children. Proven experience having an impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children Excellent verbal communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively with children, parents and other agencies, and the written skills to present high-quality assessments and reports. A passion for delivery of high quality services and interventions to vulnerable children Court experience is essential 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.
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Chesham Covering Area: Aylesbury, Bracknell, Reading and Woking Salary: 29,600 per annum, 37,000 FTE Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours Benefits 3,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan All benefits will be pro-rated About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked-after children, especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life, needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Services Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Chesham is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role and skills of foster parents. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Work England-recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work Previous experience of, or a desire to work in, a therapeutic model of childcare A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Provide direct support to foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Chesham Covering Area: Aylesbury, Bracknell, Reading and Woking Salary: 29,600 per annum, 37,000 FTE Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours Benefits 3,000 car allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank Holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan All benefits will be pro-rated About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked-after children, especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life, needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Services Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Chesham is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role and skills of foster parents. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Work England-recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work Previous experience of, or a desire to work in, a therapeutic model of childcare A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Provide direct support to foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Duty Team Manager to join their Duty and Assessments service. The nature of the work within the Duty and Assessment Service is fast-paced and dynamic. As a manager of one of the Duty Teams, you will work closely with the five existing Duty Teams to ensure effective service delivery. You will be responsible for driving good practice across the service, supporting a team of social workers in managing complex and high-risk cases, and ensuring that safeguarding standards are consistently met. Within the Duty Service we complete the initial Children and Family assessments in a timely manner. You are responsible for ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. The Duty Service hold a varying complexity of cases, families transfer points include the initial child protection case conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting and the 3rd Child In Need meeting. As one of our Team Managers you will have excellent knowledge of underpinning legislative frameworks and legal proceedings. You will ensure the delivery of a high quality and effective social work practice to support, empower and promote independence, strengths and assets of both children and families within their local communities. You will work in partnership with children, young people and parents to help them engage with the process and aspire to good outcomes for all. 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Duty Team Manager to join their Duty and Assessments service. The nature of the work within the Duty and Assessment Service is fast-paced and dynamic. As a manager of one of the Duty Teams, you will work closely with the five existing Duty Teams to ensure effective service delivery. You will be responsible for driving good practice across the service, supporting a team of social workers in managing complex and high-risk cases, and ensuring that safeguarding standards are consistently met. Within the Duty Service we complete the initial Children and Family assessments in a timely manner. You are responsible for ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. The Duty Service hold a varying complexity of cases, families transfer points include the initial child protection case conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting and the 3rd Child In Need meeting. As one of our Team Managers you will have excellent knowledge of underpinning legislative frameworks and legal proceedings. You will ensure the delivery of a high quality and effective social work practice to support, empower and promote independence, strengths and assets of both children and families within their local communities. You will work in partnership with children, young people and parents to help them engage with the process and aspire to good outcomes for all. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client Surrey council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding. Staff Development Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team. When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified. Data Quality Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Duties For All Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Surrey council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding. Staff Development Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team. When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified. Data Quality Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Duties For All Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety 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.
Fosterplus - Apprentice Administrator Salary: 14,600.04 per annum Contract Term: Apprenticeship Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham Hours: 35 hours per week Course Information Business Administration Level 3. You will be allocated the time required during the working week to attend learning that supports your apprenticeship course, which is likely to be one day per week, either in college or online with a training provider. Benefits 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Bike to Work Scheme About Us We are delighted to be seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team at Fosterplus. Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us almost 30 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we're always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that's exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelled out in our mission, which is to "provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents and ensure that, with the support of our foster parents, they can thrive emotionally and academically." To provide this continuity, we focus on connections. We are looking for an Apprentice who will work within the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining databases and electronic filing systems, managing fostering paperwork and forms, as well as general ad-hoc administration. It is essential that applicants have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a warm, confident personality. Role Responsibilities Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide a comprehensive day-to-day administrative service for the office team, including: Maintaining databases Producing professionally written emails and letters Processing incoming and outgoing post Photocopying Message taking and signposting Processing invoices Support the social work team with data collection, recording, filing and auditing Maintain accurate databases/registers of all families and children placed Provide information from these databases to the Registered Manager as required Be responsible for the smooth running of the office premises under the direction of the Manager Build up and maintain a supportive relationship with foster parents, as the post holder will be one of the first points of contact within the office Liaise with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals Distribute and collate paperwork and feedback forms Review payment runs to ensure foster families are receiving the correct payments Carry out statutory checks for approved foster families and their support network Maintain office Health and Safety records Monitor foster parent and staff training records, ensuring compliance Receive visitors Order stationery, receive orders and be responsible for the maintenance of office equipment Take minutes of monthly team meetings and distribute to relevant personnel Attend regular team meetings Create content for the online information platform and the Registration's Newsletter Make constructive use of supervision and work closely with team members to enhance personal and team development Represent and promote Fosterplus at every opportunity The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Basic administration skills GCSE/equivalent in maths and English. A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your qualification if not already obtained and if desired Ability to manage own workload and work independently Excellent customer service skills An understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook Good organisational skills Open to direction, using initiative to seek advice where necessary The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General,
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Fosterplus - Apprentice Administrator Salary: 14,600.04 per annum Contract Term: Apprenticeship Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham Hours: 35 hours per week Course Information Business Administration Level 3. You will be allocated the time required during the working week to attend learning that supports your apprenticeship course, which is likely to be one day per week, either in college or online with a training provider. Benefits 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Bike to Work Scheme About Us We are delighted to be seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team at Fosterplus. Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us almost 30 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we're always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that's exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelled out in our mission, which is to "provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents and ensure that, with the support of our foster parents, they can thrive emotionally and academically." To provide this continuity, we focus on connections. We are looking for an Apprentice who will work within the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining databases and electronic filing systems, managing fostering paperwork and forms, as well as general ad-hoc administration. It is essential that applicants have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a warm, confident personality. Role Responsibilities Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide a comprehensive day-to-day administrative service for the office team, including: Maintaining databases Producing professionally written emails and letters Processing incoming and outgoing post Photocopying Message taking and signposting Processing invoices Support the social work team with data collection, recording, filing and auditing Maintain accurate databases/registers of all families and children placed Provide information from these databases to the Registered Manager as required Be responsible for the smooth running of the office premises under the direction of the Manager Build up and maintain a supportive relationship with foster parents, as the post holder will be one of the first points of contact within the office Liaise with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals Distribute and collate paperwork and feedback forms Review payment runs to ensure foster families are receiving the correct payments Carry out statutory checks for approved foster families and their support network Maintain office Health and Safety records Monitor foster parent and staff training records, ensuring compliance Receive visitors Order stationery, receive orders and be responsible for the maintenance of office equipment Take minutes of monthly team meetings and distribute to relevant personnel Attend regular team meetings Create content for the online information platform and the Registration's Newsletter Make constructive use of supervision and work closely with team members to enhance personal and team development Represent and promote Fosterplus at every opportunity The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Basic administration skills GCSE/equivalent in maths and English. A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your qualification if not already obtained and if desired Ability to manage own workload and work independently Excellent customer service skills An understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook Good organisational skills Open to direction, using initiative to seek advice where necessary The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General,
Our client Surrey Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adolescents team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding. Staff Development Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team. When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified. Data Quality Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Duties For All Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety 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.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Surrey Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adolescents team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making. Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers. Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns. Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding. Staff Development Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team. When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified. Data Quality Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Duties For All Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation. Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). You'll play a key role in building a high-performing team, maintaining excellent standards of care, and achieving positive outcomes for the children you support. Salary & Benefits Salary of 55,000 - 63,000 per year , depending on experience, qualifications, registration history, and home size Ofsted Bonus of up to 3,000 per year Sign-on Bonus of up to 3,000 within your first six months First-year earning potential of up to 66,000 Blue Light Card Company pension Employee Welfare Programme, including GP access, counselling support, and retail discounts Support towards completing your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification Supportive management team and structured working environment Excellent career progression opportunities The Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the children's home Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing staff team Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and company policies Managing staff performance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and external professionals Driving the home towards Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes About You Essential Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential EBD setting Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home Experience of Ofsted registrations, inspections, or both Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation, and Ofsted regulations Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification) Hold or be willing to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK ( No sponsorship available ) Desirable 5+ years' experience within children's residential care Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs Proven track record of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). You'll play a key role in building a high-performing team, maintaining excellent standards of care, and achieving positive outcomes for the children you support. Salary & Benefits Salary of 55,000 - 63,000 per year , depending on experience, qualifications, registration history, and home size Ofsted Bonus of up to 3,000 per year Sign-on Bonus of up to 3,000 within your first six months First-year earning potential of up to 66,000 Blue Light Card Company pension Employee Welfare Programme, including GP access, counselling support, and retail discounts Support towards completing your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification Supportive management team and structured working environment Excellent career progression opportunities The Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the children's home Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing staff team Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and company policies Managing staff performance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and external professionals Driving the home towards Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes About You Essential Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential EBD setting Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home Experience of Ofsted registrations, inspections, or both Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation, and Ofsted regulations Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification) Hold or be willing to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK ( No sponsorship available ) Desirable 5+ years' experience within children's residential care Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs Proven track record of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Childrens Care Worker Join the team at Goldcrest Lodge, where days include play, dance and creative sessions built around our ethos of child first, disability second. Working arrangements Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire Salary / Pay: 33,303 per year Shift Pattern: 7.00am to 7.00pm, full-time shift work on a 2-weekly pattern (part-time also available) About Cherry Trees Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence. What you'll be doing Direct care Help children develop personal care skills such as washing and feeding Support children working towards personal goals and greater independence Support social development and friendship building during respite stays Play and activities Enable community activities and recreational experiences for children Share play, reading, dance, painting and creative sessions together Work alongside an experienced, supportive care team What we're looking for Natural empathy for supporting children with complex needs Comfortable working shifts on a 2-weekly rota pattern Experience in children's care welcome but not essential Open to students seeking sandwich-year placements or part-time roles Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one Strong team player happy to work alongside others Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Company pension Blue Light Card Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ready to bring play, patience and creativity to Goldcrest Lodge? Apply now and help children build confidence for life beyond our doors. You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Residential Support Worker, Children's Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker (Children's Services), Children's Residential Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Childrens Care Worker Join the team at Goldcrest Lodge, where days include play, dance and creative sessions built around our ethos of child first, disability second. Working arrangements Location: Goldcrest Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire Salary / Pay: 33,303 per year Shift Pattern: 7.00am to 7.00pm, full-time shift work on a 2-weekly pattern (part-time also available) About Cherry Trees Cherry Trees provides specialist, home-from-home care for children with complex disabilities across our two homes in Surrey and Hampshire, giving families a vital break, while helping children build confidence and independence. What you'll be doing Direct care Help children develop personal care skills such as washing and feeding Support children working towards personal goals and greater independence Support social development and friendship building during respite stays Play and activities Enable community activities and recreational experiences for children Share play, reading, dance, painting and creative sessions together Work alongside an experienced, supportive care team What we're looking for Natural empathy for supporting children with complex needs Comfortable working shifts on a 2-weekly rota pattern Experience in children's care welcome but not essential Open to students seeking sandwich-year placements or part-time roles Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one Strong team player happy to work alongside others Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Company pension Blue Light Card Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and at least two satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom; we cannot offer sponsorship. Cherry Trees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ready to bring play, patience and creativity to Goldcrest Lodge? Apply now and help children build confidence for life beyond our doors. You may also have experience or be interested in these types of roles: Residential Support Worker, Children's Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Support Worker (Children's Services), Children's Residential Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker.
