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£44,064 - £50,852 assuming good attendance Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people's developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. Get out what you put in By assisting in the management of the day to day operations in the home, supporting the whole team and making sure the home operates to our high standards - you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults. We're looking for a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare including experience in a supervisory capacity. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £42,664 - £49,452 Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our registered managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference Level 3 Diploma qualification in Residential Childcare (England) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable - provided if needed A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Educational Psychologist (Locum) Location: North West (onsite assessments required) Contract: Until end of March 2026 Rate: Competitive (outside IR35) Start date: ASAP Panoramic Associates is supporting a North West-based local authority seeking experienced Educational Psychologists to assist with a backlog of assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to take on flexible locum work offering competitive rates, a manageable caseload, and a high degree of autonomy. The Role You'll be responsible for completing up to 10 statutory assessments before the end of the project period, depending on your capacity. While assessments must be conducted in person, all associated paperwork and reporting can be completed fully remotely. The council is flexible depending on your availability and preferred working style: Allocate a larger number of cases upfront, allowing you to plan appointments and travel efficiently; or Provide a steady flow of cases each month, offering consistency and balance alongside your other commitments. Each assessment is allocated two days for completion, ensuring quality and realistic workload management. Requirements HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist Experience carrying out statutory assessments and reports Availability to travel onsite for assessment visits If you have capacity between now and March 2026, and would like to find out more, please get in touch! If you want to discuss the role and day to day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Georgia Macmenemey on (phone number removed) or email

Locum Educational Psychologist - West Northamptonshire If you enjoy supporting students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. We are currently working with a client who is looking for an Educational Psychologist, for a locum role. This role is primarily completing statutory assessments for our client, this need has risen due to a shortage of staff. This is a flexible outside IR35 role that gives you the opportunity to make your own schedule and to work how many days you can per week. What is offered : Competitive pay rate (£1200 per assessment). Flexible working pattern. National access to all of Reed's educational psychology clients. Opportunity to join Reed's educational psychology forum and online events. Free DBS checks Weekly payroll Requirements : Qualified in education psychology. Registered with the HCPC. Availability to complete at least one assessment per month. SEMH experience is desirable. Our experienced consultants understand your needs and will always strive to ensure that the level of service provided is world class and seamless from start to finish. We care about you as an individual, and as such we want you to always get the most out of working with REED Educational Psychology. About Reed : Reed is a pioneer specialist recruitment agency in the UK. For seven decades on, we have become the world's largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK's largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work. Reed is 18% owned by the Reed Foundation, a registered charity. This means at Reed we all work one day a week for charity. If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply to this advert as early as possible to avoid disappointment.