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Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Maidenhead Aspiring Educational Psychologist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. The SEN School is in Maidenhead and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 8 to 18 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. The school employ a therapeutic approach so will offer a range of training to the mental health assistant appointed. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a relative field would be desirable too (e.g. Psychology, Counselling, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for the mental health assistant to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. Overall the school are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist Social and Emotional Mental Health Support ASAP Start Maidenhead 85- 100 per day Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates The SEN children in this school require a mental health assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded and up for a challenge. If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 23:59 Interview: Monday 12th January 2026 AGENCY STAFF, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We're home to the most important conversations happening today and we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You'll Be Doing / How You'll Be Involved Camden Children's Safeguarding and Social Work have a fantastic opening for the right individual to progress and gain invaluable experience for the future. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and influential Team Manager for our Fostering Team, who has experience of fostering and working with Kinship and Foster carers. We are looking for a manger who will ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service whilst providing professional leadership to the team and facilitate collaboration within a multi-agency context. A Team Manager, with excellent track record of performance, managing a team of minimum 5 workers, KPIs and excellent standards and strategies to ensure the quality of service is maintain all times. The Team Manager, will be working with the approved Foster Families and Kinship foster carers, will oversee the Support and Development of carers. The Fostering Team works closely with the Children Looked After, Care Leaver service and the Adopt London North. As Team Manager you will focus on developing and embedding systemic thinking and way of working, to deliver good quality social work practice and partnership working thereby effecting improved outcomes for children and families. We use a unique way of working within Camden's Relational Practice Framework , which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. If you share these values we would love you to apply. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years' post qualifying experience. You will have a proven track record of management and leadership within a fostering services, whilst taking the responsibility of ensuring the team is appropriately resourced, managed and supported and prepared for an inspection. You will demonstrate the ability to lead teams to desired business targets, motivate staff and drive performance levels as well as Supervisory experience in social work. You'll have a comprehensive knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children particularly the Children Act 1989, Fostering Service Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant guidance and standards governing work with children and families is required. Additionally you'll possess analytical and budget competences as well as IT skills in recording and maintaining data and record information system, experience with strategic and project management would be beneficial. Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills with a diverse range of professionals. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities based on the needs of the service Interest free loans Access to our incredible staff networks Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Visit for more details. What makes us different - why Camden? We believe Camden is one of the best places you can develop your career in Children's Family Help and Safeguarding. Here are some of the reasons why: Additional benefits for Social Worker Team Managers at Camden: Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff. Payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travel card - currently £1,708. Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links Care experience recognised as a 'protected characteristic' by Camden. Camden Children's Safeguarding and Social Work Learning Academy that provides a framework to deliver workforce development activity and our learning and development programme. Strong values and ethos informed by our Relational Practice Framework, based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Relational practice forms the basis of many working relationships within Camden, including Camden's well-being offer to social work staff. This includes: Camden's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling. A regular social work "health check" to measure the wellbeing of the workforce. Listening boxes and surveys to gather feedback from staff. Wellbeing passport for carers, disabled staff (with both visible and non-visible disabilities), staff with long-term health conditions, and staff experiencing mental ill health. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias

Together, we're the moment makers Together, we're shaping children's education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council is committed to delivering educational excellence for our children and young people through continuous and innovative improvements across our educational system. Our ambitious transformation programme, "Delivering the Future Together", aims to make us an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. As the sector looks ahead to the biggest structural change in half a century, can your educational leadership expertise contribute to the legacy Oxfordshire County Council delivers for future generations? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join its senior team as Service Manager for Schools and Governance. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure that our schools and settings have access to high quality governance and school improvement as well being a key liaison between the local authority and our educational establishments. Oxfordshire Central to the role will be a commitment to support our most vulnerable children and young people and to supporting our services to become more inclusive. As a Service Manager, you will take strategic responsibility for managing the workflow of governance and services for our schools across the County. Working collaboratively with colleagues, schools, multi-academy trusts, regulators and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that Oxfordshire's education infrastructure keeps pace with the county's performance, standards and effectiveness, responding to ever changing demographic needs with efficacy. You will lead on the organisation of school improvement, including our traded services programmes and respond innovatively to the deployment of advisors, partners and programmes across the county. This role requires an in-depth understanding of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofsted and its revised framework, a commitment to understanding the changing demands of schools and their community's county wide. You will also be responsible for working closely with the Assistant Director on the financial portfolio picture of our schools across the county. Your ability to build strong partnerships and influence at the highest levels will be critical, as will your capacity to manage complex teams out in the field and ensure that governance at a statutory level is compliant and well managed. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that Oxfordshire's children and families benefit from the highest quality learning environments. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled leader with a proven track record in education, school improvement, governance, or a related field. You will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities in delivering school effectiveness. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of Oxfordshire's residents. This is a brand new but immensely rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference to the educational landscape in one of England's most vibrant and dynamic counties. We are seeking an education leader who will drive a high-performance, cost-effective service that delivers outstanding educational outcomes. Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself - while raising the bar for the future of UK public services. Our Agile Working Policy ensures you enjoy flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively operating on a hybrid model, based in Oxford. Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This role required a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s. About the team This team provide support to children and young people with disabilities and their families in the local community. As well as progressing children's plans and ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Their main goal is to promote the wellbeing, safety, and development of each child by ensuring they have access to the right opportunities and care. About you It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience within Children's Social Work in order to be considered for this role. Having experience working with children with disabilities previously aligns well with this role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required for the success of this role. What's on offer? £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme 'Outstanding' and 'Good' Ofsted report from 2024 Parking available nearby/ onsite Stable and supportive management team Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills For more information, please get in contact Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant /

Join us as a Children's Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. You'll be a key part of a forward-thinking, high-performing and supportive team that values creativity, autonomy, and professional growth. With the right environment and support behind you, your potential won't just be realised - it'll be celebrated. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK-based statutory social work setting. Excellent relationship-building, communication, mediation, and negotiation skills. Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Confident managing complex caseloads and working effectively in multi-agency settings. Skilled in assessing risk, analysing information, and producing high-quality reports. Highly organised, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development. Please note: This role is not open to newly qualified social workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS) on our website. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC622537 '. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Delivery Consultant - Nottingham Salary up to 26K, role based fully on site Manpower are proud to be looking for a Delivery Consultant to support an exciting new client. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic professional to join our team, helping to drive recruitment excellence, deliver exceptional service, and make a real impact on a growing account. Job Purpose: The Delivery Consultant is responsible for achieving agreed performance targets and driving consistent growth within assigned accounts. This is achieved through fulfilling recruitment orders, managing employee relations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional client and workforce service. The role requires close collaboration with local and wider account teams to support operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Workforce Fulfilment: Fulfil all recruitment orders within agreed SLAs and achieve KPI targets. Proactively identify and meet additional recruitment and fulfilment needs. Coordinate and maintain staffing levels, responding with agility to changing client requirements. Manage local recruitment campaigns to ensure a pipeline of qualified candidates. Ensure high levels of onboarding compliance and continuous workforce engagement. Client & Employee Relations: Support, advise, and coach on employee relations, recruitment, selection, and change management. Respond to contingent workforce and client queries accurately and promptly. Monitor workforce attrition and implement retention initiatives. Maintain high worker and client satisfaction (NPS), escalating issues where necessary. Consult with client stakeholders on employment matters, ensuring compliance and duty of care. Service Delivery & Reporting: Maintain accurate records and reporting on workforce targets, KPIs, and client deliverables. Keep clients updated on recruitment activities, onboarding, fulfilment, performance issues, and investigations. Provide market insights and support business growth opportunities. Champion Manpower's brand and values in all client interactions. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and health & safety standards. Identify, respond, and escalate risks that could impact contractual obligations. Maintain high levels of administrative compliance and accurate documentation. Other Responsibilities: Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives to support the wider team. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key Attributes: Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity, complexity, and change. Drive: Energetic, motivated, and focused on delivering results. Endurance: Resilient, tenacious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Brightness: Intellectually curious, continuously learning, and sharp in problem-solving. What You Will Bring: Strong business and commercial acumen. High learnability and ability to interpret complex business data. Proficiency in IT tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior management. Experience managing teams and developing client relationships. Knowledge of recruitment processes, HR practices, and business improvement methods. Proven experience managing complex projects. Strong personal brand and social capital. Agility and flexibility to meet evolving business demands. Our Commitment: At ManpowerGroup, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can reach their personal best. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to supporting those with disabilities into meaningful employment. Mental health and wellbeing are central to our culture, with trained Mental Health First Aiders across the organization. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application process.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU You'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more! If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Head of Capital Delivery and Assets(Housing) Pay Rate 500- 600 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 6 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 3 DAYS a week offfice based in Barking Town Hall Description Job Purpose: As a member of the extended Homes and Assets management team, the Head of Capital Delivery and Assets will work collaboratively across their department and with other Heads of Service and Directors. Their primary responsibility is overseeing the management and optimization of all tangible assets owned or operated by the Authority, including those which support the residents of the Borough, the Council and our commercial portfolio. This includes but is not limited to infrastructure, buildings, land, equipment, and other physical assets crucial to the functioning and development of the community. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the Asset Management Strategy to the Homes and Assets Directorate and will be the main contact to ensure delivery and maintenance of these services, and support the LBBD operational objectives Borough wide. Responsible for the, Commercial, Corporate Landlord and Capital and Planned Works services. Ensuring all legislative, Strategic, and financial responsibilities are managed for the Assets Service. The Head of Capital delivery and Assets will ensure health & safety compliance are monitored, risk assessed and resolved, in line with appropriate legislation, good practice, guidance and SLA's. Considering the Health and Safety Standards for Stock (HHSRS) including Fire, Occupational Health, Safety Risk Assessments, Damp/Mould, and Condensation issues. Specific Accountabilities of the Role: 1.To lead on the development of an 'intelligent client' for the Council that delivers excellent asset management and capital programme and cyclical maintenance delivery to protect and increase the Council's asset value across all Council assets. 2. To lead on the development of a lifecycle asset management approach for all assets based on scenario works packaging, timing and cost modelling analysis as well as cost/benefit modelling against income and investment. To understand the overall asset investment needs across the portfolio. 3. To lead on the development of an ongoing 5-year detailed capital investment delivery programme for the Council's property and land assets and infrastructure, in consultation with key stakeholders, partners and clients, that meets the Council's strategic objectives and within the Council's available budget. This will be reviewed annually with a 3 year horizon adjustment. 4. Responsible for the oversight of programmes in the Asset Service and put in place the investment and delivery plans including the functions in Asset Investment and utilisation as well as the designing, planning, managing, and delivering asset management strategy and service plans and liaising with internal and external stakeholders/partners. 5. Responsible for the Asset Services which specifically would include: Explore the key drivers underlying demand for our housing and tenants' priorities for their homes and services. Understand, document and own our existing stock profile and their conditions. Provide active asset management articulating how we will actively manage our assets based on an understanding of their performance against both financial and social objectives. Devise and deliver a robust investment plan to prioritise our investment ensuring we meet decent homes standards. Manage risk and own the asset management strategy ensuring we meet our success metrics. Designing, planning, managing, and delivering Asset Management Strategy and associated action plans Experience: >Experience of designing, planning, managing, and delivering Asset Management Strategy within a LA and / or Housing sector. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join an ARCH Team (Hospital Discharge). This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team This is a fast paced team who work to ensure patients are safely discharged from hospital and have as much support as they need. Carrying out bedside assessments, arranging appropriate care packages for comprehensive discharges and advocating for service users and their independence is at the forefront of the team's motivation. The team work with professionals in the hospital, community resource teams and the voluntary sector. About you The successful candidate will have worked in a hospital team setting in the past 2 years. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of one year of experience working in an Adult's Social Work environment is essential in order to be considered for this position. A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. What's on offer? £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Short term, fast paced case holding Well established team with structured support from management Easily accessible offices Parking available nearby/ onsite An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset For more information, please get in contact Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader /

Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week £52,194 - £55,323 per annum About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We're opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children's home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We're building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow's children and their families. You'll be at the heart of this mission-leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. This role sits within the Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of a newly established children's residential home. The Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home will oversee the development and implementation of care policies, ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations, and lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. They will work on: • Recruiting and developing residential staff. • Managing care planning and safeguarding procedures. • Building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals. • Ensuring the home meets Quality Standards and delivers positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through: • Leading service innovation and continuous improvement. • Chairing working groups and contributing to policy development. • Engaging in ongoing training and development. • Building leadership capacity through supervision and mentoring responsibilities. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about improving life outcomes for children and young people in care. About The Team You'll Be Working In The Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children's development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that's committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager. • Deputy Managers. • Senior Residential Support Workers. • Residential Support Workers. • A Chef/Cook. • A Handyperson. • A Domestic Cleaner. Together, you'll work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of care, guided by Hounslow's values and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The team is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential. You'll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities. • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. • Creating tailored care plans that reflect each child's individual needs and aspirations. The impact of this work is significant for children and young people to benefit and have stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities. About You You are a confident, compassionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can thrive. You have extensive experience managing residential teams, and you know how to inspire, develop, and support staff to deliver consistently high standards of care. You're confident in navigating the regulatory landscape, with a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and Ofsted's inspection framework. You're strategic and operationally sharp, able to manage budgets, lead inspections, develop policies, and ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day. You're also emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and have a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice. You hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) and meet the requirements to be registered with Ofsted. We are looking for someone who is ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a brand-new home, building a strong team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of Hounslow's children and young people. This is a role for someone who wants to shape a service from the ground up, lead with integrity, and be part of a team that's focused on delivering lasting change for children and families. Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children's home in Hounslow. We're recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured . click apply for full job details

We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health Service in Hammersmith and Fulham. £39,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. This is a 9 month maternity cover fixed term contract. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Service Managers are responsible for the effective management of all contracts within their designated patch, including line managing the relevant front line staff. Leadership and competence development in direct reports is a key responsibility of the role. Post-holders may also carry client group specialism responsibilities, linking in with other Managers and Head of Services to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation. Hammersmith and Fulham MH is a medium to high support Mental Health Service split across three sites (within walking distance). As the Service Manager, you would be responsible for x1 TL and 7 Support Workers. Irvin Road - Single Cover 24/4 Kwaanza House - Single Cover/Visting Lena Gardens - Single Cover/Visting Contract type: Support only For a full job description, please visit our website. What you'll bring: Essential: - Educated to degree level or equivalent - Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets - Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets - Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract - Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services - Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification Desirable : - Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We are looking for an experienced residential childcare worker to work within a busy residential unit that houses 6 young people. The successful candidate must have be registered with the SSSC and have a social care qualification.

Join Our Caring Team Rehabilitation Support Worker (Male/Female) Location: CR3 Specialist Rehabilitation and Support Services Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in someone's life? At The AICS Group, we provide community-based rehabilitation and support to clients with brain injuries, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, learning disabilities, and complex needs. We are currently seeking a dedicated Male/Female Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our team and provide essential support to our 18-year-old male client who lives in CR3. This is a highly rewarding role where you ll gain immense job satisfaction while working in a dynamic and varied environment. You ll collaborate with health and social care professionals to improve the quality of life for our client. About the Role: Our client experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at birth, which resulted in brain damage. He was later diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is fully dependent on his support team for all aspects of daily life. This is a fantastic opportunity to support him and make a lasting impact, ensuring he receives the care he needs to live life to the fullest. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Rehabilitation Support Worker with a passion for making a difference. The role is flexible and requires a commitment of at least two days a week: During Term Time: Monday to Friday: 06:00 am to 10:00 am 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm or 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm Non-Term Time / Weekends: 08:00 am to 08:00 pm What We re Looking For: Essential Skills: A clean, current driving licence that is permitted in the UK. Minimum of 1 years experience in health and social care, specifically in rehabilitation An understanding of developmental delay and cognitive impairment Experience working with clients with complex care needs, cerebral palsy, and dystonia Strong verbal and written communication skills Good IT skills Ability to work in the client s home and collaborate with healthcare professionals A willingness to learn and take feedback Desirable Skills: Experience working with people in the community Experience with specialized equipment, such as hoists Why Work With Us? Flexible working hours Choose a schedule that works for you Competitive pay rates Be rewarded for your hard work Comprehensive training Including mandatory training, Brain Injury Training, Induction Training, and Medication Training tailored to the client s needs Supportive work environment Work as part of a dedicated team of professionals Opportunities for growth Gain valuable experience and develop your career If you re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we want to hear from you! Please Note: The AICS Group does not offer sponsorships. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment. Gender is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Apply today and join a team that s dedicated to transforming lives!

Business Development Executive! Bishops Stortford - Hybrid! Monday & Tuesday - office based. 28-30,000 ( Depending on experience) PLUS BONUS AND Commission. Are you ready to elevate your career in Sales/ digital marketing? If you have a passion for building client relationships and driving business growth, we want you on our clients team! Benefits Enjoy a hybrid setup of 3 days remote and 2 days in the office. Ongoing opportunities for growth and learning. A supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions. Company events, award industry nights, and parking facilities. About Us Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing company specialising in innovative and results-driven marketing strategies. With a diverse client base across the globe, they are eager to expand their team! As their Digital Marketing Account Manager / Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth. Your responsibilities will include: Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Following up on leads and sourcing your own leads. Collaborating with a talented team to deliver exceptional marketing strategies. Creating presentations to win client business. Virtual meetings with your clients. General administration. What We're Looking For We're seeking a proactive and commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of SEO, PPC, social media marketing, content strategy, and digital advertising. Are you interested? Hit that apply button! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people. As a Senior you will lead a team of support workers to deliver a high standard of care at all times. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare - Experience working with Young People with Learning Difficulties or Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. - Good written and verbal communication skills If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: -Excellent rates of pay - Flexible working hours - Paid holiday - Ongoing career progression The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants

Bank Support Worker We are seeking to recruit a Bank Support Worker to join our idyllic care home in Fareham who share our vision for high quality Mental Health recovery services. Benefits 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. The Role We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Personal Characteristics Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader". Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Within our older adults' homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others. What you'll do: Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents. Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident. Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence. Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues. What we're looking for: Experience working in social care isn't essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What's more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care. Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives. Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs. Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues. Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care. Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively. We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below. Why join us? Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for. Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do. Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community. Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Are you ready to make a real impact in adult social care? Are you looking for the next step in your leadership and management career? Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of hospital discharge pathways and drive meaningful change across the county. About the role We are looking for an Assistant Head of Out of Hospital on a 12-month secondment basis. The Assistant Head of Out of Hospital Pathways will provide strategic and operational support to the Head of Service, taking a lead role in the management and development of the Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team. As a key member of the Adult Social Care (ASC) Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will drive service improvement, ensure value for money, and deliver high-quality customer service. About you You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England. You will have proven experience in the leadership, management, and development of teams, along with a desire to progress these skills further. You will have substantial experience working within adult social care, and in working with partner agencies, stakeholders, and other professionals at a senior level. You will be confident and resilient and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where rapid but considered decisions need to be made to ensure the movement of people to the most appropriate environment to facilitate their recovery. You will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework in relation to adult social care. About us Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, reflective supervision Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills 30 days annual leave Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers 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. GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. We're closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map to see what we mean. Applying Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria on the Job Profile. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Or click 'Apply' below to start your journey! The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Assistant Head of Out of Hospital Pathways Job Profile This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.