POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Wigton Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours : 42 hours per week - shift pattern Salary: Unqualified: A base salary of 27,781.80 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,039.08 with sleep in shifts Qualified: A base salary of 28,719.60 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,976.88 with sleep in shifts (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company 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,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Wigton Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours : 42 hours per week - shift pattern Salary: Unqualified: A base salary of 27,781.80 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,039.08 with sleep in shifts Qualified: A base salary of 28,719.60 per annum with the potential to earn up to 31,976.88 with sleep in shifts (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare) North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be! You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so. We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences. Main Duties In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines Attending medical/other appointments Supporting the plans on the activity planners Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets Completing handover documents/ tasks Completion of all daily paperwork Completing budgeting requirements Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care. All Applicants must have: Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours - typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00 Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Up to 6 week's holiday per year A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm) All meals on duty are provided Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5) Promotion opportunities Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company 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,
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Team Leader - 2 Bedded Children's Residential Complex EBD Home Location: Levenshulme, Greater Manchester Salary: 14.17 - 15 per hour / 29,473.60 - 31,200 per annum + 30 per sleep Hours: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 1 on 2 off Brook Street Social Care , in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester , is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team. About the Role: As a Team Leader , you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care. Key Responsibilities: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met Support the development and implementation of individual care plans Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one) What's on Offer: Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information. Good luck!
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Team Leader - 2 Bedded Children's Residential Complex EBD Home Location: Levenshulme, Greater Manchester Salary: 14.17 - 15 per hour / 29,473.60 - 31,200 per annum + 30 per sleep Hours: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 1 on 2 off Brook Street Social Care , in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester , is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team. About the Role: As a Team Leader , you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care. Key Responsibilities: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met Support the development and implementation of individual care plans Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one) What's on Offer: Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information. Good luck!
Family Support Worker Salary: 28,000 Location: Stunning residential Family Assessment Centre with 8 self-contained apartments Hours: 13 shifts over a 4-week rota (6 nights / 7 days, includes every other weekend) Shift Times: Days - 8:00am to 8:30pm Nights - 8:00pm to 8:30am Important Requirement This role requires a access to your own vehicle , as the service is based in a remote rural location with limited public transport. About the Service This is a specialist Family Assessment Centre in Worcestershire. The service adopts a strength based therapeutic approach with the aim of empowering parents to safely care for their children in the long term. The service believes that, with the right support, everyone is capable of change and everyone deserves the opportunity to make those changes. The aim is to provide robust, fair and evidenced based assessments with the child's welfare and safety at the centre of all decision making. Family Support Workers work a shift pattern which includes day and night shifts, each shift is 12.5 hrs. Family Support Workers will support and observe parent's interactions with their children and provide feedback in a sensitive, non-judgmental manner. Whilst thinking about each parent's individual needs you will encourage, role model and empower parents to meet their child's physical and emotional needs. You will be expected to record accurate and objective records which will be used to inform the parenting assessment. The records you complete are legal documents which will be submitted as evidence to the Family Court. You will be trained to adopt a trauma informed PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and apply these principles in your daily practice with families and colleagues. Who We Are Looking For The service is looking to appoint passionate and committed Family Support Workers who can quickly engage and build positive relationships with parents. Some experience of working with children and families is essential. Individuals with strong transferable skills from care, health, education, early years, community work, supported housing or similar roles are strongly encouraged to apply. Essential Skills & Competencies Communication & Interpersonal Skills Ability to build trusting, non-judgmental relationships with families Clear, confident communication with parents, colleagues, and external professionals Active listening and empathy Safeguarding & Risk Awareness Understanding of safeguarding principles for children, parents, and vulnerable adults Ability to identify and report concerns appropriately Confidence in following policies and escalation procedures Support & Parenting Guidance Ability to support new parents with routines, attachment, child development and household management Understanding of (or willingness to learn) parenting assessments and observational recording Confidence in offering practical guidance and emotional support Record Keeping & Reporting Strong written skills for completing reports, logs, and assessments Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation Basic IT competency Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Able to remain calm in challenging or crisis situations Uses sound judgement when working with vulnerable families Adapts support plans based on changing needs Teamwork & Professionalism Works collaboratively with colleagues in a 24/7 staffed environment Reliable, punctual, and consistent Represents organisational values and maintains professional boundaries Organisational & Time-Management Skills Can prioritise tasks during busy day and night shifts Able to balance support, observations, documentation, and safeguarding responsibilities Good self-management when working independently Flexibility & Resilience Able to work long shifts (12.5 hrs) including nights and alternate weekends Emotionally resilient and able to manage difficult or sensitive situations Comfortable working with families experiencing substance misuse, MH concerns, or domestic abuse Transferable Experience (if not from CYP) Experience in social care, supported housing, mental health, education, community work, customer-facing roles, or other support-based environments Values & Mindset Compassionate, patient, and person-centred What We Offer 28,000 salary Private healthcare 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Birthday day off Employee Assistance Programme Free parking on site Electric vehicle charging points Use of pool car when supporting families within the setting
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Family Support Worker Salary: 28,000 Location: Stunning residential Family Assessment Centre with 8 self-contained apartments Hours: 13 shifts over a 4-week rota (6 nights / 7 days, includes every other weekend) Shift Times: Days - 8:00am to 8:30pm Nights - 8:00pm to 8:30am Important Requirement This role requires a access to your own vehicle , as the service is based in a remote rural location with limited public transport. About the Service This is a specialist Family Assessment Centre in Worcestershire. The service adopts a strength based therapeutic approach with the aim of empowering parents to safely care for their children in the long term. The service believes that, with the right support, everyone is capable of change and everyone deserves the opportunity to make those changes. The aim is to provide robust, fair and evidenced based assessments with the child's welfare and safety at the centre of all decision making. Family Support Workers work a shift pattern which includes day and night shifts, each shift is 12.5 hrs. Family Support Workers will support and observe parent's interactions with their children and provide feedback in a sensitive, non-judgmental manner. Whilst thinking about each parent's individual needs you will encourage, role model and empower parents to meet their child's physical and emotional needs. You will be expected to record accurate and objective records which will be used to inform the parenting assessment. The records you complete are legal documents which will be submitted as evidence to the Family Court. You will be trained to adopt a trauma informed PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and apply these principles in your daily practice with families and colleagues. Who We Are Looking For The service is looking to appoint passionate and committed Family Support Workers who can quickly engage and build positive relationships with parents. Some experience of working with children and families is essential. Individuals with strong transferable skills from care, health, education, early years, community work, supported housing or similar roles are strongly encouraged to apply. Essential Skills & Competencies Communication & Interpersonal Skills Ability to build trusting, non-judgmental relationships with families Clear, confident communication with parents, colleagues, and external professionals Active listening and empathy Safeguarding & Risk Awareness Understanding of safeguarding principles for children, parents, and vulnerable adults Ability to identify and report concerns appropriately Confidence in following policies and escalation procedures Support & Parenting Guidance Ability to support new parents with routines, attachment, child development and household management Understanding of (or willingness to learn) parenting assessments and observational recording Confidence in offering practical guidance and emotional support Record Keeping & Reporting Strong written skills for completing reports, logs, and assessments Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation Basic IT competency Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Able to remain calm in challenging or crisis situations Uses sound judgement when working with vulnerable families Adapts support plans based on changing needs Teamwork & Professionalism Works collaboratively with colleagues in a 24/7 staffed environment Reliable, punctual, and consistent Represents organisational values and maintains professional boundaries Organisational & Time-Management Skills Can prioritise tasks during busy day and night shifts Able to balance support, observations, documentation, and safeguarding responsibilities Good self-management when working independently Flexibility & Resilience Able to work long shifts (12.5 hrs) including nights and alternate weekends Emotionally resilient and able to manage difficult or sensitive situations Comfortable working with families experiencing substance misuse, MH concerns, or domestic abuse Transferable Experience (if not from CYP) Experience in social care, supported housing, mental health, education, community work, customer-facing roles, or other support-based environments Values & Mindset Compassionate, patient, and person-centred What We Offer 28,000 salary Private healthcare 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Birthday day off Employee Assistance Programme Free parking on site Electric vehicle charging points Use of pool car when supporting families within the setting
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Derbyshire to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 36.753.60 p/h + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Derbyshire to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 36.753.60 p/h + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
JM Workforce Services
Northampton, Northamptonshire
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Northamapton to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 33,280 + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Northamapton to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 33,280 + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 36.753.60 p/h + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home provider. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team. Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary - 36.753.60 p/h + sleep-in allowance Expected hours: 40 per week plus sleeps Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts Private healthcare Clear career progression Main Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged. Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays. Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures. Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems. Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model. Job Requirements: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential) Full UK Driving License (essential) Clean DBS Minimum 1 years' experience working in Children's Residential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay: £13.30 £14.14 per hour (£25,943 £27,564 per annum) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available Shifts: Early (7:00am 2:30pm) Late (2:15pm 9:45pm) Weekends Looking for a rewarding care role working with children? Join their organisation as a Care Support Worker and help children with epilepsy and complex needs live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. About their organisation Our client is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Their site includes: Children s Homes School and College Supported Living On-site therapy and nursing teams They offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where care staff are trained, valued and supported. About the Care Support Worker role As a Care Support Worker in their Children s Homes, you will support children aged 5 19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs. You do not need previous care experience full training is provided to support you. Key responsibilities Providing person-centred care and support Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists and teachers Following care plans and behaviour support strategies What they're looking for Kind, patient and compassionate individuals Reliable and calm, especially in challenging situations Good communication skills Willingness to work early, late and weekend shifts Experience in care, epilepsy or complex needs is welcome but not essential Training & development They provide: Full paid induction Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF Level 3) (Mandatory requirement) Career progression into Senior Care roles What they offer Competitive hourly pay 20% uplift for weekend overtime 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free DBS check Free on-site parking Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts Affordable on-site staff accommodation (£200 per month, up to 2 years role dependent) Blue Light Card discounts Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Getting here Our client is in a rural location . Access to reliable transport is essential , particularly outside set shift patterns. Subsidised staff transport and on-site accommodation are available. Apply now Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis. If you need adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team. Safeguarding & inclusion Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of theirr positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Their vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. Care Support Worker Children s Residential Care Epilepsy Complex Needs Hertfordshire REF-
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay: £13.30 £14.14 per hour (£25,943 £27,564 per annum) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available Shifts: Early (7:00am 2:30pm) Late (2:15pm 9:45pm) Weekends Looking for a rewarding care role working with children? Join their organisation as a Care Support Worker and help children with epilepsy and complex needs live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. About their organisation Our client is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Their site includes: Children s Homes School and College Supported Living On-site therapy and nursing teams They offer a supportive, professional and welcoming environment where care staff are trained, valued and supported. About the Care Support Worker role As a Care Support Worker in their Children s Homes, you will support children aged 5 19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs. You do not need previous care experience full training is provided to support you. Key responsibilities Providing person-centred care and support Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists and teachers Following care plans and behaviour support strategies What they're looking for Kind, patient and compassionate individuals Reliable and calm, especially in challenging situations Good communication skills Willingness to work early, late and weekend shifts Experience in care, epilepsy or complex needs is welcome but not essential Training & development They provide: Full paid induction Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare (RQF Level 3) (Mandatory requirement) Career progression into Senior Care roles What they offer Competitive hourly pay 20% uplift for weekend overtime 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free DBS check Free on-site parking Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts Affordable on-site staff accommodation (£200 per month, up to 2 years role dependent) Blue Light Card discounts Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Getting here Our client is in a rural location . Access to reliable transport is essential , particularly outside set shift patterns. Subsidised staff transport and on-site accommodation are available. Apply now Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis. If you need adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team. Safeguarding & inclusion Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of theirr positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Their vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. Care Support Worker Children s Residential Care Epilepsy Complex Needs Hertfordshire REF-
Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Hot Job Be the First to Apply Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Working hours per week: 36 hours Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 26/01/2026 Reference:1972 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Leyton Green Road is a Children's Residential and Respite Service Home. As Centre Manager, you are required to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Children's Home, ensuring high-quality care and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs. The role ensures the smooth running of services, promotes the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, and supports their development and aspirations for adulthood. It also involves overseeing staff, budgets, and resources, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and building strong relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community. The post holder will be expected to lead continuous improvement across the service, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and reflects best practice. They will also play a key role in shaping the centre's vision and culture, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both children and staff. Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children's Home Regulations. Ensure Children and Young Peopleachievepositiveandagreedoutcomesinlinewiththeircareplans. Prepareandpresentafullrangeofreportstothe appropriatetimescales. Contribute tothestrategic planning and developmentofservicesfor children with disabilities andcomplexneeds. Ensure the unit complies with the Centres' Statement of Purpose. Regularly and frequently seek the views of service users, parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre Overseeing the supervision of a total of 32 staff members. Yu will have two Deputy Managers who assist in the supervision of staff in both residential and Respite Promote activities for children and ensure the voice of children are heard by utilising various means of appropriate communication tools such as PECS, Makaton etc Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Have Registered Manager status Have experience and knowledge of Managing Children homes in the last 3 years Vast knowledge of Children Homes Regulations, Guidelines and Requirements including ample knowledge with a safeguarding lens Be conversant with Ofsted Inspections and progressing recommendations Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management recording system and proficient in the use of Microsoft tools Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email so we can arrange an alternative application method. Locations Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Hot Job Be the First to Apply Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Working hours per week: 36 hours Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 26/01/2026 Reference:1972 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Leyton Green Road is a Children's Residential and Respite Service Home. As Centre Manager, you are required to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Children's Home, ensuring high-quality care and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs. The role ensures the smooth running of services, promotes the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, and supports their development and aspirations for adulthood. It also involves overseeing staff, budgets, and resources, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and building strong relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community. The post holder will be expected to lead continuous improvement across the service, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and reflects best practice. They will also play a key role in shaping the centre's vision and culture, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both children and staff. Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children's Home Regulations. Ensure Children and Young Peopleachievepositiveandagreedoutcomesinlinewiththeircareplans. Prepareandpresentafullrangeofreportstothe appropriatetimescales. Contribute tothestrategic planning and developmentofservicesfor children with disabilities andcomplexneeds. Ensure the unit complies with the Centres' Statement of Purpose. Regularly and frequently seek the views of service users, parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre Overseeing the supervision of a total of 32 staff members. Yu will have two Deputy Managers who assist in the supervision of staff in both residential and Respite Promote activities for children and ensure the voice of children are heard by utilising various means of appropriate communication tools such as PECS, Makaton etc Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Have Registered Manager status Have experience and knowledge of Managing Children homes in the last 3 years Vast knowledge of Children Homes Regulations, Guidelines and Requirements including ample knowledge with a safeguarding lens Be conversant with Ofsted Inspections and progressing recommendations Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management recording system and proficient in the use of Microsoft tools Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email so we can arrange an alternative application method. Locations Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom
Residential Childcare Worker Location: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow Contract Type: Permanent- Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week Rotational shifts (early/late), covering 7 days per week Salary: £32,899- minimum qualification level- SVQ3 and HNC 21HSC is proud to partner with St Mary s Kenmure as their official recruitment partner - inviting passionate individuals to join a team dedicated to transforming young lives. This is more than a job; it s a chance to work in a secure, supportive environment where every day brings fresh challenges and real rewards. If you re resilient, compassionate, and committed to helping young people reach their full potential, you ll find this role both inspiring and impactful. About St Mary s Kenmure Located in a safe, secure facility, St Mary s Kenmure cares for young people referred by Courts and Children s Hearings. The centre is divided into house units, each providing a nurturing and structured home for residents. Young people here benefit from the care of experienced, qualified staff who ensure their wellbeing while fostering personal growth. Alongside high-quality care, they offer a diverse curriculum of academic and vocational studies, complemented by recreational facilities such as a seven-a-side football pitch, gymnasium, fitness suite, and swimming pool. This balanced approach supports both personal development and emotional resilience. Why Join Now? St Mary s Kenmure is embarking on a period of transformative change- raising the bar for excellence in care, education, and therapeutic support. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to its workforce and leadership as much as to the young people in its care. Role Purpose: Residential Child Care Worker In this role, you ll be at the heart of safeguarding and supporting young people within a residential/secure setting. You ll create a safe, engaging environment that respects individuality, promotes rights, and upholds equality and confidentiality. Your work will follow legislative and organisational standards while contributing to a culture of trust, learning, and opportunity. In addition, you may take on specific responsibilities that help the service run smoothly and effectively. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Promote the wellbeing, safety, and protection of young people. Contribute to the assessment of needs and risks, developing and implementing care plans. Support young people in building life skills, independence, and positive relationships. Promote and facilitate educational, recreational, and vocational opportunities. Manage and respond to challenging behaviour in a calm and constructive manner. Maintain accurate records and provide written reports as required. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are met at all times. Essential Requirements: Sound knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Residential Child Care Worker Understanding of Employer and Employee Code of Conduct (SSSC) Experience working in social care (preferably in residential childcare or secure care) Possess an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 in Care (Children and Young People) Ability to manage time effectively and organise workload Mental resilience and patience to handle challenging situations Desirable: Full UK driving licence Previous experience in residential or secure childcare Proven experience in working with children and young people Personal Qualities: Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude Approachable, flexible, and adaptable Able to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates empathy, active listening, and open-mindedness Committed to continuous professional development Benefits: Competitive salary based on qualifications. Strathclyde Pension Fund membership. 20 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays (increasing with service). Opportunities for professional development and qualifications. To Apply: Click Apply and submit your up-to-date CV. For more information, a detailed job description and confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Frame at 21HSC. Successful applicants will be contacted to attend an initial interview with 21HSC, before progressing to a formal meeting with the Senior Management Team at St Mary s Kenmure.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Residential Childcare Worker Location: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow Contract Type: Permanent- Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week Rotational shifts (early/late), covering 7 days per week Salary: £32,899- minimum qualification level- SVQ3 and HNC 21HSC is proud to partner with St Mary s Kenmure as their official recruitment partner - inviting passionate individuals to join a team dedicated to transforming young lives. This is more than a job; it s a chance to work in a secure, supportive environment where every day brings fresh challenges and real rewards. If you re resilient, compassionate, and committed to helping young people reach their full potential, you ll find this role both inspiring and impactful. About St Mary s Kenmure Located in a safe, secure facility, St Mary s Kenmure cares for young people referred by Courts and Children s Hearings. The centre is divided into house units, each providing a nurturing and structured home for residents. Young people here benefit from the care of experienced, qualified staff who ensure their wellbeing while fostering personal growth. Alongside high-quality care, they offer a diverse curriculum of academic and vocational studies, complemented by recreational facilities such as a seven-a-side football pitch, gymnasium, fitness suite, and swimming pool. This balanced approach supports both personal development and emotional resilience. Why Join Now? St Mary s Kenmure is embarking on a period of transformative change- raising the bar for excellence in care, education, and therapeutic support. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to its workforce and leadership as much as to the young people in its care. Role Purpose: Residential Child Care Worker In this role, you ll be at the heart of safeguarding and supporting young people within a residential/secure setting. You ll create a safe, engaging environment that respects individuality, promotes rights, and upholds equality and confidentiality. Your work will follow legislative and organisational standards while contributing to a culture of trust, learning, and opportunity. In addition, you may take on specific responsibilities that help the service run smoothly and effectively. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Promote the wellbeing, safety, and protection of young people. Contribute to the assessment of needs and risks, developing and implementing care plans. Support young people in building life skills, independence, and positive relationships. Promote and facilitate educational, recreational, and vocational opportunities. Manage and respond to challenging behaviour in a calm and constructive manner. Maintain accurate records and provide written reports as required. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are met at all times. Essential Requirements: Sound knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Residential Child Care Worker Understanding of Employer and Employee Code of Conduct (SSSC) Experience working in social care (preferably in residential childcare or secure care) Possess an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 in Care (Children and Young People) Ability to manage time effectively and organise workload Mental resilience and patience to handle challenging situations Desirable: Full UK driving licence Previous experience in residential or secure childcare Proven experience in working with children and young people Personal Qualities: Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude Approachable, flexible, and adaptable Able to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates empathy, active listening, and open-mindedness Committed to continuous professional development Benefits: Competitive salary based on qualifications. Strathclyde Pension Fund membership. 20 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays (increasing with service). Opportunities for professional development and qualifications. To Apply: Click Apply and submit your up-to-date CV. For more information, a detailed job description and confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Frame at 21HSC. Successful applicants will be contacted to attend an initial interview with 21HSC, before progressing to a formal meeting with the Senior Management Team at St Mary s Kenmure.
Registered Manager Children s Residential Home Empowering young lives to shine brighter everyday Location: Orion House Salary: £55,000 £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Responsible Individual Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Shape Young Lives. Lumin Care Homes is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Registered Manager to lead one of our children s residential homes. This is a pivotal leadership role with overall responsibility for safeguarding, quality of care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children. We achieve this by ensuring every interaction matters, our practice reflects excellence, and children are supported to develop warm, trusting, and purposeful relationships. Purpose of the Role The Registered Manager has overall accountability for the leadership, management, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance of the children s home. You will ensure the home delivers high-quality, trauma-informed, child-centred care in line with legislation, regulations, and Lumin Care Homes values. You will lead, inspire, and develop a staff team, promote a strong safeguarding culture, and ensure the home is Ofsted-ready at all times. Essential Requirements -Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) -Minimum of 2 years experience working in children s residential care -At least 1 years at a senior/management level -Experience of Ofsted compliance and inspection readiness -Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Quality Standards -Experience leading and managing staff teams -Experience working with children with complex needs and trauma -Full UK driving licence -Enhanced DBS (required) Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Ofsted Compliance -Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted for the home. -Ensure full compliance with: -Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 -Quality Standards -Children Act 1989 & 2004 -Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose. -Lead the home confidently through Ofsted inspections. -Ensure all statutory notifications to Ofsted are completed accurately and promptly. -Establish and oversee effective quality assurance, monitoring, and audit systems. -Work closely with the Responsible Individual to drive continuous improvement. Safeguarding & Risk Management -Promote a strong safeguarding culture where children s welfare is paramount. -Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported, and acted upon immediately. -Ensure all risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans are robust, current, and understood by staff. -Ensure all staff follow safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures at all times. Leadership & Workforce Development -Provide strong, consistent leadership to the staff team. -Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rotas, and appropriate deployment of staff. -Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and performance management. -Promote reflective supervision and trauma-informed practice. -Identify training and development needs and ensure they are met. -Manage sickness, absence, and HR matters in line with policy. Care Planning & Outcomes for Children -Ensure each child has a high-quality placement plan, support plan, and Positive Behaviour Support plan. -Promote a culture of high aspirations and ambition for children and young people. -Ensure children have access to education, healthcare, meaningful activities, and positive experiences. -Encourage participation, inclusion, and involvement in community life. -Promote positive and safe family relationships where appropriate. Partnership & Multi-Agency Working -Develop and maintain effective relationships with placing authorities, professionals, and external agencies. -Work collaboratively with education, health, and social care partners. -Ensure children s voices are heard and actively inform care planning and service development. Premises, Health & Safety -Take overall responsibility for the residential premises. -Ensure the home is safe, secure, well-maintained, and welcoming. -Ensure all health and safety requirements are met and monitored. General Requirements -Participate in on-call duties as required. -Attend meetings, training, and development opportunities. -Maintain personal and professional development. -Act at all times in line with professional standards, ethics, and Lumin Care Homes values. What We Offer Competitive salary: £55,000 £70,000 Comprehensive induction and specialist therapeutic training (including attachment and PACE) Reflective supervision and strong leadership support Wellbeing services, recognition, rewards, and incentives Financial rewards for Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Benefits including: Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Retention bonus Company incentives and referral scheme Training and career progression opportunities Free parking and company events Paid day off on your birthday Annual leave increase every year up to five years Wrap around support from experienced social workers in the senior management team. Meals and food available during working hours. Safeguarding Commitment Lumin Care Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Ready to lead a home where children truly matter? Apply now and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding leadership career. Please apply at Application question(s): Do you have Level 4 or equivalent in Children and Young people residential practitioner? Experience: working in children's residential care: 2 years (required) children's residential care as senior/management: 1 years (required)
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Registered Manager Children s Residential Home Empowering young lives to shine brighter everyday Location: Orion House Salary: £55,000 £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to: Responsible Individual Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Shape Young Lives. Lumin Care Homes is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated Registered Manager to lead one of our children s residential homes. This is a pivotal leadership role with overall responsibility for safeguarding, quality of care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children. We achieve this by ensuring every interaction matters, our practice reflects excellence, and children are supported to develop warm, trusting, and purposeful relationships. Purpose of the Role The Registered Manager has overall accountability for the leadership, management, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance of the children s home. You will ensure the home delivers high-quality, trauma-informed, child-centred care in line with legislation, regulations, and Lumin Care Homes values. You will lead, inspire, and develop a staff team, promote a strong safeguarding culture, and ensure the home is Ofsted-ready at all times. Essential Requirements -Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) -Minimum of 2 years experience working in children s residential care -At least 1 years at a senior/management level -Experience of Ofsted compliance and inspection readiness -Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Quality Standards -Experience leading and managing staff teams -Experience working with children with complex needs and trauma -Full UK driving licence -Enhanced DBS (required) Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Ofsted Compliance -Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted for the home. -Ensure full compliance with: -Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 -Quality Standards -Children Act 1989 & 2004 -Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose. -Lead the home confidently through Ofsted inspections. -Ensure all statutory notifications to Ofsted are completed accurately and promptly. -Establish and oversee effective quality assurance, monitoring, and audit systems. -Work closely with the Responsible Individual to drive continuous improvement. Safeguarding & Risk Management -Promote a strong safeguarding culture where children s welfare is paramount. -Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported, and acted upon immediately. -Ensure all risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans are robust, current, and understood by staff. -Ensure all staff follow safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures at all times. Leadership & Workforce Development -Provide strong, consistent leadership to the staff team. -Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rotas, and appropriate deployment of staff. -Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and performance management. -Promote reflective supervision and trauma-informed practice. -Identify training and development needs and ensure they are met. -Manage sickness, absence, and HR matters in line with policy. Care Planning & Outcomes for Children -Ensure each child has a high-quality placement plan, support plan, and Positive Behaviour Support plan. -Promote a culture of high aspirations and ambition for children and young people. -Ensure children have access to education, healthcare, meaningful activities, and positive experiences. -Encourage participation, inclusion, and involvement in community life. -Promote positive and safe family relationships where appropriate. Partnership & Multi-Agency Working -Develop and maintain effective relationships with placing authorities, professionals, and external agencies. -Work collaboratively with education, health, and social care partners. -Ensure children s voices are heard and actively inform care planning and service development. Premises, Health & Safety -Take overall responsibility for the residential premises. -Ensure the home is safe, secure, well-maintained, and welcoming. -Ensure all health and safety requirements are met and monitored. General Requirements -Participate in on-call duties as required. -Attend meetings, training, and development opportunities. -Maintain personal and professional development. -Act at all times in line with professional standards, ethics, and Lumin Care Homes values. What We Offer Competitive salary: £55,000 £70,000 Comprehensive induction and specialist therapeutic training (including attachment and PACE) Reflective supervision and strong leadership support Wellbeing services, recognition, rewards, and incentives Financial rewards for Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Benefits including: Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Retention bonus Company incentives and referral scheme Training and career progression opportunities Free parking and company events Paid day off on your birthday Annual leave increase every year up to five years Wrap around support from experienced social workers in the senior management team. Meals and food available during working hours. Safeguarding Commitment Lumin Care Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Ready to lead a home where children truly matter? Apply now and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding leadership career. Please apply at Application question(s): Do you have Level 4 or equivalent in Children and Young people residential practitioner? Experience: working in children's residential care: 2 years (required) children's residential care as senior/management: 1 years (required)
Senior Residential Childcare Worker Location: Sway, Lymington Salary: £(phone number removed) + sleep ins Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker ready to step into a senior role where your leadership truly shapes young lives? As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will: Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining and improving outstanding practice. Lead, motivate, and develop team members to deliver exceptional childcare. Act as a role model for both children and colleagues. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion challenging discrimination in all forms. Maintain an open, transparent culture where concerns are addressed constructively and promptly. Support the development and review of children's care plans and risk assessments. Provide supervision to allocated team members within required timescales. Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. You will play a key role in creating a safe, clean, nurturing home environment that supports children physically, emotionally, behaviourally, culturally, and educationally. What we are looking for: - Minimum 12 months' experience working with children & young people - Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children & Young People (or equivalent) - Willingness to work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management - Full clean UK driving licence - Strong leadership skills and a child-centred approach If you're passionate about creating nurturing environments and inspiring teams to achieve outstanding outcomes, we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW!
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Residential Childcare Worker Location: Sway, Lymington Salary: £(phone number removed) + sleep ins Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker ready to step into a senior role where your leadership truly shapes young lives? As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will: Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining and improving outstanding practice. Lead, motivate, and develop team members to deliver exceptional childcare. Act as a role model for both children and colleagues. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion challenging discrimination in all forms. Maintain an open, transparent culture where concerns are addressed constructively and promptly. Support the development and review of children's care plans and risk assessments. Provide supervision to allocated team members within required timescales. Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. You will play a key role in creating a safe, clean, nurturing home environment that supports children physically, emotionally, behaviourally, culturally, and educationally. What we are looking for: - Minimum 12 months' experience working with children & young people - Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children & Young People (or equivalent) - Willingness to work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management - Full clean UK driving licence - Strong leadership skills and a child-centred approach If you're passionate about creating nurturing environments and inspiring teams to achieve outstanding outcomes, we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW!
Are you an experienced residential childcare worker? Keen to make a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If the answer is yes, then we need you! Residential Childcare worker roles are available in Montrose upto 20-p/hr. Choose your own schedule, and work as often as you like based on your availability! Make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to have a safe and fulfilled childhood! Part-time and full-time hours are available by booking your own shifts through our app and catching up with your own dedicated consultant. Work at the same service or try out lots of different ones! What can Randstad offer a residential childcare worker? Competitive rates Keep your skills sharp working across multiple services Flexible working schedule Opportunity for consistent placement Unlimited friend referral bonuses Immediate start Extensive training in industry-standard courses supported by online learning Help with SSSC registration Employee discount app Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant A successful residential childcare worker will be responsible for: Implement behavioural management techniques and promote positive social skills. Maintain records of the children progress and behaviour. Advocate for the children needs and rights. Organise activities to promote socialisation. Ensure a safe and clean residential environment. To be successful in your residential childcare worker application, you will: Have previous 6 months prior experience in the UK working in a residential setting with young people aged below 16 years Have flexibility in the roles undertaken Have strong communication skills Register under the PVG scheme Full driving license(Required) Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay! Apply now and one of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. 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.
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced residential childcare worker? Keen to make a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If the answer is yes, then we need you! Residential Childcare worker roles are available in Montrose upto 20-p/hr. Choose your own schedule, and work as often as you like based on your availability! Make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to have a safe and fulfilled childhood! Part-time and full-time hours are available by booking your own shifts through our app and catching up with your own dedicated consultant. Work at the same service or try out lots of different ones! What can Randstad offer a residential childcare worker? Competitive rates Keep your skills sharp working across multiple services Flexible working schedule Opportunity for consistent placement Unlimited friend referral bonuses Immediate start Extensive training in industry-standard courses supported by online learning Help with SSSC registration Employee discount app Support from within the team and a dedicated Randstad consultant A successful residential childcare worker will be responsible for: Implement behavioural management techniques and promote positive social skills. Maintain records of the children progress and behaviour. Advocate for the children needs and rights. Organise activities to promote socialisation. Ensure a safe and clean residential environment. To be successful in your residential childcare worker application, you will: Have previous 6 months prior experience in the UK working in a residential setting with young people aged below 16 years Have flexibility in the roles undertaken Have strong communication skills Register under the PVG scheme Full driving license(Required) Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay! Apply now and one of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage. 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.
Deputy Manager Children s Residential Sittingbourne (Temp- Perm) Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work a Children s Residential Home based In Sittingbourne, Kent. Salary: £42,000 per annum + On Call allowance Information the Role: Please note: This is a Temp- Perm Role Our client provides safe, stable and nurturing home environments for young people from a variety of backgrounds, many of whom experience social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEMH/EBD). The service is committed to helping young people develop life skills, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. The Role Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will: Support the day-to-day running of the home Lead and supervise the staff team Act as Manager in the Registered Manager s absence Ensure compliance with Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation Promote high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people Support staff development, supervision and training Contribute to a positive, nurturing and professional culture within the home Participate in the on-call rota system You will work predominantly across three 8-hour office days and one 16-hour shift per week to maintain close working relationships with both staff and young people. Flexibility is essential, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins where required. Key Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and line management to care staff Ensure the home operates in full compliance with legislation and internal policies Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping Support care planning and partnership working with external professionals Participate in recruitment, induction and supervision of staff Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice and positive role modelling Ensure medication is stored and administered safely Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including social workers, parents and schools Essential Skills & Experience Strong IT and administrative skills NVQ Level 3 in Children s Residential Care OR NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent) Relevant bachelor s degrees may also be considered. Minimum 1 years experience supervising or shift leading within a children s residential setting Strong working knowledge of: Children s Homes Regulations 2015 Ofsted Quality Standards Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation Experience supporting children with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) What Our Client Offers Competitive salary of £42,000 On-call allowance Structured induction and probation support Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful temp period Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Deputy Manager Children s Residential Sittingbourne (Temp- Perm) Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to work a Children s Residential Home based In Sittingbourne, Kent. Salary: £42,000 per annum + On Call allowance Information the Role: Please note: This is a Temp- Perm Role Our client provides safe, stable and nurturing home environments for young people from a variety of backgrounds, many of whom experience social, emotional and behavioral difficulties (SEMH/EBD). The service is committed to helping young people develop life skills, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. The Role Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will: Support the day-to-day running of the home Lead and supervise the staff team Act as Manager in the Registered Manager s absence Ensure compliance with Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation Promote high standards of care and positive outcomes for young people Support staff development, supervision and training Contribute to a positive, nurturing and professional culture within the home Participate in the on-call rota system You will work predominantly across three 8-hour office days and one 16-hour shift per week to maintain close working relationships with both staff and young people. Flexibility is essential, including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins where required. Key Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and line management to care staff Ensure the home operates in full compliance with legislation and internal policies Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping Support care planning and partnership working with external professionals Participate in recruitment, induction and supervision of staff Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice and positive role modelling Ensure medication is stored and administered safely Maintain effective communication with stakeholders including social workers, parents and schools Essential Skills & Experience Strong IT and administrative skills NVQ Level 3 in Children s Residential Care OR NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (or equivalent) Relevant bachelor s degrees may also be considered. Minimum 1 years experience supervising or shift leading within a children s residential setting Strong working knowledge of: Children s Homes Regulations 2015 Ofsted Quality Standards Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation Experience supporting children with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) What Our Client Offers Competitive salary of £42,000 On-call allowance Structured induction and probation support Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful temp period Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
NHS National Services Scotland
Motherwell, Lanarkshire
The Role Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner Additional for those with 2 years post registration Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent time management skills Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Up to date with NHS mandatory training Open to newly qualified or experienced staff Recent experience in old age psychiatry Good knowledge around mental health legislation Demonstrate evidence based practice Clinical practice skills ,Phlebotomy, ECG interpretation etc Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Cleland Hospital The working pattern for this role 5 days from 7. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Stephen Tully, Senior Charge Nurse on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Role Registered Nurse responsible for the application of the Framework of the Nursing Process to deliver high standards of client / patient nursing care for patients with a range of mental disorders, substance misuse, learning disability or co morbidity, under the clinical supervision of the caseload holder / charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner. The registered nurse has delegated responsibility for the appraisal and clinical supervision of students and clinical / healthcare support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined clinical service, under the management and leadership of the team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner Additional for those with 2 years post registration Acting as Named Nurse (or equivalent), responsible for the application of the framework of the Nursing Process to ensure a high standard of client / patient care, delegated by the charge nurse / team leader, senior charge nurse or practitioner who provides clinical supervision to the post holder and retains overall responsibility for patient care. Co ordinating and supervising a small team of junior nurses or practitioners, students and clinical support workers in delivering care. Where required the post holder will undertake a delegated range of duties of the charge nurse, team leader / senior charge nurse or practitioner in their absence, including taking charge of the clinical area NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent time management skills Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Up to date with NHS mandatory training Open to newly qualified or experienced staff Recent experience in old age psychiatry Good knowledge around mental health legislation Demonstrate evidence based practice Clinical practice skills ,Phlebotomy, ECG interpretation etc Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Cleland Hospital The working pattern for this role 5 days from 7. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Stephen Tully, Senior Charge Nurse on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Child Resource Worker Zero Hours When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role - Zero Hours Child Resource Worker Hours - Variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour plus 15% Holiday Pay Location - Applicants must be based around Newport, Cwmbran and the vale of Glamorgan. TACT Wales are looking for a Male children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support a young male who lives with his very supportive foster family. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable young people who have experienced trauma, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. Activities would include completing one-one work with life skills, and developing a trust relationship, and taking to activities. High level of flexibility required to cover weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Occasionally may be required to support with overnight residentials and night support within the foster home. Car driver and owning a car is essential. There will be opportunities for training and development for this role, as new workers join us at our organisation wide journey to become a fully trauma-informed organisation. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties that will impact positively on the long-term outcomes for the young people and children in our care. This role is an essential part of the wider team, working in close partnership with parents, carers, young people, local authorities and their social workers. As a Zero Hours worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. Key duties and abilities for our Children's Resource Worker will include: Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements Ability to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed) Occasional participation in virtual and face to face events and occasional residential meet ups Ability to attend and assist with organising events and activities Understanding and maintaining knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Use of IT for email and communication Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for full details of the role. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, which TACT will undertake on your behalf. Closing: Midnight on Sunday 22nd March 2026 Interviews: Thursday 2nd April 2026 (via Microsoft teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Swydd - Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant Dim Oriau Oriau - Amrywiol ac anghyson gan gynnwys gyda r nos ac ar benwythnosau Cyflog - £12.77 yr awr a Thâl Gwyliau o 15% Lleoliad - Rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod wedi u lleoli yn ardal Casnewydd, Cwmbrân a Bro Morgannwg. Mae TACT Cymru yn chwilio am weithiwr adnoddau plant Gwrywaidd i gydweithio â nhw i gefnogi dyn ifanc sy n byw gyda theulu maeth cefnogol. Bydd gan y Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant delfrydol rywfaint o brofiad o ymgysylltu a chyfranogi gyda phobl ifanc agored i niwed sydd wedi profi trawma a phlant sydd â phrofiad o ofal, neu bydd gan yr unigolyn brofiad tebyg mewn lleoliadau sy n delio â phlant. Byddai r gweithgareddau n cynnwys gwaith sgiliau bywyd un-i-un, datblygu perthynas o ymddiriedaeth, a chludo i weithgareddau. Mae angen lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd i weithio ar benwythnosau, gyda'r nos ac ar wyliau banc. O bryd i'w gilydd, efallai y bydd gofyn i chi gynorthwyo gyda digwyddiadau preswyl dros nos a darparu cymorth gyda r nos yn y cartref maeth. Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn gallu gyrru car ac yn berchen ar gar. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi a datblygu yn y swydd hon, wrth i weithwyr newydd ymuno â ni ar ein taith i ddod yn sefydliad sy n gwbl ystyriol o drawma. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn ymgymryd â dyletswyddau hanfodol a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau hirdymor y plant a r bobl ifanc yn ein gofal. Bydd deiliad y swydd hon yn rhan hanfodol o r tîm ehangach, gan weithio mewn partneriaeth agos â rhieni, gofalwyr, pobl ifanc, awdurdodau lleol a u gweithwyr cymdeithasol. Fel gweithiwr Dim Oriau gyda TACT, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Gallwch weld ein gwerthoedd yma. Bydd prif ddyletswyddau a galluoedd ein Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant yn cynnwys: Cefnogi ymyriadau a gweithgareddau i sicrhau trefniadau lleoliadau sefydlog Gallu cludo plant a phobl ifanc i ddigwyddiadau, apwyntiadau a chyfarfodydd (ad-delir costau teithio) Cymryd rhan o bryd i w gilydd mewn digwyddiadau rhithiol ac wyneb yn wyneb a chyfarfodydd preswyl achlysurol Gallu mynychu a helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Deall a chynnal gwybodaeth am bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu ac amddiffyn plant Defnyddio TG ar gyfer e-bost a chyfathrebu Parodrwydd i weithio n hyblyg, yn unol â dyddiadau cau ac anghenion ein teuluoedd Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a r Pecyn Gwybodaeth i gael gweld manylion llawn y rôl. Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd TACT yn gwneud hyn ar eich rhan. Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, nos Sul 22 Mawrth 2026 Cyfweliadau: Dydd Iau, 2 Ebrill 2026 (drwy Microsoft Teams) Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â r sgiliau a r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT. Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy n gysylltiedig â nhw. Mae TACT yn cadw r hawl i newid dyddiad cau r swydd ar ôl i ni gael digon o geisiadau, felly rydym yn eich cynghori i gyflwyno eich cais cyn gynted â phosibl er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Child Resource Worker Zero Hours When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role - Zero Hours Child Resource Worker Hours - Variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour plus 15% Holiday Pay Location - Applicants must be based around Newport, Cwmbran and the vale of Glamorgan. TACT Wales are looking for a Male children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support a young male who lives with his very supportive foster family. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable young people who have experienced trauma, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. Activities would include completing one-one work with life skills, and developing a trust relationship, and taking to activities. High level of flexibility required to cover weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Occasionally may be required to support with overnight residentials and night support within the foster home. Car driver and owning a car is essential. There will be opportunities for training and development for this role, as new workers join us at our organisation wide journey to become a fully trauma-informed organisation. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties that will impact positively on the long-term outcomes for the young people and children in our care. This role is an essential part of the wider team, working in close partnership with parents, carers, young people, local authorities and their social workers. As a Zero Hours worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. Key duties and abilities for our Children's Resource Worker will include: Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements Ability to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed) Occasional participation in virtual and face to face events and occasional residential meet ups Ability to attend and assist with organising events and activities Understanding and maintaining knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Use of IT for email and communication Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for full details of the role. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, which TACT will undertake on your behalf. Closing: Midnight on Sunday 22nd March 2026 Interviews: Thursday 2nd April 2026 (via Microsoft teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Swydd - Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant Dim Oriau Oriau - Amrywiol ac anghyson gan gynnwys gyda r nos ac ar benwythnosau Cyflog - £12.77 yr awr a Thâl Gwyliau o 15% Lleoliad - Rhaid i ymgeiswyr fod wedi u lleoli yn ardal Casnewydd, Cwmbrân a Bro Morgannwg. Mae TACT Cymru yn chwilio am weithiwr adnoddau plant Gwrywaidd i gydweithio â nhw i gefnogi dyn ifanc sy n byw gyda theulu maeth cefnogol. Bydd gan y Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant delfrydol rywfaint o brofiad o ymgysylltu a chyfranogi gyda phobl ifanc agored i niwed sydd wedi profi trawma a phlant sydd â phrofiad o ofal, neu bydd gan yr unigolyn brofiad tebyg mewn lleoliadau sy n delio â phlant. Byddai r gweithgareddau n cynnwys gwaith sgiliau bywyd un-i-un, datblygu perthynas o ymddiriedaeth, a chludo i weithgareddau. Mae angen lefel uchel o hyblygrwydd i weithio ar benwythnosau, gyda'r nos ac ar wyliau banc. O bryd i'w gilydd, efallai y bydd gofyn i chi gynorthwyo gyda digwyddiadau preswyl dros nos a darparu cymorth gyda r nos yn y cartref maeth. Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn gallu gyrru car ac yn berchen ar gar. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer hyfforddi a datblygu yn y swydd hon, wrth i weithwyr newydd ymuno â ni ar ein taith i ddod yn sefydliad sy n gwbl ystyriol o drawma. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn ymgymryd â dyletswyddau hanfodol a fydd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau hirdymor y plant a r bobl ifanc yn ein gofal. Bydd deiliad y swydd hon yn rhan hanfodol o r tîm ehangach, gan weithio mewn partneriaeth agos â rhieni, gofalwyr, pobl ifanc, awdurdodau lleol a u gweithwyr cymdeithasol. Fel gweithiwr Dim Oriau gyda TACT, byddwch yn rhan o n tîm anhygoel o weithwyr proffesiynol sy n gweithio gyda gwerthoedd ein sefydliad wrth galon eu hymarfer bob dydd. Gallwch weld ein gwerthoedd yma. Bydd prif ddyletswyddau a galluoedd ein Gweithiwr Adnoddau Plant yn cynnwys: Cefnogi ymyriadau a gweithgareddau i sicrhau trefniadau lleoliadau sefydlog Gallu cludo plant a phobl ifanc i ddigwyddiadau, apwyntiadau a chyfarfodydd (ad-delir costau teithio) Cymryd rhan o bryd i w gilydd mewn digwyddiadau rhithiol ac wyneb yn wyneb a chyfarfodydd preswyl achlysurol Gallu mynychu a helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau Deall a chynnal gwybodaeth am bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu ac amddiffyn plant Defnyddio TG ar gyfer e-bost a chyfathrebu Parodrwydd i weithio n hyblyg, yn unol â dyddiadau cau ac anghenion ein teuluoedd Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a r Pecyn Gwybodaeth i gael gweld manylion llawn y rôl. Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd TACT yn gwneud hyn ar eich rhan. Dyddiad cau: Hanner nos, nos Sul 22 Mawrth 2026 Cyfweliadau: Dydd Iau, 2 Ebrill 2026 (drwy Microsoft Teams) Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â r sgiliau a r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT. Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy n gysylltiedig â nhw. Mae TACT yn cadw r hawl i newid dyddiad cau r swydd ar ôl i ni gael digon o geisiadau, felly rydym yn eich cynghori i gyflwyno eich cais cyn gynted â phosibl er mwyn osgoi cael eich siomi.
Senior Therapeutic Care Worker Location: Corse Lawn, Gloucester Salary: 36,000 per annum Hours: 39 per week (including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins) Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join a nurturing children's residential home supporting up to 5 girls aged 8-13 who have experienced traumatic early life events. This is a leadership role within the home. You will oversee shifts, guide staff practice and help create a safe, loving and therapeutic environment where children can feel secure, valued and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring structure and consistency Allocate tasks and provide clear handovers between teams Support children with morning and evening routines Complete reports, key work sessions and professional correspondence Plan and coordinate after-school and weekend activities Monitor health, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns Ensure all recording is completed in line with regulatory standards Support waking night staff during sleep-ins (14 sleep-ins over 6 weeks) Work collaboratively with families, schools and external professionals Therapeutic Approach The home operates as a Therapeutic Community using the PACE model of practice. You will: Put the child at the centre of every decision Apply therapeutic principles consistently Role model positive behaviour and high-quality childcare practice Lead your team calmly and confidently, even in challenging situations Additional Senior Responsibilities Support and mentor new staff Contribute to staff supervisions and development Manage petty cash appropriately Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement Lead confidently during weekends with on-call management support Requirements Experience in Residential Child Care (essential) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation Resilient, calm and able to maintain professional boundaries Self-reflective and committed to development Full UK manual driving licence (essential) Ability to meet shift pattern including sleep-ins
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Therapeutic Care Worker Location: Corse Lawn, Gloucester Salary: 36,000 per annum Hours: 39 per week (including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins) Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join a nurturing children's residential home supporting up to 5 girls aged 8-13 who have experienced traumatic early life events. This is a leadership role within the home. You will oversee shifts, guide staff practice and help create a safe, loving and therapeutic environment where children can feel secure, valued and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring structure and consistency Allocate tasks and provide clear handovers between teams Support children with morning and evening routines Complete reports, key work sessions and professional correspondence Plan and coordinate after-school and weekend activities Monitor health, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns Ensure all recording is completed in line with regulatory standards Support waking night staff during sleep-ins (14 sleep-ins over 6 weeks) Work collaboratively with families, schools and external professionals Therapeutic Approach The home operates as a Therapeutic Community using the PACE model of practice. You will: Put the child at the centre of every decision Apply therapeutic principles consistently Role model positive behaviour and high-quality childcare practice Lead your team calmly and confidently, even in challenging situations Additional Senior Responsibilities Support and mentor new staff Contribute to staff supervisions and development Manage petty cash appropriately Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement Lead confidently during weekends with on-call management support Requirements Experience in Residential Child Care (essential) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation Resilient, calm and able to maintain professional boundaries Self-reflective and committed to development Full UK manual driving licence (essential) Ability to meet shift pattern including sleep-ins
Support Worker - Children and Young People (Residential Care) Location: Newcastle Company: Brook Street About the Role Brook Street is recruiting Support Workers - Children and Young People to join a dedicated and supportive team within a residential care setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. Six month's care experience is essential for this role. You will play a vital part in supporting the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people, working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals. The role also includes transporting children and young people to school, appointments, and activities. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care in line with individual care plans Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment Support education, recreation, and personal development Implement behaviour management and therapeutic approaches Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people Maintain accurate records and documentation Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and ongoing training Work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Ability to pass enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks Ability to work shift patterns Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure Reliable, flexible, and committed to child-centred care Physically able to meet the demands of the role Previous experience supporting children, young people, or families Desirable Experience or understanding of residential childcare NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Recognised social work qualification Ability to work effectively with families and external agencies Personal Qualities We are looking for individuals who demonstrate: Emotional resilience and self-regulation Reliability and consistency Strong professional boundaries Reflectiveness and willingness to learn Confidence working as part of a team A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child-centred care What We Offer Full training and clear development pathways Structured induction with protected shadowing Regular supervision, debriefs, and reflective practice A supportive, values-driven team culture Access to external professional consultations Strong focus on staff wellbeing and safe working practices How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact: Mark Whiteley (phone number removed) This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in residential childcare while making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
Feb 27, 2026
Seasonal
Support Worker - Children and Young People (Residential Care) Location: Newcastle Company: Brook Street About the Role Brook Street is recruiting Support Workers - Children and Young People to join a dedicated and supportive team within a residential care setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. Six month's care experience is essential for this role. You will play a vital part in supporting the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people, working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals. The role also includes transporting children and young people to school, appointments, and activities. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care in line with individual care plans Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment Support education, recreation, and personal development Implement behaviour management and therapeutic approaches Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people Maintain accurate records and documentation Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and ongoing training Work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Ability to pass enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks Ability to work shift patterns Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure Reliable, flexible, and committed to child-centred care Physically able to meet the demands of the role Previous experience supporting children, young people, or families Desirable Experience or understanding of residential childcare NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Recognised social work qualification Ability to work effectively with families and external agencies Personal Qualities We are looking for individuals who demonstrate: Emotional resilience and self-regulation Reliability and consistency Strong professional boundaries Reflectiveness and willingness to learn Confidence working as part of a team A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child-centred care What We Offer Full training and clear development pathways Structured induction with protected shadowing Regular supervision, debriefs, and reflective practice A supportive, values-driven team culture Access to external professional consultations Strong focus on staff wellbeing and safe working practices How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact: Mark Whiteley (phone number removed) This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in residential childcare while making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
NHS National Services Scotland
Wishaw, Lanarkshire
The Role West of Scotland Laundry are seeking a Laundry Production Manager to organise and control the day to day efficient running of the plant and staff. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Working and supervising production line Knowledge of laundry washing procedures Knowledge of laundry finishing Knowledge of laundry chemicals Knowledge of laundry COSHH Knowledge of laundry Risk Assessment Ability to audit I.S.O 9002 AND BSEM 46002 Communication skills Motivating skills Audio visual skills Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Demonstrable numeracy and literacy competencies Learnpro Modules ILM Qualification IOSH Certificate Linen Services Qualification Health & Safety Membership/ Qualification e.g. IOSH Production processes/ engineering Working to and achieving production related targets (incl. volume, quality, on-time delivery, etc.) Laundry production management experience Industrial Relations/ Working with Trade Unions Sound working knowledge/ experience of legislation as it applies in a commercial/ factory environment (e.g. H&S, environmental, working time directive, etc.) Excellent Health & Safety knowledge & experience e.g. COSHH, manual handling, fire safety, risk assessments, etc. Contract type Permanent Part Time 33.6 hours Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro ratio. Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in West of Scotland Laundry. The working pattern for this role is: Backshift - Monday (13.30pm - 21.00pm), Tuesday, Wednesday (13.30pm - 20.36pm), Thursday (13.00pm - 20.36pm), Friday (12.45pm - 19.75pm) Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Alison Jamieson, Head of Linen Services on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Role West of Scotland Laundry are seeking a Laundry Production Manager to organise and control the day to day efficient running of the plant and staff. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Working and supervising production line Knowledge of laundry washing procedures Knowledge of laundry finishing Knowledge of laundry chemicals Knowledge of laundry COSHH Knowledge of laundry Risk Assessment Ability to audit I.S.O 9002 AND BSEM 46002 Communication skills Motivating skills Audio visual skills Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Demonstrable numeracy and literacy competencies Learnpro Modules ILM Qualification IOSH Certificate Linen Services Qualification Health & Safety Membership/ Qualification e.g. IOSH Production processes/ engineering Working to and achieving production related targets (incl. volume, quality, on-time delivery, etc.) Laundry production management experience Industrial Relations/ Working with Trade Unions Sound working knowledge/ experience of legislation as it applies in a commercial/ factory environment (e.g. H&S, environmental, working time directive, etc.) Excellent Health & Safety knowledge & experience e.g. COSHH, manual handling, fire safety, risk assessments, etc. Contract type Permanent Part Time 33.6 hours Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro ratio. Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in West of Scotland Laundry. The working pattern for this role is: Backshift - Monday (13.30pm - 21.00pm), Tuesday, Wednesday (13.30pm - 20.36pm), Thursday (13.00pm - 20.36pm), Friday (12.45pm - 19.75pm) Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Alison Jamieson, Head of Linen Services on For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. Additional Information for Applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. Right to Work within the UK NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
