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Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are looking for a Young People Support Worker who can work with young people in a supported living service. The work is based within North/North West London, and the ideal worker will have an extensive background dealing with vulnerable 16-21 year olds who have diverse needs such as challenging behaviour, mental health and emotional needs. As a Young People Support Worker you will need to Have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Residential Childcare or Relevant Bachelors Degree (or Higher) e.g Social Work, Youth Studies. Hourly rate: £17-21p/h Roles and responsibilities: Assess practical and emotional needs, developing care plans that outline the required care and support in a person-centred approach. Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures. Be responsible for the delivery of services to children and young people in the home, in such a way that safeguards and promotes their welfare. Collate data statistics and undertake administrative duties as well as completing daily logs. Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that the individual gets the support they need. Accompany residents in meetings with other agencies and health professionals as well as liaising with other support workers, social workers, YOs Work with residents families to help them to support the young person in the most effective possible way. Train residents with life skills to enable young people to live to the best of their potentials. Provide emotional and practical support as well as listen to their problems and concerns. Assist with domestic tasks such as cooking, washing and shopping as well advising residents on practical issues. To undertake the role of link worker for one or more young people. This involves providing regular linkwork sessions, supervising/planning the spending of their allowances, taking a lead role in the assessment of the young person and co-ordinating information from a variety of sources, and informing and implementing the Child in Care planning processes. You Must Have: Hold a valid DBS on the update service (Conducted in the last 12 months) Must have at least 1 year UK experience with young adults/young people within a residential setting Valid right to work documents Have a good level of English (written & verbal) skills We have numerous positions available for immediate start. Apply now for immediate consideration. If you are passionate about supporting families and helping them thrive, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About The Role Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team, to cover a caseload in Bristol. You'll share our commitment to delivering high quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence and effect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be an active participant, looking to contribute to positive change within the organisation whilst developing your career. Compass make sure to develop and tailor packages of care to each of our young people, giving you professional pride knowing that you're making a positive difference every day. Whether you're an established SSW or looking for something new, our teams at Compass encourage and champion your drive to succeed. The benefits of joining Compass Fostering Career Development - We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles. Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 13 fostering families. Competitive Salary - using structured pay grades based on your training and experience. Travel Package - 45 pence per mile with an additional Car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team. Bonuses - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Awards - The chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. MediCash - Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments with MediCash. Life Assurance Scheme - 3 x annual salary after successful completion of your probation review. Increased Holiday - 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day. It is essential that you Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential. Can manage your own caseload of typically 13 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills. Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service. Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service. Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work. Are Social Work England (SWE) registered. Have worked in a fostering related social work role and /or child social care, such as a looked after children's team. Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people. Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues. Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people. Have access to a car and a valid driving licence. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. IND01

JOB TITLE: Team Manager AUTHORITY: Stockport Council ABOUT THE ROLE: Stockport (SMBC) require a strong and dynamic team manager to work within ARCH, our hospital discharge team, at Stepping Hill Hospital. Manager will be based in Stepping Hill hospital and Regent House, Stockport. Experience is required of managing a large number of staff including social workers, ASYE, apprenticships. Working hours are 8:30am-5pm working within a busy environment, ensuring flow and the support of staff to deliver safe and timely discharges. Needs to be able to work on site at the hospital and other bed base sites. Require start date by 23rd June 2025 Minimum 4 days on site required please ABOUT YOU: The manager is required to have a minimum of 3 years experience. Manager would need to have thorough knowledge around all aspects of legislation, (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM etc), managing and supervising social workers, and unqualified staff to support with discharges from hospital, combination of all pathway work. Experience in working with several partners, including ICB, Health and 3rd party sector. Needs to be reliable, flexible, dynamic, and able to perform under a pressured environment. Experience of supervising social workers, attending and chairing safeguarding meetings, COP work and MDT's and any other professional meetings. Social work qualification and SWE registration Drivers licence To apply or for further information please contact Sarah: (url removed) (phone number removed) Why work with We do Social Work? New Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly Twice weekly payroll Free DBS and compliance service Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK Refer a friend Refer a Friend bonus get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Find your own job bonus get £250 for bringing your own position to us We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes

About The Role Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team, to cover a caseload across Somerset. You'll share our commitment to delivering high quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence and effect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be an active participant, looking to contribute to positive change within the organisation whilst developing your career. Compass make sure to develop and tailor packages of care to each of our young people, giving you professional pride knowing that you're making a positive difference every day. Whether you're an established SSW or looking for something new, our teams at Compass encourage and champion your drive to succeed. The benefits of joining Compass Fostering Career Development - We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles. Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 13 fostering families. Competitive Salary - using structured pay grades based on your training and experience. Travel Package - 45 pence per mile with an additional car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team. Bonuses - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Awards - The chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. MediCash - Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash. Life Assurance Scheme - Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary. Increased Holiday - 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day. It is essential that you Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential. Can manage your own caseload of typically 13 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills. Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service. Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service. Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work. Are Social Work England (SWE) registered. Have worked in a fostering related social work role and /or child social care, such as a looked after children's team. Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people. Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues. Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people. Have access to a car and a valid driving licence. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. IND01

We are immensely proud to work with some of the busiest and most prolific charities and local authorities in the UK. If we're not already your preferred supplier, we're ready to work with you! Building relationships We feel privileged to play a part in the amazing work you do for children, families, and adults young or old. We understand, we care, and we want to help you, help them. Through our excellent client and candidate relationships, our social work specialist recruiters have gained a thorough understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by our clients within the social work sector. We understand budgets have been squeezed, and you've had to make cuts to staffing. We understand that you have many workers off sick, so workloads have increased. Most of all, we understand that you want to make a difference in the lives of your service users. At Ashberry Recruitment, our social work recruiters will help you make that difference by providing you with the very best social work professionals when and where you need them. Our social work specialist recruiters supply the following job roles in Children's, Adults, and Mental Health Services: Qualified Social Worker Newly Qualified Social Worker Supervising Social Worker Reviewing Officer/Conference Chair Team Manager Service Manager Senior Interims The Social Work Team Our Social Work Team is made up of specialist consultants who have worked with and placed social workers into both interim and permanent vacancies for years. With this experience, we enjoy established and excellent relationships with local authorities, social services departments, IFAs, and non-statutory organizations. Our team has also built a great network of social work professionals who choose to work with Ashberry as their partner of choice! We pride ourselves on our commitment to compliance and only work with the very best candidates. Our extensive database is filled with a bank of 'ready-to-work' qualified social workers, all of whom have undergone thorough safeguarding and compliance checks before being placed into an assignment. If you'd like to speak to a team member about your staffing needs, please get in touch. We promise to provide proactive, dedicated professionals and ensure all our staff are hand-picked based on their experience, qualifications, attitude, and work ethic. Representing workers committed to a career in social work is what drives us-making your life easier, supporting your service users, and ultimately making the world a better place. Having worked with numerous recruiters and agencies over the years, it is always refreshing to find an agency that stands out from the crowd. Without a doubt, Ashberry Recruitment certainly does.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme. Location: Hybrid - Covering Durham ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Are you enthusiastic in sharing your passion for ecology? Can you bring conservation to life, engaging mixed ability groups in playing an active role in encouraging nature and wildlife in an urban area? The Talbot Village Trust has an exciting opportunity for a new post of Conservation Volunteer Co-ordinator to deliver community volunteering schemes in our woodland in Wallisdown. Following successful volunteering schemes over the last two winters, we re keen to develop our conservation volunteer scheme, inviting local residents, university students and ad hoc corporate groups to experience practical conservation firsthand, and learn more about the ecology of this space. Led by our woodland management plan and ecology surveys, the work will help measurably enrich the biodiversity of the woodland, sharing conservation techniques and improving understanding of the ecology with our volunteers and the wider public. This post is held within a small and developing team within the charity, aiming to build closer relationships between our local community, the land we steward and the wildlife living here. The role will be supported by other members of our staff team and our deeply committed trustees. The successful candidate will work with volunteers of all ages, including supervised secondary school groups, and will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. To ensure our scheme is accessible, this role will offer volunteering sessions at weekends, as well as during the week. Key responsibilities: Designing and supervising volunteer conservation sessions Design and deliver a programme of engaging and well managed woodland maintenance volunteering tasks, based on a programme averaging 3 sessions each week, that will bring about meaningful biodiversity changes Contribute to establishing and undertake measurements to monitor the impact of the changes that are made, including by conducting wildlife surveys, setting up the recording on national databases where appropriate. These will supplement the professional surveying already in place. Ensuring all activities are fully risk assessed, taking into account the needs and abilities of each volunteer, and the daily and changing conditions Establish and support cohesive groups of volunteers, bringing together people of different backgrounds to form welcoming social groups, increasing the number and range of people volunteering with us Engage in national best practice in supporting conservation volunteers Supporting our engagement with local communities Promote our volunteering opportunities, re-engaging last year s volunteers and recruiting new members, particularly among groups from diverse backgrounds Create and deliver citizen science activities, inviting volunteers and woodland visitors to add to their and our understanding of the ecology here Connect volunteers with useful opportunities for networking, training and development (signposting is provided) Attend or run events at weekends as well as during office hours, ensuring a consistent programme of activities is available General Undertake administration for the project including, but not limited to: maintaining accurate event records, work programmes, risk assessments, evaluation spread sheets, financial reports and outcome reports. Prepare reports on the volunteering activities for our team and trustees Contribute to events or other activities as part of TVT s wider engagement Contribute to internal and external communications and campaigns by working closely with other team members, ensuring all communications are timely, constructive and engaging Undertake any other duties in support of the charity s activities as may be reasonably required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Experience of developing and leading outdoor conservation volunteering sessions or similar, including producing and maintaining thorough risk assessments Knowledge of woodland ecology and appropriate approaches to increase biodiversity Experience of woodland conservation techniques including tool care and safety Experience of working with mixed groups, including families, corporate teams and people with additional needs Strong relationship building and relationship management skills Self-organised, proactive & positive approach to work Working knowledge of data privacy requirements when working with volunteers Confident in maintaining accurate records and producing reports on biodiversity and impact using Word and Excel competently. Natural team worker with excellent communication skills (written, using Outlook & in person) including producing progress reports Experience of working in small teams taking accountability for your area of work Strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Talbot Village Trust Ability to work flexibly and consistently, including running volunteering events at weekends Desirable: Knowledge of conservation groups and projects local to Bournemouth and Poole Experience of supervising people of any age with autism or anxiety Current First Aid certificate suitable for managing volunteers carrying out practical conservation tasks Experience in leading citizen science projects, helping the public play a stronger role in noticing and encouraging wildlife Experience in working with secondary school age students Experience using Canva or similar to create engaging promotional or reporting materials, adhering to brand guidelines ABOUT US The Talbot Village Trust is a charity with a vision for communities in south-east Dorset to live well. We exist to support people to transform their own lives for the better. We do this by providing grants to charities and other local impact organisations delivering much needed services in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Purbeck and east Dorset. We also manage an estate combining the historic Talbot Village, residential and commercial lettings, woodland, and an urban heath. We have distributed over £10 million in funds through 650 awards across south-east Dorset over the past decade. How to apply Please apply with a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role along with your CV including names of two referees (none of whom will be contacted without your consent and only if you are offered a position). Emailing us is the only way to apply. As a small team, we are not able to provide individual feedback at the initial stage of the application process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a part time role, working 16 hours per week, for sessions running on regular weekdays. Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 30th June 2025 . However, we will review CVs as received and reserve the right to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on an ongoing basis. Interviews will be held in person on 8th and 9th July , with a view to the successful applicant starting during the week commencing 8th September , if available. Should you be interviewed for one of our vacancies (preferably face to face), you will always receive considered feedback from us once a decision has been reached. We warmly welcome applicants from all parts of our diverse community, particularly those from under-represented groups. The post holder will be required to undertake DBS check. Thank you for showing an interest in the opportunity.

About the Panel No child should ever suffer harm, abuse or neglect, and reducing this is the primary focus of the independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. Set up by the UK Government in 2018, the Panel reviews all cases when children die or are seriously harmed, and abuse or neglect is known or suspected. The aim is to see what lessons can be drawn from these tragic incidents to prevent them from happening again elsewhere. The Panel brings together a range of experts who have a strong understanding of the multi-agency safeguarding system, with experience working in child safeguarding across health, children's social care, policing, education and the third sector. It currently consists of a chair and eight other members, including the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families. The Panel has the power to commission national reviews of serious child safeguarding incidents which it believes are complex or have issues of national importance. Improvements identified by the Panel's national reviews help the Government and those who work with children to better safeguard and promote their welfare. About the role The independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel (the Panel) is looking for a new member with a background working in mental health. Under the leadership of a Chair, Panel members are responsible for looking at serious child safeguarding incidents notified to the Panel to determine whether learning could be identified through further analysis or a national review. Responsibilities include leading reviews, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and other activity supporting the Panel's remit. Members are also responsible for supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel to those involved in child safeguarding. It is a varied role, which includes working with Ministers and senior government officials, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and disseminating learning to those working in child safeguarding. We are looking for individuals with experience working strategically and operationally in child protection. However, the successful candidate will be appointed to fill this role as an individual acting in the public interest and not as a representative of their particular profession, employer or interest group. The appointment will begin in November 2025 and the successful candidate will be required to commit up to 10 days a month, including attending fortnightly Panel meetings (either virtually or in-person in London). They must also be available to attend ad hoc meetings with key stakeholders, as well as working with a Secretariat. Key Responsibilities: Drawing on your professional expertise and experience to contribute to Panel decisions and analysis of cases at fortnightly Panel meetings. Ensuring the Panel's reviews identify any improvements that should be made by safeguarding partners or others to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Leading Panel national reviews and other analytical activity supporting the Panel's role and remit. Supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel. Building and maintaining positive relationships with multi-agency safeguarding partners and practitioners so that up-to-date understanding of child safeguarding, and practice challenges informs your contribution to Panel debate and decisions. Providing a regional lead for safeguarding partners in an allocated region. This includes strategic engagement with safeguarding partners in the region, conversations about general or specific issues relating to the Panel's work and, where appropriate, speaking at regional events. Person Specification We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria. In your application you should demonstrate clearly how you meet each of the following requirements of the post. Essential Criteria: Candidate will have a background in mental health which could be from an adult and/or child setting. They will have experience at senior management level within an organisation and will be able to evidence the ability to work strategically at this level. As well as understanding the multi-agency challenges of safeguarding children, the candidate should be able to demonstrate good understanding of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in a mental health context. They should also demonstrate good knowledge of, and expertise in working in a multi-agency safeguarding system. Strong interpersonal skills including: the ability and confidence to make and be accountable for impartial, effective and timely decisions drawing on professional experience and knowledge; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a professional decision-making forum; excellent communication skills; and the ability to negotiate between conflicting opinions and values, generating options to reach consensus and deal with difficult situations sensitively. The ability to critically analyse information and synthesise evidence about practice in order to take a strategic perspective on areas for improvement and change, locally and nationally. Strong leadership skills to drive forward individual strands of work from scoping through to communication of the final results. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate good understanding about how issues about equalities, inclusion, and diversity can affect safeguarding practice. How to Apply The closing date for applications is 12noon on 30 th June 2025. To find further information on this vacancy and how to apply please go to the UK Government Public Appointments Website.

About the Panel No child should ever suffer harm, abuse or neglect, and reducing this is the primary focus of the independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. Set up by the UK Government in 2018, the Panel reviews all cases when children die or are seriously harmed, and abuse or neglect is known or suspected. The aim is to see what lessons can be drawn from these tragic incidents to prevent them from happening again elsewhere. The Panel brings together a range of experts who have a strong understanding of the multi-agency safeguarding system, with experience working in child safeguarding across health, children's social care, policing, education and the third sector. It currently consists of a chair and eight other members, including the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families. The Panel has the power to commission national reviews of serious child safeguarding incidents which it believes are complex or have issues of national importance. Improvements identified by the Panel's national reviews help the Government and those who work with children to better safeguard and promote their welfare. About the role The independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel (the Panel) is looking for a new member with a background in education. Under the leadership of a Chair, Panel members are responsible for looking at serious child safeguarding incidents notified to the Panel to determine whether learning could be identified through further analysis or a national review. Responsibilities include leading reviews, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and other activity supporting the Panel's remit. Members are also responsible for supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel to those involved in child safeguarding. It is a varied role, which includes working with Ministers and senior government officials, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and disseminating learning to those working in child safeguarding. We are looking for individuals with experience working strategically and operationally in child protection. However, the successful candidate will be appointed to fill this role as an individual acting in the public interest and not as a representative of their particular profession, employer or interest group. The appointment will begin in November 2025 and the successful candidate will be required to commit up to 10 days a month, including attending fortnightly Panel meetings (either virtually or in-person in London). They must also be available to attend ad hoc meetings with key stakeholders, as well as working with a Secretariat. Key Responsibilities: Drawing on your professional expertise and experience to contribute to Panel decisions and analysis of cases at fortnightly Panel meetings. Ensuring the Panel's reviews identify any improvements that should be made by safeguarding partners or others to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Leading Panel national reviews and other analytical activity supporting the Panel's role and remit. Supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel. Building and maintaining positive relationships with multi-agency safeguarding partners and practitioners so that up-to-date understanding of child safeguarding, and practice challenges informs your contribution to Panel debate and decisions. Providing a regional lead for safeguarding partners in an allocated region. This includes strategic engagement with safeguarding partners in the region, conversations about general or specific issues relating to the Panel's work and, where appropriate, speaking at regional events. Person Specification We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria. In your application you should demonstrate clearly how you meet each of the following requirements of the post. Essential Criteria Candidate will have an educational profession qualification and/or background which could be from a primary, secondary school or other education setting. They will have experience at senior management level within an educational organisation and will be able to evidence the ability to work strategically at this level. As well as understanding the multi-agency challenges of safeguarding children, the candidate should be able to demonstrate good understanding of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in an education context. They should also demonstrate good knowledge of, and expertise in working in a multi-agency safeguarding system. Strong interpersonal skills including: the ability and confidence to make and be accountable for impartial, effective and timely decisions drawing on professional experience and knowledge; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a professional decision-making forum; excellent communication skills; and the ability to negotiate between conflicting opinions and values, generating options to reach consensus and deal with difficult situations sensitively. The ability to critically analyse information and synthesise evidence about practice in order to take a strategic perspective on areas for improvement and change, locally and nationally. Strong leadership skills to drive forward individual strands of work from scoping through to communication of the final results. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate good understanding about how issues about equalities, inclusion, and diversity can affect safeguarding practice. How to Apply The closing date for applications is 12noon on 30 th June 2025. To find further information on this vacancy and how to apply please go to the UK Government Public Appointments Website.

About the Panel No child should ever suffer harm, abuse or neglect, and reducing this is the primary focus of the independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. Set up by the UK Government in 2018, the Panel reviews all cases when children die or are seriously harmed, and abuse or neglect is known or suspected. The aim is to see what lessons can be drawn from these tragic incidents to prevent them from happening again elsewhere. The Panel brings together a range of experts who have a strong understanding of the multi-agency safeguarding system, with experience working in child safeguarding across health, children's social care, policing, education and the third sector. It currently consists of a chair and eight other members, including the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families. The Panel has the power to commission national reviews of serious child safeguarding incidents which it believes are complex or have issues of national importance. Improvements identified by the Panel's national reviews help the Government and those who work with children to better safeguard and promote their welfare. About the role The independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel (the Panel) is looking for a new member with a background in criminal justice. Under the leadership of a Chair, Panel members are responsible for looking at serious child safeguarding incidents notified to the Panel to determine whether learning could be identified through further analysis or a national review. Responsibilities include leading reviews, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and other activity supporting the Panel's remit. Members are also responsible for supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel to those involved in child safeguarding. It is a varied role, which includes working with Ministers and senior government officials, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and disseminating learning to those working in child safeguarding. We are looking for individuals with experience working strategically and operationally in child protection. However, the successful candidate will be appointed to fill this role as an individual acting in the public interest and not as a representative of their particular profession, employer or interest group. The appointment will begin in November 2025 and the successful candidate will be required to commit up to 10 days a month, including attending fortnightly Panel meetings (either virtually or in-person in London). They must also be available to attend ad hoc meetings with key stakeholders, as well as working with a Secretariat. Key Responsibilities: Drawing on your professional expertise and experience to contribute to Panel decisions and analysis of cases at fortnightly Panel meetings. Ensuring the Panel's reviews identify any improvements that should be made by safeguarding partners or others to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Leading Panel national reviews and other analytical activity supporting the Panel's role and remit. Supporting the dissemination of learning identified by the Panel. Building and maintaining positive relationships with multi-agency safeguarding partners and practitioners so that up-to-date understanding of child safeguarding, and practice challenges informs your contribution to Panel debate and decisions. Providing a regional lead for safeguarding partners in an allocated region. This includes strategic engagement with safeguarding partners in the region, conversations about general or specific issues relating to the Panel's work and, where appropriate, speaking at regional events. Person Specification We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria. In your application you should demonstrate clearly how you meet each of the following requirements of the post. Essential Criteria: Candidate will have a background in criminal justice, which could be from probation, youth justice or the domestic violence sector. They will have experience at senior management level and will be able to evidence working strategically at this level. As well as understanding the multi-agency challenges of safeguarding children, the candidate should be able to demonstrate good understanding of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in a criminal justice context. They should also demonstrate good knowledge of, and expertise in working in a multi-agency safeguarding system. Strong interpersonal skills including: the ability and confidence to make and be accountable for impartial, effective and timely decisions drawing on professional experience and knowledge; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a professional decision-making forum; excellent communication skills; and the ability to negotiate between conflicting opinions and values, generating options to reach consensus and deal with difficult situations sensitively. The ability to critically analyse information and synthesise evidence about practice in order to take a strategic perspective on areas for improvement and change, locally and nationally. Strong leadership skills to drive forward individual strands of work from scoping through to communication of the final results. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate good understanding about how issues about equalities, inclusion, and diversity can affect safeguarding practice. How to Apply The closing date for applications is 12noon on 30 th June 2025. To find further information on this vacancy and how to apply please go to the UK Government Public Appointments Website.

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Independent Fostering Agency. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? A salary of up to £46,000Home-basedTraining & development opportunitiesGenerous annual leaveYearly Bonus About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Fostering. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Offer negotiation

About the Role The Permanence Support Team is a specialist team providing post-order support to adopters, Special Guardians, and their children, adults affected by adoption, and to birth families. The team is very friendly and supportive, as well as being hard-working and very committed to adoption work. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in adoption and permanence to further their career and specialism. You will be joining a supportive team of aspirational, creative and committed Social Workers who strive to provide the best possible outcomes for adopted and Special Guardianship children. Your responsibilities will include: To assist the Team Managers in the operational management of the team, ensuring the highest standards of service are provided. To ensure that services to users are delivered and developed according to Adopt Thames Valley policies procedures and guidance. To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects Children's Rights in relation to services being provided and in the way that Children, Young People and Families are worked with. To provide case supervision to social workers This post holder is responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies About you Are you a passionate, qualified social worker with experience of adoption and Team Management, or have the skill set to move into Team Management? Are you interested in different ways of working in this field? We are ideally seeking an Assistant Team Manager with at least three years post qualifying experience in adoption and with relevant work settings, such as within Children's Services or Family Placement, and who has excellent assessment, analytical and report writing skills. Experience of supervising or mentoring staff within this setting will be beneficial. The applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a good understanding of the needs of adoptive families, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner for this organisation's Fostering service covering a caseload around Devon & West Somerset . This is a full time position with hybrid working . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation provides multiple services for Children in need including specialist: education, residential care, clinical services, crisis intervention and fostering. The West Country service is based across two office, one in Devon and one in Cornwall. This organisation has a child-centred ethos and work from a Trauma-informed model. About you The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? A salary of £33,755 - £39,547 dependent on experience (Social Worker)A salary of £39,548 - £44,530 dependent on experience (Senior Practitioner)A car allowance on top of the salary & mileage coveredAn on-call allowance25 days of annual leave + public holidaysCompany pensionHealth membershipsTraining & development opportunitiesOther benefits Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? Up to £40,000Generous Annual LeaveHyrbid Working 11 - 12 CaseloadsContinuous Training Development About the team The team aims to provide children with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. You will not undertake any Form F assessments About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months service) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance Hour: 35 Hours per week - Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Homebased Yorkshire based. Applicants should be able to travel across Yorkshire and the North-East for home visits to support carers and children. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation. As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Yorkshire & North East, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards. Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including: 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Tuesday, 24th June 2025 Interview Date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors. We are recruiting on behalf of our London based client for to an Unpaid Work Supervisor supervising work groups of offenders serving a community sentence. The role includes site supervision, direct engagement with service users, and driving duties, including transporting equipment and participants using a service vehicle. The successful candidate will work on a variety of community-based projects, visibly contributing to public reparation and supporting service users in gaining work-based experience and training. Location: North East London; covering Enfield and Haringey, Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Hackney Contract: at least 6 months - weekend working required Work hours: 37 hours a week Salary: £17.19 PAYE or £22.63 Umbrella Responsibilities Supervise work groups of service users serving community sentences across designated project sites. Conduct Pre-Placement Induction sessions and daily tool box talks to outline expectations, ensure safety protocols are understood, and motivate service users. Provide operational oversight of work tasks and participate hands-on where needed to demonstrate good practice. Maintain discipline and pro-social behaviour within the group, intervening appropriately and escalating as necessary. Carry out dynamic risk assessments daily; adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and contribute to placement risk assessment reviews. Monitor and record attendance, behaviour, and task completion; update all case management systems accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure all tools, equipment, and PPE are available, maintained, and used according to health and safety standards. Promote positive work ethics, support employability, and deliver or support vocational and skills-based training during placements. Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies involved in placement projects. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Community Payback through regular service evaluations and feedback. Person Specification Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and effective collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise individuals constructively while maintaining authority. Proven problem-solving skills in a practical or operational setting. Knowledge of workplace safety, public protection, and risk of harm principles. Ability to model and encourage pro-social behaviour and attitudes in others. Good written communication and record-keeping skills. Full manual UK driving licence (including Category D1 to drive a minibus). Willingness to drive service vehicles and transport people/equipment. Basic knowledge of First Aid (training can be provided). Willingness to achieve and maintain: IOSH Level 3 (or equivalent) Health & Safety certification. Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent. The role requires flexibility, including potential weekend work. An enhanced DBS check is required prior to appointment. If you would like to apply or want further information please contact (email address removed) Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Justice is member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Your new company We are recruiting for a well-known organisation currently seeking a Senior Supported Housing Worker to join their Wiltshire team. This organisation delivers high-impact services supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and those in early recovery from substance use. This is a permanent position, ideal for experienced candidates seeking long-term employment with a supportive team. An Enhanced DBS & Driver's Licence will be required. Your new role As a Senior Supported Housing Worker, you will play a key leadership role across two supported housing services in Salisbury and Trowbridge. You will be responsible for supervising and motivating a dedicated frontline team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance, and working collaboratively with external partners to deliver tailored support to clients with complex needs. Key responsibilities include: - Providing line management, supervision, and performance reviews for support staff. - Managing a caseload of clients using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. - Ensuring accurate record-keeping using a client management system. - Responding to safeguarding concerns and local incidents. - Promoting client involvement and feedback in service delivery. - Supporting health and safety compliance and contributing to service development. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have a strong background in working with individuals facing social exclusion and complex needs, ideally within housing, health, or social care settings. You will bring proven leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and support a team effectively while maintaining a client-focused approach. Your communication skills will enable you to collaborate confidently with external agencies and internal colleagues alike. You will be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently, with a solid understanding of trauma-informed and strength-based practices. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential, as is your willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a supportive and values-driven organisation that invests in its people. You will benefit from 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with additional leave awarded for long service. You'll have access to regular training and development opportunities, including monthly sessions led by experienced facilitators. Your wellbeing will be supported through an Employee Assistance Programme offering up to six free counselling sessions, as well as healthcare benefits via the Simply Health Scheme. Staff also enjoy discounts at affiliated charity shops and bike workshops, alongside a generous and competitive pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company We are recruiting for a well-known organisation who specialises in finding suitable housing and care for older adults of modest means. They are always looking for ways to improve, with residents and people at the heart of their mission. They are expanding rapidly, commissioning 16 new Extra Care schemes in the past three years and are now looking for candidates driven by a passion to make a positive impact and genuine care for those in need. Your new role In Extra Care, residents live independently in their own homes within one of the schemes, which feature communal lounges, gardens, caf s/bistros, and salons. As a Housing and Care Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management and quality of the care service, ensuring viability and promoting person-centred provision to meet resident needs. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards and provide the highest level of customer service. - Deliver a high-quality and responsive housing and care service in a safe and secure environment, supporting residents as needed and encouraging independence and choice. - Collaborate with the housing provider, local authority, and stakeholders to foster a positive atmosphere within the Court, promoting social interaction and reducing isolation. What you'll need to succeed Candidates must possess a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake this qualification upon appointment. They should have significant practitioner and/or management experience in one or more of the following areas: services for older people, residential day or community services for older people, Extra Care or Home care services for older people, or prevention or re-enablement services for older people. Additionally, candidates should have experience supervising and managing a small team, ideally within Social Care and/or Social Housing. Experience in Housing Management & Maintenance, Housing aid and advice, and working in a multidisciplinary team is also required. What you'll get in return Our client values their customer-facing employees and rewards them accordingly. Benefits include: - Pension scheme - Holiday pay and purchase scheme - Occupational Sick Pay - Occupational Maternity/Paternity Pay - Health Cash Plan - Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, hospitality, and leisure) - Income protection - Eye care vouchers - Car lease scheme - Cycle to Work scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Support for career progression and development - Additionally, our client offers a nine-day fortnight, allowing employees to work their hours across nine days. Details will be discussed with successful candidates. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company We are recruiting for a well-known organisation who specialises in finding suitable housing and care for older adults of modest means. They are always looking for ways to improve, with residents and people at the heart of their mission. They are expanding rapidly, commissioning 16 new Extra Care schemes in the past three years and are now looking for candidates driven by a passion to make a positive impact and genuine care for those in need. Your new role In Extra Care, residents live independently in their own homes within one of the schemes, which feature communal lounges, gardens, caf s/bistros, and salons. As a Housing and Care Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management and quality of the care service, ensuring viability and promoting person-centred provision to meet resident needs. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards and provide the highest level of customer service. - Deliver a high-quality and responsive housing and care service in a safe and secure environment, supporting residents as needed and encouraging independence and choice. - Collaborate with the housing provider, local authority, and stakeholders to foster a positive atmosphere within the Court, promoting social interaction and reducing isolation. What you'll need to succeed Candidates must possess a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake this qualification upon appointment. They should have significant practitioner and/or management experience in one or more of the following areas: services for older people, residential day or community services for older people, Extra Care or Home care services for older people, or prevention or re-enablement services for older people. Additionally, candidates should have experience supervising and managing a small team, ideally within Social Care and/or Social Housing. Experience in Housing Management & Maintenance, Housing aid and advice, and working in a multidisciplinary team is also required. What you'll get in return Our client values their customer-facing employees and rewards them accordingly. Benefits include: - Pension scheme - Holiday pay and purchase scheme - Occupational Sick Pay - Occupational Maternity/Paternity Pay - Health Cash Plan - Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, hospitality, and leisure) - Income protection - Eye care vouchers - Car lease scheme - Cycle to Work scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Support for career progression and development - Additionally, our client offers a nine-day fortnight, allowing employees to work their hours across nine days. Details will be discussed with successful candidates. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)