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Job Purpose: To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children Salary Range: £29,974 - £34,278 Hours of work : 35 Working Pattern: Term time hours: Tuesday/Wednesday Saturday/Sunday 09 00 on a rota basis with one weekend day each week (max 35 weeks) School holidays hours: Monday Friday 09 00 (min 17 weeks) With flexibility to meet service requirements Employment type : Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Location: YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA (with occasional operation need to lead sessions in other areas such as Epsom, Leatherhead or West Sussex) Reigate Annual leave: Starting allowance 33 days, inclusive of eight UK Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods. Benefits: Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents. Free Parking : There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request. Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 6th August 2025 Interviews to be held: Week commencing 11th August 2025(s) Proposed Start Date: 1st September 2025 Main Responsibilities: Plan and deliver a structured programme of enjoyable, recreational, high-quality activities to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities who attend Short Breaks clubs. To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and sufficient staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs. To assist in the recruitment, training and ongoing development of the Disability staff team. Leadership and Line Management of a team of Play/Youth Workers and volunteers. Have responsibility for processing new referrals, initial assessments, individual care plans and any associated risk assessments or specialist plans to ensure we meet individual needs. To be the lead practitioner providing the staff team with advice, coaching and on-site management of club structure. To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services. To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring. Maintain and monitor agreed attendance levels and activity budget. To promote clubs and share stories via social media. Manage cohort numbers and waiting lists efficiently. Lead in Administering medication, PEG feeds and undertaking movement and handling for children and young people with complex health needs. Undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team. Work closely with individual children and young people and their families to identify a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people and children. Ensure that all young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem, life skills, self-confidence and positive experiences To gain young people s feedback, capturing their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions. Work closely as part of the delivery team, initiate programmed activities, alongside additional opportunities locally. To be responsible for the Health and Safety of children, young people and staff, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to. Managing the venue, ensuring all risk assessments are completed in line with our policies to ensure the environment is safe, secure and suitable for staff, CYP and our service delivery. Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families. Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities. To provide operational Coordinator or Leader cover for other Disability Services or locations as required. Design and deliver training sessions to CYP staff. To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services ManagerTop of Form.

Job Purpose: To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children. Salary: £29,974 - £34,278 Hours of work : 35 Working Pattern: Term time hours: Tuesday/Wednesday Saturday/Sunday 09 00 on a rota basis with one weekend day each week (max 35 weeks) School holidays hours: Monday Friday 09 00 (min 17 weeks) Employment type : full-time Contract Type: Permanent Location: YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA Reigate Annual leave: Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods. Benefits: Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents. Free Parking : There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request. Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 6th August 2025 Interviews to be held: Week commencing 11th August 2025(s) Proposed Start Date: ASAP Main Responsibilities: Plan and deliver a structured programme of enjoyable, recreational, high-quality activities to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities who attend Short Breaks clubs. To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and sufficient staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs. To assist in the recruitment, training and ongoing development of the Disability staff team. Leadership and Line Management of a team of Play/Youth Workers and volunteers. Have responsibility for processing new referrals, initial assessments, individual care plans and any associated risk assessments or specialist plans to ensure we meet individual needs. To be the lead practitioner providing the staff team with advice, coaching and on-site management of club structure. To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services. To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring. Maintain and monitor agreed attendance levels and activity budget. To promote clubs and share stories via social media. Manage cohort numbers and waiting lists efficiently. Lead in Administering medication, PEG feeds and undertaking movement and handling for children and young people with complex health needs. Undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team. Work closely with individual children and young people and their families to identify a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people and children. Ensure that all young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem, life skills, self-confidence and positive experiences To gain young people s feedback, capturing their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions. Work closely as part of the delivery team, initiate programmed activities, alongside additional opportunities locally. To be responsible for the Health and Safety of children, young people and staff, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to. Managing the venue, ensuring all risk assessments are completed in line with our policies to ensure the environment is safe, secure and suitable for staff, CYP and our service delivery. Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families. Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities. To provide operational Coordinator or Leader cover for other Disability Services or locations as required. Design and deliver training sessions to CYP staff. To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services ManagerTop of Form.

Join Surrey County Council as a Senior Social Worker and take your career to the next level! We're hiring experienced professionals across our children's services teams, including: Assessment Service Family Safeguarding Service Adolescent Service Children with Disabilities Service Children Looked After (CLA) Service You'll handle more complex cases, provide mentorship and supervision to less experienced staff, and contribute to service development. Benefits include: Competitive salary plus 6,000 retention payment Up to 8,000 relocation allowance SWE registration fee covered Flexible working and a nine-day fortnight option Career progression and leadership development opportunities Generous leave allowance and lifestyle benefits Business Support Officers assigned to teams Access to modern facilities with subsidised parking and caf s Supportive tools: Liquid Logic case management Tableau workload and data dashboard Olive online learning platform If you're ready to take on a senior role with meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for two qualified social workers to join our Fostering Post-Approval team at Dorset Council . Our Fostering Post-Approval team provides vital support and supervision to our approved foster carers. We're proud to have dedicated funding that helps us support our carers and the children in their care, and provides excellent training opportunities for our team. We also manage the Duty system, working closely with the Placements Team to ensure children are placed with the most suitable foster carers. Our service includes several specialist schemes, such as: Family Link carers for children with disabilities. Resilience carers for young people transitioning from residential care. Parent and Child carers for parents and their babies. Alongside our other mainstream carers who provide crucial support. Notably, approximately a third of our carers are kinship connected carers , playing a vital role in our fostering community. Do you have experience in any of these areas, or a strong knowledge of fostering, and are eager to expand your expertise? Are you able to demonstrate creativity and initiative in supporting our carers to look after Dorset's most vulnerable children and young people? What Will You Be Doing? In this role, you'll be at the heart of providing practical and social work support for children and families within the fostering service. Your day-to-day activities will include: This role will involve; supporting with one of our Mockingbird Constellations and supporting with our Supported Lodgings Service. Visiting children and their families to offer support and guidance. Carrying out interventions to address specific issues. Reviewing the work you've done to ensure its effectiveness. Engaging in direct work with children and families to build strong, supportive relationships. Performing any other tasks identified as necessary to support the well-being of children. All your efforts will be grounded in best evidence and good practice, always prioritising the best interests of the children in Dorset. About You You are a qualified social worker, Social Work England registered , with a passion for meeting the needs of children in foster care. You thrive in a team environment, working closely with colleagues within the Fostering Service and our wider Children's Services to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. You will provide support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring adherence to the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations. You actively invest in the team's life, developing strong working relationships, respecting others' strengths, celebrating differences, and seeking solutions together. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Dorset? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change! This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check. About Us At Dorset Council, children, young people, and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. Our workforce is our most valuable asset and is pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people, and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At Dorset Council, equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a Disability Confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers, who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference to the lives of children and families in Dorset. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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

I am working with a Local Authority in the Greater Manchester area who are looking for multiple Social Workers (at various levels) across multiple teams in Children's Social Work teams . 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 Levels available: Social Worker Senior Social Worker Advanced Practitioner Team Manager Teams available: Child Protection Children in Care Assessment and Intervention MASH Children with Disabilities Fostering Benefits for you: Government pensions scheme Car Allowance Free Parking Retention Payment Generous Annual Leave Hybrid working Training & Development opportunities Requirements: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with Social Work England Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant Salaries: £36,648 to £51,515 dependent on experience Hours: Full time, Permanent For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham Email: , Phone:

We're looking for experienced children's carers/coaches/residential support workers to join our new children's home in Ilford, East London. The young people in this home will be incredibly challenging at times due to their severe to profound learning disabilities so we're looking for mentally and physically strong adults who are incredibly passionate about supporting children with complex needs. Being a Senior Coach (often referred to as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Senior Mental Health Support Worker or even Senior Carer for Children) at Supercare offers a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people. In this role, you'll help them become more independent, succeed in their education, and grow personally through various enjoyable activities in a safe environment. You'll collaborate closely with young people, their families, social workers, and other organizations to ensure everyone's needs are addressed, making their transition to adulthood smooth. Main Duties: Direct work with young people, key working and generally taking an active part in providing day to day care & support on a shift work basis. Working in partnership with young people, their social worker and careers and other relevant agencies. To co-ordinate, monitor and review Care Plans for all allocated young people preparing to make the transition to adulthood and greater independence. Taking responsibility for the upkeep of the establishment with regard to health and safety and primary care issues, as well as making autonomous decisions about individual young people's requests and behaviour whilst on shift. Administrative work and record keeping associated with key working responsibilities and the daily running of the home. To ensure that young people carry as much responsibility for their own lives as they can reasonably and demonstrably be expected to carry, keeping them informed of their circumstances and rights, involving them in planning their lives, supporting them and helping them towards taking greater control and responsibility. Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report these effectively Attending to their day to day needs which is not limited to bathing, feeding, cooking for the young people. Household Responsibilities: To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the House. To care for the fabric, equipment and overall environment To be accountable for moneys allocated for specific purposes. Reporting repairs and ensuring that necessary actions are taken. Personal: To act as a role model and guide for young people setting principles and examples To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with a personal development plan. To make use of regular professional supervision To report to a line manager, or other appropriate person, malpractice or evidence which may suggest it. Additional Duties: To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management. To work shifts including weekends and bank holidays on a Rota basis as required Flexibility to work at other properties as directed by management. This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of the post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may vary from time to time. We follow Safer Recruitment measures. You should expect to provide adequate DBS information and personal information to prove your address and person. You will be subject to enhanced DBS checks before being offered a placement and should be prepared to volunteer any relevant information on request. You will receive regular and on going micro training in order to perform your role to your absolute best. Your training will include 36 days face to face training per year with our external training specialist. We encourage internal promotions so will expect you to enter your level 3 or level 5 in an appropriate timescale. This job description is subject to regular review. Requirements to be successful: Experience of working with children / young people in Ofsted environment (important) Level 3 CYPW or above (essential) - NVQ/Lvl3 Enhanced DBS Check, and on the update service (essential) Ability to drive. Smart and agile to handle the daily needs and activities of the young people. Why should you work for SuperCare? We're on a mission to be the number 1 provider of children's homes in London and the South East. Our commitment to supporting and empowering our staff helps us build incredible teams of caring professionals that want to grow their careers with SuperCare, as backed up by our 98% staff retention rate! As a member of SuperCare you'll get: Our "1 Day on 2 Days Off" rota Private health insurance and 24/7 GP access Gym membership stipend per month, so you can choose where you gym! Best-in-class compensation (we pay 20% higher than market rate) Fully-paid support to complete your Level 3 and Level 5 Diploma/NVQs (which will help you earn even more) Pension plan with Nest Access to our company bonus scheme And on top of that the opportunity to empower children with learning disabilities to be the best people they can possibly be! What more could you ask for? Apply now or visit (url removed) for more information about our team

YMCA Robin Hood Group are recruiting for a Registered Manager for one of our Newark on Trent residential children's homes. We are looking for someone to take responsibility for the physical, emotional and safety needs of children and young people making sure they are protected, safeguarded and their best interests promoted at all times. You will be driven by your unwavering dedication to children and young people, and you will seek to provide the highest levels of care, support and empathy to those in your home. You will inspire your team and provide them with the management, coaching and mentorship to fulfil their full potential too. You will following our in-house psychologically informed therapeutic model to care for the children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or other adverse childhood experiences. We are looking for someone highly resilient and confident to support the children and young people through times of crisis and dysregulation, ensuring the safety of the child or young person is of paramount importance at all times. You will successfully obtain and retain registration with Ofsted and comply with terms of registration to achieve and maintain an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding for the home. The Role • Ensure that the home(s) is managed in a way which complies to the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and creates a positive physical and emotional environment where children and young people can discover who they are and who they can become. • Create, audit and maintain clear and accurate Care Plans and Risk Assessments for each individual child within your care and any other associated documentation within the home. • Working in conjunction with the Clinical team to ensure Clinical Safety Plans are maintained and adhered to at all times. • Provide children with a high standard of personalised care; ensuring that children are included as fully as possible in decisions affecting their care. • Lead the staff team to create a culture of warmth, nurture and care within the home environment. • Maintain high levels of professional boundaries and confidentiality to protect the children and young people within the service. • Liaise with the Facilities Team to ensure the upkeep of the homes and grounds including the fabric of the buildings, fixtures and fittings and the condition of the gardens are maintained to a high standard. • Plan and ensure regular supervisions, team meetings, annual appraisals and de-briefs are carried out for your team. • Act with compassion and understanding, motivating and rewarding your team when appropriate. • Willingness to become a train-the-trainer for specific courses and deliver training across your service and wider YMCA, where appropriate. • Schedule the required staffing levels to ensure you have the optimum staff team on shift with a complementary mix of skills and expertise. • Minimise the use of agency staff; optimising permanent staff availability and shift patterns to provide familiar and consistent care to the children and young people. • Responsible for the support of safeguarding all of children in our Children's Residential Services. • Investigate any safeguarding concerns for the service area and to make informed, fair, and transparent decisions based on information obtained including the production of investigation reports with recommendations and outcomes About You As a passionate expert in children's residential care, you will bring with you a wealth of experience in caring for children and young people who have had the most difficult starts in life. Experience dealing with trauma, challenging behaviour and working in a psychologically informed way would all be highly beneficial to your smooth transition into our role. For this particular role, we would look for someone who has held a Registered Manager position previously as we are looking for someone who can nurture and develop a newly formed staff team. You will need to hold a minimum of a level 4 diploma in children's residential care and either already hold your level 5 diploma in leadership & management or be willing to undertake this with our support. Although this role is based in Newark, we would ask that you are flexible to help support the wider Children in Care service to support other homes where required which could include some regional travel. Having your own car and driving licence would be highly beneficial although not essential If you are ready for a new challenge where you can make a positive impact and lasting impression on both the people within your staff team and the children and young people and care, we would love to hear from you. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. Successful applicants must complete a company application form and will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application, you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. Location : YMCA Newark and Sherwood Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: up to £54,490 Benefits: Equivalent of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years! Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme, Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark, Pastoral support, Cycle to Work Scheme, Excellent opportunities for development and progression, Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development£500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group, Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme, Staff events and annual celebrations, On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits: Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts£120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or; Childcare costs or; Private gym membership You may also have experience in the following: Registered Manager, Head of Care, Childcare, Child Protection, Care Manager, Child Development, Team Leader, Supervisor, EYP, Registered Manager, ASD, Service Manager, LD, Learning Disabilities, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not for Profit, Deputy Service Manager, Senior Support Worker, etc. REF-

Assistant Director - Education and Inclusion Competitive Salary up to £98,204 depending upon experience Are you a dynamic strategic leader in Education and Inclusion? This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Solihull as we continue to progress our transformation journey through innovation and positive change. We are committed to being ambitious in the way that we will work with children, young people, their families, and carers working with education, health and other key partners. We are looking for an experienced and forward-looking senior leader to join us as Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion. With senior experience of SEND and education, you'll continue to improve, develop and lead our work to drive outcomes for children and young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Health, Education and Inclusion and supporting the DCS in the delivery of the council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people, you will lead the vision and values we uphold to ensure that Solihull is a place where every child and young person has a great chance to succeed and achieve their full potential. As Assistant Director for Education and Inclusion, you will oversee the management, quality delivery and performance of key services including our services for children with SEND, education place planning and improvement and arrangements to support inclusion of all learners including those who are not in school. You will have excellent leadership and partnership skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders including early years, schools and colleges, social care, health and the voluntary and community sector. You'll have a solutions-focused outlook and the ability to work with others to develop and deploy innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children and young people, through co-design. The role will focus on providing the leadership and expertise to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of key services and to develop and implement strategic partnership plans to drive continuous improvement in a context of changing policy legislation and practice. You will have a proven track record of improving and/or leading successful children's services in education and inclusion. To be considered for this post, you will also need to demonstrate: Relevant degree or membership of an appropriate professional institute or substantial relevant equivalent experience. Experience working in a senior leadership post, relevant to SEND and education. Substantial and proven experience in improving outcomes, with a particular focus on SEND outcomes, for children and young people. Experience of complex and significant budget management and delivery of value for money solutions Effective leadership and management experience across a range of services and with multiple stakeholders Ability to work effectively within a multiple accountability environment and, in particular, a political environment, establishing a positive relationship with partners, Councillors, MPs and Ministers Very strong communication, influencing, negotiation and problem solving skills. If you have a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and the energy, passion, drive and skills to help deliver better futures for our children and young people of Solihull, then we'd really like to hear from you. In return we offer: Flexible working, and agile working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10-days additional leave per year. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service. Family and carer friendly policies. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme. To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact: Ruth Tennant, Director Public Health, Education & Inclusion - / Closing Date: 9 March 2025 Interviews will be held on 3 April 2025. Candidates will be required to complete online Psychometric assessments prior to the interview as part of the recruitment process. This post will require an Enhanced DBS check. An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner/have access to a suitable vehicle, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification

We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and resourceful Repairs Maintenance Manager located at our Head Office in Caledonian Road, Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Look Ahead Care and Support own and manage a mixed portfolio of properties across London and the Home Counties. The organisation accommodates customers with a range of support needs. The Repairs Manager will work as part of the Property Services team. Assuming day-to-day responsibility for the oversight and coordination of all repair and maintenance activities across all tenures (Supported, Unsupported, Intermediate and Market Rent). Responsible for working collaboratively with the Customer Contact Centre to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Offering technical expertise, whilst being a lead escalation for Contractor Management and Commercial Meetings. The Repairs Manager ensure the timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Your exceptional organisational skills, technical expertise, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders will be vital to your success in this role. In addition to reporting to the Head of Repairs and Voids Maintenance weekly on the current position of the department in respect of Contractor Performance, Invoice Processing and Customer Satisfaction; you will maintain Line Management responsibility for the Repairs and Voids Property Inspector and Repairs & Invoice Admin and further development of any additional administrative staff. The working hours for this role are 9.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday. For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk and search REQ006044 All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll bring: Commitment to Value for Money and Quality Standards. Can-do attitude. Approachable and open behaviour. Highly organised, can work with clear timeframes and good attention to detail. Essential: A demonstrable commitment to deliver exceptional customer service. Ability to promote best practice in Repairs, Voids and Asset management. Experience of specifying Repairs and void works. Experience gained from within a building/construction environment, with knowledge of regulations in Health & Safety; Repairs & Maintenance. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence and gain credibility with senior stakeholders and customers. Undertake regular CPD (Continuing Personal Development) in construction related subjects. Strong IT Skills - Microsoft Office - minimum Intermediate level. Desirable: An HND or equivalent in construction or building studies. A Full UK Driving Licence. Knowledge of construction techniques. Knowledge of building standards regulatory requirements in relation to repairs and maintenance. Demonstrable knowledge of construction Health and Safety regulations. Working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR's) About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Service Care solutions are looking for a Designated Child Safeguarding Officer to work on behalf of a client on a permanent basis. Location: Bromley Salary: 44,070- 52,327 + 2,000 Welcome Bonus & 2,000 Annual Retention Allowance Job role/responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity to shape this new role which is aimed at strengthening collaborative working between Education, Health and Social care. The DSCO will strategically lead in embedding the social care elements of the SEND strategy across the local authority and ensure we are compliant with legislative requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 (2015), and that we are meeting our statutory responsibilities under the Children and Family Act (2014) and Care Act (2014). The Designated Social Care Officer will support colleagues in children's social care to ensure they meet their statutory duties for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25, leading to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The post holder will represent Bromley Council at key regional and national events and will be a source of expert professional advice on SEND reforms relating to social care within Bromley and will seek to learn nationally from the evidence base of best practice. We are looking for a social worker that: Is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care legislation and the SEND reforms. Is confident and competent to negotiate with and influence others, build and nurture effective partnerships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the Local Authority, community, parent and voluntary organisations, promoting opportunities for co-production. Can offer training, advice and guidance to staff throughout the organisation and to partner agencies as the social care lead. Has experience of using quality assurance frameworks and systems to monitor and review the effectiveness of services. Can identify areas of the EHCP processes which require practice improvement and be able to present solutions. Can demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills to a high standard, alongside being able to plan your workload in order to meet strict deadlines and work collaboratively with team members. Has effective leadership and negotiation skills and experience of working collaboratively with Senior Managers to drive organisational developments and changes. The client works to a relationship-based practice framework, and we are looking for a social worker who is passionate about working with children and their families. We are looking for an individual who will be able use their ability to form good relationships with families and professionals to bring about positive changes for children and young people who have SEND. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills to us. If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: (url removed) or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to 250.

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Deputy Manager and a Senior Support Worker to join a New Children's Residential Home in Merseyside. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our young people and staff, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with Children's Homes Regulations (2015). You will assist the Registered Manager in achieving the aims of the home and will deputise in their absence, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. Full time permanent position Deputy Manager ( 33,000 - 35,000 annually) Senior Support Worker ( 30,000 - 32,000 annually) Responsibilities Support and manage staff to meet the needs of children and young people, including conducting supervisions and appraisals. Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans are up to date and effectively implemented. Act as the named person for managing child protection concerns and complaints. Work directly with young people, acting as a positive role model and offering support. Chair children's meetings and facilitate consultation with young people. Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Maintain accurate records and monitor the quality of care provided. Work on a rota basis to meet the needs of the home and young people. Requirements At least 2 years of experience working in Children's Homes. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Senior Support Worker in Children's Homes (CHR 2015 Regulation 27). Proven track record in leading a team within a Children's Residential Home setting. Hold a Diploma Level 3/4 in Children's and Young People's Care (EBD disabilities focus). Comprehensive knowledge of Children's Residential Homes and Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Apply Now If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed) If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 250. The benefits of working with SCS: A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - 250 per referral placed in to work! An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

New opportunity not to be missed ! We are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our growing teams based Clayton Le Woods, Chorley and Leyland. In return we are offering a competitive salary of £11.25 - £12.00 per hour. Contracts are available for 35 and 40 hours a week. Dalesview is located in Clayton-Le-Woods and also has homes in Chorley and Leyland. Dalesview has been established for over 20 years and hold Investors in People Gold Award. We provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities. At Dalesview much effort, thought and hard work goes into doing something that is really very simple. That is enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible; supported with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic Senior Support Workers who genuinely want to make a difference, to work with us in providing meaningful care and support for our service users. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. What will you be responsible for as our Senior Support Worker? Supervising and working alongside our care team in providing effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities Assisting in the care of all service users through the delivery of person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans/ risk assessments. This will include all aspects of moving and handling, personal care, eating and drinking Assisting in enabling service users to live their chosen lifestyle including accessing the local community and participating in leisure activities Dispensing medication Being on-call Opportunity for future progression What makes you our ideal Senior Support Worker? NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care is preferable Caring, hardworking, flexible and reliable Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is preferable Competent in dispensing medication Experience in supervising a team would be advantageous Full driving licence is preferable Please note that a DBS check will be required. It's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both) The benefits: £300 bonus On-site parking Casual dress Private medical/dental insurance Reccomendation bonus Overtime available Eligable for a Blue Light card Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join our team - click 'Apply' now to find out more about our Senior Support Worker position. Dalesview Partnership Ltd is disability confident committed. Due to the large volume of applications Dalesview receive, we cannot always respond to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of application please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Our client, a local authority in Leicestershire is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities Team! Hybrid working opportunities available! Responsibilities of the role: To be responsible for leading child protection enquiries and managing risks. To have a child-centred approach in order to work closely with the children and their families to ensure the whole family is supported. To be able to work in partnership with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. To be able to build positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, together with the multidisciplinary team. To be able to work closely with a range of professionals from education, health and the community and voluntary sector. This partnership working is crucial to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. Requirements of the role: To have a Social Work Qualification Must be Social Work England Registered Must have relevant social work experience Must have knowledge of relevant policies and legislation. Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks Weekly payroll PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions £250 for referring a friend Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010

Our client, a local authority in Leicestershire is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities Team! Hybrid working opportunities available! Responsibilities of the role: To be responsible for leading child protection enquiries and managing risks. To have a child-centred approach in order to work closely with the children and their families to ensure the whole family is supported. To be able to work in partnership with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. To be able to build positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, together with the multidisciplinary team. To be able to work closely with a range of professionals from education, health and the community and voluntary sector. This partnership working is crucial to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. Requirements of the role: To have a Social Work Qualification Must be Social Work England Registered Must have relevant social work experience Must have knowledge of relevant policies and legislation. Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks Weekly payroll PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions £250 for referring a friend Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010

Our client, a local authority in Leicestershire is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities Team! Hybrid working opportunities available! Responsibilities of the role: To be responsible for leading child protection enquiries and managing risks. To have a child-centred approach in order to work closely with the children and their families to ensure the whole family is supported. To be able to work in partnership with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. To be able to build positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, together with the multidisciplinary team. To be able to work closely with a range of professionals from education, health and the community and voluntary sector. This partnership working is crucial to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. Requirements of the role: To have a Social Work Qualification Must be Social Work England Registered Must have relevant social work experience Must have knowledge of relevant policies and legislation. Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks Weekly payroll PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions £250 for referring a friend Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010