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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need About our Nursery Busy Bees Macclesfield has a capacity of 98 children and is known for its wonderfully caring staff dedicated to providing excellent childcare. The nursery offers a wide range of exciting and stimulating resources to engage children in their learning and development.Situated on the idyllic outer edge of South Park, Busy Bees Macclesfield is conveniently accessible from the town center, making it an ideal location for families. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey!

Tribunal Case Officer Special Needs Assessment Service £37,602 - £45,564 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London This is a public facing role and home working is by agreement. Are you motivated by delivering a high quality, child centred Tribunal process that makes a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families? As a Tribunal Case Officer, you will coordinate and lead on medium complexity SEND appeals, ensuring that our responses are clear, lawful and grounded in strong professional evidence. You will play an essential role in helping families navigate the SEND Tribunal process, working closely with professionals across education, health and social care. You will be part of the wider SEND and Inclusion Service who work together to ensure our decision making is fair, transparent and focussed on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. About the role As a Tribunal Case Officer, you will work within the SEND Assessment and Review Team, supporting statutory processes linked to the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating and managing a caseload of medium complexity Tribunal appeals, particularly those relating to Sections B, F and I. Drafting the Local Authority's case statements and ensuring all evidence is gathered, clearly presented and legally sound. Working closely with parents, carers, legal representatives, schools, professionals and colleagues to ensure a well coordinated and transparent process. Attending mediations and case resolution meetings, supporting early and positive dispute resolution wherever possible. Ensuring decisions made at Tribunal are actioned promptly, including updates to EHCPs and placements. Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to service audits, reviews and learning. Promoting a parent focused approach throughout all stages of the Tribunal process. This is a role where your communication, organisation and legal understanding will directly support families during some of the most challenging moments of the SEND journey. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A strong understanding of SEND law, including the Children and Families Act (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Experience managing complex casework and preparing detailed written reports or statements. An understanding of the roles of key partner agencies involved in SEND services, such as schools, Educational Psychology, health and social care. Experience working collaboratively in a multi agency environment. The ability to work empathetically and professionally with families, especially those under stress or involved in disputes. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital area of SEND work, we encourage you to apply. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Emma Maffre - Service Manager , Special Needs Assessment Service Closing Date: 22 March 2026. Shortlisting Date: w/c 23 March 2026. Interview Date: w/c 30 March 2026. Test/Presentation: You will be expected to demonstrate your skills in this specialist area. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better. Please find more information about us on our website. BACKGROUND The Alan Turing Institute launched its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy in September 2021. This strategy provides a framework and action plan to direct the Turing s work in the area of EDI and follows on the progress made by our EDI Working Groups. We are seeking a Widening Access and Outreach Manager. The role holder will join the Culture and Learning Team within the People Directorate and will report into the EDI Strategic Lead. The role will involve working closely with our Defence and Security programme and partners. CANDIDATE PROFILE The Widening Access and Outreach Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering a widening participation careers project within defence and security. The project targets activities for children, young people and undergraduates including summer schools, internships and school and university presentations. The project aims to increase awareness, understanding and connection to defence and security data science careers from groups previously underrepresented in these roles. The project will involve working closely with the Turing s Defence and Security Partners and other organisations to deliver a range of activities aimed at increasing the diversity of those taking up data science careers in the defence and security field. This role will have line management responsibilities as well as supervise the facilitators working on the project. DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Manage the delivery of the Defence and Security Data Science Careers projects. This includes summer schools and career talks in locations across the UK and an undergraduate careers programme. Prioritizing safeguarding and health and safety at all stages of development and delivery. Scope and shape additional opportunities for engagement aligning work strategically to the goals of The Institute. Manage multiple stakeholders, including the Turing s Defence and Security Partners and youth delivery partner(s) to ensure stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Manage recruitment, onboarding, pastoral and safeguarding support of participants. This will include under 18s and undergraduates. Drive curriculum development incorporating Human-Centred Design (UCD/HCD) to ensure programs are relevant, engaging, and audience appropriate. Lead the end-to-end curriculum design and content creation process, including quality assurance and iterative review. This involves collaboratively engaging internal peer experts (e.g., from Defence and Security) and managing project volunteers to translate complex scientific research into vibrant, age-appropriate project topics and educational materials for school-age learners. Lead the development and execution of an audience-informed project communications strategy. This includes direct collaboration with the Communications team to create and deploy effective advertising and engagement materials. Due to the nature of this role, key delivery periods take place during school holidays (including the summer period). During these times, some unsocial hours may be required and annual leave may be restricted. Time off in lieu will be provided in line with company policy. The role will also require occasional travel across the UK. Further details will be discussed at interview. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualification or equivalent experience in project management and delivery Degree or qualification related to working with young people, e.g. PGCE, Youth Work, Social Work Experience of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders Experience of leading and direct delivery of programmes working with under 18s, young people and undergraduates. Such as in an educational setting or otherwise Comprehensive knowledge and applied experience leading statutory Safeguarding responsibilities for young people, demonstrating a thorough grasp of multi-agency procedures, relevant legislation, and practical implementation Strong practical project management skills, specifically in timeline development and tracking using industry-standard tools like Gantt charts Experience in the design and facilitation of engaging learning programs and professional development sessions specifically for under 18 s, young people and undergraduate students Experience in developing and facilitating high-impact training informed by data-driven skills gap analysis across multiple organizational levels. Please see our jobs portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027. The annual salary is £54,612-£58,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to hold British citizenship and be willing to undergo security/background checks in line with the Partner s requirements. The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process. EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. 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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need About our Nursery Busy Bees Macclesfield has a capacity of 98 children and is known for its wonderfully caring staff dedicated to providing excellent childcare. The nursery offers a wide range of exciting and stimulating resources to engage children in their learning and development.Situated on the idyllic outer edge of South Park, Busy Bees Macclesfield is conveniently accessible from the town center, making it an ideal location for families. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey!

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Resettlement Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Windsor. Sounds great, what will I be doing? The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team help service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness. This role supports people with experiences of rough sleeping, substance use and homelessness to access the RBWM housing pathway, using comprehensive assessments and co produced Personal Housing Plans to identify needs, risks and opportunities. You'll provide weekly key working sessions, help clients maintain Stage 2 temporary accommodation, and motivate them to build independence, engage in recovery, and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Working collaboratively with education, employment, health and specialist agencies, you'll ensure support is holistic and focused on preventing homelessness wherever possible. You'll manage a varied caseload in line with service standards and Hestia values, empowering service users to take ownership of their goals and make meaningful progress toward stable housing and a better quality of life. You will be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for up to ten service users within the Support Service What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A CAR YOU CAN USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AND A VALID DRIVING LICENCE You should have a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies. You will have experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect. A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately is essential. Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation is required, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories. The candidate should be familiar with recovery principles and approaches, and committed to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers. An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices is important, alongside motivation to uphold professional standards and use management and peer support to maintain resilience. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Come and join our team at Brambles Nursery and get paid £500 sign on bonus Hours: All Year round, 7:30am-6:00pm (shifts), 5 days per week, 40 hrs per week, Full Time, Permanent Location: Brambles Nursery, Wolverhampton Salary: £26,312 pa Are you able to entertain a large group of children whilst keeping a smile on your face? Can you recite all of the nursery rhymes in the catalogue - even though they may not be in tune? Are you able to quickly adapt from being a scary pirate to a fire breathing dragon followed by a roaring lion? Do you think you can prepare a beautifully creative activity that sparks awe and wonder in little ones, only to end up messier than the children!? Do you have eyes in the front and back of your head and the ability to continuously count 24 busy toddlers whilst they are all moving around? Finally, can you offer the best cuddles and high fives to children who really need it? If you answered yes, this job role is for you! Brambles Day Nursery is after an enthusiastic, highly motivated and creative individual. Our aim for the children is to feel home from home in a stimulating and safe environment. We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage with individually tailored care, to offer our children the best possible start to their education. Our purposefully, renovated building aims to offer children the chance to freely explore their environment, take risks and learn through play. This is why we are after a special person who is able to take on the role and the challenges that often come with it. Although not essential, we would like someone who has experience across the 0-5 year age, working in all rooms. We would also like someone who has experience in managing children with additional needs and challenging behaviour however, this is also not essential as training will be given where needed. The nursery is Managed by two highly qualified and experienced Managers who will offer all training needed to enhance your own skills and knowledge. We aim to build a strong staff team that will support our children and families through their time in Early Years and offer the best opportunities for everyone in our care. Safeguarding is of utmost importance and we pride ourselves in ensuring our children and families are safe and offered support where needed. Therefore, good safeguarding knowledge is essential but regular updated training will be provided. All applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of this will be covered by Brambles Day Nursery. All applicants are required to subscribe to the DBS Update service and maintain the annual fee of £13.00. Successful applicants are also subject to two good references. Essential Requirements Level 3 Early Years qualification or above Desirable Paediatric first Aid Food Hygiene 2 years post-qualification childcare experience

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to 24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience ( 40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team 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 more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). 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. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need About our Nursery Meopham, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 112 children, designed on a single level where each room has direct access to spacious gardens. We maintain strong collaborations with local schools and agencies to enhance our children's development and community ties. Located just a short distance from Gravesend, we offer free parking for staff, all within a supportive environment fostered by our longstanding staff team. Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey!

Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) Permanent, Full Time £35,124 - £40,065 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing date: 22 March 2026 Interview dates: Ongoing Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to become an Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) in our newly opened, purpose-built children's homes in Basildon. The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites- where you'll help create safe, nurturing environments for young people aged 11-17 who have experienced trauma. We're looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Essex. In return, you'll be part of a team of passionate, like-minded professionals, supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. You'll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities, helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector. Role overview: As a Residential Team Leader, also known as (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. You'll provide compassionate guidance and practical support to both young people and their families, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care through consistent, professional practice. Creating a safe, caring, and stable environment is at the heart of this role. You'll bring specialist knowledge and a trauma-informed approach to help young people feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow. Every day, you'll contribute to their development and learning, helping to improve long-term outcomes and build brighter futures. You'll also use your expertise in residential care to work directly with young people and families, setting and achieving meaningful goals. As a senior member of the team, you'll offer day-to-day guidance to care staff and formally supervise a group of residential workers, helping to build a strong, skilled, and supportive team under the leadership of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. What You'll Do As Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll: Lead with confidence - Manage and guide shifts to create a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment where young people feel supported and valued. Champion therapeutic care - Help maintain a balanced, trauma-informed setting that promotes healing, growth, and positive risk-taking. Build meaningful relationships - Foster trust and connection with young people and colleagues to support holistic development both in the home and the wider community. Deliver high standards - Ensure daily practices align with quality frameworks and policies, contributing to a consistently high level of care. Collaborate for success - Work closely with managers and external partners to meet regulatory standards and deliver the best outcomes for children. Focus on individual progress - Develop tailored plans for each young person, proactively identifying risks and reviewing interventions to support their journey. Support key meetings - Participate in and facilitate meetings that empower young people and promote a learning culture within the home. Grow the team - Mentor and support colleagues, helping to build specialist knowledge and strengthen the overall capability of the service. Keep things running smoothly - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring it remains a high-quality, outcome-focused environment. Drive performance - Work towards shared goals and personal development targets as part of our performance management framework. What We're Looking For Essential Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Experience working directly with children and young people in residential settings. Desirable Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels. Knowledge of a broad range of specific childcare theories and practices together with relevant policies and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures together with an appreciation for the impact of trauma effects on child behaviour. Experience in leading shifts and facilitating group meetings. What You'll Get 37-hour working week + potential overtime opportunities 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Essex Rewards - discounts at hundreds of retailers Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform 2 paid volunteering days (individual) + 2 team volunteering days annually Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 7.00am - 2.30pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm and you will have every other weekend off. The salary offered is made up of a basic salary £31,931 to £36,423 per annum, plus a guaranteed 10% allowance per annum, paid monthly, alongside the basic salary. Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old to undertake this post. If shortlisted, you will be asked to attend the care home for a face-to-face interview. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 39,142.63 per annum dependent upon experience, rising to 41,948 according to length of service Benefits: 1,000 Car Allowance or company car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service), Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased supporting Foster Parents across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support, to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carer. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers ensuring high quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving now retired Supervising Social Worker said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest " About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers, the successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills and will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal with good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration, recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full time and permanent post which is home based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to 39,142.63 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car & excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Cath Turton, Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People 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. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator Full Time Hybrid: 3 days per week on site Pay per day - £350 (Umbrella) Are you passionate about improving housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse while shaping how a London borough meets its statutory duties? Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recruiting a Domestic Abuse Housing Coordinator to lead our housing response to domestic abuse and drive forward a Whole Housing, survivor centred approach. The Role Reporting to the Housing Advice & Homelessness Manager, you will coordinate H&F's housing response to domestic abuse across services and ensure compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act housing duties. You will lead on reviewing our current housing offer, developing and implementing a local Domestic Abuse Housing Strategy aligned with the GLA's approach, DAHA standards and H&F's Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. Key responsibilities include: Leading a full review and refresh of policies, procedures and referral pathways for victim/survivors across Housing. Designing and implementing monitoring tools and data systems to support needs assessments and statutory reporting requirements. Developing and delivering a local DA Housing Strategy that is collaborative, trauma informed, gender informed and intersectional, with survivor voices at its heart. Coordinating Housing teams to achieve DAHA accreditation, embedding the Whole Housing Approach into day to day practice. Representing Housing at the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, Housing Operational Group and Sanctuary scheme meetings, and working closely with community safety and specialist DA partners. Producing needs assessments, evaluations and reports for senior managers and the GLA to evidence impact and inform future decision making. About YouYou combine strategic thinking with a strong commitment to improving the lives of survivors and their children. You're comfortable operating across policy, data, partnership work and practical service delivery. You will have: A strong understanding of domestic abuse, social housing and/or homelessness, with experience in at least one of these areas. Experience building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver better outcomes. Proven project management skills - able to take a complex piece of work from scoping through to implementation, evaluation and reporting. An understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act and DA housing duty, and ideally knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation. A clear commitment to VAWG, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to centring survivor voices in service design. Experience in the VAWG sector and/or with DAHA is desirable but not essential where you can demonstrate the right attitude, learning mindset and values. On a personal level, you will: Work confidently across multiple teams, influencing without direct line management responsibility. Show high emotional intelligence, sound judgement and evidence based decision making in sensitive, high risk situations. Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and specialist partners. Be highly organised, digitally confident and comfortable working in an agile, fast changing environment. Working With UsHammersmith & Fulham is committed to being one of the most inclusive boroughs in the country and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Hours: 3 days per week (agile/flexible working supported) Rate: £350 per day Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, with agile/hybrid working in line with council policy Closing date: Friday 20 February - due to tight timescales, early applications are strongly encouraged. If you want to use your strategic skills and values driven approach to transform how housing responds to domestic abuse, we'd be pleased to receive your application.

£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

About The Role Ark Schools have recently appointed Midland HR's iTrent as our new HR and Payroll system. This is a significant and complex change programme for Ark, and we are now seeking a data migration specialist with experience of delivering an HCM data migration to join our fantastic team to support this transformational change. Working alongside key members of the Ark's central teams, schools, and the supplier, the Data Migration Officer will ensure a smooth transition of data between legacy systems into our new system, contribute to the scoping of data migration plans and play a key role monitoring data migration success. The role is supported by the People Systems and Data Manager (as manager) and a dedicated Project Manager, Change Manager and other internal project roles. You will also work closely with school HR representatives with knowledge of their data and challenges. The Data Migration Officer's previous experience will be key in ensuring that they can successfully deliver a data migration plan to ensure the implementation of our new HR system goes smoothly within central and school-based teams. Experienced in data cleansing, extraction, translation and load you will ensure that Ark data moves successfully between systems. There are two key strands of the project: Implementation of the HCM, including integration and provisioning with other Ark systems (e.g. Entra, Bromcom) Implementation of integrated payroll within HCM and associated outsourced payroll provider Alongside our HCM implementation, Ark is currently considering options for Learning Management and the deployment of learning functionality may also fall within the scope of this role. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a fixed term basis until 28th February 2027 working full time. Key Responsibilities: Developing an understanding of our existing (Bromcom, CezanneHR and payroll datasets) and new (Midland iTrent) HR platforms and data. Acting as a subject matter expert for data migration between our old and new HR systems Lead on migrating HR data from our current systems to the new platform, working with third party providers and other project stakeholders, and support schools with manually adding data where needed Highlighting areas of high risk or difficulty in relation to data migration, traction or interactions with stakeholders including schools In preparation for the system migration project, carry out a quality and completeness check designing, building and then deploying data checking tools across the network of schools and central teams Carrying out thorough data quality checks post migration to identify any errors, logging discrepancies and/or gaps to ensure that future migration cohorts migrate with increasing accuracy Ensure that the progress of data migration planning and delivery is monitored in collaboration with the Project Manager Key Requirements: Right to work in the UK Previous experience of data migration projects Strong operational knowledge of data migration between HR and payroll systems Experience of data mapping, cleansing and validation Benefits: Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays Full office closure between Christmas and New Year As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests About Us Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education. Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity - a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. For any questions, please contact .

Neo-Natal Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension) This role covers the South West of London, including Chelsea & Westminster catchment area. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Neonatal Support Worker as part of a developing programme delivering high quality wrap-around care and support to families with a baby receiving treatment on the Neonatal Intensive Care units within the London & South East region, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team supporting the families. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Time off in Lieu Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme , we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs. About us: Rainbow Trust Children s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: Please visit our website and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Our client is a global eye care charity working to end avoidable blindness. Of the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with vision loss, around 90% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Through specialist training, innovative programmes and initiatives such as the Flying Eye Hospital and the digital platform Cybersight, the organisation is helping strengthen eye care systems around the world. In 2024, the organisation raised £5.1m to support projects across eight countries and is aiming to grow this to £10m annually over the next five years. Trusts and Foundations Manager Permanent Full time Hybrid 2 days a week in London (near Charing Cross) £39,766 per annum This role sits within the Trusts & Foundations team in the Relationships & Partnerships division and focuses on researching new funding opportunities of £50K+, securing new funders and managing high-value grants. You will build and manage relationships with new and existing funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, and oversee grant management and compliance. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with International teams, you will play an important role in delivering ambitious income growth. You will have a strong track record of prospect research and of securing significant trust and foundation income in the UK and/or Europe, with experience managing funding applications from concept stage through to stewardship. You will be an excellent communicator, confident relationship builder and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against ambitious income targets. The organisation offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), employer pension contributions up to 10%, flexible working, life assurance and employee wellbeing support. Full details are available on their website. Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the organisation and is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive process for all candidates. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Prospectus will review applications in the first instance and share candidate details with the organisation on an anonymised basis to help ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black and ethnically diverse candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals and candidates with disabilities. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. The organisation is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). All applicants will need to provide proof of their legal right to live and work in the UK. If you meet some of the criteria but not all we would still encourage you to get in touch. Prospectus can help you better understand the role and guide you through the application process. Please reach out to Jessica Stoddart.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. 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 Victoria McGlory, Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). 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. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

This role has a starting salary of £53,713 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. If you are seeking a secondment opportunity, please get permission from your line manager before applying. Are you an experienced professional development or training individual, registered as a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Allied Health Professional? Do you have a strong legal literacy and policy understanding, as well as sound knowledge of key adult social care topics, including safeguarding, mental capacity, and Care Act responsibilities? We are offering an exciting, opportunity to step into a pivotal Training Academy role, leading professional development, learning and practice improvement across the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate at Surrey County Council. You will report to Professional Development Manager and will be expected to have the ability to travel across all SCC offices, using a hybrid model of working. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The SCC Adult Training Academy supports and grows a strong, skilled, and confident workforce. We lead on the training, career development and practice improvement activities to staff in our directorate - be that registered professionals or staff from our in-house CQC-regulated services. We focus on supporting our workforce, improving how teams work, and making sure we're ready for future challenges. We use data and feedback to guide what we do, including learning from audits, staff feedback and resident insights. The Adult Training Academy is a space for learning, reflection, and support-helping staff build their skills, share good practice, and feel confident in their roles. About the Role No two days are the same in this role. A typical day might include working with colleagues across the AWHP directorate to identify learning priorities, plan training and reflective practice sessions, and develop learning materials that strengthen legal literacy and confident practice around safeguarding, mental capacity, Care Act duties, risk and related topics. You will act as a key connector across teams, building strong relationships to support joined up, inclusive practice and championing equity, diversity and inclusion. Alongside hands on delivery of training, workshops and learning events, you will drive forward practice improvement by supporting reflective practice, coaching and professional development across the workforce. You may be developing eLearning content, coproducing staff guidance, supporting commissioned training activity or contributing to the rollout of a risk assessment and risk management framework. Throughout the role, you will balance strategic oversight with practical delivery, leaving a sustainable legacy that strengthens practice beyond the fixed term period. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Substantial experience within the Health and/or Social Care sectors, with a proven ability to engage, collaborate and inspire Significant experience in designing, organising and delivering training and learning events High legal literacy, with strong knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity, and Care Act duties Experience and skills in supervision, coaching and performance management, supporting individual and team development A strong understanding of adult social care workforce development and systemwide change programmes, including leading and influencing practice improvement across organisations, embedding sustainable change, and supporting consistent, high-quality practice across the system. A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, with the confidence to champion inclusive practice across a complex organisation To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: A serious practice theme has emerged relating to mental capacity and risk decision making, and senior leaders want urgent training delivered. At the same time, managers are concerned about staff capacity to attend training. What would be your plan? You have been asked to improve consistency of practice across several teams where approaches to safeguarding and Care Act duties vary. Previous training has been delivered, but this has not led to sustained change in practice. How would you approach this, what steps would you take, and who would you work with? Please describe a time when you designed/ reshaped a training or learning offer. What was the practice issue or workforce challenge you were trying to address? How did you design the training, including decisions you made about format, audience and content? What challenges or constraints did you encounter, and how did you respond to them? How did you know whether the training had made a difference? An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Be a Role Model and Transform Young Lives in Hampshire! The Role: As the Registered Manager of our Ofsted-regulated Children's Home, you'll be dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate support to children aged 10-17 who may have experienced emotional trauma. Working within our trauma-informed Pillars of Parenting model, you'll help them achieve positive outcomes - whether that's reuniting them with family, or a transition to independence. In this key role, you'll oversee the home's operations, whilst still enjoying a close connection to the children at the heart of our service. You'll lead a committed team, working closely with a Deputy Manager and multi-agency professionals to provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children can thrive. What you'll do: • Lead and Manage: Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it operates in line with its Statement of Purpose and delivers continuous improvement. • Drive Quality and Compliance: Ensure the home meets all statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements, acting as the Responsible Person under relevant legislation. • Champion Child-Centred Practice: Develop strong, supportive relationships with children, advocating for their needs and ensuring care plans are followed. • Collaborate and Influence: Work in partnership with families, professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes for children. • Develop and Support Staff: Oversee recruitment, training, supervision and performance management to build a skilled, motivated and resilient team. • Manage Resources Effectively: Oversee budgets, staffing and equipment to ensure the home runs efficiently and sustainably. You'll manage a service which operates all year round 24/7 and you'll participate in an on-call rota with other managers, for which additional allowances will be paid in line with HCC salary policy. What we're looking for: • Qualified: Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare and meet Ofsted registration requirements. • Strong track record: Bring extensive management experience in residential care for vulnerable children, with proven experience of improving service delivery. • Child-Centred Approach: Demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma-informed care and the ability to build positive, compassionate and supportive relationships with children. • Strong Safeguarding Knowledge: Possess significant experience in safeguarding and supporting children who have experienced trauma, harm, or abuse. • Inspiring Team Leadership: Skilled in leading teams, managing performance, building resilience and promoting a positive, collaborative working environment. • Excellent Communication: Confident in written and verbal communication, with the ability to write reports, chair meetings and use IT systems effectively. Why join us? • Make a difference: Create a nurturing environment where the lives of young people can be transformed. • Career growth and development: Take the next step in your leadership career and strengthen your skills and expertise. You'll enjoy access to Hampshire County Council's wide range of training and learning development assets, which are known to be outstanding. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. For this role you will be required to work a shift pattern and work alternative weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Residential Children's Home Manager, Children's Residential Home Manager, Registered Children's Home Manager, Residential Services Manager (Children's Services), Children's Services Manager, Service Manager - Children's Residential Care, Home Manager - Children & Young People, Ofsted Registered Manager - Children's Residential