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£43,180 - £50,444 assuming good attendance and up to 3 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 team leaders 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 team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. 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 £35,400 - £42,664 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,500 Responsibility Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) 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 This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification You'll start life as a Team Leader 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

Support Worker Location : Redbourne Centre, North Lincolnshire Hours: Full time, up to 37.5 hours per week. The post will be rotational across a 7-day service, working nights, days and weekends. Salary : £12.52 per hour Due to the rural location of this service, suitable candidates will hold a UK driving licence or have other appropriate means of transport to commute The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders, and complex needs. We provide individuals with practical, physical and emotional support enabling them to achieve as much independence and choice as possible whilst promoting social inclusion. We are looking for kind and compassionate individuals that have a passion for supporting others and have pride in delivering an outstanding service to those in our care. Benefits of working for us: Competitive rates of pay Training & Development, Care Certificate & Beyond - CareTech offers many solutions to building a successful career in the social care sector through the use of extensive training and development with the possibilities to earn care certificates along with many other certifications. Guaranteed hour contracts Paid for training - you will be compensated for your induction period and all the training you receive during that time as well. Paid DBS Holiday pay Pension Scheme Care recognition awards The role: We are looking for candidates that have a real passion to support others along with delivering the highest standards of care. The ideal candidates will adopt a professional approach to our tenants care at all times whilst establishing relationships with tenants and their carers. To assist the senior team with the assessment of individual tenant needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of tenants / tenants, including following the clinical risk assessment plan. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work related tasks as delegated by senior staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants. To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager. Qualifications/Requirements: Level 2 Health and Social Care (Not Essential) Experience in a care setting (Not Essential) Good communication skills Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems Data Protection The post holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes, if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Who we are! The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders and complex needs. Some individuals may have a forensic background with associated risk and be on a Community Treatment Order. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.

Contract Type: Permanent - Full-time Salary: Up to £26,475.77 depending on experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, On-Site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. 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 thePolaris 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 valuesdesigned 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. What We Are Looking For We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator with strong IT skills and an eye for detail to join us in our friendly, dedicated and established team working at our Cornwood Office (Ivybridge). The role covers a wide range of tasks and will especially suit you if you love methodical processes! Duties Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using Office 365 and Teams Supporting the regional and wider team, acting as an admin support for Hub regions Acting as Regional Training Lead; co-ordinating and sourcing appropriate training for foster parents and staff Organisation and coordination of meetings and events ranging from support groups and team meetings to conferences and Christmas lunches Completion of weekly and monthly tasks according to deadlines, internal processes and Fostering Regulations Manage regular DBS and Health Checks for foster parents, ensuring all matters relating to these procedures are followed to ensure compliance Rostering social work staff onto duty rotas Record and maintain accurate records on our database (CHARMS) Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional and helpful image of the organisation Note/Action/Minute taking at meetings as requested Provide support for Fostering Panel Administrator/Minute Taker Coordinate initial visits to potential Foster Parents for FCA South Western Produce monthly Foster Parent Newsletters Communicate appropriately and effectively with key stakeholders such as Foster Parents and Local Authorities Maintain an awareness of your own and office health and safety and comply with FCA and HSE policies and procedures Be flexible in approach and undertake all duties that may fall within the scope of the role as directed by line and regional management Essential Criteria: A passion for administration and delivering outstanding customer service Proven experience of working in a deadline driven environment under pressure with the ability to multitask whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular TEAMS, Word, Excel and Outlook A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes Ability to handle confidential information appropriately Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work on own initiative Administration qualification or equivalent Experience of line management. Experience of working in a high pressured environment. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Naomi Pollard (Registered manager) To be considered for this post, please apply and we'll be in touch. FCA South Western 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.

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Location: Headsnook, Brampton (As well as other locations in Carlisle) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Entry level Salary: £29,265.60 with a potential to earn up to £32,522.88 in sleep in shifts. Experienced Salary: £29,811.60 with the potential to earn up to £33,068.88 in sleep in shifts Specific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. The role of a Team Leader is to share in creating a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, by the application of high professional standards of care and support for the young person's social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and mental health and learning difficulties. Your Attributes: As a Therapeutic Residential Team Leader, your qualities of being decisive, highly attuned and consistent will positively benefit the vulnerable children we care for. We welcome applications from experienced individuals who seek to deepen their therapeutic care knowledge and help develop the practice of others in utilising the PACE model and Therapeutic Parenting approaches. Can you inspire your team? Will you use curiosity and empathy to help validate a child's life story? Have you an approachable leadership style? Your ability to make key therapeutic interventions throughout the day will guide your team in adopting best practice. Recognising trauma and how it can manifest within a child and using your knowledge of child development will help the recovery, progression and ability for a child to live a full life and gain an independent, healthy future. Are you Ready to supervise and support the continued professional development of a small team of staff? Willing and competent to lead a shift, making well-judged decisions in line with care plans? Knowledgeable in therapeutic interventions and an experienced key worker? Able to deputise for the Registered Manager in holiday periods? Main duties: To provide support/advice for staff as required and manage the daily running of the team. To support and deputise for deputy manager as and when required. To carry out supervisions of individuals and support for key workers. To manage monies for activities. To manage the daily needs of the children. To monitor and check staff they carry out their duties. To take part in rostered sleep-in duties, as required. To develop programmes that will improve children's progress and interaction. To link programmes of study with national recognised vocational qualifications. To work with the young people in a caring and nurturing manner developing relationships based on trust, confidence and understanding. To assist in sustaining peer relationships within the home as well as promoting aspects of a young person's individual programme through growing personal resilience and empathy. To plan with, join in with and encourage all young people in educational, recreational, occupational and social activities. To work as 'part of a team' and provide support and encouragement for colleagues as well as the young people and help build a strong child-focused team. To work from your own initiative, in line with all: risk assessments, care plans and emotional and behavioural plans to progress the therapeutic goals of a child. To help young people to develop their independent Living/Life Skills. To prepare, implement and review programmes designed to aid a child's development and personalise their care plans. To induct newly admitted young people, making them feel welcome and validated as important members of their new home. To help plan and prepare young people when moving on from the home, for their future including balancing risk with opportunity. To enable young people to recognise a wide range of emotions, to help them to name how they feel, notice where it manifests in their body and how they experience specific emotions. To use interventions aimed at a child's presenting stage of development to create a plan to aid emotional regulation. To be aware of the age of the initial trauma and nurture the younger child within. To recognise vulnerability and see through presenting behavioural choices. To liaise effectively with outside partners (parents, placing agencies, other professionals etc.) as necessary, including attendance at reviews and home visits where appropriate. To be aware and adhere to current Health & Safety regulations in relation to use of machinery, equipment and substances, and in keeping the house a home. To be a keyworker to some of the young people, which requires the monitoring, supporting, developing and implementing of the young person's individual placement plan, encouraging and advising on relationships and emotional health and well-being. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to £3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Progression in professional development opportunity, through an HABC level 5 diploma in leadership and management residential care. Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. 'Staff follow a research-based therapeutic approach to parenting. Staff use their sensitivity and empathy to successfully help children validate their feelings, feel accepted and well cared for.' - Ofsted Outstanding 2018 North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Location: Wigton Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Entry level Salary: £29,265.60 with a potential to earn up to £32,522.88 in sleep in shifts. Experienced Salary: £29,811.60 with the potential to earn up to £33,068.88 in sleep in shifts Specific Hours: 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. The role of a Team Leader is to share in creating a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, by the application of high professional standards of care and support for the young person's social, emotional and/or behavioural needs, and mental health and learning difficulties. Your Attributes: As a Therapeutic Residential Team Leader, your qualities of being decisive, highly attuned and consistent will positively benefit the vulnerable children we care for. We welcome applications from experienced individuals who seek to deepen their therapeutic care knowledge and help develop the practice of others in utilising the PACE model and Therapeutic Parenting approaches. Can you inspire your team? Will you use curiosity and empathy to help validate a child's life story? Have you an approachable leadership style? Your ability to make key therapeutic interventions throughout the day will guide your team in adopting best practice. Recognising trauma and how it can manifest within a child and using your knowledge of child development will help the recovery, progression and ability for a child to live a full life and gain an independent, healthy future. Are you Ready to supervise and support the continued professional development of a small team of staff? Willing and competent to lead a shift, making well-judged decisions in line with care plans? Knowledgeable in therapeutic interventions and an experienced key worker? Able to deputise for the Registered Manager in holiday periods? Main duties: To provide support/advice for staff as required and manage the daily running of the team. To support and deputise for deputy manager as and when required. To carry out supervisions of individuals and support for key workers. To manage monies for activities. To manage the daily needs of the children. To monitor and check staff they carry out their duties. To take part in rostered sleep-in duties, as required. To develop programmes that will improve children's progress and interaction. To link programmes of study with national recognised vocational qualifications. To work with the young people in a caring and nurturing manner developing relationships based on trust, confidence and understanding. To assist in sustaining peer relationships within the home as well as promoting aspects of a young person's individual programme through growing personal resilience and empathy. To plan with, join in with and encourage all young people in educational, recreational, occupational and social activities. To work as 'part of a team' and provide support and encouragement for colleagues as well as the young people and help build a strong child-focused team. To work from your own initiative, in line with all: risk assessments, care plans and emotional and behavioural plans to progress the therapeutic goals of a child. To help young people to develop their independent Living/Life Skills. To prepare, implement and review programmes designed to aid a child's development and personalise their care plans. To induct newly admitted young people, making them feel welcome and validated as important members of their new home. To help plan and prepare young people when moving on from the home, for their future including balancing risk with opportunity. To enable young people to recognise a wide range of emotions, to help them to name how they feel, notice where it manifests in their body and how they experience specific emotions. To use interventions aimed at a child's presenting stage of development to create a plan to aid emotional regulation. To be aware of the age of the initial trauma and nurture the younger child within. To recognise vulnerability and see through presenting behavioural choices. To liaise effectively with outside partners (parents, placing agencies, other professionals etc.) as necessary, including attendance at reviews and home visits where appropriate. To be aware and adhere to current Health & Safety regulations in relation to use of machinery, equipment and substances, and in keeping the house a home. To be a keyworker to some of the young people, which requires the monitoring, supporting, developing and implementing of the young person's individual placement plan, encouraging and advising on relationships and emotional health and well-being. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to £3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Progression in professional development opportunity, through an HABC level 5 diploma in leadership and management residential care. Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. 'Staff follow a research-based therapeutic approach to parenting. Staff use their sensitivity and empathy to successfully help children validate their feelings, feel accepted and well cared for.' - Ofsted Outstanding 2018 North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Connah's Quay & surrounding areas Pay:£13.68Contract:Temporary/ Supply/Flexible Hours Benefits:Holiday Pay Pension Scheme Ongoing Support Why this role matters Some pupils need more than a lesson plan to thrive - they need someone who notices when theyre overwhelmed, understands when words fail and celebrates the small wins others might miss. What youll be doing As a SEN Teaching Assistant, youll be providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs. Youll adapt learning activities, help manage behaviour, and provide calm, structured support during the school day. You'll help with: Supporting learning objectives tailored to individual targets Preparing resources like visual timetables, communication tools, or sensory materials Spotting early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and responding calmly Recording progress and behaviour and feeding back to the teacher or SENDCo Promoting independence, confidence and participation What were looking for Experience working with children or young people, especially those with additional needs Patience, empathy and a calm, confident approach A relevant TA or SEND qualification is great, but not essential if you have the right mindset and experience Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) A good working knowledge of safeguarding (or willingness to complete training with us) What youll get in return Flexibility choose your working days and take school holidays off Variety work across different schools, year groups and with pupils with a range of needs Support your own Account Manager whos just a call or message away Training access to free CPD including behaviour, autism awareness, and Team-Teach Weekly pay clear, consistent rates with no umbrella deductions Interested? Send over your CV along and well arrange a short call, handle the checks, and help get you into schools where you can make a real difference. Excell Supply is REC-registered and an umbrella body for the DBS. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and right-to-work checks. JBRP1_UKTJ

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (LD) St Austell £46,000 £55,000 + Benefits We are supporting a well-established, reputable provider in Cornwall to recruit an experienced and passionate Registered Manager for one of their specialist childrens homes supporting disabled children and young people with complex needs click apply for full job details

Are you a Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager within Childrens Residential Care, looking for a new challenge? We are seeking someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, with proven experience of management at a senior level in a residential setting. As the Registered Manager of a Childrens Home specialising in learning disabilities, you click apply for full job details

About the Role IntSol Care Personnel is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Manager to lead a childrens residential home supporting young people aged 1217 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) . Youll be responsible for ensuring the home operates to the highest standards of care and compliance , in line with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards click apply for full job details