Covering 9-12 months Maternity leave If you've got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children's social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team! You will be part of the West Midlands team that is based out of the Coleshill office, offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards. You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents. People are at the heart of everything that By the Bridge with Cambian is about. It is vital for our children, that our foster parents and staff are inspired and motivated by working for us. We aim to create an environment where people feel valued and can grow, develop and achieve their goals. We work to ensure that By the Bridge with Cambian is a fun place to be, where people are treated fairly and rewarded well for the work that they do. You will have: The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carersExperience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social careHold a formal social work qualificationBe registered as a social worker with Social Work EnglandHave a valid driving licenseThe right to work in the UK In return we offer: Competitive salary and Car allowanceCompetitive annual leave allowance of 30 daysPrivate Health Insurance and Medical InsuranceIndividual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapistHybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Role based in Marston Green. Hybrid working pattern 2 days in the office.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Covering 9-12 months Maternity leave If you've got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children's social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team! You will be part of the West Midlands team that is based out of the Coleshill office, offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards. You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents. People are at the heart of everything that By the Bridge with Cambian is about. It is vital for our children, that our foster parents and staff are inspired and motivated by working for us. We aim to create an environment where people feel valued and can grow, develop and achieve their goals. We work to ensure that By the Bridge with Cambian is a fun place to be, where people are treated fairly and rewarded well for the work that they do. You will have: The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carersExperience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social careHold a formal social work qualificationBe registered as a social worker with Social Work EnglandHave a valid driving licenseThe right to work in the UK In return we offer: Competitive salary and Car allowanceCompetitive annual leave allowance of 30 daysPrivate Health Insurance and Medical InsuranceIndividual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapistHybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Role based in Marston Green. Hybrid working pattern 2 days in the office.
Do you have experience managing and delivering high quality student placement programs? About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to help lead on delivering our Student Placement program. Our program supports over 100 social work and nursing students a year on placement at St Mungo's to gain practical experience of working with individuals experiencing homelessness. As Social Work Practice Assessor (Student Placement Coordinator) you will be working with universities, St Mungo's services and students on placement ensuring high quality and meaningful placements In this role you will: Plan and manage social work students placements and ensure the provision of appropriate learning opportunities. Practice Educate up to 6 students at any one time whilst also overseeing the scheme. Facilitate the involvement of student nurses Provide support for local service-based supervisors to develop their knowledge and skills in supporting and supervising students on placement in their teams. In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo s London or regional locations. About you To thrive in this role you will have, Experience in the of the role of a Social Worker: qualified for 2+ years and hold a Current Practice Education qualification A strong understanding of the requirements of undergraduate & postgraduate level degree courses in relation to student practice placements An understanding of the requirements of Universities/Colleges and the skills required to build good working relationships with Placement Coordinators and Tutors A creative, flexible approach and posses excellent people skills. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website. To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website. Closing date: 10am on 23 January 2026 Interview and assessments on: 12 February 2026 While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are currently exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London. What we offer Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Great Pay and Other Benefits
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience managing and delivering high quality student placement programs? About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to help lead on delivering our Student Placement program. Our program supports over 100 social work and nursing students a year on placement at St Mungo's to gain practical experience of working with individuals experiencing homelessness. As Social Work Practice Assessor (Student Placement Coordinator) you will be working with universities, St Mungo's services and students on placement ensuring high quality and meaningful placements In this role you will: Plan and manage social work students placements and ensure the provision of appropriate learning opportunities. Practice Educate up to 6 students at any one time whilst also overseeing the scheme. Facilitate the involvement of student nurses Provide support for local service-based supervisors to develop their knowledge and skills in supporting and supervising students on placement in their teams. In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo s London or regional locations. About you To thrive in this role you will have, Experience in the of the role of a Social Worker: qualified for 2+ years and hold a Current Practice Education qualification A strong understanding of the requirements of undergraduate & postgraduate level degree courses in relation to student practice placements An understanding of the requirements of Universities/Colleges and the skills required to build good working relationships with Placement Coordinators and Tutors A creative, flexible approach and posses excellent people skills. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website. To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website. Closing date: 10am on 23 January 2026 Interview and assessments on: 12 February 2026 While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are currently exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London. What we offer Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Great Pay and Other Benefits
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £30,338 - £37,444.68 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased - Hull Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £30,338 - £37,444.68 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased - Hull Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire click apply for full job details
Role: Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £28,938.13 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, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased - Liverpool Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral This is an click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Role: Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £28,938.13 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, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased - Liverpool Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral This is an click apply for full job details
TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
Blyth, Northumberland
Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 per annum after 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 OOH allowance per annum + £500 OOH referral allowance per annu click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 per annum after 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 OOH allowance per annum + £500 OOH referral allowance per annu click apply for full job details
If you've got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children's social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team! Offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards. You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents. People are at the heart of everything that By the Bridge with Cambian is about. It is vital for our children, that our foster parents and staff are inspired and motivated by working for us. We aim to create an environment where people feel valued and can grow, develop and achieve their goals. We work to ensure that By the Bridge with Cambian is a fun place to be, where people are treated fairly and rewarded well for the work that they do. You will have: The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carersExperience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social careHold a formal social work qualificationBe registered as a social worker with Social Work EnglandHave a valid driving licenseThe right to work in the UK In return we offer: Competitive salary and Car allowanceCompetitive annual leave allowance of 30 daysPrivate Health Insurance and Medical InsuranceIndividual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapistHybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Hybrid working pattern 2 days in the office.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
If you've got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children's social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team! Offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards. You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents. People are at the heart of everything that By the Bridge with Cambian is about. It is vital for our children, that our foster parents and staff are inspired and motivated by working for us. We aim to create an environment where people feel valued and can grow, develop and achieve their goals. We work to ensure that By the Bridge with Cambian is a fun place to be, where people are treated fairly and rewarded well for the work that they do. You will have: The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carersExperience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social careHold a formal social work qualificationBe registered as a social worker with Social Work EnglandHave a valid driving licenseThe right to work in the UK In return we offer: Competitive salary and Car allowanceCompetitive annual leave allowance of 30 daysPrivate Health Insurance and Medical InsuranceIndividual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapistHybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Hybrid working pattern 2 days in the office.
We have a great opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. Joining Surrey as a Team Manager will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need to address their complex situations. You will also nurture and grow your own team of social workers and practitioners using a motivational interviewing approach, which contributes to Surrey's continued journey to "outstanding". About Working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Four years post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 29th January 2026. 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. 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. 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.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. Joining Surrey as a Team Manager will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need to address their complex situations. You will also nurture and grow your own team of social workers and practitioners using a motivational interviewing approach, which contributes to Surrey's continued journey to "outstanding". About Working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Four years post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 29th January 2026. 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. 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. 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.
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership: Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical: Carry out individual counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk: Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and volunteers are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development: Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience: More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or eligible for other Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. An in depth understanding of counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and assessment, along with experience with high-risk/complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Conrad. . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11 January 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 15 January. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership: Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical: Carry out individual counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk: Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and volunteers are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development: Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience: More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or eligible for other Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. An in depth understanding of counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and assessment, along with experience with high-risk/complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Conrad. . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11 January 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 15 January. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: North West - Merseyside, Wirral, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Wigan. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for panel ready assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . Our assessments are undertaken face to face. Applicants should be able to travel across the North West for assessment visits to prospective foster carers. Travel will include the following areas. Merseyside, Wirral, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Wigan. Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors We will pay £2250 (inclusive of VAT) + up to £500 bonus payments (if criteria are met) upon submission of a successfully completed Form F Assessment. £37.50 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England). An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: North West - Merseyside, Wirral, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Wigan. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for panel ready assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . Our assessments are undertaken face to face. Applicants should be able to travel across the North West for assessment visits to prospective foster carers. Travel will include the following areas. Merseyside, Wirral, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Wigan. Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors We will pay £2250 (inclusive of VAT) + up to £500 bonus payments (if criteria are met) upon submission of a successfully completed Form F Assessment. £37.50 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England). An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme click apply for full job details
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to £37,131.66 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, Life Assurance, Company Pension, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Office Location: Home Based supporting Foster Parent on click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to £37,131.66 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, Life Assurance, Company Pension, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Office Location: Home Based supporting Foster Parent on click apply for full job details
Supervising Social Worker Region: South Wales Contract: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £33,000 £41,000 About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their fostering team. This role is based in Cardiff, with responsibility for a caseload across South Wales click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker Region: South Wales Contract: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £33,000 £41,000 About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their fostering team. This role is based in Cardiff, with responsibility for a caseload across South Wales click apply for full job details
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours'on-call rota' At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents' referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours 'on call' rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You - If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25 January 2026 at midnight. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours'on-call rota' At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents' referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours 'on call' rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You - If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we're looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25 January 2026 at midnight. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Supervising Social Worker - Clifford House Fostering Contract type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £38,000 prorated Contract term: Part Time Hours: 24 hours, 3 days per week 9am - 5pm Benefits: £3,000 car allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme (all benefits will be prorated) About Us click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
Supervising Social Worker - Clifford House Fostering Contract type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £38,000 prorated Contract term: Part Time Hours: 24 hours, 3 days per week 9am - 5pm Benefits: £3,000 car allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme (all benefits will be prorated) About Us click apply for full job details
Child Care Solicitor Location: Derby Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a dedicated Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking firm? We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join our growing family law department. You'll handle a varied caseload of both publicly funded and private matters, focusing on care proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and client-focused team where your work truly makes a difference. What You'll Be Doing: Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish Representing clients in court and at key meetings Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed) Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures Supporting business development and departmental growth What We're Looking For: Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law Member of the Law Society's Children Panel (essential) Strong advocacy and communication skills Confident managing your own caseload independently Detail-oriented with excellent time management Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes What's in It for You? Competitive salary: Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings Ongoing support for CPD and career progression A collaborative, inclusive working environment Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm About Us: We are a client-first law firm with a reputation for delivering expert legal advice with compassion. Our family care team plays a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we pride ourselves on the trust placed in us. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Child Care Solicitor Location: Derby Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a dedicated Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking firm? We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join our growing family law department. You'll handle a varied caseload of both publicly funded and private matters, focusing on care proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate and client-focused team where your work truly makes a difference. What You'll Be Doing: Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish Representing clients in court and at key meetings Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed) Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures Supporting business development and departmental growth What We're Looking For: Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law Member of the Law Society's Children Panel (essential) Strong advocacy and communication skills Confident managing your own caseload independently Detail-oriented with excellent time management Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes What's in It for You? Competitive salary: Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings Ongoing support for CPD and career progression A collaborative, inclusive working environment Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm About Us: We are a client-first law firm with a reputation for delivering expert legal advice with compassion. Our family care team plays a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives, and we pride ourselves on the trust placed in us. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours on-call rota At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our - supported accommodation for young people aged who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours on call rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours on-call rota At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our - supported accommodation for young people aged who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the out of hours on call rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. About You If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we re looking for. You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: £34,000 Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Beverley Covering Location: East Yorkshire Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 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 & Free Parking About click apply for full job details
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: £34,000 Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Beverley Covering Location: East Yorkshire Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 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 & Free Parking About click apply for full job details
We are By the Bridge, a leading independent fostering provider. We find and train the best foster parents so that young people in care get a better chance in life as a result of their foster family's commitment and dedication. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Assistant Regional Manager to join the company our team! As Assistant Regional Manager, you will be an exceptionally driven individual and be a team player with strong leadership qualities to drive designated branch within the region and work in partnership with key stakeholders. Through training, coaching and modelling, alongside the Quality Team, the Assistant Regional Manager will help to further promote and embed our fostering practices. The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced social work practitioner who will play a pivotal role in supporting supervising social workers in developing social work capabilities, and finding their own solutions to ensure a culture of continuing professional curiosity. Are you someone who shares our passion to make children's lives better, would you enjoy working in a busy IFA who are dedicated in helping children and young people rebuild their lives? If so, we would like to hear from you! What you will be doing Deputising in the absence of the Regional Manager with the support of another Assistant Regional ManagerMonitoring safeguarding incidents, ensuring that these are updated regularly and that the records accurately reflect the most up to date status.Preparing and submitting Ofsted NotificationsSupervise an experienced team of supervising social workers who are reflective and creative in practice with support from regional therapistWork collaboratively with both internal and external key stakeholders to ensure effective running of our foster care services.Facilitate as appropriate and attend meetings as necessary, to include: Foster parent supervision groups, end of placement meetings and monthly team management meetings.Assist with providing information and data for management reports, tenders and presentation.To assist with the monitoring and managing of the branch expenditure versus budget.Ability to travel across the UK to all branches to engage with all staff and foster families Essential: Social Worker with experience of OFSTED regulationsRegistered with the relevant professional organization (SWE)Experienced in managing a team, with Fostering reg's Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working experienceBe a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.Have excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. In return we offer: Full support from a multidisciplinary teamRegular supervisionMeetings and peer supportDevelopmental opportunitiesInternal / External training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
We are By the Bridge, a leading independent fostering provider. We find and train the best foster parents so that young people in care get a better chance in life as a result of their foster family's commitment and dedication. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Assistant Regional Manager to join the company our team! As Assistant Regional Manager, you will be an exceptionally driven individual and be a team player with strong leadership qualities to drive designated branch within the region and work in partnership with key stakeholders. Through training, coaching and modelling, alongside the Quality Team, the Assistant Regional Manager will help to further promote and embed our fostering practices. The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced social work practitioner who will play a pivotal role in supporting supervising social workers in developing social work capabilities, and finding their own solutions to ensure a culture of continuing professional curiosity. Are you someone who shares our passion to make children's lives better, would you enjoy working in a busy IFA who are dedicated in helping children and young people rebuild their lives? If so, we would like to hear from you! What you will be doing Deputising in the absence of the Regional Manager with the support of another Assistant Regional ManagerMonitoring safeguarding incidents, ensuring that these are updated regularly and that the records accurately reflect the most up to date status.Preparing and submitting Ofsted NotificationsSupervise an experienced team of supervising social workers who are reflective and creative in practice with support from regional therapistWork collaboratively with both internal and external key stakeholders to ensure effective running of our foster care services.Facilitate as appropriate and attend meetings as necessary, to include: Foster parent supervision groups, end of placement meetings and monthly team management meetings.Assist with providing information and data for management reports, tenders and presentation.To assist with the monitoring and managing of the branch expenditure versus budget.Ability to travel across the UK to all branches to engage with all staff and foster families Essential: Social Worker with experience of OFSTED regulationsRegistered with the relevant professional organization (SWE)Experienced in managing a team, with Fostering reg's Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working experienceBe a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.Have excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. In return we offer: Full support from a multidisciplinary teamRegular supervisionMeetings and peer supportDevelopmental opportunitiesInternal / External training on new initiatives You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession. Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
Rossendale, Lancashire
Flexible Working L&D Programme Career Progression Opportunity to get into Fostering Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged? Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering click apply for full job details
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Flexible Working L&D Programme Career Progression Opportunity to get into Fostering Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged? Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering click apply for full job details
TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
Blyth, Northumberland
Senior Supervising Social Workers When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title Senior Supervising Social Workers Pay -£37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance click apply for full job details
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Workers When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title Senior Supervising Social Workers Pay -£37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance click apply for full job details
