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£44,064 - £50,852 assuming good attendance Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Deputy Manager you will be a part of making sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people's developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. Get out what you put in By assisting in the management of the day to day operations in the home, supporting the whole team and making sure the home operates to our high standards - you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults. We're looking for a minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare including experience in a supervisory capacity. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £41,341 - £47,919 Bonuses: Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our registered managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference Level 3 Diploma qualification in Residential Childcare (England) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management is desirable - provided if needed A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Total package: Up to £79,185 ( 8 bed children's home) PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will make sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both your staff and the young people feel secure, safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young people's developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND. Get out what you put in By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £54,997 - £68,441 Bonuses: Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually, £2,500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance £1,400 You also receive a long-term incentive plan - a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our regional managers have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Private Health Insurance and Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference Level 5 Diploma qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Are you passionate about delivering high quality, respectful, and person centred care and support to individuals in Newbury, Berkshire? Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker and lead a passionate and friendly team of staff to support individuals living in their own homes. Our service in Newbury, Berkshire provides excellent care and support to individuals with learning disabilities. As Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside the Team Leader to assist with the coordination and delivery of high-quality outcome-focused, person centred support to tenants. You will be positive about supporting people to increase their independence and ensure that they are at the centre of all decisions made about their lives. Your role will include: Developing and leading the team to enable the tenants to have a high quality of life, and to be important and valued members of the local community Be responsible for ensuring personal, practical, emotional and social support is delivered at all times Assisting our Team Leaders and Registered manager in ensuring all residents receive the highest quality and care and support At least two years' experience in providing care and support to people with a range of complex support needs is essential for this role. As Senior Support Worker, compassion, motivation, diligence and an ability to empathise with individuals is also essential. You must be warm, well organised, and conscientious and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. You will be required to work on a rota, undertaking early, late and weekend duties as required. Vacancy Reference Number: 92442 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Job Description We are seeking an Assistant Team Manager, Child Protection, for a local government client in Dorchester, Dorset. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker passionate about supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision hybrid/Remote working. Responsibilities You will: Supervise and appraise social workers and family workers Provide oversight of complex casework and offer guidance on care planning Chair meetings and contribute to decision-making that promotes the best outcomes for children Support practice development within the team, acting as a role model and mentor for colleagues Maintain a focus on securing permanent homes for children and ensuring stability in placements Knowledge & Experience Requirements You will bring proven experience in supervision, mentoring, and leading others, along with a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in complex children's social care cases. A collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with professionals and families are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both orally and in writing Proven operational experience in social work, ideally working as a senior practitioner or small team leader/supervisor. Able to demonstrate relevant theoretical Social Work concepts, practices and detailed organisational knowledge relating to the provision of a professional Social Work service. Experience in dealing with significant issues, management of complex child protection matters, staff underperformance, and managing resources to address team performance priorities through the allocation of limited resources Ability to influence and negotiate partner relationships at the management level. Must understand the need for emotional intelligence/resilience, specifically in relation to risk, ensuring a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary. Ability to provide direction, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver quality professional practice. Experience in managing a small budget and/or contributing to financially related decisions on larger spends. Demonstrable knowledge of how to improve practice and performance in a supportive, positive way. Able to perform management and provide quality assurance, ensuring team contribution to Children and Young People. Able to provide professional leadership in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and partners to improve outcomes for individual children and young people. Qualification Essential Dip SW. CQSW. CSS or CCETSW or equivalent SWE (HCPC) Registered Advanced user Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years of References Enhanced Adults DBS Relevant Degree required Have access to a car and be willing to travel Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Housing Allocations Team Manager Temporary Contract (26 Weeks) Job Details Client: Slough Borough Council Service Area: Regeneration, Housing and Environment Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start Date: 04 May 2026 Duration: 26 weeks Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days in the office Location Office Base: 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EJ Pay PAYE Rate: £258.72 per day Job Overview Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Housing Allocations Team Manager to lead a team of allocators and assessors responsible for maintaining the housing register and ensuring assessments are completed in line with Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and the Council's housing allocations scheme. This role will oversee the timely allocation of social housing through choice based lettings , act as the service's subject matter expert on housing allocations, and support policy, governance and systems change activity. The successful candidate will bring strong technical allocations knowledge, team management experience and the ability to lead service improvement, policy updates and operational delivery in a busy housing environment. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires strong housing allocations management experience , including expert knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 . You must have experience managing a housing allocations or assessments team, working with choice based lettings , updating allocations schemes and making complex or exceptional assessment decisions. Candidates without this level of housing allocations expertise are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of housing allocators and assessors Oversee the housing register and ensure assessments are completed correctly and on time Ensure allocations activity is compliant with Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and the Council's allocations scheme Oversee the timely allocation of social housing through choice based lettings Act as the service's subject matter expert on housing allocations Update housing allocations schemes, including committee governance requirements Lead implementation of policy changes and related IT upgrades Manage nominations relationships with registered providers Make exceptional assessment decisions where required Lead on report writing, policy writing, performance management and service monitoring Support project work and service improvement across the allocations function Essential Experience & Skills Strong experience managing a housing allocations team Expert knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 Experience maintaining and overseeing a housing register Experience working with choice based lettings Experience updating housing allocations schemes Experience supporting committee governance processes Experience implementing policy changes and service improvements Experience managing nominations relationships with registered providers Ability to make complex or exceptional assessment decisions Strong report writing and policy writing skills Strong performance management, monitoring and project management skills Good knowledge of housing systems Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto. OR100681

Are you a School Office Manager looking for work in a school environment?The successful candidate will provide operational and executive support to the Headteacher with responsibility for leading on administration systems ensuring the school office is running effectively and provide support to the HR and Finance functions.You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00am & 4:30pm.There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the school year and there may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the school you work at, although this is not guaranteed.As a School Office Manager your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:- Excellent organisational skills and experience of working within an office environment using a variety of office-based computer systems and administrative processes- Excellent interpersonal skills with all members of the school community- A professional approach with high standards and the ability to work in a calm and flexible manner- Able to work as part of a larger team and also under their own initiative, prioritising work effectively- Experience of working within a school administrative environment would be advantageousYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Housing Allocations Team ManagerManaging a team of allocators and assessors responsible for maintaining the housing register and ensuring assessments are in line with Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and the Council's housing allocations scheme. Ensuring the timely allocation of social housing through choice based lettings. Housing Allocations Team Manager SME on housing allocations. Strong knowledge of part VI Housing Act 1996. Housing Allocations Team Manager Experience of updating housing allocations schemes, including committee governance. Implementation of policy changes including IT upgrades Housing Allocations Team Manager Management of the nominations relationship with registered providers. Housing Allocations Team Manager Make exceptional assessment decisions Key skills/experience - technical knowledge, report and policy writing, performance management and monitoring, project management, knowledge of housing systems.

Senior Occupational Health Advisor A leading in-house client of ours is looking for a Senior Occupational Health Advisor near Sheffield; this a permanent, full-time or part-time role. The role will involve undertaking the full OH remit as well as managing a small OH team, with some home-based working and some on-site work too. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, diverse and inclusive team whilst helping to deliver an exceptional OH service. The role: Full OH remit Case management Management Hybrid Experience / skills required: NMC Registered RGN OH experience OH Case management experience is essential Please don't hesitate in contacting us at Gel Resourcing on (phone number removed) and we would be more than happy to give you further details. Please do get in touch, whether you are an OH Technician, OH Nurse, OHA, OH Manager, OH Physio or an OH Physician, as Gel Resourcing focuses on the recruitment of professionals, UK wide, with in the Occupational Health & Well-being markets. Being a specialist OH agency has enabled us to become experts in these areas and to offer a quality service to our clients and candidates. Our reputation underlines this, and we have earned the trust and respect of those in the OH industry. Feel free to pass this advert onto any colleagues who may be interested and suitable.

The Bury Intensive Support Service has been developed to provide a bespoke supported living service for adults over the age of 18, with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health and complex needs. The adults accepted into the service have been identified through the Transforming Care Agenda. This service operates 24/7, using a trauma-informed and case-management model of care, to provide support and opportunities for increased independence for three adults. We have developed a new and exciting role of Support Coordinator to provide operational leadership of the service in a sensitive and dynamic way. Staff members recruited will initially be required to work between our Registered Office, the service, and current care provision to ensure our service users experience a well-planned transition into their new home. Our Support Coordinator role requires: A warm, confident personality, with the ability to engage and be approachable Great communication skills - both verbal and written Excellent problem-solving skills Strong capability of working within a team Professionalism and accountability Emotional resilience You will support the Service Manager in leading the team to deliver the highest standards of support, enabling service users to develop and enjoy wellbeing, quality of life, and community connections. You will promote and reinforce a culture of responsive, person-centred practice, and active support across the service. Strong working relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will hold a caseload of, at least, one of the three individuals living in the service, with a clear focus on coordinating all aspects of person-centred support and record-keeping. Vacancy Reference Number: 88302 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Your new company We are recruiting an experienced Tenancy Services Manager to lead and coordinate tenancy and housing management services within a large social housing organisation. This is a senior operational role requiring strong leadership, regulatory expertise and a clear focus on tenant satisfaction and service excellence. Your new role The Tenancy Services Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery, oversight and continuous improvement of tenancy services, ensuring full compliance with current housing regulation and consumer standards.Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of a high-quality, tenant-focused tenancy service Managing and developing a team of housing staff, embedding high standards and accountability Translating housing legislation, regulation and policy into effective operational practice Ensuring compliance with the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 and Consumer Standards Overseeing tenancy management activity including ASB, tenancy enforcement, sustainment and complaints Monitoring service performance, KPIs and tenant satisfaction, implementing improvements where required Working collaboratively with internal teams (income, ASB, tenancy sustainment) and external partners including adult and children's social care Supporting emergency planning and responding to critical incidents where required Contributing to service development projects and deputising at senior level when needed What you'll need to succeed Proven mamillotegmental experience within local authority or registered provider housing services Strong working knowledge of social housing regulation, statutory responsibilities and consumer standards Experience leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams A track record of delivering performance improvement and service compliance Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with tenants, staff and senior stakeholders A tenant-centred, outcomes-focused approach A relevant housing qualification (e.g. CIH Level 5) or substantial equivalent experience Experience preparing for or working within regulatory inspections is desirable. What you'll get in return Senior, high-impact leadership opportunity Opportunity to stabilise and strengthen a key housing service Hybrid working model Initial short-term contract with immediate start What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in residential childcare looking to make a lasting difference? Purple Rocket Recruitment is working exclusively with Voices for Children Limited who is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of their childrens residential homes, supporting young people aged 618 who have experienced trauma, neglect, and abuse click apply for full job details

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications Completely free on-shift meals and parking Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Providing support and care to the young people within our services Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling Traveling with our young people to and from School or College Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care Organising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards - Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.