Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts Location: Leeds LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours. You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must! Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times. Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor. Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle Computer experience to an intermediate level WHAT WE OFFER: On-the-Job Accredited Training Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications Access to accredited online courses/qualifications Regular Supervisions Pension scheme Employee discount scheme 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts Location: Leeds LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours. You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must! Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times. Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor. Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle Computer experience to an intermediate level WHAT WE OFFER: On-the-Job Accredited Training Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications Access to accredited online courses/qualifications Regular Supervisions Pension scheme Employee discount scheme 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Are you looking for a role where every day is different, fast paced and genuinely rewarding? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious firm within their Residential Lettings Maintenance Team with an impressive reputation across the South West. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, including Bank Holidays and gifted days at Christmas, professional fees paid by the firm, a pension scheme, and engaging social events throughout the year. Job Opportunity: Maintenance Administrator Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: Up to 25,500 per annum Working Hours: Full Time - 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday About the Company: A large and highly reputable firm dedicated to providing high-quality and professional advice across the West Country. The Role: Step into an exciting opportunity in this busy and successful lettings maintenance team. As a Maintenance Administrator, you will support the administration behind the servicing of residential let properties across Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring clients' expectations are met and exceeded. Key Responsibilities: Delivering friendly, efficient, and dependable service to clients Liaising with landlords, tenants, internal stakeholders, and insurance companies Logging repairs on the computer system Sourcing competitive quotes for works Issuing works orders and progressing them through to completion Providing exceptional customer service via phone, email, and occasionally face-to-face Approving invoices About You: Exceptional customer/client care skills Excellent administrative abilities and highly organised working manner Highly accurate typing skills and efficient approach to administration Strong communicator at all levels Confident user of MS Office Next Steps: If this position has caught your attention and you would like to apply, please do so online or email your CV to (url removed). Prefer to speak on the phone before applying? Call Vicky on (phone number removed). 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.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a role where every day is different, fast paced and genuinely rewarding? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious firm within their Residential Lettings Maintenance Team with an impressive reputation across the South West. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, including Bank Holidays and gifted days at Christmas, professional fees paid by the firm, a pension scheme, and engaging social events throughout the year. Job Opportunity: Maintenance Administrator Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: Up to 25,500 per annum Working Hours: Full Time - 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday About the Company: A large and highly reputable firm dedicated to providing high-quality and professional advice across the West Country. The Role: Step into an exciting opportunity in this busy and successful lettings maintenance team. As a Maintenance Administrator, you will support the administration behind the servicing of residential let properties across Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring clients' expectations are met and exceeded. Key Responsibilities: Delivering friendly, efficient, and dependable service to clients Liaising with landlords, tenants, internal stakeholders, and insurance companies Logging repairs on the computer system Sourcing competitive quotes for works Issuing works orders and progressing them through to completion Providing exceptional customer service via phone, email, and occasionally face-to-face Approving invoices About You: Exceptional customer/client care skills Excellent administrative abilities and highly organised working manner Highly accurate typing skills and efficient approach to administration Strong communicator at all levels Confident user of MS Office Next Steps: If this position has caught your attention and you would like to apply, please do so online or email your CV to (url removed). Prefer to speak on the phone before applying? Call Vicky on (phone number removed). 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.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker - Part-time (30 hours) Salary: Up to £33,003 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: Hybrid - Office Based in Belfast. Travelling Across Northern Ireland Will Be Required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker - Part-time (30 hours) Salary: Up to £33,003 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: Hybrid - Office Based in Belfast. Travelling Across Northern Ireland Will Be Required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: Up to 50,000 Dependant on experience and to be discussed at application Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday Benefits: Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Festive Break: A well-deserved Christmas shutdown, ensuring you can fully enjoy the festive season with your loved ones. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from critical illness cover, death in service protection, and company sick pay, providing you and your family with peace of mind. Cycle to Work Scheme: Take advantage of the cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a greener commute. Attractive Pension Plan: Secure your future with the pension plan, where the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 2%. About Our Client: Join an esteemed manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. Our client is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact. Responsibilities: As the Finance Manager, you will: Oversee financial reporting and analysis, preparing insightful statements and budgets. Develop and manage financial budgets while forecasting future trends. Create long-term business plans and strategies to minimise financial risk. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement robust internal controls. Lead the finance department, mentoring and supervising a team of finance professionals. Present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvements and keep abreast of technological advancements in accounting. Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience): Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret financial data effectively. Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences. Proven leadership abilities with experience in team management and motivation. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate financial challenges. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles, including experience with HMRC and Companies House. Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA or studying towards). Relevant experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating progressive responsibility. If this sounds like a company where you could thrive and your looking for your next challenge within finance then please get in touch. Either apply online or email (url removed). If you would prefer to speak please call Vicky on (phone number removed). 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.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: Up to 50,000 Dependant on experience and to be discussed at application Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday Benefits: Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Festive Break: A well-deserved Christmas shutdown, ensuring you can fully enjoy the festive season with your loved ones. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from critical illness cover, death in service protection, and company sick pay, providing you and your family with peace of mind. Cycle to Work Scheme: Take advantage of the cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a greener commute. Attractive Pension Plan: Secure your future with the pension plan, where the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 2%. About Our Client: Join an esteemed manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. Our client is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact. Responsibilities: As the Finance Manager, you will: Oversee financial reporting and analysis, preparing insightful statements and budgets. Develop and manage financial budgets while forecasting future trends. Create long-term business plans and strategies to minimise financial risk. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement robust internal controls. Lead the finance department, mentoring and supervising a team of finance professionals. Present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvements and keep abreast of technological advancements in accounting. Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience): Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret financial data effectively. Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences. Proven leadership abilities with experience in team management and motivation. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate financial challenges. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles, including experience with HMRC and Companies House. Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA or studying towards). Relevant experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating progressive responsibility. If this sounds like a company where you could thrive and your looking for your next challenge within finance then please get in touch. Either apply online or email (url removed). If you would prefer to speak please call Vicky on (phone number removed). 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.
Delegate Management Executive Job Title: Delegate Management Executive Location: Bagshot, 4 days a week in the office Salary: 28,000 to 32,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and highly organised Delegate Management Executive to join their growing Delegate Management team! About the Role : This is an incredible opportunity to support the delivery of seamless and engaging delegate experiences across a variety of corporate events across the globe! Your responsibilities will span from registration to post-event follow-up, making every step count! Key Responsibilities : Manage the Delegate Journey: Oversee the end-to-end delegate management process, ensuring a smooth experience from registration to on-site coordination. Data Management: Set up and maintain delegate registration platforms, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling data. Customer Engagement: Respond to delegate inquiries with professionalism and friendliness, ensuring they feel valued and supported. Communication Support: Assist in crafting clear delegate communications across multiple channels. Logistics Coordination: Work closely with event teams to manage delegate requirements, such as dietary needs, travel and accessibility considerations. Post-Event Processes: Help with data reconciliation, reporting, and feedback collection to improve future events. Continuous Improvement: Proactively share ideas and flag issues to enhance delegate management processes. Skills and Experience : We're interested in your potential and attitude! You might bring: Experience in administration or customer-focused roles. Proficiency in Excel and Pivot Tables is an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence with systems, databases, or software. Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Personal Attributes : Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Friendly, professional, and confident in communicating with diverse individuals. Proactive, eager to learn, and ready to take ownership of tasks. Calm under pressure and skilled at managing multiple priorities. A collaborative team player who thrives on supporting others. Curious and open to feedback, with a desire to develop new skills. What We Offer : A supportive environment for learning and growth, with hands-on experience in global events. Hybrid/flexible working options 24 days of holiday (plus Bank Holidays and your birthday), increasing up to a maximum of 29 days after three years of service. Employer pension contribution at 3% , increasing with years of service. Private Medical Insurance after three years of service. Enhanced parental leave pay that increases with years of service. 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.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Delegate Management Executive Job Title: Delegate Management Executive Location: Bagshot, 4 days a week in the office Salary: 28,000 to 32,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and highly organised Delegate Management Executive to join their growing Delegate Management team! About the Role : This is an incredible opportunity to support the delivery of seamless and engaging delegate experiences across a variety of corporate events across the globe! Your responsibilities will span from registration to post-event follow-up, making every step count! Key Responsibilities : Manage the Delegate Journey: Oversee the end-to-end delegate management process, ensuring a smooth experience from registration to on-site coordination. Data Management: Set up and maintain delegate registration platforms, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling data. Customer Engagement: Respond to delegate inquiries with professionalism and friendliness, ensuring they feel valued and supported. Communication Support: Assist in crafting clear delegate communications across multiple channels. Logistics Coordination: Work closely with event teams to manage delegate requirements, such as dietary needs, travel and accessibility considerations. Post-Event Processes: Help with data reconciliation, reporting, and feedback collection to improve future events. Continuous Improvement: Proactively share ideas and flag issues to enhance delegate management processes. Skills and Experience : We're interested in your potential and attitude! You might bring: Experience in administration or customer-focused roles. Proficiency in Excel and Pivot Tables is an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence with systems, databases, or software. Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Personal Attributes : Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Friendly, professional, and confident in communicating with diverse individuals. Proactive, eager to learn, and ready to take ownership of tasks. Calm under pressure and skilled at managing multiple priorities. A collaborative team player who thrives on supporting others. Curious and open to feedback, with a desire to develop new skills. What We Offer : A supportive environment for learning and growth, with hands-on experience in global events. Hybrid/flexible working options 24 days of holiday (plus Bank Holidays and your birthday), increasing up to a maximum of 29 days after three years of service. Employer pension contribution at 3% , increasing with years of service. Private Medical Insurance after three years of service. Enhanced parental leave pay that increases with years of service. 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.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Victoria McGlory, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Victoria McGlory, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 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 About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 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 About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Part Time Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Coventry Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days) Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE £43,134.00 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be pro-rata) Office Location: Long Eaton Location: Midlands and South Yorkshire as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working) About Us Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us 25 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure, we are always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically'. Requirements Fosterplus Coventry is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection For an informal discussion please contact Jenny Huggins on . The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment Due to the COVID situation please note that interviews at this time will be arranged virtually and all successful appointments will be managed pragmatically in line with individual and company needs. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Part Time Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Coventry Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days) Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE £43,134.00 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be pro-rata) Office Location: Long Eaton Location: Midlands and South Yorkshire as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working) About Us Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us 25 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure, we are always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically'. Requirements Fosterplus Coventry is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection For an informal discussion please contact Jenny Huggins on . The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment Due to the COVID situation please note that interviews at this time will be arranged virtually and all successful appointments will be managed pragmatically in line with individual and company needs. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts Location: Leeds LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours. You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must! Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times. Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor. Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle Computer experience to an intermediate level WHAT WE OFFER: On-the-Job Accredited Training Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications Access to accredited online courses/qualifications Regular Supervisions Pension scheme Employee discount scheme 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts Location: Leeds LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours. You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must! Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times. Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor. Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle Computer experience to an intermediate level WHAT WE OFFER: On-the-Job Accredited Training Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications Access to accredited online courses/qualifications Regular Supervisions Pension scheme Employee discount scheme 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on 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, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on 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, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Role: 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 amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the North West . Our head office is based in Chorley and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 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 amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the North West . Our head office is based in Chorley and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Pontefract (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout) Contract Type : Full time, permanent Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £25,755.60 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,155.60 with sleep in shifts. Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,303.16 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,703.16 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 39 hours per week Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people's lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve the ambitions we have for our young people, we know it takes a passionate team who share our vision - to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees - that's why our Operations Directors and the majority of our Home Managers all began their careers at Dove as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up. As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn't always spent in one of our Residential Children's Homes walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film at the cinema or thrill seeking at a theme park is all on the agenda - the list is endless and all depends on the interests of our young people. Your main duties and requirements would include, but not are not limited to: Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people A desire to learn, we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/ Apprenticeship Level 4 What do we need from you? Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential Understanding and commitment to the role - including some weekends and bank holidays Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota Participating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at home Be capable of working on your own initiative Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player A desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homes What do we offer? Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification £45 paid per sleep in shift (average 8-10 a month) Company pension Employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with us Childcare voucher scheme Holiday pay Meals included We are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services, and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are proud of our quality - 100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Pontefract (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout) Contract Type : Full time, permanent Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £25,755.60 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,155.60 with sleep in shifts. Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,303.16 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,703.16 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 39 hours per week Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people's lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve the ambitions we have for our young people, we know it takes a passionate team who share our vision - to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees - that's why our Operations Directors and the majority of our Home Managers all began their careers at Dove as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up. As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn't always spent in one of our Residential Children's Homes walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film at the cinema or thrill seeking at a theme park is all on the agenda - the list is endless and all depends on the interests of our young people. Your main duties and requirements would include, but not are not limited to: Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people A desire to learn, we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/ Apprenticeship Level 4 What do we need from you? Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential Understanding and commitment to the role - including some weekends and bank holidays Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota Participating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at home Be capable of working on your own initiative Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player A desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homes What do we offer? Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification £45 paid per sleep in shift (average 8-10 a month) Company pension Employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with us Childcare voucher scheme Holiday pay Meals included We are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services, and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are proud of our quality - 100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Job Description: oin Our Community Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. Role Overview 35 hours a week. Permanent Shop location - 21 Talisman Square, Kenilworth, CV8 1JB Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 25 February 2026. As Shop Manager of Scope's Kenilworth shop, you'll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different. In this role you will: Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop's performance on a continuous basis. Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms. Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope's HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager. For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops. Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities. Be able to lead and support people. Customer-focused, with a can do attitude. A team player with strong work ethic. Accurate and detail-oriented. IT literate and numeracy skills. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Working in Our Shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope's mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families. Shop Hours Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven Part time: Weekly hours on a seven day rota. Job Requirements / Application Instructions Additional Information In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All advertised vacancies require a CV and the completion of a short application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Guaranteed interview scheme We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who declare a disability on the application form and also meet the essential criteria in the person specification. If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email . You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Important to know You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description. If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits 35 days holiday Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and more Long service awards and employee recognition awards Link to full benefits package and what our colleagues say about Working at Scope Disability charity Scope UK One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to Apply Here Application closing date 25/02/2026 Salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Keep up-to-date by subscribing to our eNewsletter. (you can unsubscribe at any time) The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Job Description: oin Our Community Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. Role Overview 35 hours a week. Permanent Shop location - 21 Talisman Square, Kenilworth, CV8 1JB Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 25 February 2026. As Shop Manager of Scope's Kenilworth shop, you'll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different. In this role you will: Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop's performance on a continuous basis. Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms. Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope's HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager. For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops. Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities. Be able to lead and support people. Customer-focused, with a can do attitude. A team player with strong work ethic. Accurate and detail-oriented. IT literate and numeracy skills. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Working in Our Shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope's mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families. Shop Hours Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven Part time: Weekly hours on a seven day rota. Job Requirements / Application Instructions Additional Information In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All advertised vacancies require a CV and the completion of a short application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Guaranteed interview scheme We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who declare a disability on the application form and also meet the essential criteria in the person specification. If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email . You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Important to know You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description. If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits 35 days holiday Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and more Long service awards and employee recognition awards Link to full benefits package and what our colleagues say about Working at Scope Disability charity Scope UK One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to Apply Here Application closing date 25/02/2026 Salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Keep up-to-date by subscribing to our eNewsletter. (you can unsubscribe at any time) The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No.
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Pontefract (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout) Contract Type : Full time, permanent Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £25,755.60 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,155.60 with sleep in shifts. Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,303.16 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,703.16 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 39 hours per week Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people's lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve the ambitions we have for our young people, we know it takes a passionate team who share our vision - to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees - that's why our Operations Directors and the majority of our Home Managers all began their careers at Dove as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up. As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn't always spent in one of our Residential Children's Homes walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film at the cinema or thrill seeking at a theme park is all on the agenda - the list is endless and all depends on the interests of our young people. Your main duties and requirements would include, but not are not limited to: Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people A desire to learn, we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/ Apprenticeship Level 4 What do we need from you? Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential Understanding and commitment to the role - including some weekends and bank holidays Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota Participating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at home Be capable of working on your own initiative Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player A desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homes What do we offer? Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification £45 paid per sleep in shift (average 8-10 a month) Company pension Employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with us Childcare voucher scheme Holiday pay Meals included We are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services, and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are proud of our quality - 100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker Location : Pontefract (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout) Contract Type : Full time, permanent Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £25,755.60 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,155.60 with sleep in shifts. Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,303.16 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,703.16 with sleep in shifts. Specific Hours : 39 hours per week Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people's lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you? Dove Adolescent Services are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do. To achieve the ambitions we have for our young people, we know it takes a passionate team who share our vision - to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees - that's why our Operations Directors and the majority of our Home Managers all began their careers at Dove as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up. As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day isn't always spent in one of our Residential Children's Homes walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film at the cinema or thrill seeking at a theme park is all on the agenda - the list is endless and all depends on the interests of our young people. Your main duties and requirements would include, but not are not limited to: Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people A desire to learn, we provide full training for you to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/ Apprenticeship Level 4 What do we need from you? Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is desired but not essential Understanding and commitment to the role - including some weekends and bank holidays Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota Participating in activities and ensuring we provide young people with a place they feel at home Be capable of working on your own initiative Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player A desire to engage, motivate and encourage the young people in our homes What do we offer? Full training provided to gain a recognised qualification £45 paid per sleep in shift (average 8-10 a month) Company pension Employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred to work with us Childcare voucher scheme Holiday pay Meals included We are part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services, and our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are proud of our quality - 100% of our inspected services are rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding. Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum dependent upon experience, rising to £41,948 according to length of service Benefits: £1,000 Car Allowance or company car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service), Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased supporting Foster Parents across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support, to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carer. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers ensuring high quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving now retired Supervising Social Worker said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest " About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers, the successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills and will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal with good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration, recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full time and permanent post which is home based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to £39,142.63 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car & excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Cath Turton, Team Manager on . To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum dependent upon experience, rising to £41,948 according to length of service Benefits: £1,000 Car Allowance or company car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service), Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased supporting Foster Parents across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support, to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carer. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers ensuring high quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving now retired Supervising Social Worker said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest " About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers, the successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills and will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal with good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration, recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full time and permanent post which is home based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to £39,142.63 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car & excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Cath Turton, Team Manager on . To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP) Part Time Fostering Advisor Salary: £22,300 - £23,900 per annum prorated Core Hours: 9am - 5pm 3 days per week (21 hours) Working Days: Negotiable Location: Office Based - Milton Keynes Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash (all benefits will be prorated) About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of Foster Parents, we became the UK's first independent Foster Care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. What we are looking for Have you previously been a foster parent and looking for a career change, then the role of Fostering Advisor could be the role for you. Like our children, foster parents need support, encouragement and practical advice and sometimes just someone to listen. The Fostering Advisors in our teams are key to all of the support required to our foster parents and this critical role will be accountable for regularly visiting foster parents, offering advice and information regarding all the services and support available to them at ISP, Including matching considerations, respite, training, supervised contact, and transportation. Role responsibilities To have regular phone contact with foster parents to discuss general progress and to share ideas and strategies To make home visits agreed with the ISP Social Worker and Registered Manager To provide foster parents with information and advice, as appropriate, on support and services available to them through ISP and the Fostering Network, especially information and procedures to be followed if an allegation or complaint is made. To co-ordinate training for foster parents To be actively involved with: - Contact arrangements and supervised contact - Respite and transport arrangements, and to transport children directly where required - TSDS Training - Crisis intervention - Matching considerations To support children and young people in their leisure activities To assist in facilitating discussion groups and presentations at the Centre, including attending discussions groups and team meetings To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date records as required To be conversant with applicable regulations and standards To undertake other duties, tasks or projects as requested by the Registered Manager Work as an effective team member and attend other ISP events, e.g. programme meetings. What you will need Understanding of Fostering regulations and standards i.e. the Children's Act & Fostering Service National Minimum Standards Some first-hand knowledge or experience of Fostering, ideally as a foster parent or as part of a Fostering family Previous experience or a want to work in a therapeutic model of child care Previous experience of providing support to foster parents and young people Good understanding of Attachment and working within a therapeutic model Ability to recognise people who foster as professionals and challenge appropriately where necessary in a way that is effective and sustains the relationship Ability to build good working relationships with professionals from various disciplines Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and experience of using spreadsheets and databases Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements Commitment to developing positive working relationships with other staff, outside agencies, our children & young people and foster parents A full driving licence, unrestricted access to your own vehicle and confidence driving across the region The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP) Part Time Fostering Advisor Salary: £22,300 - £23,900 per annum prorated Core Hours: 9am - 5pm 3 days per week (21 hours) Working Days: Negotiable Location: Office Based - Milton Keynes Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash (all benefits will be prorated) About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of Foster Parents, we became the UK's first independent Foster Care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. What we are looking for Have you previously been a foster parent and looking for a career change, then the role of Fostering Advisor could be the role for you. Like our children, foster parents need support, encouragement and practical advice and sometimes just someone to listen. The Fostering Advisors in our teams are key to all of the support required to our foster parents and this critical role will be accountable for regularly visiting foster parents, offering advice and information regarding all the services and support available to them at ISP, Including matching considerations, respite, training, supervised contact, and transportation. Role responsibilities To have regular phone contact with foster parents to discuss general progress and to share ideas and strategies To make home visits agreed with the ISP Social Worker and Registered Manager To provide foster parents with information and advice, as appropriate, on support and services available to them through ISP and the Fostering Network, especially information and procedures to be followed if an allegation or complaint is made. To co-ordinate training for foster parents To be actively involved with: - Contact arrangements and supervised contact - Respite and transport arrangements, and to transport children directly where required - TSDS Training - Crisis intervention - Matching considerations To support children and young people in their leisure activities To assist in facilitating discussion groups and presentations at the Centre, including attending discussions groups and team meetings To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date records as required To be conversant with applicable regulations and standards To undertake other duties, tasks or projects as requested by the Registered Manager Work as an effective team member and attend other ISP events, e.g. programme meetings. What you will need Understanding of Fostering regulations and standards i.e. the Children's Act & Fostering Service National Minimum Standards Some first-hand knowledge or experience of Fostering, ideally as a foster parent or as part of a Fostering family Previous experience or a want to work in a therapeutic model of child care Previous experience of providing support to foster parents and young people Good understanding of Attachment and working within a therapeutic model Ability to recognise people who foster as professionals and challenge appropriately where necessary in a way that is effective and sustains the relationship Ability to build good working relationships with professionals from various disciplines Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and experience of using spreadsheets and databases Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements Commitment to developing positive working relationships with other staff, outside agencies, our children & young people and foster parents A full driving licence, unrestricted access to your own vehicle and confidence driving across the region The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Stonehouse Hours: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days per week) Working Pattern: Wed: 9am - 12.30pm, Thurs & Frid's: 9am - 5pm Salary: £37,000 prorated Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be prorated) About Us :contentReference oaicite:0 index=0 was founded in 1996, giving us nearly 30 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure, we are always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically'. Requirements Fosterplus Stonehouse is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection For an informal discussion please contact Angela Turland on The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker Base Location: Stonehouse Hours: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days per week) Working Pattern: Wed: 9am - 12.30pm, Thurs & Frid's: 9am - 5pm Salary: £37,000 prorated Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be prorated) About Us :contentReference oaicite:0 index=0 was founded in 1996, giving us nearly 30 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure, we are always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically'. Requirements Fosterplus Stonehouse is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, a confident driver and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Good IT skills Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection For an informal discussion please contact Angela Turland on The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
