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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 Salary: Up to £39,142.63 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: Durham 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 Catherine Todd - Registered 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 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) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. 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: 28,500 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 We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with 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 Complete reports and 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 experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, 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 You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered 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 be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will 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 (phone number removed). 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,

Part Time Support Worker - Cambs Outreach Beatrice Road £12.71 per hour 25 hours per week Benefits: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants. Main duties and responsibilities: To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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,

Supported Living Support Worker Location: East Hunsbury, Northampton Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours per week, includes day and night shifts Hourly Rate : £12.71 per hour days and £13.71 per hour nights The Oakleaf Group, part of The CareTech Group, is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. Our main site is based in Hartwell, Northampton but we also have services based in Duston, Weston Favell, Hunsbury and Strawberry Hill. We are now recruiting Supported Living Support Workers to support our clients in our new development in East Hunsbury. Posts are full - time and will include a variety of days, nights and twilights. As part of your contract, you will be expected to work across any of the Oakleaf sites if required. Working in the Supported Living dictates a level of flexibility and all our Supported Living staff must be available to work where required. No staff are employed to any one area or unit. Some Supported Living staff will work on a rotation of working on the main site and in the Supported Living houses again, as and when required. Applicants are required to hold a full valid UK driving licence. Rewards & Benefits: Up to 28 Days Holiday Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Career progression within the company CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS prior to commencement of employment, this expense will be met by the employer. Requirements for the role: Experience in a Caring environment Able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our residents Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a difference to someone else life Good written skills Able to fulfil the sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota Full training will be given to meet the individual needs of the client but previous care experience is required. The job role: To work as a member of our Multidisciplinary Care Team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of holistic resident care 24 hours a day. To implement and effectively assist in the day to day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in meeting all basic care needs. Keep accurate and up-to-date residents' information, recordings and general records. To assist in delivering personal care to residents whilst respecting privacy, dignity and personal boundaries. Maintain resident confidentiality/data protection in line with unit and policy. To take direction from senior community support workers with qualified professionals. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties but reflects accurately the position of Community Support Worker .

Administrator - Part Time 3 Days Per Week Salary: 25,210.25 Full Time Equivalent Location: Office Based - Stone Hours: 24 hours per Week - 3 days Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance and Employee Discount Scheme, (all benefits would be pro-rated) 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. We are currently looking to recruit a Part-Time Administrator to provide an administrative support service to our fostering team. The role will involve working within the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining databases and electronic filing systems, managing fostering paperwork and forms as well as general ad hoc administration. The post holder will also be expected to provide a meet and greet service, set up meetings, and take minutes for a variety of staff, foster parent and professional meetings. It is essential that applicants have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, confident personality. Role Responsibilities (including but not limited to) To provide a comprehensive day to day administrative service for the office team to include: Maintaining electronic and paper files Maintaining databases Producing professionally written emails and letters Processing incoming and outgoing post Photocopying Brochure/standard form production Message taking and signposting Management of petty cash and processing of invoices / expenses Organise meetings To support the social work team with data collection, recording, filing and auditing To receive visitors To build up and maintain a supportive relationship with foster parents, as the post holder will be one of the first points of contact within the office To liaise with Local Authority social workers To take minutes of monthly meetings for foster parents and distribute to relevant personnel To carry out statutory checks and take up references on prospective foster parents To maintain accurate databases/registers of all referrals and children placed To provide information from these databases to the Registered Manager as required To be responsible for the smooth running of the office premises under the direction of the Registered Manager To order stationary and receive orders To maintain a database of children's birthdays and send out cards to children To be responsible for the maintenance of all office equipment To attend regular team meetings To represent and promote the Orange Grove at every opportunity To make constructive use of supervision and work closely with team members to enhance personal and team developments Requirements Educated to GCSE level with grades A-C in Mathematics, English A good working knowledge of Databases, Microsoft Office Suite (which will be tested at interview) Proven experience of working in an administrative role, ideally within a child-centred/caring environment is a pre-requisite for this post Proven experience of taking accurate minutes Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements Good communication skills (phone/writing) Ability to manage conflict effectively, be solution focused To be able to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships Ability to manage workload and work autonomously The ability to demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy and to represent Orange Grove Fostercare at all times Interviews may take place over Microsoft Teams or in person at our office based in Stone. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Orange Grove. Orange Grove is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove 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:Administrative,

Administrator - Part Time 3 Days Per Week Salary: 25,210.25 Full Time Equivalent Location: Office Based - Stone Hours: 24 hours per Week - 3 days Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance and Employee Discount Scheme, (all benefits would be pro-rated) 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. We are currently looking to recruit a Part-Time Administrator to provide an administrative support service to our fostering team. The role will involve working within the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining databases and electronic filing systems, managing fostering paperwork and forms as well as general ad hoc administration. The post holder will also be expected to provide a meet and greet service, set up meetings, and take minutes for a variety of staff, foster parent and professional meetings. It is essential that applicants have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, confident personality. Role Responsibilities (including but not limited to) To provide a comprehensive day to day administrative service for the office team to include: Maintaining electronic and paper files Maintaining databases Producing professionally written emails and letters Processing incoming and outgoing post Photocopying Brochure/standard form production Message taking and signposting Management of petty cash and processing of invoices / expenses Organise meetings To support the social work team with data collection, recording, filing and auditing To receive visitors To build up and maintain a supportive relationship with foster parents, as the post holder will be one of the first points of contact within the office To liaise with Local Authority social workers To take minutes of monthly meetings for foster parents and distribute to relevant personnel To carry out statutory checks and take up references on prospective foster parents To maintain accurate databases/registers of all referrals and children placed To provide information from these databases to the Registered Manager as required To be responsible for the smooth running of the office premises under the direction of the Registered Manager To order stationary and receive orders To maintain a database of children's birthdays and send out cards to children To be responsible for the maintenance of all office equipment To attend regular team meetings To represent and promote the Orange Grove at every opportunity To make constructive use of supervision and work closely with team members to enhance personal and team developments Requirements Educated to GCSE level with grades A-C in Mathematics, English A good working knowledge of Databases, Microsoft Office Suite (which will be tested at interview) Proven experience of working in an administrative role, ideally within a child-centred/caring environment is a pre-requisite for this post Proven experience of taking accurate minutes Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements Good communication skills (phone/writing) Ability to manage conflict effectively, be solution focused To be able to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships Ability to manage workload and work autonomously The ability to demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy and to represent Orange Grove Fostercare at all times Interviews may take place over Microsoft Teams or in person at our office based in Stone. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Orange Grove. Orange Grove is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove 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:Administrative,

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,

Bank Worker If you are the successful candidate, you will be joining a very tight-knit and supportive team that works tirelessly to ensure some of the most vulnerable are well-cared for Role: Bank Worker Locations: London, North East and North West Hourly salary: £12.24 - £14.03 End Date: 02 March, 2026 Employment Type: Bank About the Role Each year, the charity supports and empowers thousands of young people to find a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future. We want you to be a part of that change we re passionate about. Come join our dedicated team as a Bank Worker and you ll be given the opportunity to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness and create positive change. What We Can Offer You: Flexibility Competitive Pay: £12.24 to £14.03 per hour Meaningful Work: making a positive impact in your local community Responsibilities: Community Support: providing support and guidance to individuals facing homelessness Empowerment: helping clients to access resources and services to encourage their independence Teamwork: working with a dedicated wider team to deliver excellent quality care, support, and guidance to our clients What We Are Looking For: Strong communication with a range of people from different backgrounds Understanding and respecting perspectives and experiences of clients Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals Experience working with young people at risk of homelessness We have services across: North East: Durham, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Middlesbrough. North West: Manchester, Cheshire, Oldham, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Warrington. London: Brent, Bromley, Camden, Haringey, Islington, Lambeth, Finsbury Park, Sutton, Gravesend. Ready to start your journey with us? Submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About Depaul UK In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.

Join Homeless Oxfordshire as a Project 41 Support Worker, supporting people with experiences of homelessness, trauma, substance use, and mental health needs to live more independently in dispersed accommodation. You ll build compassionate, trauma-informed relationships, deliver high-quality support, coordinate with partners, manage risks and safeguarding, and help clients move on to suitable long-term housing. Join a supportive team where your commitment, resilience, and positive approach truly change lives. Main Purpose Of Job: Project 41 accommodates individuals within the homeless pathway and as part of Oxfordshire s Homelessness Alliance. These individuals have support needs including substance use, mental health and offending histories, but are able to live in dispersed accommodation in Oxford with a higher level of independence than in our hostels. The successful candidate will understand the trauma people using our services have experienced, and have a compassionate and assertive approach to building relationships. At Project 41 you will provide high quality support service provision, work with clients to ensure suitable and timely move on, ensure the health and safety and safeguarding of service users and colleagues, work in a psychologically informed way, and develop and maintain effective partnerships with relevant agencies. Main Areas Of Responsibility: To ensure the effective delivery of high quality support, housing management and resettlement opportunities. To develop effective professional relationships with service users that is trauma informed and compassionate, and which empowers and motivates our service users to make positive changes in their lives. To work in partnership with support agencies to coordinate a holistic response to an individuals needs; this may include substance use services, probation, health professionals and adult social care. To lead on identifying and applying for suitable move on accommodation, and providing support throughout the move and whilst settling in to new accommodation. To assess risk and suitability of referrals for the service. To be responsible for creating and actioning person centred, strengths based support plans, and identifying and working towards suitable move on. To assess and manage risk for individuals and in the service, creating and maintaining risk assessments for all clients. Reporting any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures. Work with the Team Manager and colleagues to achieve agreed contractual performance targets and organisational targets and objectives. Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment across accommodation services; this may including room cleaning and clearance. Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly. To participate in the induction of and support new team members. To contribute to a positive team culture which is inspiring and motivational. Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire s policies and procedures. Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best. Contribute to the work of the broader team. About Us: We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us! What s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. There is currently a vacancy within our Equality Housing Team for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we re looking for. The successful candidate will have: Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs A Person Centred Planning ethos Providing support with personal care as required Excellent communication and record keeping skills We know job satisfaction , flexibility , work/life balance , and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working, and our team can benefit from other perks including the Blue Light Card. To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification or fill in an application form which you can find on our website. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997. Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March Interview Date: Wednesday 25th March

Support Worker - Must be a Driver Location : Ringmer, East Sussex Rate : £12.71 per hourPermanent Full-time 35 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role 'Extraordinary Days, Every Day' At CareTech , we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence , building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Worker to join our service in Ringmer, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service - Ashring House Ashring is a small 6 bedded house in the beautiful village of Ringmer, the community of the village are very welcoming and inviting. Ashring supports 6 service users with physical and learning disabilities. Ashring hold in house activities for the service users such as arts and crafts as well walks weekly to local dementia club in Ringmer and enjoy using public transport for days out too. It is very important to Ashring that staff work closely with the clients of Ashring house and support them into the community and mix with people and participate in community life. Ashring is a happy home and communication is very important to all that work and live here. Staff support clients to live an everyday life, to be as independent as possible and to offer choice and respect dignity at all times. The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plansAssist with daily living skills and personal care where requiredPromote independence, dignity, and wellbeingSupport activities, appointments, and community accessMaintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a teamWork a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We're Looking For We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we'll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 DiplomaAbility to work unsociable hours on a rota basisDrivers desirable but not essentialEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant Our Values FriendlyPositiveInnovativeEmpoweringPerson-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies