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 26, 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,
Barnardo's is seeking an empathetic and child led individual who can work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment using their strong organisational, communication and time management skills to support children in the secure estate. This part-time position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker Project Worker 2) is based within Oakhill Secure Training Centre, which accommodates children aged between 12-18 years, who are in custody, either sentenced or on remand. Barnardo's refers to Young Offender Institutions (YOI) and Secure Training Centres (STC) as the Secure Estate'. Barnardo's is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy (ICRAS) Service to children accommodated in a secure setting. The service is known to children as Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice, and currently works within four Young Offender Institutes, one Secure Training Centre and one Secure Children's home. The ICRAS service is child led and independent of the secure estate; our service is delivered within Oakhill STC to ensure children can freely access support for a range of issues linked to their needs, rights & experiences of custody, resettlement, and safeguarding. As such this is a child-facing service, and at times involves lone working in the establishments, so we are seeking someone who can see the child, not the offence. We hold voice' at the heart of all we do, therefore we feel the role is best described by someone who is currently working in this sector: The role is a Children's Rights and Advocacy role, which means it is our job to empower the children we work with and help them to understand that what they think, what they feel and what they want, really matters. We can speak on behalf of children to ensure their voice is heard and we also have the opportunity to help them to find the tools and confidence to raise their voices for themselves. Advocacy and Children's Rights support is particularly crucial in the secure estate because children are away from home, family and champions, and also because children in secure estate are some of the most vulnerable children in society; they have often faced considerable adversity, disadvantage and discrimination prior to arriving into custody and they might not, therefore, be equipped with the skills needed to articulate their concerns. Through the work you do with a child such as simply helping them make contact with friends or family on the outside, to helping them with concerns they may have in relation to discrimination, resettlement or safeguarding issues, you may be the one person telling them that they matter for the very first time. The position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site manager. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the STC. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure. This role includes lone working in this challenging secure environment. It is, therefore, critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy and is able to take proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the service support mechanisms. This role requires the worker to be onsite for their contracted hours, working remotely only for occasional training or meetings. The advocacy team work on a rota system with set hours each week, which includes weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should also be aware, that due to the nature of working within secure estate, the vetting and induction process can take several months to complete. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional Information, Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described, including advocacy and safeguarding. This is a part-time vacancy with 25.5 hours available per week. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's is seeking an empathetic and child led individual who can work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment using their strong organisational, communication and time management skills to support children in the secure estate. This part-time position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker Project Worker 2) is based within Oakhill Secure Training Centre, which accommodates children aged between 12-18 years, who are in custody, either sentenced or on remand. Barnardo's refers to Young Offender Institutions (YOI) and Secure Training Centres (STC) as the Secure Estate'. Barnardo's is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy (ICRAS) Service to children accommodated in a secure setting. The service is known to children as Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice, and currently works within four Young Offender Institutes, one Secure Training Centre and one Secure Children's home. The ICRAS service is child led and independent of the secure estate; our service is delivered within Oakhill STC to ensure children can freely access support for a range of issues linked to their needs, rights & experiences of custody, resettlement, and safeguarding. As such this is a child-facing service, and at times involves lone working in the establishments, so we are seeking someone who can see the child, not the offence. We hold voice' at the heart of all we do, therefore we feel the role is best described by someone who is currently working in this sector: The role is a Children's Rights and Advocacy role, which means it is our job to empower the children we work with and help them to understand that what they think, what they feel and what they want, really matters. We can speak on behalf of children to ensure their voice is heard and we also have the opportunity to help them to find the tools and confidence to raise their voices for themselves. Advocacy and Children's Rights support is particularly crucial in the secure estate because children are away from home, family and champions, and also because children in secure estate are some of the most vulnerable children in society; they have often faced considerable adversity, disadvantage and discrimination prior to arriving into custody and they might not, therefore, be equipped with the skills needed to articulate their concerns. Through the work you do with a child such as simply helping them make contact with friends or family on the outside, to helping them with concerns they may have in relation to discrimination, resettlement or safeguarding issues, you may be the one person telling them that they matter for the very first time. The position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site manager. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the STC. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure. This role includes lone working in this challenging secure environment. It is, therefore, critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy and is able to take proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the service support mechanisms. This role requires the worker to be onsite for their contracted hours, working remotely only for occasional training or meetings. The advocacy team work on a rota system with set hours each week, which includes weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should also be aware, that due to the nature of working within secure estate, the vetting and induction process can take several months to complete. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional Information, Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described, including advocacy and safeguarding. This is a part-time vacancy with 25.5 hours available per week. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
New Directions Holdings Limited
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Who are we? We are New Directions, a group of companies that provide UK wide services (including recruitment, training, care provision and other support services) within education, social care, domiciliary care and the pharmaceutical sector, from a network of offices across the UK. We have recently been recognised for our fantastic business achievements across a number of awards: Finalists for Best In-House HR Team and Excellence in HR - CIPD HR Wales Awards 2024 Winner of Best Employer, and Finalists for Best People Services, Best Business Services and Best Sustainability - Cardiff Life Awards 2024 Winner of Best Technology and overall, Platinum Award Winner (Checks Direct) - Cardiff Life Awards 2024 Highly commended for Skills Development - IOD Wales Awards 2024 Finalists for Best Temporary Recruitment Agency, Recruitment Agency of the Year 100+ employees and Most Effective Compliance Operation - Recruiter Awards 2024 Finalists for Scale-Up of the Year and Team of the Year (Checks Direct) - Fintech Wales Awards 2024 Finalists for Best Technology (Checks Direct) - EntreConf Awards 2024 Finalists for The Employer of the Year, Mid-Market Business of the Year Award and Family Business of the Year Award - Lloyd's Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024 Finalists for Temporary Recruitment Company of the Year and Best Recruitment Company to work for (£50m to £100m) - TIARA Awards 2024 Finalists for Employer of the Year, Financial & Professional Services Business of the Year and Technology Business of the Year - Cardiff Business Awards 2024 Finalists for Business Services Business of the Year and Employer of the Year - South Wales Business Awards 2024 At New Directions, we deeply value our employees as the heart of our success, and we do this through our Impact Initiative. We recognise that each individual brings unique skills, perspectives, and dedication that drive our growth and innovation. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration where every voice matters. By investing in professional development, well-being, and work-life balance, we ensure our people feel supported and empowered to thrive. We celebrate achievements, encourage creativity, and provide opportunities for advancement. In summary, our Impact Initiative makes sure you feel valued - with celebrations, wellbeing support, and chances to give back as a team. Job purpose To provide a quality temporary recruitment service to all clients and agency workers in your allotted area of responsibility, in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leads to business growth from satisfied customers. Main duties Fully competent at all aspects of the Recruitment Consultant role Monitor & liaise with Branch Manager re reports affecting own geographical areas Support webinars and client events, ensure that places are offered to as many different clients/candidates as possible without inviting the same individuals Manage Telephone Activity in accordance with incoming and outgoing call levels as outlined by Branch Manager To protect your valuable supply staff availability by ensuring that you fill their diaries with suitable work through actively selling them in advance Has a full understanding of desk revenue generated as per set budget GP for individual plan To sustain a booking plan delivering up to £150,000+ GP Able to effectively negotiate rates to improve margin control Has strong knowledge of the Agency Worker Regulations To provide agency workers with a professional agency temporary supply service, finding them the supply work that they desire whilst treating them with respect and being open and honest with them at all times To establish, maintain and develop relationships with clients in your area that have a demand for agency workers Holds excellent relationships with candidates, clients and the local community To recruit, vet and maintain effective working relationships with all candidates available for supply work within your designated area of responsibility Contact all live, lapsed and non-using clients within set timescales Visit a minimum set number of clients per week as agreed with your Manager in line with the Branch Strategy and to incorporate dedicated days out on pre-arranged calls To increase your pool of available candidates, by earning their preference to work through New Directions Social Care rather than other agencies and by earning their desire to recommend New Directions Social Care services to their friends and acquaintances To increase your pool of available candidates through contributing to branch recruitment strategies and by providing an impressive and extremely rapid recruitment service when an application is received, getting the applicant out working for New Directions Social Care as fast as possible whilst adhering to New Directions Social Care critical compliance rules To provide those clients with an efficient and professional supply service based upon respect, complete honesty and total commitment To develop relationships in all using clients with the full range of staff who might benefit from our services To secure additional clients relationships through making suitable contact, at a suitable time, in a suitable way, with a suitable offering, thus finding additional work opportunities for your registered agency workers To secure regular day to day and long-term bookings from clients and match those bookings with the most suitable supply staff available in a professional and (sometimes critically) very rapid manner Take part in on call duties on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends In busy periods, assist to fill bookings Main responsibilities Responsible for assisting in the success of the Social Care department KPIs Responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation, and processes, policies, and procedures Responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and ensuring that you take reasonable care not to put other people (including fellow employees and members of the public) at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your job Responsible for safeguarding assets within your control and possession, including but not limited to hardware, software, systems, or information, and to report any suspected breach in security without delay, to the relevant personnel as required Responsible for the non-disclosure of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company to third parties and/or the misuse of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company for your own purpose/benefit Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing excellent working relationships with colleagues within your department and the wider Company Responsible for delivering exceptional levels of customer service; both to internal and external customers Responsible for communicating with people in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner at all times Educational/qualification attainments Full UK Driver's License Knowledge, skills and experience Previous experience of working in agency recruitment or business development/sales Is able to source, recruit and retain staff for a range of roles Knowledge of recruitment, vetting and compliance procedures/processes Commercial awareness Comfortable conversing with lapsed and non-using clients to develop new business Has excellent customer service skills to deliver a warm and efficient service to existing clients Effective negotiation skills Has strong knowledge of the Agency Worker Regulations Has a full understanding of desk revenue generated as per set budget GP for individual plan Ability to coach other team members Efficient user of RDB, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to build effective relationships Personal qualities Offers personable and calm approach to build effective working relationships with candidates Calm and proactive What we offer Fantastic employee benefits including: A flexible working environment, with the opportunity for hybrid working Health Cashback scheme Life Assurance of 4 x salary Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday after two years' service) Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice A day off for your birthday A Giving Back day - to offer your services to the local community Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria) Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria) Opportunity to join our 3% interest Christmas savings scheme Employee referral scheme; you can earn between £250 and £500 for each successful referral into the business Regular social, health and well-being events Free on-site parking On-site Gym
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Who are we? We are New Directions, a group of companies that provide UK wide services (including recruitment, training, care provision and other support services) within education, social care, domiciliary care and the pharmaceutical sector, from a network of offices across the UK. We have recently been recognised for our fantastic business achievements across a number of awards: Finalists for Best In-House HR Team and Excellence in HR - CIPD HR Wales Awards 2024 Winner of Best Employer, and Finalists for Best People Services, Best Business Services and Best Sustainability - Cardiff Life Awards 2024 Winner of Best Technology and overall, Platinum Award Winner (Checks Direct) - Cardiff Life Awards 2024 Highly commended for Skills Development - IOD Wales Awards 2024 Finalists for Best Temporary Recruitment Agency, Recruitment Agency of the Year 100+ employees and Most Effective Compliance Operation - Recruiter Awards 2024 Finalists for Scale-Up of the Year and Team of the Year (Checks Direct) - Fintech Wales Awards 2024 Finalists for Best Technology (Checks Direct) - EntreConf Awards 2024 Finalists for The Employer of the Year, Mid-Market Business of the Year Award and Family Business of the Year Award - Lloyd's Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2024 Finalists for Temporary Recruitment Company of the Year and Best Recruitment Company to work for (£50m to £100m) - TIARA Awards 2024 Finalists for Employer of the Year, Financial & Professional Services Business of the Year and Technology Business of the Year - Cardiff Business Awards 2024 Finalists for Business Services Business of the Year and Employer of the Year - South Wales Business Awards 2024 At New Directions, we deeply value our employees as the heart of our success, and we do this through our Impact Initiative. We recognise that each individual brings unique skills, perspectives, and dedication that drive our growth and innovation. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration where every voice matters. By investing in professional development, well-being, and work-life balance, we ensure our people feel supported and empowered to thrive. We celebrate achievements, encourage creativity, and provide opportunities for advancement. In summary, our Impact Initiative makes sure you feel valued - with celebrations, wellbeing support, and chances to give back as a team. Job purpose To provide a quality temporary recruitment service to all clients and agency workers in your allotted area of responsibility, in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leads to business growth from satisfied customers. Main duties Fully competent at all aspects of the Recruitment Consultant role Monitor & liaise with Branch Manager re reports affecting own geographical areas Support webinars and client events, ensure that places are offered to as many different clients/candidates as possible without inviting the same individuals Manage Telephone Activity in accordance with incoming and outgoing call levels as outlined by Branch Manager To protect your valuable supply staff availability by ensuring that you fill their diaries with suitable work through actively selling them in advance Has a full understanding of desk revenue generated as per set budget GP for individual plan To sustain a booking plan delivering up to £150,000+ GP Able to effectively negotiate rates to improve margin control Has strong knowledge of the Agency Worker Regulations To provide agency workers with a professional agency temporary supply service, finding them the supply work that they desire whilst treating them with respect and being open and honest with them at all times To establish, maintain and develop relationships with clients in your area that have a demand for agency workers Holds excellent relationships with candidates, clients and the local community To recruit, vet and maintain effective working relationships with all candidates available for supply work within your designated area of responsibility Contact all live, lapsed and non-using clients within set timescales Visit a minimum set number of clients per week as agreed with your Manager in line with the Branch Strategy and to incorporate dedicated days out on pre-arranged calls To increase your pool of available candidates, by earning their preference to work through New Directions Social Care rather than other agencies and by earning their desire to recommend New Directions Social Care services to their friends and acquaintances To increase your pool of available candidates through contributing to branch recruitment strategies and by providing an impressive and extremely rapid recruitment service when an application is received, getting the applicant out working for New Directions Social Care as fast as possible whilst adhering to New Directions Social Care critical compliance rules To provide those clients with an efficient and professional supply service based upon respect, complete honesty and total commitment To develop relationships in all using clients with the full range of staff who might benefit from our services To secure additional clients relationships through making suitable contact, at a suitable time, in a suitable way, with a suitable offering, thus finding additional work opportunities for your registered agency workers To secure regular day to day and long-term bookings from clients and match those bookings with the most suitable supply staff available in a professional and (sometimes critically) very rapid manner Take part in on call duties on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends In busy periods, assist to fill bookings Main responsibilities Responsible for assisting in the success of the Social Care department KPIs Responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation, and processes, policies, and procedures Responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and ensuring that you take reasonable care not to put other people (including fellow employees and members of the public) at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your job Responsible for safeguarding assets within your control and possession, including but not limited to hardware, software, systems, or information, and to report any suspected breach in security without delay, to the relevant personnel as required Responsible for the non-disclosure of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company to third parties and/or the misuse of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company for your own purpose/benefit Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing excellent working relationships with colleagues within your department and the wider Company Responsible for delivering exceptional levels of customer service; both to internal and external customers Responsible for communicating with people in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner at all times Educational/qualification attainments Full UK Driver's License Knowledge, skills and experience Previous experience of working in agency recruitment or business development/sales Is able to source, recruit and retain staff for a range of roles Knowledge of recruitment, vetting and compliance procedures/processes Commercial awareness Comfortable conversing with lapsed and non-using clients to develop new business Has excellent customer service skills to deliver a warm and efficient service to existing clients Effective negotiation skills Has strong knowledge of the Agency Worker Regulations Has a full understanding of desk revenue generated as per set budget GP for individual plan Ability to coach other team members Efficient user of RDB, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to build effective relationships Personal qualities Offers personable and calm approach to build effective working relationships with candidates Calm and proactive What we offer Fantastic employee benefits including: A flexible working environment, with the opportunity for hybrid working Health Cashback scheme Life Assurance of 4 x salary Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday after two years' service) Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice A day off for your birthday A Giving Back day - to offer your services to the local community Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria) Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria) Opportunity to join our 3% interest Christmas savings scheme Employee referral scheme; you can earn between £250 and £500 for each successful referral into the business Regular social, health and well-being events Free on-site parking On-site Gym
Salary: £40,000 £41,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working) Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 19th March 2026 Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness? Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England. We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact. About the Role This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will: Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches Shape the future of Keychange s women s homelessness strategy across Surrey At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging. Who We re Looking For You will bring: Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice Leadership of a team delivering frontline support Previous experience managing operational budgets Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders Excellent communication and leadership skills Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions A values-led approach aligned with Keychange s Christian ethos Desirable experience includes: Managing accommodation-based services Existing Church partnerships across Surrey Occupational requirement: This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings. What We Offer Salary of £40,000 £41,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based) Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions Ongoing personalised learning and professional development A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Recruitment Timeline Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026 First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026 Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026 Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Salary: £40,000 £41,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working) Contract: Full-time Closing Date: 19th March 2026 Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness? Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England. We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact. About the Role This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will: Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches Shape the future of Keychange s women s homelessness strategy across Surrey At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging. Who We re Looking For You will bring: Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice Leadership of a team delivering frontline support Previous experience managing operational budgets Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders Excellent communication and leadership skills Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions A values-led approach aligned with Keychange s Christian ethos Desirable experience includes: Managing accommodation-based services Existing Church partnerships across Surrey Occupational requirement: This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings. What We Offer Salary of £40,000 £41,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based) Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions Ongoing personalised learning and professional development A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Recruitment Timeline Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026 First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026 Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026 Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
About the Role Do you enjoy helping people? Are you a compassionate and people-focused person? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people who are in problem debt and help them find a way forward? The Debt Advice Caseworker will provide an in-person high-quality debt advice and casework service to the organisation s clients. The Debt Advice Caseworker will provide mentoring and support to their co-workers, which will help develop their skills and expertise in debt and money management service, ensuring they deliver our clients with the best possible service. A demanding role, whereby the Debt Advice Caseworker will have the ability to understand and deal with complex information. They will work collaboratively with their team, management and external organisations. Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time. Requirements To be appointed as a Debt Advice Caseworker, you will need to have: 1. Knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions. OR To be appointed as a Trainee Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge of advice areas and money advice issues and have experience of giving advice. We re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills. 2. Experience of achieving performance and quality targets/KPIs. 3. Ability and willingness to undertake training and development to comply with Money and Pensions Service and Citizens Advice quality standards. 4. Effective oral/written communication skills and be numerate to the level required by the tasks. 5. Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines, manage workload and targets in a pressured environment. 6. An ordered approach to casework and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures. 7. IT literacy with an ability to use software packages including Microsoft Office products in the provision of advice and preparation of formal written materials. 8. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively. 9. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team. 10. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equalities and diversity policy 11. Ability to work across different sites within Liverpool. 12. Institute of Money Advisers Certificate in Money Advice Practice or MaPS Caseworker accreditation equivalent. Equality and Diversity: All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. Responsibilities: Provide a casework service covering the full range of debt and money management advice, including debt relief orders, bankruptcy, and debt management plans. Deliver our service by a range of methods required, including telephone/digital channels, drop-in sessions, appointments, outreach work, and home visits. Act for clients where necessary; this includes drafting letters, budgets, financial statements, and negotiating with third parties. Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits. Prepare and present cases to statutory bodies, tribunals, and courts when required. Assist clients with issues, where they may be an integral part of a case, and refer them to the appropriate agencies and advisers. Maintain standards of service delivery and ensure that casework conforms to the Citizens Advice membership requirements, the Advice Quality Standard, and the Money and Pensions Service Advice Quality Framework. Comply with systems for monitoring and reporting purposes. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the service area meets key performance indicators and targets. Assist in the smooth running of the organisation and provide emergency cover for other parts of the service when necessary. Analyse and interpret complex information, communicating this effectively in writing with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation. About us Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023. CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust. We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
About the Role Do you enjoy helping people? Are you a compassionate and people-focused person? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people who are in problem debt and help them find a way forward? The Debt Advice Caseworker will provide an in-person high-quality debt advice and casework service to the organisation s clients. The Debt Advice Caseworker will provide mentoring and support to their co-workers, which will help develop their skills and expertise in debt and money management service, ensuring they deliver our clients with the best possible service. A demanding role, whereby the Debt Advice Caseworker will have the ability to understand and deal with complex information. They will work collaboratively with their team, management and external organisations. Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time. Requirements To be appointed as a Debt Advice Caseworker, you will need to have: 1. Knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions. OR To be appointed as a Trainee Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge of advice areas and money advice issues and have experience of giving advice. We re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills. 2. Experience of achieving performance and quality targets/KPIs. 3. Ability and willingness to undertake training and development to comply with Money and Pensions Service and Citizens Advice quality standards. 4. Effective oral/written communication skills and be numerate to the level required by the tasks. 5. Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines, manage workload and targets in a pressured environment. 6. An ordered approach to casework and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures. 7. IT literacy with an ability to use software packages including Microsoft Office products in the provision of advice and preparation of formal written materials. 8. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively. 9. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team. 10. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equalities and diversity policy 11. Ability to work across different sites within Liverpool. 12. Institute of Money Advisers Certificate in Money Advice Practice or MaPS Caseworker accreditation equivalent. Equality and Diversity: All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. Responsibilities: Provide a casework service covering the full range of debt and money management advice, including debt relief orders, bankruptcy, and debt management plans. Deliver our service by a range of methods required, including telephone/digital channels, drop-in sessions, appointments, outreach work, and home visits. Act for clients where necessary; this includes drafting letters, budgets, financial statements, and negotiating with third parties. Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits. Prepare and present cases to statutory bodies, tribunals, and courts when required. Assist clients with issues, where they may be an integral part of a case, and refer them to the appropriate agencies and advisers. Maintain standards of service delivery and ensure that casework conforms to the Citizens Advice membership requirements, the Advice Quality Standard, and the Money and Pensions Service Advice Quality Framework. Comply with systems for monitoring and reporting purposes. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the service area meets key performance indicators and targets. Assist in the smooth running of the organisation and provide emergency cover for other parts of the service when necessary. Analyse and interpret complex information, communicating this effectively in writing with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation. About us Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023. CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust. We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
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 (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,
Feb 26, 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 (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,
Outreach Support Worker Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive Are you someone who s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Tendring area of Essex . You ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential. What your day might look like Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills. Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence. Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time. Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism. What makes this role special Please note, this isn t a care worker role. This is a role where it s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You ll be part of a passionate team that s committed to helping people flourish, and you ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. Could it be you? We re looking for someone who: Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check What you ll get in return 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 2 paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Family-friendly policies A role where your support helps people thrive Closing date: 12th March 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in person at our Colchester Octagon office no later than March 13th 2026. PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Outreach Support Worker Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive Are you someone who s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Tendring area of Essex . You ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential. What your day might look like Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills. Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence. Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time. Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism. What makes this role special Please note, this isn t a care worker role. This is a role where it s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You ll be their cheerleader, guide and advocate. You ll be part of a passionate team that s committed to helping people flourish, and you ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact. Could it be you? We re looking for someone who: Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check What you ll get in return 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 2 paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more Life assurance at 4x your salary Up to 10% pension contribution Family-friendly policies A role where your support helps people thrive Closing date: 12th March 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in person at our Colchester Octagon office no later than March 13th 2026. PLEASE NOTE: Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
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 26, 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,
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,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
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,
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
SUPPORT WORKER - THE BUNGALOW Benefits Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days holiday 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. The Role We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! 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 user, family and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service user 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. Ideally have experience of working in a care setting but this is not essential. 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 The Dove Project - Part of Caretech 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 an 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.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
SUPPORT WORKER - THE BUNGALOW Benefits Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days holiday 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. The Role We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! 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 user, family and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service user 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. Ideally have experience of working in a care setting but this is not essential. 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 The Dove Project - Part of Caretech 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 an 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.
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 (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,
Feb 26, 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 (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,
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Salary: £28,500.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes. Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK s and blended team model and contract requirements. Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working. Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies. Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks. To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources. Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers). Hold responsibility for health and safety, data collection and cash handling in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Salary: £28,500.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes. Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK s and blended team model and contract requirements. Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working. Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies. Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks. To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources. Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers). Hold responsibility for health and safety, data collection and cash handling in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker) Post no: 658 Reports to: Service Manager (Blended Teams) Working base: Bedford CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) MK40 Contract type: Permanent Salary: £24,720 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence. This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role. Service Delivery Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them. Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust), working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5:00pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker) Post no: 658 Reports to: Service Manager (Blended Teams) Working base: Bedford CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) MK40 Contract type: Permanent Salary: £24,720 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence. This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role. Service Delivery Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them. Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance. Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities. To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service. Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them. Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust), working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5:00pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Your new company You'll be joining a public sector organisation in the heart of Swindon Work Pattern Hybrid 50/50 split Initial training period is on site Your new role Carry out a range of grant administration tasks in accordance with established procedures and business rules. Set up funding opportunities across internal operational systems and external platforms. Support system development by participating in User Acceptance Testing activities. Maintain accurate data by processing contact records, updating bank details and ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements. Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and timely information. Administer elements of the Global Talent Visa process, ensuring all actions meet Home Office standards and agreed service levels. Contribute to wider organisational initiatives and corporate projects when required. Support colleagues by helping to maintain and update documentation including SharePoint, Excel, and knowledge resources. What you'll need to succeed Relevant experience in a similar administrative environment. Experience providing operational or organisational support in a customer focused role. Ability to deliver a high quality service while managing changing workloads and priorities. Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and clearly. Confident working collaboratively as part of a team across different business functions. Ability to meet deadlines and work to agreed targets with accuracy and attention to detail. Competence in using Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: familiarity with financial practices or previous use of finance systems What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 26, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You'll be joining a public sector organisation in the heart of Swindon Work Pattern Hybrid 50/50 split Initial training period is on site Your new role Carry out a range of grant administration tasks in accordance with established procedures and business rules. Set up funding opportunities across internal operational systems and external platforms. Support system development by participating in User Acceptance Testing activities. Maintain accurate data by processing contact records, updating bank details and ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements. Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and timely information. Administer elements of the Global Talent Visa process, ensuring all actions meet Home Office standards and agreed service levels. Contribute to wider organisational initiatives and corporate projects when required. Support colleagues by helping to maintain and update documentation including SharePoint, Excel, and knowledge resources. What you'll need to succeed Relevant experience in a similar administrative environment. Experience providing operational or organisational support in a customer focused role. Ability to deliver a high quality service while managing changing workloads and priorities. Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and clearly. Confident working collaboratively as part of a team across different business functions. Ability to meet deadlines and work to agreed targets with accuracy and attention to detail. Competence in using Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: familiarity with financial practices or previous use of finance systems What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Children's Residential Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications Completely free on-shift meals and parking Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Providing support and care to the young people within our services Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling Traveling with our young people to and from School or College Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care Organising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards - Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Children's Residential Senior Support Worker We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme - we offer: Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualifications Completely free on-shift meals and parking Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service Paid Sickness Leave Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates Casual Dress Code Company Pension Simply Health (Linked to Service) Days out and Activity days off site We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development Providing support and care to the young people within our services Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling Traveling with our young people to and from School or College Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care Organising and facilitating social activities This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It's challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards - Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months senior experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. Equal Opportunities: All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. 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. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Information Security Specialist Permanent - Up to 75k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Leatherhead Your new company: A leading construction and development company in Surrey is currently looking for an Information Security Specialist to come in and support the existing IT Security Manager to improve and maintain their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) capability and help us continually improve our ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). The role is full-time, with a hybrid working pattern usually around 2/3 days a week in the office in Leatherhead. Role responsibilities: You will be supporting the IT Security Manager across a broad variety of work. You'll apply hands-on expertise across both public and private sector programmes-particularly UK government and construction. Own and improve our ISMS: Develop, implement and maintain our ISO 27001 aligned ISMS, report on control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Run regular security risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities in policies, procedures and configurations, and track remediation. Create and maintain security policies, procedures and controls tailored to construction and government-related projects. Act as the primary liaison to project teams, Build Asset Security Managers and Information Controllers-especially on UK government contracts. Lead audits and reviews to confirm conformance with Wates Professional Standards. Deliver guidance and training on security best practice and supply chain compliance across teams and functions. Conduct supplier due diligence and security assessments, ensuring appropriate third-party controls. Provide monthly Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting to the IT Security Manager. You will need: Technical skills and strong communication skills Experience with UK government security requirements and procurement processes. Understanding of construction industry security risks and regulation. Willingness to get stuck in and converse with other business departments. ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (mandatory). CISM/CISM would be beneficial but not mandatory. Strong GRC background with proven delivery of ISO 27001 compliant ISMS. Broad knowledge of security frameworks and best practice. Good analytical skills Highly organised and able to implement and manage robust governance processes. To undergo a BPSS, and potentially SC security check. What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 or 3 days per week in the Leatherhead office. Salary up to the 75k mark. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays 8% pension employers' contribution Training budgets PMI Strong maternity and paternity benefits. And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Information Security Specialist Permanent - Up to 75k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Leatherhead Your new company: A leading construction and development company in Surrey is currently looking for an Information Security Specialist to come in and support the existing IT Security Manager to improve and maintain their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) capability and help us continually improve our ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). The role is full-time, with a hybrid working pattern usually around 2/3 days a week in the office in Leatherhead. Role responsibilities: You will be supporting the IT Security Manager across a broad variety of work. You'll apply hands-on expertise across both public and private sector programmes-particularly UK government and construction. Own and improve our ISMS: Develop, implement and maintain our ISO 27001 aligned ISMS, report on control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Run regular security risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities in policies, procedures and configurations, and track remediation. Create and maintain security policies, procedures and controls tailored to construction and government-related projects. Act as the primary liaison to project teams, Build Asset Security Managers and Information Controllers-especially on UK government contracts. Lead audits and reviews to confirm conformance with Wates Professional Standards. Deliver guidance and training on security best practice and supply chain compliance across teams and functions. Conduct supplier due diligence and security assessments, ensuring appropriate third-party controls. Provide monthly Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting to the IT Security Manager. You will need: Technical skills and strong communication skills Experience with UK government security requirements and procurement processes. Understanding of construction industry security risks and regulation. Willingness to get stuck in and converse with other business departments. ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (mandatory). CISM/CISM would be beneficial but not mandatory. Strong GRC background with proven delivery of ISO 27001 compliant ISMS. Broad knowledge of security frameworks and best practice. Good analytical skills Highly organised and able to implement and manage robust governance processes. To undergo a BPSS, and potentially SC security check. What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 or 3 days per week in the Leatherhead office. Salary up to the 75k mark. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays 8% pension employers' contribution Training budgets PMI Strong maternity and paternity benefits. And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Residential Support Worker - Deaf Services Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 + £32 Sleep in Rate Full time and part time shifts available CPD opportunities after successfully passing probation and fast-tracked career development for suitable candidates. Overview We are looking for individuals to support our young people in a residential home setting in Mid Devon. These individuals are profoundly deaf, and need support in their day to day life. All of the young adults use British Sign Language to communicate and all communication is supported by AAC devices and visual imagery. Some Knowledge of BSL is desired however courses would be offered in line with current experience and qualifications. Specialist equipment and facilities are provided to support the challenges faced with the sensory loss, such as; specialist fire systems, vibrating pads, access to a minicom and internet connection for face time or skype. As part of the team you will be working closely with other local organisations and services to offer a wide choice of activities, hobbies, educational input and support to attend Deaf events and integration into the Deaf community. As well as the day to day running of the home and supporting the residential daily needs. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to join our longstanding team and continue to provide outstanding care to our young people You will be supported by a dedicated core team and on job training. Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be under-taken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Bank Residential Support Worker - Deaf Services - Tiverton - SYS-16733
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Residential Support Worker - Deaf Services Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 + £32 Sleep in Rate Full time and part time shifts available CPD opportunities after successfully passing probation and fast-tracked career development for suitable candidates. Overview We are looking for individuals to support our young people in a residential home setting in Mid Devon. These individuals are profoundly deaf, and need support in their day to day life. All of the young adults use British Sign Language to communicate and all communication is supported by AAC devices and visual imagery. Some Knowledge of BSL is desired however courses would be offered in line with current experience and qualifications. Specialist equipment and facilities are provided to support the challenges faced with the sensory loss, such as; specialist fire systems, vibrating pads, access to a minicom and internet connection for face time or skype. As part of the team you will be working closely with other local organisations and services to offer a wide choice of activities, hobbies, educational input and support to attend Deaf events and integration into the Deaf community. As well as the day to day running of the home and supporting the residential daily needs. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to join our longstanding team and continue to provide outstanding care to our young people You will be supported by a dedicated core team and on job training. Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be under-taken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Bank Residential Support Worker - Deaf Services - Tiverton - SYS-16733
