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Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 25th March 2026, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date The Role As Registered Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team within the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. You'll work alongside experienced Registered Managers and Area Team Managers in a supportive network, driving high standards of care and improving outcomes for disabled children and young people. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong blend of leadership, specialist knowledge, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of disabled children and young people. You'll need: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Proven track record of successful performance in residential care provision. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks. A flexible, resourceful, and emotionally resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs. Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams and families. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

Context This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England. Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems. This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience. Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services. Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families. Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time. You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard About the role: The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need. Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children s social care, education, health and community support. This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations. The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds. The key deadlines and information: We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted. Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 Interview date (in Greater Manchester and in person): Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 March 2026 Starting in post If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role, at the latest by the w/c 27 April 2026, and ideally by w/c 20 April 2026. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front. We will also ask you to attend an overnight in-person residential on Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April in our London office for induction into the role. A draft agenda will look like the below. Wednesday 29 April 11am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 5pm - induction afternoon session finishes 6.30pm dinner with team Thursday 30 April 9.30am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 4pm - induction afternoon session finishes 4pm finish and travel home Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers. Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate. Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area. Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families. Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support. Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care. Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities. Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week). Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks. Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation. Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers. Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team. Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies. Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols. Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements. Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation. Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact. Essential requirements include: Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans. Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period. Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations. Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings. Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family. Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families. Awareness of how children s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals. Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries. Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce). Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team. What we offer you: Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling) Charity Worker Discounts. How to apply: Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Newham) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines. Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience? Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result. Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools . click apply for full job details

Context This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England. Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems. This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience. Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services. Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families. Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time. You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard About the role: The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need. Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children s social care, education, health and community support. This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations. The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds. The key deadlines and information: We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted. Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 Interview date (in London and in person): Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 March 2026 Starting in post If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role, at the latest by the w/c 27 April 2026, and ideally by w/c 20 April 2026. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front. We will also ask you to attend an overnight in-person residential on Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April in our London office for induction into the role. A draft agenda will look like the below. Wednesday 29 April 11am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 5pm - induction afternoon session finishes 6.30pm dinner with team Thursday 30 April 9.30am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 4pm - induction afternoon session finishes 4pm finish and travel home Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers. Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate. Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area. Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families. Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support. Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care. Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities. Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week). Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks. Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation. Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers. Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team. Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies. Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols. Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements. Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation. Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact. Essential requirements include: Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans. Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period. Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations. Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings. Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family. Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families. Awareness of how children s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals. Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries. Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce). Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team. What we offer you: Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling) Charity Worker Discounts. How to apply: Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Oxfordshire) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines. Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience? Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result. Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools . click apply for full job details

Overview and Responsibilities Having experience of working in the care industry is essential for this role Children's Night Support Worker - Aurora Meldreth Manor Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border Salary: £12.87 ph to £14.03 ph (linked to competency and qualifications) a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 WELCOME BONUS Hours: 4 week rota pattern of 14 shifts (8:45pm to 8:15am) - Ave 40hrs per week. Full-time and part-time contracts available. We are currently looking for an experienced Night Support Workers in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor Children's Home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people who have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties resulting in complex learning needs. The Role: At night; your role will be to provide the highest level of care for our children and young adults; from assisting them in getting ready for bed (including washing/changing), encouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible and of course regularly checking all of those in your care at regular intervals through the night and dealing with any incidences that occur. Providing exceptional high levels of care for our children and young adults Assisting with getting them ready for bed which will include washing and changing Encourage a healthy sleeping pattern where possible Checking on the children and young adults at regular intervals throughout the night and dealing with any difficulties Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive, calm and happy Please note that the role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines. This is a waking night position; so in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher and keeping the environment tidy). With full training and continued support you will take responsibility for ensuring that all their medical needs are met including the administration and recording of prescribed medication. The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our children and young adults to become more autonomous. Please click here for the full Job Description Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile Experience working in the Care industry (working with children that have additional needs is a bonus) Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible Exceptional communication skills and patience Resilient with a robust and positive nature Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults or children's needs Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend Full training and continued support Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us! DBS is paid for by us Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Access to Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources

Context This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England. Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems. This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience. Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services. Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families. Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time. Navigators will be based in Blackpool, the London Borough of Newham, Oxfordshire and Rochdale. You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard. Purpose of the role The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need. Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children's social care, education, health and community support. This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations. The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds. Key deadlines and information We have really short timescales for these roles as they are part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available all the dates highlighted: Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 Interview date (in-person in Greater Manchester or London depending on role): Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 March 2026 Starting in post If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role, at the latest by the w/c 27 April 2026 , and ideally by w/c 20 April 2026. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed. If you do apply for this role, we will ask for some of these details up front. We will also ask you to attend an overnight in-person residential on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April at our London office for induction into the role. How to apply: Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines and the full job pack, attached. Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions on the job listing on our website. Please use actual examples to demonstrate your experience. 1. Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience? 2. Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result. 3. Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools, social workers or community services) to support a family. Guidance: Explain how you built relationships, managed differences of opinion and ensured the family received appropriate support. 4. Give an example of a time you had concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or their family member. What steps did you take and how did you decide what to do? Guidance: Describe your role in recognising and responding to the concern and any safeguarding processes you followed. 5. Tell us about how you have managed a caseload or multiple families at once. How did you keep accurate records and make sure important information was documented? Guidance: Please describe the systems or processes you used and why accurate recording was important.

Context This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England. Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems. This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience. Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services. Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families. Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time. You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard About the role: The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need. Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children s social care, education, health and community support. This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations. The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds. The key deadlines and information: We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted. Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 Interview date (in Greater Manchester and in person): Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 March 2026 Starting in post If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role, at the latest by the w/c 27 April 2026, and ideally by w/c 20 April 2026. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front. We will also ask you to attend an overnight in-person residential on Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April in our London office for induction into the role. A draft agenda will look like the below. Wednesday 29 April 11am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 5pm - induction afternoon session finishes 6.30pm dinner with team Thursday 30 April 9.30am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 4pm - induction afternoon session finishes 4pm finish and travel home Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers. Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate. Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area. Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families. Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support. Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care. Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities. Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week). Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks. Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation. Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers. Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team. Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies. Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols. Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements. Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation. Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact. Essential requirements include: Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans. Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period. Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations. Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings. Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family. Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families. Awareness of how children s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals. Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries. Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce). Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team. What we offer you: Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling) Charity Worker Discounts. How to apply: Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Blackpool) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines. Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience? Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result. Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools . click apply for full job details

Context This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England. Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems. This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience. Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services. Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families. Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time. You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard About the role: The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need. Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children s social care, education, health and community support. This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations. The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds. The key deadlines and information: We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted. Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March 2026 Interview date (in Greater Manchester and in person): Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 March 2026 Starting in post If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role, at the latest by the w/c 27 April 2026, and ideally by w/c 20 April 2026. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front. We will also ask you to attend an overnight in-person residential on Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April in our London office for induction into the role. A draft agenda will look like the below. Wednesday 29 April 11am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 5pm - induction afternoon session finishes 6.30pm dinner with team Thursday 30 April 9.30am induction morning session starts 12.30pm lunch 1.15pm induction afternoon session starts 4pm - induction afternoon session finishes 4pm finish and travel home Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers. Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate. Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area. Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families. Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support. Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care. Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities. Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week). Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks. Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation. Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers. Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team. Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies. Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols. Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements. Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation. Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact. Essential requirements include: Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans. Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period. Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations. Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings. Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family. Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families. Awareness of how children s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals. Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries. Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce). Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team. What we offer you: Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling) Charity Worker Discounts. How to apply: Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Rochdale) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines. Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience? Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result. Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools . click apply for full job details

"If you have the ability to be patient, to be kind and to be there for any young person, then you can definitely do the job" - Cerys, Residential Worker. Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you looking to work in a brand-new children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you compassionate, empathetic and resilient? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you to start your career within the children and family sector! We are looking for a team of compassionate and patient Residential Workers to make a difference to the lives of local children and families who experience difficulties and inequalities. Hear more about the rewarding role of a Residential Worker here Role Overview: The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites - where you'll help create safe, nurturing environments for young people aged 11-17 who have experienced trauma. The Residential Worker will effectively contribute to looking after and working with young people and families directly to ensure the delivery of good quality care. The role requires you to be empathetic and resilient to ensure our young people feel safe and protected. In return, you'll be part of a team of passionate, like-minded professionals, supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. You'll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities, helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector. What You'll Get: 37-hour working week + potential overtime opportunities. 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more. Generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Essex Rewards - discounts at hundreds of retailers. Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform. 2 paid volunteering days (individual) + 2 team volunteering days annually. Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey. What You'll Do: This role calls for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual who can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Directly support children and young people within a residential home, ensuring all regulatory requirements and codes of practice are consistently met. Contribute to care planning , helping assess individual needs and develop clear, actionable placement plans that are regularly reviewed and updated. Facilitate positive family contact , supporting young people in maintaining healthy relationships and preparing for adulthood. Empower young people to make informed decisions about their lives, encouraging independence and self-confidence. Collaborate with the management team to maintain a healthy, safe, and supportive living environment that promotes independence. Support access to education and personal interests , helping young people grow, learn, and prepare for a successful transition into adulthood. Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the residential home, including monitoring care standards and occasionally leading shifts. Work towards individual and shared objectives , reviewed annually as part of the performance management framework. What We're Looking For Previous experience of working in a children's home would be desirable however there are many skills that you might have that would make you suitable for the role: Essential skills: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years - fully funded) or equivalent by experience. Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels. Desirable skills: Evidence of working with young people to explore their behaviours and develop an understanding of their individual needs. Evidence of an awareness of child protection issues. Understands and demonstrates the ability to promote people's equality, diversity and rights alongside experience of being able to protect children from abuse. Experience of contributing to the development, provision and review of Placement, and other care management plans, with evidence of the ability to encourage young people to develop and maintain a positive sense of identity. You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 7.00am - 2.30pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm and you will have every other weekend off.

A leading children's services organization is seeking a Team Leader for their Residential Children's Services in Weston-super-Mare. The role involves ensuring the welfare of young people in care and leading a team of support workers. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time position offers competitive salary packages and benefits including a pension scheme and additional bonuses.

At St John's College, part of Ambitious about Autism, we support autistic young people to develop confidence, independence and skills for adult life. As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will ensure our learners feel safe, secure and supported throughout the night. You will remain awake and alert, responding to individual needs and helping maintain a calm and structured home environment. This is a rewarding role where your vigilance, compassion and professionalism make a genuine difference. Key responsibilities include: Staying awake and vigilant to ensure learner safety and wellbeing Carrying out regular checks of the home and responding to any concerns Supporting learners with personal care and medical needs where required Monitoring health needs in line with care plans Completing accurate handovers and written records Working collaboratively with night staff across residential homes We are looking for someone who is calm, dependable and values-driven, able to work independently during the night while remaining connected to the wider team. You will need a strong commitment to safeguarding, good communication and written skills, emotional resilience and sound judgement, and a willingness to work flexibly. Experience in care or education is helpful but not essential. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and the right attitude. Closing date for applications 15th March 2026 Candidates informed of outcome of application 16th March 2026 Interviews 19th March 2026 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age. Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people. Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance. Documents Waking Night Residential Support Worker- 2026.pdf (459.03 KB)

At ASF we currently have opportunities available for Senior Residential Child Care Workers based in the Birmingham region for a well established provider of children's residential services. The services are 3/4 bed EBD services which support children and young people between the ages of 10-16. They offer specialised care for young people with complex and challenging needs on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis. You will be required to work shift patterns, which will include sleep ins and some weekends. Birmingham Senior Residential Child Care Worker £14.00 - £15.50 Plus sleep in rate 1 on 2 off shift pattern/2 on 4 off shift pattern Sleep rate - £60 Requirements: Level 3 diploma in Children and Young people's Workforce/Residential Childcare Preferred Experience within a children's residential setting preferred Full UK driving licence Flexible with working shifts/rota's inc evenings and weekends For a full job description and/or an informal discussion about the role please respond to this advert

£36,274 - £42,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life? Apply today to join our client s team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day. They are seeking compassionate, resilient Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide steady, nurturing care to the young people they support, even when things feel tough. The children and young people who live with them have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, but alongside these challenges are the breakthroughs, the small steps forward, the moments of trust, the laughter and achievements that remind you why this work matters. You will play an essential role in providing nurturing and safe overnight care for children and young people. This means building genuine relationships, being consistent and reliable, and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help young people make sense of their world. At our client, you re more than just a staff member, you ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential. Location: Mansfield Job Type: Full-Time Salary: £30,500 £32,500 Shift Pattern: This role operates on a 2-week rolling rota which includes four shifts one week, and three the following week. The hours for this role are 10pm through to 8am the following morning. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary. Full-time contract. 28 days annual leave (including bank holiday). Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care. Funded qualifications including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels. Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice. Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health. High quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth. A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team. What They re Looking For: Previous experience in residential childcare, youth work, or other care roles is desirable. Willingness to undertake all training required for the role, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and therapeutic training in DDP. A caring and compassionate approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. Requirements: Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement). Must have the right to work in the UK. Full manual UK driving license. Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting. A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates. What You ll Be Doing: Provide a calm, reassuring presence during the night and respond to the emotional and physical needs of children. Monitor and support children who may struggle with sleep, anxiety or nightmares. Encourage and model positive bedtime and night routines. Respond promptly to incidents, safeguarding concerns or emergencies, following policies and procedures. Administer first aid and medication where required, following training and guidelines. Provide high-quality, consistent care for the young person in line with their placement and care plans. Build safe, trusting relationships through DDP-informed practice. Accurately complete nightly records, key work sessions, and incident reports accurately and promptly. Support the young person s education, health and emotional wellbeing. Work collaboratively as part of the staff team, contributing to handovers, reflective practice, and team meetings. Support domestic tasks to maintain a safe, homely environment (e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping). Our client recognises that this role takes a lot, both emotionally and practically, which is why they invest in their team. You will be part of a team where care is not just provided, but lived, where every decision is centred around the wellbeing and potential of the young person. About Our Client When you join our client, you become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people s lives. They value your expertise, invest in your growth, and celebrate your achievements, because when their team thrives, so do the young people they care for. They are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, they are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care. Safeguarding Statement Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support. They expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines. Why wait? Apply now to make a difference every day!