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Senior HR Partner (Rewards and Resourcing) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : Grade H Salary £45,718 per annum Location : Joint Police/Fire Headquarters, Ripley Hours : 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Department : Human Resources (HR) Reports to : Head of HR Closing date : midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026 About Them The organisation is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of 'Making Derbyshire Safer Together'. They're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ' Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of their people. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting their frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference. They work to or values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition What They Are Looking For An experienced HR professional who thrives on influence, collaboration, and delivering transformational change. This is a great opportunity to step into a high impact role at the heart of the organisation. As a Senior HR Partner, you'll work with their Strategic Leadership Team and Managers to influence thinking, and bring pragmatic, legally sound solutions and recommendations that support both their people and their operational priorities. What You Will Be Doing Lead the development and delivery of Reward and Benefits frameworks that attract, motivate and retain talented people Oversee a modern, effective resourcing approach aligned to organisational needs Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, organisational change and employment legislation Coach and develop HR colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer focused service Use people data and insight to help inform decision making and drive continuous improvement Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Service About You You will bring: HR expertise, including complex employee relations, change management and employment legislation Strong leadership and stakeholder influencing skills Knowledge of reward, benefits and resourcing HR qualification (Level 5 minimum) and/or MCIPD Experience of shaping strategic HR approaches and driving improvement If you are passionate about people, inspired by making a positive difference, and ready to help shape the future of an organisation with real community impact - they'd love to hear from you. In Return they offer Flexible working hours. Agile working (60% office based). Family friendly policies. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service. Free, secure on-site car parking. Health & wellbeing services, including an employee assistance programme and free access to gyms at their locations. Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card. Employee support networks. Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria). Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. There will be a requirement for some travel. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026. Interviews will be held on the 23rd & 24th March 2026. They are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, they will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role. Their recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency the UK.

Communications Manager Environmental charity Temporary, 6 months £18.68 PAYE plus £2.25 holiday pay per hour Fully remote Interviews, 4th & 5th March Start, 16th March Are you a creative communications professional who cares deeply about the environment? Charity People are looking for a Communications Manager to amplify the impact of a leading environmental organisation. Working in the Fundraising and Communications department, you will take the lead on all thing's communications, from digital strategy to storytelling , media, social channels, and partner networks. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves crafting compelling content, building engagement, and driving forward bold, mission focused campaigns. This role will look after the comms for the charity and does not have any line management requirements. Key responsibilities: Managing and developing social media and wider digital presence Creating high quality content: media releases, blogs, photography, and video Leading the production of promotional materials and key publications Sourcing and editing powerful stories from communities, volunteers, and partners Collaborating across the sector to support joint environmental campaigns Using audience insights and analytics to shape and evaluate activity Overseeing brand consistency and supporting colleagues across the organisation Managing website development with internal and external specialists Coordinating external PR, design, video, and digital agencies You will bring: Excellent copywriting and editing skills Proven experience within a communications role, including press relations, websites, blogs and social media management. The ability to manage communications plans, working with various college and team A creative, hands on agile approach with great attention to detail Ability to collaborate confidently across teams Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines Comfortable using analytics to measure the impact of your work Passion for environmental and social good Experience delivering comms in partnership with external organisations The closing date is Wednesday 25th of February, the application is CV only. Please apply with your up to date CV. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £53,270 - £54,354 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Including £3,000 Market Supplement) Location: Shute End, Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per day. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 15/03/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 711802 Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Hub at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis. As a Senior Social Worker, you'll lead safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act and offer professional advice to social workers, support workers and teams across the Council. You'll work closely with our partners so we can make quicker, safer decisions for the people we support. This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding the team! Our service was recently recognised as one of the highest performing in the country after a CQC inspection. Wokingham Borough Council is part of the Social Care Future movement, which champions a vision where everyone can live in a place they love, connected to the people and activities that matter most, whatever their age, health or disability. Our hybrid working model gives you the flexibility to balance home working within person meetings and visits. You will join a friendly, dynamic team working on challenging but engaging work, making a real difference to others. Hear is what one of our social workers in the team has to say: "In the three months I've worked at Wokingham Borough Council, I've found the Safeguarding Team to be welcoming, supportive and well led. I feel genuinely valued in my role within my team and also in the wider Adult Social Care service. There are strong opportunities for learning and professional development, and a culture that encourages growth and good practice as well as flexible working. I'm very pleased I made the move to Wokingham." Staff Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow) GP Helpline 7 days a week Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities - running, football, cricket, and more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more! Key responsibilities Be part of the Adult Safeguarding Hub (ASH) duty rota, taking in all adult safeguarding concerns for the borough and making sure we apply the right thresholds from the start. Carry out initial safeguarding enquiries and lead on more complex Section 42 enquiries. Take on the role of Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) for enquiries when needed. Chair strategy meetings, discussions and any other meetings linked to safeguarding work. Plan and deliver safeguarding workshops and training for staff and partners. Provide supervision and day to day support to Adult Safeguarding Hub Practitioners, including both qualified and unqualified workers. Candidate requirements Social work qualification Evidenced experience of direct work with Adult Safeguarding issues. Leadership skills to supervise and support safeguarding practitioners. Excellent communication and professional management skills to chair strategy meetings. Ability to prioritise and work with competing demands. Our area: Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. Ready to lead transformation in Adult Social Care? Apply now and make a lasting impact! Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026, 11pm Interview date: TBC Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you may be invited to interview before the closing date. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description

As a Recurrent Care Proceedings Worker (Acorn Worker), you'll play a key role in our specialist Acorn Service, supporting parents to break the cycle of repeated care proceedings and helping them work towards safer, more stable futures. Research shows that focused, early support not only improves outcomes for parents, but also significantly reduces the likelihood of further care proceedings - making the work you do genuinely life changing. Central to this is the relationship you build with parents, helping them find new ways to overcome past difficulties, face present challenges, and build a more positive future. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for parents. You'll provide support in their homes and communities, sometimes outside standard working hours - such as in the evening or on Saturdays. With the flexibility to adjust your working pattern and the support of your manager, you'll be empowered to work creatively and responsively to meet each individual's unique needs. What you'll do: Provide intensive, tailored support to parents at risk of repeat child removals, helping them reflect on past experiences and address complex needs such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Develop parents' skills, confidence, resilience, and coping strategies to promote healthier behaviours, boundaries, and future decision making. Support parents in accessing essential services including sexual health, contraception, specialist interventions, accommodation, and wider professional networks to improve stability and wellbeing. Work collaboratively with parents to build support networks, set achievable future goals, and create a more positive and sustainable life. What we're looking for: Experience working directly with parents and families, particularly those with complex needs. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including mediation and negotiation. Ability to work independently and use initiative within a supportive team environment. Proficient IT skills and the ability to produce clear, structured written reports. Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice. Why join us: Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team making a real difference in children's lives. Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional development and specialist training. Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of supervision and support. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for: Intensive Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Parenting Support Worker, Children and Families Practitioner, Intensive Family Support Worker, Early Help Practitioner.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

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,

As an Intensive Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting families facing complex and challenging circumstances. Based within our South East Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub, you'll work closely with Social Workers and other professionals to deliver strengths-based support that enables families to build resilience and achieve sustainable change. You'll work intensively with a small number of families at a time, allowing you to develop meaningful relationships and deliver tailored support that makes a lasting difference. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people. You'll support families in their homes and communities, sometimes outside standard working hours - whether that's meeting with working parents in the evening or on Saturdays, or helping with morning or bedtime routines. With the flexibility to adjust your working pattern and the support of your manager, you'll be empowered to work creatively and responsively to meet each family's unique needs. What you'll do: Provide direct, intensive support and tailored interventions to families, helping parents safeguard and achieve positive outcomes for their children. Work with children and families facing a wide range of complex needs, delivering parenting support and practical guidance in the home and community. Facilitate and support meaningful, sustainable change through direct work with parents and children. Collaborate with professionals across services to plan and deliver coordinated support. Complete reports and assessments, including court reports and specialist parenting assessments (Cubas), and organise Family Network Meetings to engage wider support networks. What we're looking for: Experience working directly with parents and families, particularly those with complex needs. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including mediation and negotiation. Ability to work independently and use initiative within a supportive team environment. Proficient IT skills and the ability to produce clear, structured written reports. Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice. Why join us: Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team making a real difference in children's lives. Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional development and specialist training. Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of supervision and support. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for: Intensive Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Parenting Support Worker, Children and Families Practitioner, Intensive Family Support Worker, Early Help Practitioner.

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 . 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,

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

Work Winning Manager / Senior Bid Manager Boldon -Northeast Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role where you'll be responsible for managing and delivering bids within an area of the business that turns over £25 million pa. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes by providing clear direction, motivation, and support to the bid team - ensuring alignment with business goals and full compliance with company policies and procedures. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide leadership for bid team and keep up to date with industry movements and trends in order to demonstrate our credibility and influence current/prospective clients. Work with the Business Development Managers to identify and convert work winning opportunities into profitable contracts, in line with business strategy. Develop and maintain a network of external relationships, to raise the company profile, generate new business opportunities, understand the competition. Use expertise, market intelligence, customer knowledge and influence to prepare a bid winning strategy that differentiates NG Bailey from our competition. Secure support from work winning and operational leaders, involving internal/external stakeholders, to deliver the bid within budget. Undertake peer review with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager. Present prime cost values, with risks and opportunities at final settlement. Manage the production of allocated bid submissions. Work with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager to ensure Group and Business unit approval. What we're looking for : Someone who comes from a background in Engineering, ideally as a Project Manager or Engineer, who has already made the move into Bid Management and comes with experience in this area. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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 . 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,

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Role: Head of Fire Engineering Location: UK office network - Bristol/ London/ Manchester/ Birmingham/ Sheffield office Sector: Property & Construction consultancy Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + car allowance + bonus + attractive senior level benefits package WRG has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and technically excellent fire engineer to join an independent property & construction consultancy. The business has built an excellent reputation across the UK, working with an enviable list of clients across the built environment. This is a critical hire within the company, and they are looking for someone who is hungry to grow and develop a new service offering. They already have a significant amount of fire engineering projects which they sub out to an external company, they have very bold growth plans for the next 3 years, and hiring a Head of Fire Engineering is essential for the business. They are a recognised B Corporation, and hold an Investors in People (Gold) accreditation along with being an Employee Owned Trust. This is an agile business where your opinion matters and decisions are made in a matter of hours rather than weeks. If you would like to join a consultancy that really does care for its employees, their welfare and progression then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for. The Directors are heavily invested in this role and you will receive the full backing and support from the senior leadership team. What youll be doing Fire Engineering & Technical Delivery Provide specialist fire engineering advice across the full building lifecycle, from planning and design through to occupation. Prepare, review, and sign off fire strategies, fire risk assessments, and fire safety management plans in line with UK legislation and best practice. Deliver fire safety audits and inspections for a wide range of buildings, including complex, high-rise, and heritage assets. Undertake comprehensive on-site fire risk assessments (including construction-stage and pre-occupation FRAs) and produce clear, impartial action plans. Lead external wall surveys in accordance with PAS 9980, from desktop review to site inspection and final reporting. Complete and peer review FRAEW reports and EWS1 forms. Prepare and submit fire safety documentation to support planning and Building Regulations approvals. Service Development & Business Growth Help grow the fire safety client base and identify new market opportunities. Support business development by contributing to fee proposals and client pitches. Work with our Business Development and Marketing teams to strengthen the companies fire safety profile and market presence. Identify new fire safety services and help develop associated processes, workflows, and reporting templates. Play an active role in the internal Fire Committee, helping to share knowledge and improve practice across the business. Leadership, Collaboration & Influence Work closely with Building Surveyors, Principal Designers, Project Managers, and Cost Consultants to deliver integrated advice. Mentor surveyors and junior fire engineers, supporting their technical development and confidence in fire safety matters. Review and improve internal fire safety templates to ensure clarity, consistency, and technical excellence. Deliver CPD presentations to clients, colleagues, and industry forums. Represent the company at industry events and conferences. Peer review team outputs to ensure compliance with internal standards and external accreditations. What were looking for Essential Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) via the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent. Degree (BSc or MSc) in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional membership to IFE. Minimum 5 - 10 years experience in UK fire engineering consultancy or a closely related role. Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, and guidance. Proven experience on high-rise and/or complex buildings, including cladding remediation. Ability to lead fire engineering input through design stages to practical completion. Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative mindset and confidence working within multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Membership of additional professional bodies (e.g. RICS, CIOB). Experience leading projects in PM, Employers Agent, or Contract Administration roles. What we offer Highly competitive Director-level package, reflecting the importance of this role to our business, including: Competitive salary in the region of £120,000 - £140,000 with discretionary and/or fee-related bonuses. Tax-free EOT bonus (after 12 months service). Car allowance. Private healthcare. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 5% employer pension contribution (minimum 3% employee). 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Option to buy additional annual leave and earn long-service days. Professional fee and membership subscriptions paid. Career development and training investment. Regular social events, team-building days, and paid CSR charity days If you are interested in the role or would like to discuss the position further, please get in touch with Recruit Group JBRP1_UKTJ

POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between £25K and £27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & 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 Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each 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 an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records Ensuring that all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels Proficiency using Microsoft Office Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments Experience of using an integrated finance system If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on . We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris 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:General, Location:Bromsgrove, ENG-B60 2BQ

POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between £25K and £27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & 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 Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each 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 an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records Ensuring that all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels Proficiency using Microsoft Office Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments Experience of using an integrated finance system If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on . We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris 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:General, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £24,207.94 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£40,346.56 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Milton Keynes - Supporting our Foster Parents across Watford including Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Lisa Turney - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,