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Lead Practitioner / Senior Support Worker A great opportunity for an experienced practitioner with strong safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency practice skills to support resident engagement, rehabilitation and high-quality service delivery across Approved Premises. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Probation Practitioner, Senior Practitioner, Residential Support Worker, Resettlement Worker, Case Coordinator, Case Manager SALARY: £37,000 per annum + Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England (NE4 6) - Fully Site Based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shifts - pattern to be agreed (additional casual hours available covering project support worker/Night Care worker duties) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Lead Practitioner / Senior Support Worker to help enhance outcomes for individuals residing within Approved Premises. In this varied role, you will support effective rehabilitation and work collaboratively with partners to promote safer communities. As a Lead Practitioner / Senior Support Worker you will take an active lead in resident engagement, activity planning and delivering enabling environments. You will guide colleagues in maintaining high standards of practice while maintaining a small caseload and contributing to risk assessment and supervision work. As a Lead Practitioner / Senior Support Worker you will also support staff development, champion equality, inclusion and diversity, and help create a positive, trauma-informed and desistance-focused environment that promotes meaningful change. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now with your CV and short cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Lead Practitioner / Senior Support Worker include: Managing a Caseload: Deliver risk assessment, planning and supervision for high and very high-risk residents Providing Leadership: Offer line management, coaching and supervision for designated staff Supporting Rotas: Assist with rota organisation and respond to last-minute changes Developing Practice: Model best practice and support colleagues to maintain high-quality standards Enhancing Engagement: Lead on interventions and ensure a full and engaging activity calendar for residents Inducting New Staff: Support the induction and integration of new team members Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with partner organisations and foster strong community links Monitoring Residents: Conduct checks, inspections and proactive engagement to encourage positive behaviour Providing Direct Support: Assist residents in meeting licence conditions and maintaining their safety Service Resilience: Offer keyworker and desk cover when required Supporting Equality and Inclusion: Attend EID meetings and contribute to inclusive service delivery Deputising: Act as deputy for the AP Manager when required CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience in the Probation Service or wider Criminal Justice Sector Experience of multi-agency working Experience of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusive practice Proven experience of coaching and developing colleagues Experience of risk management and safeguarding Knowledge of desistance and trauma-informed approaches Evidence of commitment to quality and service development Ability to motivate and support staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously and in a team Effective time management, planning and organisational skills Confident IT user able to work with information systems and data DESIRABLE A background in line management BENEFITS 27 days annual leave + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) 2 Volunteer Days Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance Annual salary review Refer a friend scheme Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the additional barred list check. All required checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process for any successful candidate. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 31st December 2025 INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be face to face in Newcastle HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter detailing your reasons for applying and why you feel you are suitable . CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14181 Part-Time, Permanent & Casual Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. 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Recovery Coordinator Enhanced Support and Access Team - (Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Service) Full-time, fixed term until 28/02/2027 Service Area: Essex Services Town: Harlow Status: Full-time Contract Type: Fixed Term Total Salary Pro Rata: £27,637 Closing Date: 04/01/2026 Vacancy Reference Number: 4043 Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity that makes a difference? We have an opportunity for someone to work within a brand-new service providing support to the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Essex. Working in close partnership with the existing Essex Countywide Traveller Unit (ECTU), the service will cover the County of Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock) and will work in partnership with the ECTU to provide enhanced support to individuals and their families from the communities in Essex across a range of needs (including substance use, physical and/or mental health needs, housing, education and employment). The Role You will work as part of a small team to deliver a service that makes a tangible difference to the lives of those it works with. Holding a caseload, you will work in an intensive, multi-agency way to empower people within the travelling community to access a wide range of services and sustain positive change. This will include outreach, advocacy, signposting and onward referrals (to include accompanying people to appointments) and forging strong links with local partners and services to form a multi-disciplinary network of support. There will be four practitioners who will each cover a specific area of the County (North, Mid, South or West Essex) and this role will be based in our Harlow office. Previous experience in this or a similar field is desirable but not essential. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to people. About you To join us as a practitioner, you will need: - Experience of working in a health and social care setting (or comparable field) and/or an understanding of the complex issues presented by people who use the service - The ability to work effectively with partner agencies and network for the benefit of the client and service - The ability to manage a caseload and excellent organisational skills - To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn - Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support So, if youre seeking your next challenge as a senior practitioner, please get in touch or apply today. Your Rewards - Starting salary of £24,637 plus market supplement per annum pro rata, with the opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal - Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation - 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) - Benefits, including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance - Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities - Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme, including telephone and online access - A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better - Well ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team About Phoenix Futures Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, a sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity. Interview Process We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required. Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. JBRP1_UKTJ

Social Worker - Care Experience Children's Team Job description 37 hours per week There is a vacancy for a full-time social worker in the care experienced team working with 0-15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team this is focused on the voice of the child. The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child. You would work alongside social worker and social work assistants. You will be supported by two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners and team manage. You would case manage a manageable caseload and also be part of the duty rota. You would complete direct work with children and their families helping them to work towards their goals. The local authority works in the signs of safety approach/ signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths-based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a deputy team manager you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a senior practitioner in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams at The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 07 Ionawr 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification