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A leading children's services Social Enterprise is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to support a caseload of foster carers around Hampshire and Wiltshire. This role is 13 month maternity cover position, with the potential for it to be extended to a permanent role due to continued growth in the region. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. What is on offer for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £39,500 per annum Car allowance of £4500 per annum paid alongside salary - TOTAL package £44,000 Training opportunities including formal CHARMS training Peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist Enhanced maternity leave Medical cashback scheme with Simply Heath Company pension scheme Excellent career progression opportunities This agency were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021. Duties and Responsibilities for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Assist in delivering and participating in our training programme for foster families Be part of their Children's and Young People's Participation Events Taking part in our On Call service on a rota basis. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Assistant Team Manager, Disabled Children's Team Ref: RNR002662 Salary: £53,886 p.a. plus benefits 37 hours per week At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Here in Swindon we have a clear vision and plans to reduce the need for Children to come into our care with our new adolescent offer and edge of care work and we are continually working as a partnership to ensure or children are safe. We're making a real difference to the lives of the children and families we work with in Swindon. Join us and be part of that difference. About Us We have now implemented the Family Safeguarding Model in 2022, a new multi-disciplinary approach that supports a whole-system change to child protection for children up to adolescence, focusing on supporting the needs of children and adults so that children can safely remain within their families. This is a great opportunity to join us now and be part of this pioneering work as we continue to learn from multi agency family work and support more families to look after their children in their families and wider communities. In addition, we have an established and growing our ASYE programme, linked to our Social Care & Leadership Academy, offering mentoring support, fostering a culture of learning and challenge, manageable caseloads and good quality supervision, as we commit and invest in growing our own talent, as well as our experienced social workers. About the role In the Disabled Children's Team, we are working to ensure disabled children in Swindon are appropriately safeguarded and supported to achieve their full potential, we use current research and innovative practice to ensure we achieve these goals. The Disabled Children's safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners. This means that we are able to provide a holistic service to disabled children, young people and their families. In Swindon we recognise that Disabled Children are more likely to be abused than their non-disabled peers, and have created a bespoke service comprised of highly motivated and specialist social workers with experience in both safeguarding and disability. We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Assistant Team Manager with the passion and commitment to work with disabled children. With your previous supervisory experience, you will play a key role in delivering high quality and effective services, which will really make a difference to disabled children and their families, giving them the support, they need to develop essential life skills and achieve their goals. You should hold a professional social work qualification with a sound working knowledge of current legislation and safeguarding practices. Although experience of working with disabled children would be advantageous, we are primarily looking for an Assistant Team Manager with a sound background in supervising Social Workers. The job entails working very closely and forging relationships with colleagues from statutory agencies and with independent third sector partners. Flexibility and adaptability to the needs of our services are the key attributes needed for this role, and in return Swindon offers excellent opportunities for professional development, regular supervision and promotes a work and life balance. About You Your aspirations should be limitless and you will be as determined and passionate about Children's Services as we are. As a local authority, we continuously drive forward improvements in our services. We want our Social Workers to be part of our transformation, contribute to improving the safeguarding of our children, and we will make sure you have the full support network and training to do it. Our teams are ambitious and proactive and we are looking for people who will share that ambition and be a part of our journey. Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). Our commitment to your development We are dedicated to ensuring that you can progress your continued professional development and access training and learning opportunities linked to the BASW competencies for career progression. We have an established Social Work & Leadership Academy. The Academy aims to celebrate the best in professional practice in Social Work and Social Care Leadership. The Academy represents an opportunity for us to demonstrate how we support, develop and value the professional disciplines in Social Work and Social Care through a targeted framework of career development and learning opportunities. Your next package Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility criteria applies) Competitive salaries Free car parking at our central Swindon campus and easy commuter links to many locations Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details Please see our new Swindon Plan Your next steps To be eligible for this role, you must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion . Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. For further information about the role please contact Disabled Children's Team, Team Manager at If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email Closing date: 6 June 2025 Interview date: 11 June 2025

Joining our Contact, Assessment and Resolution Team (CART) as an Advanced Practitioner, you'll be an integral part of our contact centre team. You'll use a person-centred approach and your knowledge of strengths-based practice to support our team with Social Work and Occupational Therapy contacts, finding innovative ways to meet people's needs and maximise their independence and wellbeing. What You'll Do: Provide advice and guidance to the team with Social Work and Occupational Therapy referrals and case management Make safeguarding decisions Support the team with the duty function Deputise for the Team Manager What We're Looking For: A qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Sensory Worker, registered with the relevant regulatory body. Robust understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care. Effective communication skills, especially in challenging situations. Ability to assess risks, identify problems, and find creative solutions. Adaptability to respond positively to the changing needs of the service and its users. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Proven experience in supervising, mentoring and developing team members. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Your working hours will be Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00, with a 16:30 finish on Fridays. Following your office-based induction period, you'll be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. We're currently based out of The Parkway in Fareham, but our offices will be moving to Havant Public Service Plaza towards the end of the year. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other roles you may have experience in may include: Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Sensory Worker, Rehabilitation Therapist

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? Up to £42,000 Dependent on experienceGenerous Annual LeaveHyrbid Working Continuous Training Development About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: North West (Travel will include areas such as Manchester and Lancashire) Pay - £2,000 per Form F Assessment / £33 per hour, plus 45p mileage We are the UK s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care. As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here. We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . Our assessments are undertaken face to face. Applicants should be able to travel across the North West for assessment visits to prospective foster carers. Travel will include the following areas. Lancashire Manchester Key Duties for Form F Assessors include: To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance. To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers. To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed. To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment. To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F. To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required. To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process. To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors We will pay £2000 (inclusive of VAT) upon successful completion of a Form F Assessment. £33 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work. Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England, Social Care Wales or Scottish Social Services Council). An Enhanced DBS/PVG check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 Safeguarding is everyone s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join an Independent Fostering Agency for fixed term contract for 12 Months PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? £43,458Generous Annual LeaveHome Based Mileage CoveredContinuous Training Development About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

This permanent, part-time role has a starting salary of £37,119 per annum based on a 28.80 hour working week, pro-rata to £46,399. Due to recent internal promotion, we are excited to be hiring a new Practice Educator - Surrey Children's Academy to join our fantastic 'New & Developing Social Workers - Student Team' based in Weybridge. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office and working from home, or alternative office spaces. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role Surrey Children's Academy leads on work to support, guide and assess social work students and internal apprentices in their journey towards qualification, and contribute to our future workforce with Surrey's residents and communities. Practice Educators and Advanced Social Workers in our New & Developing Social Worker's Team work together to provide high-quality learning experiences. We recruit and support student Social Workers on their placements in training, and also Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking their first year 'Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)' and beyond. Our focus is to have the right support in place to enable a training Social Worker to learn, grow and develop in their early career. By doing this we are helping to ensure our workers are able to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Surrey. On a day-to-day basis a Practice Educator within our New & Developing Social Worker's team will be involved in the following: Liaising and working closely with a wide range of universities and training programmes to the benefit of the students, and teams, so that a variety of learning opportunities is offered during placements. Providing support and assessment to students in accordance with the regulatory frameworks for practice education (Professional Capabilities Framework). Facilitating regular learning and support groups for those engaged in student social work programmes (students, apprentices, trainee & qualified Practice Educators) Leading on pieces of work linked to development programmes within the Academy for new and developing Social Workers. The role involves a blend of coordination, administration, supervising and supporting others. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a qualified Social Worker with experience of working in statutory children's social work You have Practice Education qualifications and experience of supervising, teaching and assessing student Social Workers An understanding of different social work training pathways, including apprenticeship frameworks, would be helpful Commitment to supporting the next generation of Social Workers in their journey to qualification The job advert closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 11th June, with interviews planned for week commencing 23rd June 2025. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

A UK wide large Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to work from home covering Uxbridge, Herts, and East Berkshire area. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary package up to £43,000 per annum Car allowance of £1500 25 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Contributory pension Scheme Additional Bonuses including share options Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Monthly visits to the foster carers Work with colleagues on the placement arrangements for young people moving on Take part in foster care recruitment and marketing activity Prepare and support carers and children when attending court Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE What's on offer? Up to £41,000 Dependent on experienceGenerous Annual LeaveHome workingCar Allowance Continuous Training Development About the team The team aims to provide children and local authorities with fully trained, compassionate, and competent foster care when they need it most. You will be undertaking support and supervision visits to provide placement management, planning, and intervention to ensure the children's care and development needs are met. About you The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). You will also need to be Social Work England Registered. Job type : Full-time For more information, please get in contact: Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. We secured our first contract with Severn Trent at the beginning of AMP5 in 2009. Two AMPs later and Severn Trent has grown to become our largest client in terms of turnover. We've laid strong roots in the area, working from offices at Shifnal in the West Midlands, but delivering work across the Severn Trent patch. 420 colleagues are based in the region, in all roles from frontline construction to commercial management, operations to design. Our current AMP7 frameworks have been rolled over into AMP8 (to 2030), securing our place in the region for many years to come. We are successfully working alongside companies such as; Yorkshire Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Anglian Water, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, The Coal Authority, Cadent, Rolls Royce, Canals & Rivers Trust, Wessex Water and South West Water which has allowed us to progress as a leader in the construction and civil engineering sectors whilst developing and maintaining an excellent reputation with our clients. As a Engineering Geologist within MMB you will be supported by an existing Geotechnical team distributed across multiple national MMB framework contracts with some of the UK's largest water companies. On occasion it may be necessary to support other framework teams across the wider MMBC business unit and as such may on occasion be required to travel out of area. As an Engineering Geologist within MMB, you will: Undertake geotechnical desk studies, design of ground investigations, compilation of ground investigation tender documentation and contract administration. Support in the technical supervision of ground investigation fieldworks and liaison with ground investigation contractors. Interpretation and verification of ground investigation data including presentation of appropriate ground model, development of geotechnical design parameters and clear presentation of ground risks. Production of ground investigation reports and geotechnical design reports in accordance with EC7. Liaise with wider non specialist project team members (design and construction) to develop best-value engineering designs and clearly communicate identified project ground risks and suitable mitigation. Undertake various geotechnical analyses and design, produce calculation packages, input to works specifications and drawings for construction. What you can offer: Degree in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology (MEng/MSc). Strong engineering geology and geotechnical design competencies, ideally in the water/wastewater sector. Experience in the field of ground engineering in the UK, with a full understanding of the geotechnical lifecycle of construction projects. Previous experience undertaking project desk studies, identifying key ground risks, planning and supervising ground investigations, developing ground models, undertaking ground interpretation and delivering elements of geotechnical design. Working towards or have achieved Chartership through a relevant Institution (ICE/IOM3/GeolSoc). The role is nominally based in Shifnal within our office, operational site design offices across the region within an existing geotechnical team. Flexible and agile working means that the right balance between office, home and site working can be agreed. We will support your development and actively encourage working towards professional qualification - you will have control of your own career path. This role will provide you with excellent long-term potential to advance your career in an innovative and collaborative environment. Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

We are looking for a Social Worker for this well thought of organisation covering a caseload around Somerset . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and their families and work with a therapeutic approach. They are very creative with their work. About you The successful candidate will have experience within Children's Social Work post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £40,000 dependent on experienceMileage covered & Car AllowanceHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Champion Excellence in Children's Social Work Practice Are you an experienced social work professional with a passion for developing outstanding practice? Do you have what it takes to inspire, coach, and elevate social work across our service? Swindon Borough Council is seeking exceptional Practice Development Leads to transform how we support our most vulnerable children and families. These roles sit in our newly created Practice, Performance and Quality Assurance team and are fundamental to our improvement journey. Your Impact As a Practice Development Lead, you'll be at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional social work practice. You'll champion our Family Safeguarding model and restorative practice methodology, ensuring consistency and excellence across all service areas. Through your expertise and guidance, you'll help shape a workforce that is skilled, confident, and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people. What You'll Do Reporting to our Service Manager for Practice and Development (incorporating the Principal Social Worker), you will implement and embed our Family Safeguarding practice model Provide expert coaching, mentoring and development to practitioners at all levels Lead reflective practice sessions that encourage learning and growth Chair practice forums that review and constructively challenge assessments, plans and interventions, including learning from audits Deliver engaging training on relationship-based social work approaches and tools Identify exemplary casework that demonstrates best practice for shared learning Use research and evidence to continuously improve performance and practice Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and translate findings into practical improvements About You You're an experienced qualified social worker with extensive practice experience and a genuine commitment to excellence. You bring: Social work qualification with current Social Work England registration Advanced understanding of relationship-based practice, systemic approaches and solution-focused interventions Experience with the Family Safeguarding model (ideally) Substantial direct work experience with children and families, including complex assessments Proven ability to deliver engaging training and facilitate reflective discussions Experience in mentoring, coaching or supervising other social work professionals Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels The confidence to challenge practice constructively while being supportive A commitment to continuous professional development Practice Educator or Assessor accreditation would be advantageous. If you have expertise in the Family Safeguarding model or specialist work around Children at risk of or subject of exploitation, please do let us know in your application as we have two roles focussed purely around these specialisms. Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). Join Our Journey This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping social work practice across our Children's Services. You'll work alongside committed professionals who share your passion for making a difference in children's lives. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating a service where excellent practice is the standard, not the exception. Now is an exciting time to join us. Swindon Borough Council is on a journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the 'Most Improved Council' at the Local Government Awards (LGA). We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details At Swindon Borough Council, we're committed to providing the best possible support to children and families. Join us and be part of a team that's dedicated to transforming lives through outstanding social work practice. Your next package Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. Your next steps To be eligible for this role, you must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion . Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. A satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role. For a confidential conversation about this post please contact Nicola Hannaford, Head of Service Practice, Development and Quality Assurance via email on If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email Closing date: 25 May 2025

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Intervention Tutor to join our close-knit team at 3 Dimensions School. We have undergone a really exciting period of growth, which is due to continue into 2025. We envisage exciting opportunities for our Staff going forward within our organisation! Role: Intervention Tutor Salary: £24,265.00 per annum (not pro-rata) Location: 3 Dimensions, Wadeford/Chard, TA20 3AJ Contract: Permanent, Term Time only Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship About the Role The primary purpose of the Intervention Support Worker role at 3 Dimensions is to provide high-quality, targeted support to pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with pupils who have a range of needs, including attachment difficulties, developmental trauma and barriers to learning. They will be instrumental in helping the school develop its therapeutic approach to supporting pupils and enabling them to achieve successful outcomes. Responsibilities Provide high-quality support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Plan, deliver, monitor, and provide feedback on small group/1:1 interventions in coordination with SEND department and school staff Assist with the testing of pupils Where appropriate, check and contribute to home-school contact books, taking direction from the class teacher To support pupils in the wider school setting when necessary Qualifications Required GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent Who we are looking for You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch. About Us 3 Dimensions School is a dedicated SEN school committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Intervention Tutor to join our team and help our students develop valuable skills. This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

We are immensely proud to work with some of the busiest and most prolific charities and local authorities in the UK, so if we're not already your preferred supplier, we're ready to work with you! Building relationships We feel privileged to play a part in the amazing work you do for children, families, and adults young or old; we understand, we care and we want to help you, help them. Through our excellent client and candidate relationships, our social work specialist recruiters have gained a thorough understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by our clients within the social work sector. We understand budgets have been squeezed and you've had to make cuts to staffing. We understand that you have a lot of workers off sick so workloads have increased. Most of all, we understand that you want to make a difference to the lives of your service users. At Ashberry Recruitment, our social work recruiters will help you to make that difference by providing you with the very best social work professionals when and where you need them. Available Job Roles Our social work specialist recruiters supply the following job roles in Children's, Adults, and Mental Health Services: Qualified Social Worker Newly Qualified Social Worker Supervising Social Worker Reviewing Officer/Conference Chair Team Manager Service Manager Senior Interims The Social Work Team Our Social Work Team is made up of specialist consultants who have worked with and placed social workers into both interim and permanent vacancies on our behalf for years. With this experience under our belt, we enjoy established and excellent relationships with local authorities, social services departments, IFAs, and non-statutory organisations. Our team has also built great relationships with a network of Social Work professionals who choose to work with Ashberry as their partner of choice! We pride ourselves on our commitment to compliance and only work with the very best candidates. You can be confident that our extensive database is filled with a bank of 'ready to work' qualified social workers, all of whom have undergone thorough compliance checks before being placed into an assignment. If you'd like to speak to a member of the team about your staffing needs, please get in touch. We understand that your needs and the needs of those you support are specialist and specific. We promise to provide proactive, dedicated grafters and ensure all our staff are hand-picked based on not only their experience and qualifications but attitude and work ethic. Representing workers who are dedicated to a career in social work is what makes us tick, your life easier, your service users well-supported, and ultimately the world a better place.

Criminal Justice Team Leader Salary: £30,350 - £43,675 per annum Full Time, Permanent Located: Claverings Centre N9 0AH (On-site, with no option for hybrid working) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm Who are we? Waythrough is a vibrant and growing charity with over 30 years' experience working with individuals, families and communities affected by health and social inequalities across the country with a focus on improving people s wellbeing. Waythrough is one of England s most successful home-grown charities. We have over 1,100 staff and around 100 volunteers providing services for over 20,000 people. Our specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people, and families services. About the role As a Criminal Justice Team Leader you will lead and develop a team of criminal justice recovery workers, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the management of the day-to-day functioning and performance of the Criminal Justice Team, ensuring a positive working environment and the delivery of quality service. You will also support the Criminal Justice Manager in developing, delivering, monitoring, and improving processes, control systems, and work environments to meet quality requirements and contractual needs, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to line-manage a small team and provide support for their development. There will be a requirement, at interview, for the candidate to deliver a 10 minute presentation around 'Continuity of Care . About you We are looking for the following. Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma. Experience in managing a team is preferable but not essential. Previous experience working in drug and alcohol services is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in supervising staff and providing effective support and guidance. Familiarity with the criminal justice system is advantageous, although not essential. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive excess applications for the position The salary demonstrated shows the potential salary earnings within the role What can Waythrough offer you? Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Waythrough is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.

Supervising Social worker- Hybrid- Up to 40,478 Nonstop Care is currently working with a well-established local authority in the South Essex area who are looking for an experienced social worker to join their Fostering team. They offer hybrid working, allowing for you spend less time and money travelling and gives you more flexibility in work/life balance Responsibilities: - Supervising Carers - Assessments of potential carers (Called Viability Assessments) Benefits: Competitive pay rate - Up to 40,478 Hybrid - 2 office days a week Manageable caseload Training programs available Career progression opportunities Good Ofsted What NonStop Care offers: A Designated Consultant Who Will Be Your Personal Point of Contact CV Review Service Social Work Roles Throughout The UK Insider Interview Advice and Preparation A Constant Source of New Opportunities What I offer: An In Depth Knowledge and Understanding of the Social Care Market. A Direct Point of Contact with Local Authorities and Independent Fostering Agencies. To Manage Your Entire Interview Process From Your Initial Application, To Your Offer and Beyond. To Negotiate The Best Possible Rates For You. If any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on (phone number removed), and ask for Alan Lennon, or feel free to reach out to me via my email: (url removed)