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SEMH Teaching Assistant We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and development of pupils with additional needs. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access the curriculum, • Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities and interventions, • Helping create an inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive, • Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a school or educational setting, • Level 2 or 3 TA qualification preferred, • Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential, • Supportive leadership and inclusive environment, • We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee, • You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance, • You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend! If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly. If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

Behaviour Mentor Required for SEMH School in PortsmouthAbout the role: This Behaviour Mentor role is based in a supportive and proactive SEND/PRU school in Portsmouth. They are seeking educators to work with a wide range of needs, from children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to more Sensory Behavioural Difficulties linked to Autism. Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality mentors to work with these schools to positively impact the progress and attainment of their pupils. Your Role: • Supporting on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, • Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption, • Providing feedback to teachers and parents, • You will be assisting pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties and other Learning Disabilities The ideal candidate:, • Outgoing and mentoring manner, • Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential, • You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital., • Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupilsHighlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant, • Full-time and part-time positions are available, • Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum, • Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teachingWhy choose Engage Education?, • We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee, • You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance, • You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend! If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker Locum £38 an Hour 6 Month Initial Contract Hampshire County Council are recruiting for a Social Worker in their Hospital Discharge Teams based out of Queen Aexander Hospital, Portsmouth Role will be primarily duty which will include, triaging, resolving issues in a fast paced environment, safeguarding, managing expectations, speaking with patients and their NOK, managing a task list. Responsibilities: • Working with the Advanced Assessment Team(AAT)., • Completion of care act assessment and Mental capacity act assessments as needed, • Building professional MDT networks with key areas in the hospital, • Risk assessment work and close liaison with community teams around "High intensity users" and turning these individuals around, • Close links with out Short-Term Service and community bed providers to stream people rapidly to the services to avoid admissions and truncate stays., • Use of HCC systems to provide AAT with collateral information to enable rapid decision making, • A 9 day working fortnight, • A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly., • 5 personal development days per annum., • Access to permanent vacancies as they are released., • Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle, • 37 Hours a week Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Adopt South, the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be part of our Adoption Assessment and Support team. Social Worker/Care Manager - Qualified. Are you a Social Worker who is pas

A social services agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker in Havant to manage complex family support and safeguarding cases. In this role, you will act as a practice champion, lead on court work, and foster community partnerships to address high-need challenges.

Are you passionate about making a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Child and Family Support Worker to join our friendly and dynamic Recruitment and Stage One Team at Adopt South. This role is with Adopt South, the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmout

Assistant Team Manager - Children's Services (Non‑Case Holding) Locum / Temporary Locations: Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants Rate: £42 per hour Contract: Locum / Temporary Working Pattern: Hybrid working Hampshire County Council is recruiting an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's Services teams in Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants. This is a non‑case holding role, focused on supervision, quality assurance and supporting front‑line practice. About the Role As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager to ensure consistency, quality and safe decision‑making across the team. You will provide supervision, oversight of complex work, and day‑to‑day operational support, helping to retain experienced practitioners in frontline roles. Key Responsibilities Support and supervise social workers and practitioners within the team Quality assure assessments, reports, plans and court documentation Chair and attend statutory meetings Provide consultation and guidance on complex safeguarding cases Assist with workflow management and prioritisation of cases Contribute to service development and performance improvement Deputise for the Team Manager when required Ensure practice complies with statutory guidance, policy and procedureRequirements Qualified Social Worker (DipSW / Degree or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Significant experience within Children & Families frontline services Previous experience in a senior / management or advanced practitioner role Strong safeguarding decision‑making and supervisory skills Confident working autonomously in a fast‑paced environment Ability to work across Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants on a hybrid basisWhat's on Offer £42 per hour Non‑case holding role Hybrid working Supportive management structure Opportunity to make an immediate impact at leadership levelTo apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork Phone: (phone number removed) or Email: Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Teaching Assistant Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role. Assisting Primary aged students who have complex medical, physical and cognitive needs. Immediate start, full time position The Teaching Assistant Vacancy A modern and friendly SEN School. Assisting students with complex learning needs including PMLD and SLD. Supportive experienced team in class. Full time applicants only; Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:00 About the School Special Needs School in Portsmouth Caters for students aged 4-11 years old. Outstanding leadership team and staff. Exceptional facilities. The Ideal Teaching Assistant Have experience working in as a teaching assistant or care worker. Be comfortable with children who need extra support to learn. Be willing to undertake personal care tasks. Have a passion to learn new skills. Be reliable, punctual and professional. Be eligible to work in the UK. Be available for full time work.Teaching Assistant Benefits This Portsmouth SEN school will invest heavily in your development as a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant Access to online and in person training through Reeson Education. Permanent contracts will be offered to those Teaching Assistant staff who distinguish themselves this year. Competitive rates of pay.Teaching Assistant Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert

Children’s Social Work Team Manager, Family Support and Safeguarding team, Portsmouth Pay rate £47 per hour Contract role – Family Support and Safeguarding / Locality team Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Work Team Manager in Portsmouth This is to work in a Family Support and Safeguarding team. You will be responsible for Supporting a pod of 6 Social Workers, and taking turns on the duty Team Leader rota. Quality assuring assessments and reports. Providing supervision - case and personal. Chairing meetings - CiN reviews, Core Group Meetings, PLO meetings. Supporting Social Workers at Court Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Agency Family Court Advisor - Bournemouth/Portsmouth Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting CAFCASS in recruiting three Locum Family Court Advisors to join the Bournemouth or Portsmouth office, covering Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital private law work in the family courts. This is a full‑time temporary role (37 hours per week), working on a task/project basis, with hybrid expectations including court attendance and monthly in‑person team meetings. Role Overview As an Agency Family Court Advisor, you will provide high‑quality case analysis and clear recommendations to the family courts for children, parents, and families involved in private law proceedings. You will ensure that children's voices are heard and their safety remains paramount throughout proceedings. Key Responsibilities Produce court‑ready case analysis reports with clear, evidence‑based recommendations. Demonstrate expertise in safeguarding, risk analysis, child engagement, planning and recording. Work effectively with children, parents, extended family, local authorities, and the courts. Provide oral evidence in court as required. Apply strong inter‑agency working skills to support safe and appropriate outcomes for children. Essential Criteria Enhanced DBS completed within the last 12 months via the submitting agency. Qualified Social Worker. Active SWE registration. Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available). Desirable Skills & Experience Experience delivering high‑quality reports to court. Confident giving oral evidence in court settings. Strong IT, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to work proportionately and manage a demanding workload. Resilient, reflective, and able to work autonomously in a hybrid environment. Pay Rate £37.75 per hour For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Approved Premises Worker - Location: Fareham, 77 Trinity Street, Hampshire, PO16 7SL Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates) Hours: 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends) Duration: Temporary contract, 1 year with possibility of extension Start your career in Probation and Criminal Justice RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields, as well as individuals with experience supporting vulnerable people (e.g. substance misuse, homelessness, or mental health). In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll gain valuable frontline experience supporting residents in an Approved Premises setting - helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and ensure a safe environment. What you'll do: * Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and compliance with rules * Carry out building checks, monitor CCTV, and maintain secure curfews * Respond calmly to incidents and challenging behaviour * Conduct room searches, support medication routines, and assist with inductions * Be a key contact point during night shifts and emergencies * Maintain accurate records and incident reports Who we're looking for: * Risk assessment and offender management * Substance misuse and addiction * Mental health and safeguarding * Rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders * Criminology & Criminal Justice * Psychology (forensic, clinical, or counselling) * Social Work / Social Policy * Housing or homelessness services * Mental health or substance misuse support * Youth work, social care, or community roles * Security or frontline public-facing roles Most importantly, you'll be: * Reliable, observant, and calm under pressure * Flexible to work a 7-week rolling rota (including nights/weekends) What's in it for you: * Competitive hourly pay with enhanced unsocial hours rates * Structured rota for predictable shift planning * Valuable experience in a frontline criminal justice role * Pathway into Probation Services Officer / Probation Officer roles * Opportunity to work alongside criminal justice professionals Please note, this role is subject to Probation's enhanced level 1 vetting and pre-employment checks If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us. Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

Outstanding Ofsted | Stable contract lengths | A personable approach to agency | £500 referral fee Are you an experienced social worker looking for a change, or just want to weigh up your options? Leaders in care are currently partnered with an outstanding Ofsted rated local authority based in the South East, for an experienced Childrens social worker to join the Safeguarding service, for a very competitive rate of £42 per hour. This council agree with us that it is super important to have a good work life balance in order to spend time with our loved ones outside of work. So this council can offer you very flexible working hours as well as a 60/40 hybrid working pattern. This allows for opportunities for 4 day working weeks by organizing your own diary and condensing your hours. Further benefits include a manageable caseload, flexible contract lengths and the chance to earn our exclusive Leaders Bonus to see up to £100 a week added to your wage. Due to our direct contact and overall great relationship with this council, we can provide ongoing support throughout the whole process, as well as being there to support you through your placement. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If youd like to hear more about this opportunity, wed be happy to help! Please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss in more detail! Alternatively, just email your up to date cv to . We also offer £500 for anyone who we successfully place from your referral. TPBN1_UKTJ

Social Worker – Children in Care Team Portsmouth City Council £42 per hour competitive rate Children in Care / Looked After Children statutory team Stable long-term contract within a supportive service Strong management oversight and regular reflective supervision Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s permanence journeys Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about improving outcomes for children in care? Portsmouth City Council is looking for a committed practitioner to join its Children in Care Team, where you will play a key role in supporting looked after children to achieve stability, permanence, and positive futures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured authority that values relationship-based practice, strong management support, and child-centred decision-making. Paying £42 per hour, this contract offers both a highly competitive rate and the chance to work in a service focused on long-term outcomes for children and young people. About the Local Authority Portsmouth is recognised for its child-focused approach, manageable team structures, and commitment to achieving permanence for children in care. The service places strong emphasis on direct work with children, meaningful care planning, and robust multi-agency partnerships. You will join a team where managers are visible, supervision is consistent, and practitioners are empowered to deliver high-quality interventions. Key Responsibilities Hold a caseload of looked after children and young people subject to care plans. Complete statutory visits, care planning, pathway planning, and looked after child reviews. Progress care proceedings, permanence planning, fostering, adoption, SGOs, and reunification pathways where appropriate. Work closely with foster carers, residential placements, schools, health, and partner agencies. Prepare clear and analytical court statements, care plans, CPRs, and review reports. Promote education, emotional wellbeing, placement stability, and positive identity outcomes. Undertake direct work with children to ensure their voice remains central to planning. Support young people transitioning toward leaving care and independence pathways. Candidate Requirements Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Previous experience in a Children in Care / Looked After Children Team. Strong knowledge of care proceedings, permanence planning, and safeguarding legislation. Confident in court work, report writing, and multi-agency collaboration. Passionate about relationship-based practice and improving long-term outcomes. Why Work With Us? £42 per hour premium pay rate. Supportive and experienced management team. Strong agency presence with stable contracts. Opportunity to work in a child-centred authority with clear permanency focus. Excellent transport links and flexible working arrangements. Referral bonus available for successful recommendations. Contact Josh Dhumisani (phone number removed)