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\n Machine Operator - Production Team \n Temporary to Permanent Opportunity \n We are seeking reliable and motivated individuals to join a busy Production Team as Machine Operators. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a manufacturing environment, with the potential to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period. \n\n • Job Title: Machine Operator\n, • Location: Chelmsford\n, • Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent\n, • Department: Production\n, • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 8:00pm\n, • Immediate Starts Available\n\n As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for supporting the production process by operating machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring products are completed efficiently and safely. \n\n • Operating production machinery following company procedures and training.\n, • Monitoring machine performance and reporting faults or concerns.\n, • Conducting quality checks on finished products.\n, • Packing and preparing products for dispatch.\n, • Keeping work areas clean, organised, and safe.\n, • Following all health and safety procedures at all times.\n, • Assisting with general production duties as required.\n\n\n, • No experience required - full training will be provided.\n, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.\n, • Good attention to detail.\n, • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.\n, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.\n, • Must be able to work the required shift of 10:00am - 8:00pm.\n, • Safety boots are required.\n\n Why Work for Adecco? \n\n \n • Weekly pay\n \n\n\n \n, • Candidate of the Month incentives\n \n\n\n \n, • Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts\n \n\n\n \n, • Access to support programmes\n \n\n\n \n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Competitive pension scheme\n \n\n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

RTITB Forklift Truck Driver \n Valid RTITB Counterbalance License is essential \n \n Temporary- Starts 4th November for a period of 4 weeks. \n \n Maldon - Own transport is essential for this position or located local to the area in Maldon \n Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm \n £13- £14ph + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits \n \n We are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative / Forklift Truck Driver to join a busy and growing warehouse team. This is a fantastic temporary-to-permanent opportunity for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver who is looking for long-term stability, development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. \n If you're safety-focused, reliable, and enjoy a varied warehouse role, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Safely carry out daily warehouse operations in line with health and safety procedures\n, • Receive, store, pick, pack, and dispatch stock accurately\n, • Operate Counterbalance Forklift Trucks and warehouse equipment safely\n, • Complete pre-use equipment and vehicle safety checks\n, • Process deliveries, returns, and dispatch documentation\n, • Maintain accurate stock records and system updates\n, • Assist with freight bookings and shipment preparation\n, • Support stock counts and inventory activities\n, • Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with warehouse standards\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and a positive safety culture\n\n What We're Looking For \n Essential \n\n • Valid RTITB Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence\n, • Previous warehouse or logistics experience\n, • Good communication skills\n, • Ability to carry out manual handling duties\n, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety\n, • Flexible and proactive approach to work\n\n Why Work for Adecco? \n\n • Weekly pay\n, • Candidate of the Month incentives\n, • Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts\n, • Access to support programmes\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Competitive pension scheme\n\n \n Apply Today! \n If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for a role where your skills are valued and where a temporary position can lead to a permanent career, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now and take the next step in your warehouse career! \n \n We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

HR Administrator (Maternity Cover - 9 to 12 Months) \n Location: Chelmsford \n Hours: 8:30-5PM Monday- Friday \n Pay: £15-£19.48ph + Holiday, Pension and Adecco benefits \n Start date: Immediately after successful interview \n Are you an organised, proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an HR Administrator to join our clients friendly and supportive HR team of 7, providing essential support to employees across their manufacturing business. \n This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll be the first point of contact for HR queries, managing the HR helpdesk and phone lines while delivering a high level of customer service to both employees and managers. You'll support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, inductions, maintaining employee records, generating HR reports, and assisting with updating HR policies and procedures. \n We're looking for someone who can work on their own initiative, take a proactive approach to problem-solving, and confidently manage multiple priorities. You'll be comfortable building relationships across the business and providing accurate guidance on HR processes and policies. \n Essential Requirements: \n\n • Previous HR administration experience within a busy HR environment\n, • Strong working knowledge of Workday\n, • Experience managing employee data and producing HR reports\n, • Knowledge of onboarding and offboarding processes\n, • CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently working towards\n, • Excellent communication, organisational and administration skills\n, • Ability to work independently and use initiative\n\n About You: \n You'll be someone who enjoys being part of a social and collaborative team, knows when to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the workload, but also appreciates having fun along the way. If you're professional, approachable, and passionate about delivering excellent HR support, we'd love to hear from you. \n Why work for Adecco? \n\n • Candidate of the month incentives\n, • Boost rewards - discount vouchers and collect points to spend!\n, • Support programmes\n, • Eye Care vouchers\n, • Competitive pension scheme\n\n We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Company: Shifting Paradigms Ltd t/a British Nannies Nanny / Childcare Professional – Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible – Throughout the UK Are you an experienced Nanny or Childcare Provider looking for flexible work in your area Join British Nannies and become part of a trusted childcare team providing high-quality home-based care. About the Role We are currently hiring professional Nannies to join our dynamic and diverse childcare team. As a Back-Up Nanny, you will work with various families offering in-home childcare when their regular caregiver is unavailable. This flexible position is ideal for nannies, childminders, nursery workers, early years practitioners, and childcare assistants looking to build strong relationships with local families without being tied to one employer. • Flexible hours – Choose from 20+, 30+, 40+ hours/week or ad-hoc nanny work, • Up to £16.91/hour (gross) – Depending on your childcare experience and qualifications, • Weekly pay – Paid promptly every week, • Bonus pay – Earn up to 4 extra hours for select jobs, • Work-life balance – Your well-being is our priority, • Work anywhere in the UK – We support your relocation, • Start within 2 days – Fast-track onboarding, • Auto-enrol pension and performance bonuses, • Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, or zero-hours contracts available Job Responsibilities • Provide safe, nurturing, and engaging care to children in their own homes, • Follow family instructions and routines, • Build trusting relationships with both children and parents, • Be adaptable – every family and child is unique, • Communicate clearly with parents and our support team Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Shifting Paradigms Ltd t/a British Nannies Salary: £13 to £16.80 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Chelmsford, CM1 1HT Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Sept 2026 Closing date: 5 Oct 2026 Pay: £14.00-£16.80 per hour Job Description: Job Summary Nanny / Childcare Professional – Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible – Throughout the UK Are you an experienced Nanny or Childcare Provider looking for flexible work in your area Join British Nannies and become part of a trusted childcare team providing high-quality home-based care. About the Role We are currently hiring professional Nannies to join our dynamic and diverse childcare team. As a Back-Up Nanny, you will work with various families offering in-home childcare when their regular caregiver is unavailable. This flexible position is ideal for nannies, childminders, nursery workers, early years practitioners, and childcare assistants looking to build strong relationships with local families without being tied to one employer. • Flexible hours – Choose from 20+, 30+, 40+ hours/week or ad-hoc nanny work, • Up to £16.91/hour (gross) – Depending on your childcare experience and qualifications, • Weekly pay – Paid promptly every week, • Travel pay for longer commutes, • Bonus pay – Earn up to 4 extra hours for select jobs, • Work-life balance – Your well-being is our priority, • Work anywhere in the UK – We support your relocation, • Start within 2 days – Fast-track onboarding, • Auto-enrol pension and performance bonuses, • Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, or zero-hours contracts available Job Responsibilities • Provide safe, nurturing, and engaging care to children in their own homes, • Follow family instructions and routines, • Build trusting relationships with both children and parents, • Be adaptable – every family and child is unique, • Communicate clearly with parents and our support team Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. £22 to £24 per hour Perfect Household Staff Ltd Billericay, Essex Permanent Full time £500 to £600 per week Little Ones UK Ltd Essex On-site Permanent Full time £12.71 to £12.75 per hour Kindred Education Ltd Permanent Full time Browse more jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr

Essex County Council is seeking a Social Work Lead to coordinate the ASYE programme across Adult Social Care, providing coaching and mentoring for both newly qualified and experienced social workers. This role will also oversee practice educators and supervise learners to uphold high professional standards. Applicants should bring substantial social work experience in Adult Social Care, a current Social Work England registration, and a proven ability to develop workforce strategies while #J-18808-Ljbffr

Permanent,Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 per annum + 8% on call allowance Location:Chelmsford Working Style:Fixed-base worker Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September Please note that interviews will be held in person in County Hall, Chelmsford on Thursday 1st October 2026. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2ndOutstanding Ofsted rating in a row. Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion;promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children's residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of a new children's homes in Chelmsford, anticipated to open in 2027. It will be a 2-bedded children's home. This role will manage the home and be responsible for recruiting the residential staff teams and supporting them through their training. This home will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. TheRegistered Children's Home Manageris a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves managing a short-term children's home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. This role requires an experienced manager with expertise in residential care for children and young people. The manager must build strong relationships with partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people under their care. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and young people. The Home Manager is the person appointed by Essex County Council to manage the regulated activity on our behalf. As a registered person, the Home Manager has legal responsibilities in relation to that position as laid out by OFSTED. The Registered Manager is the leader of that service; they set the tone and standards and inspire the staff team. This role is also the designated safeguard lead within the Children's Home. The Registered Manager will pass the Fit Persons Interview. • Manage a Short-Term Children's Home; deal with complex issues and challenging behaviours and make decisions 24/7, on an on-call basis along with other Managers within the home., • Lead a skilled staff team to create a safe living and working environment within the home; balance opportunity and risk within a therapeutic, progressive culture and deliver a high-quality service to children and young people., • Be accountable for compliance with legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations, utilise quality assurance tools and methodologies to support practice and ensure robust processes are in place to monitor risk, and meet required outcomes., • Work collaboratively with internal partners e.g. placement services, out of hours service, in-house and therapeutic fostering teams to ensure individual care packages meet needs and deliver the wider vision of the service., • Build strong partnerships e.g. with Divisional Based Intervention team (DBit) and Youth Offending Team, to explore interventions which create change within families., • Support family reunification when safe and possible. Where this is not possible, support children with longer term care plans into fostering, full time educational settings or longer-term residential care., • Act as a subject matter expert and apply professional knowledge of care within a residential setting, to ensure effective management and delivery of services to children, young people, and their families., • Develop and strengthen relationships with the local community and identify opportunities for children and young people living in the residential environment to become part of their community., • Line manage and supervise the deputy manager and three specialist roles; a social worker, teacher, and psychotherapist., • Attend strategy meetings, work alongside the Risk in the Community (RIC) team and understand and implement the responsibilities of the service in relation to s20, s31 and s38 of the Children Act., • Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework., • A professional care qualification at RQF level 5 (Diploma) or ability to undertake and pass within timeframes, evidence of post qualification training and development, or a relevant degree e.g. Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, Youth and Community Diploma, and evidence of post qualification training and development. A Registered Manager award with OFSTED is desirable., • Significant management experience in a residential setting with children and young people, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant regulation, guidance, and legislation., • Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, to include knowledge of a broad range of childcare theories and practices and how trauma affects the behaviour of children and young people., • Knowledge and experience of keeping children safe, and an ability to keep child protection at the forefront of practice within the Children's Home., • Strong leadership skills which drive a highly performing and motivated multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds, to effect lasting positive change for children and young people. Experience of undertaking professional supervision., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with partners, social workers, and families, often in sensitive circumstances., • Ability to manage cultural and operational change across the service, partner agencies and within families., • Ability to make effective contributions to implement and evaluate policy and practice. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our'No Magic' Children & Families video As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters inEveryone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on ourcareers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and theNolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please joinThe Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please Follow us onFacebook,Twtiter,InstagramandLinkedIn. Further details can be found on ourcareers page. Pay and Reward|Our Ways of Working|About Us|Organisation Behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fixed Term / Secondment,Part Time (18.5 to 21 hours per week) £48,205 to £57,988 per annum (FTE) Location:Chelmsford Working Style:Fixed-base worker This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates seeking between 18.5 and 21 hours per week, with working arrangements to be agreed with the successful candidate. The advertised salary range will be pro rata’d based on the agreed number of working hours. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Early Professional Development team supports all students and newly qualified social workers as they start their social work careers. The team also oversees all practice educators, ensuring that they maintain currency and modelling high standards of practice. The role will primarily be supporting the Adults ASYE Programme and year 2 support, but will also work alongside colleagues in the team to oversee student placements and Practice Educators. Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is a busy service, and the Social Work Leads in the team play a pivotal role in upholding social work standards and ensuring those entering the profession do so with the best support and preparation possible. The development of a professional,knowledgeableand skilled workforce is central to achieving practice improvement and driving change. The Social Work Lead will coordinate the ASYE programme across our Adult Social Care service, providingcoaching and mentoring support for both NQSW and more experienced Social Work staff. This role is well suited to an experienced social work practitioner with experience in managing a complex caseload, providing expert supervision, building strong working relationships and a thorough understanding of Adult Social Care learning theories. • Developingthe ASYE programme,to ensure ahigh qualitysupport and professional development route., • Contribute to the strategic development of the ASYE programme within Essex, the Eastern Region and on a national leveland lead on delivery, aligning commissioning with Partner programmes., • Confidently design and deliver training and workshops, ensuring effective facilitation and learner engagement., • Work closelywithoperational service managers to promote and support the development of social workers,coachingacross social care tothink creatively and reflect onbestpractice., • Responsible for developing a Workforce Development strategy which supports staff in delivering high quality, customer-focusedservices., • Develop and commission a range of blended learning and training opportunities,tailored to the individual needs of staff groups which support excellence in practice and represents value for money., • Contribute tobuildingcapacity for workforce planning, ensuringeffective developmental support is available through a range of initiatives including training opportunities, careerdevelopmentand flexible career pathways., • Providing a source ofexpertadvice and guidancefor social workers., • Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well., • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration, • Qualified Practice Educator with significant experience of supervising learners., • Evidence of continuing professional development., • Significant experienceof social work practice within Adult Social Care,demonstratinga comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation,regulationand guidance., • Experienceofmentoring bothSocial Work students andnewly qualified and experiencedSocial Workstaff., • A subject matter expertin professionalsocial workpractice., • Ability to develop strong relationships with partners, otheragenciesand the local community., • In depth understanding ofdelivery of value for money interventions balanced against need., • Proventrack recordof clear decision makingin order tohighlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention., • Evidence of successful delivery and development of workforce projects and initiatives. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. To read more about our social care services, please visit:Adult Social CareandChildren & Families As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters inEveryone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on ourcareers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We’re also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and theNolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go tohttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please joinThe Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please Follow us onFacebook,Twitter,InstagramandLinkedIn. Further details can be found on ourcareers page. Pay and Reward|Our Ways of Working|About Us|Organisation Behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr

Permanent,Part Time £55,892 to £69,241 to per annum (full time equivalent) Location:Essex Working Style:Community-based worker Closing Date: 23rd September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity working 18.5 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,946 to £34,620 per annum. Children and Families service is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. This is a statutory role providing expert knowledge and professional advice to fostering panels, on both individual cases and agency policy, and to provide sound expert advice, guidance and best practice across Children & Families Service. This aspect of the role will require you to lead and coordinate the Fostering Service’s preparation for inspection activity, including the completion and analysis of the Ofsted data set. The post holder will take ownership of fostering audit activity, ensuring that audit findings are systematically reviewed and translated into clear practice recommendations. Using performance and quality assurance data, the role will support continuous service improvement, strengthen practice standards, and contribute to enhanced outcomes for children, young people, foster carers and families. The Local Authority is undergoing organisational change and is committed to a practice improvement agenda driven by the Department for Education. As a result, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to, and where appropriate, lead, development projects that support service improvement and organisational priorities. The role requires a qualified Social Worker with significant experience of fostering practice as well as experience working at a managerial level, and a detailed knowledge and understanding of fostering and related childcare legislation. • Responsible for ensuring the work of the fostering panel and the Fostering Agency is consistent with regional and national legislation, policy and guidance., • Responsible for assisting the fostering agency with all matters relating to the membership and management of a well-functioning panel., • Review and revise the Agency’s existing policy, practice and procedures, ensuring the fostering panels have clear written policies and procedures about the handling of their functions., • Working collaboratively with the agency manager, monitor and audit the quality of practice and case information, presented to the fostering panel, highlighting any areas of concern., • Provide expert advice, support, consultation and feedback to social workers presenting case information to the fostering panel and agency decision maker., • Analyse and respond to feedback from prospective foster carers attending the fostering panel and, in conjunction with the panel chair, effect changes where necessary., • Work collaboratively with the Fostering Panel Chair, to compile 6 monthly QA reports for senior child care managers, detailing the quality of the work presented to the fostering panels, with any recommendations for change., • Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework., • A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered social worker., • Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements., • Significant experience in fostering work, with evidence of working at a managerial level., • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004 and other legislative and policy guidance applicable within Children’s Social Care., • Problem solving skills across a range of issues from individual cases to organisational and interagency matters., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong partnerships which are influential in their nature and engender delivery of strategic objectives., • Proven track record of delivering advice and guidance across a range of children’s social care settings. To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our‘No Magic’ Children & Families video As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle,or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Children and Families Service champions the development and well-being of children, young people, and families. Our mission encompasses shielding children from neglect and abuse, while working collaboratively with partners to provide early assistance, family support, and effective social work interventions. We believe in building resilience, knocking down barriers, and fostering a brighter future for every child and young person. At the heart of our operation is the Team Manager. Collaborating with the Service Manager, the Team Manager contributes to our strategic evolution, ensuring that we remain adaptable in the face of change. The Family Support and Protection (FS&P) teams work with families on Child in Need & Child Protection plans to promote sustainable change. FS&P Social Workers are responsible for building positive relationships with families using systemic and strengths based social work approaches. The work is varied and involves working within the Public Law Outline (PLO) when necessary, initiating care proceedings and responding to requests arising in Private Law proceedings. Through regular reflective supervision and access to CPD/Training from the Essex Social Care Academy, a BASW accredited CPD provider, you will be encouraged to be creative and innovative in the direct work social workers undertake with families. We believe that giving families a supportive environment, encouragement and insight helps them to achieve change. As an organisation, we take pride in the following commitments: • Operational Excellence: Our roles in this capacity revolve around delivering tangible outcomes in a specific functional domain. We hold a deep understanding of policy application and service enhancement. Our roles are equipped with clear team budgets and targets, all contributing to the overall service mission., • Collaboration and Commercial Thinking: We work collaboratively within and beyond our functions, with a keen eye on practicality to ensure optimal outcomes for our customers in a sustainable manner., • Innovation and Improvement: We're change agents, consistently evaluating and implementing improvements while upholding the highest standards of service quality., • Complex Issue Management: We excel at managing intricate matters and resources to meet our customers' needs and deliver exceptional outcomes., • Digital Integration and Diversity: We harness technology and innovation to drive our mission forward, all while celebrating and integrating equality and diversity into every decision we make. As a Team Manager in Family Support & Protection, you'll lead a team of dedicated social workers. Your influence will be pivotal in delivering exceptional professional services. You'll hold accountability for performance, quality assurance, resource allocation, and budgets. Your leadership will foster a culture of growth, professional development, and effective practice. Your expertise will extend to supervising social workers, ensuring their practice meets the highest standards. You'll oversee the quality of reports and court statements and handle feedback from service users with a commitment to building positive relationships. Collaboration will be a cornerstone of your role, as you lead inter-agency efforts to inform decision-making and achieve success for service users. You'll be the architect of training plans and tactical service delivery strategies, and your professional knowledge will be paramount in guiding complex cases within legislative and organizational frameworks. To thrive in this role, you'll bring: • A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, accompanied by substantial experience in challenging social and family scenarios., • Leadership and Mentorship: you can inspire, mentor, and build high-performing teams from diverse backgrounds., • Change Management experience: Your experience in complex environments has equipped you to lead change and uphold best practices even in demanding circumstances., • Experience of building strong relationships with partners, agencies, and communities to ensure a supportive environment for children and families., • Strategic Decision-Making: You're skilled at making clear decisions that mitigate potential risks, particularly when intervention is needed. Essex welcomes those who are passionate about making a difference. If you're ready to contribute to an environment that is both challenging and rewarding, where excellence is the norm, join us in shaping a brighter future for children and families. As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, Greater Essex was accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. • Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. We value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the , including throughout the recruitment process. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and professional Support Workers to assist adults within supported-living services. You will help the people we support live as independently as possible, make their own choices and participate in their local community. Support must be delivered with dignity, respect and a person-centred approach. • Supporting individuals with daily routines and independent-living skills, • Providing personal care where required, • Supporting medication in accordance with care plans, • Helping with meal preparation, shopping and household tasks, • Supporting appointments and community activities, • Promoting choice, independence and social inclusion, • Following individual support plans and risk assessments, • Maintaining clear and accurate records, • Reporting concerns and safeguarding the people you support, • Working professionally with families, colleagues and other professionals #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fostering Panel and Data Performance Advisor Permanent, Part Time £55,892 to £69,241 to per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 23rd September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity working 18.5 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,946 to £34,620 per annum. Children & Families service is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. This is a statutory role providing expert knowledge and professional advice to fostering panels, on both individual cases and agency policy, and to provide sound expert advice, guidance and best practice across Children & Families Service. This aspect of the role will require you to lead and coordinate the Fostering Service’s preparation for inspection activity, including the completion and analysis of the Ofsted data set. The post holder will take ownership of fostering audit activity, ensuring that audit findings are systematically reviewed and translated into clear practice recommendations. Using performance and quality assurance data, the role will support continuous service improvement, strengthen practice standards, and contribute to enhanced outcomes for children, young people, foster carers and families. The Local Authority is undergoing organisational change and is committed to a practice improvement agenda driven by the Department for Education. As a result, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to, and where appropriate, lead, development projects that support service improvement and organisational priorities. The role requires a qualified Social Worker with significant experience of fostering practice as well as experience working at a managerial level, and a detailed knowledge and understanding of fostering and related childcare legislation. • Responsible for ensuring the work of the fostering panel and the Fostering Agency is consistent with regional and national legislation, policy and guidance., • Responsible for assisting the fostering agency with all matters relating to the membership and management of a well-functioning panel., • Review and revise the Agency’s existing policy, practice and procedures, ensuring the fostering panels have clear written policies and procedures about the handling of their functions., • Working collaboratively with the agency manager, monitor and audit the quality of practice and case information, presented to the fostering panel, highlighting any areas of concern., • Provide expert advice, support, consultation and feedback to social workers presenting case information to the fostering panel and agency decision maker., • Analyse and respond to feedback from prospective foster carers attending the fostering panel and, in conjunction with the panel chair, effect changes where necessary., • Work collaboratively with the Fostering Panel Chair, to compile 6 monthly QA reports for senior child care managers, detailing the quality of the work presented to the fostering panels, with any recommendations for change., • Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework., • A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered social worker., • Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements., • Significant experience in fostering work, with evidence of working at a managerial level., • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004 and other legislative and policy guidance applicable within Children’s Social Care., • Problem solving skills across a range of issues from individual cases to organisational and interagency matters., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong partnerships which are influential in their nature and engender delivery of strategic objectives., • Proven track record of delivering advice and guidance across a range of children’s social care settings. To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone’s Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours Company: Essex County Council Salary: £55892.0000 – £69241.0000 per annum Location: Chelmsford, Essex Sector: Health and Social Care Sector: Social Care #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive nursery team in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. • Deliver high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years., • Support the planning and implementation of engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework., • Monitor and record children's development and progress., • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues., • Ensure safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare requirements are always met., • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment., • Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (essential)., • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • A genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing., • Previous nursery experience is desirable but not essential., • Competitive salary., • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities., • Supportive management team., • Pension scheme., • Staff wellbeing initiatives., • Career progression opportunities. You are a dedicated Early Years professional who enjoys creating fun, engaging learning experiences and helping children reach their full potential. You are reliable, caring, and enthusiastic about making a positive difference every day. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a stunning, well-established nursery in Chelmsford that provides a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated and supportive team on a permanent basis. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's development through engaging activities, delivering exceptional care, and creating positive learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework. • Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years, • Planning and delivering fun, stimulating activities, • Supporting children's learning and development in accordance with EYFS, • Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Maintaining a safe, caring, and inclusive environment, • Observing, monitoring, and recording children's progress, • Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (essential), • Previous nursery or early years experience, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • A genuine passion for supporting young children's development, • Permanent, full-time position, • Beautiful nursery setting with excellent facilities, • Supportive and friendly management team, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities, • Competitive salary and staff benefits package, • Opportunity to work within a caring and professional environment All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Early Professional Development team supports all students and newly qualified social workers as they start their social work careers. The team also oversees all practice educators, ensuring that they maintain currency and modelling high standards of practice. The role will primarily be supporting the Adults ASYE Programme and year 2 support, but will also work alongside colleagues in the team to oversee student placements and Practice Educators. Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is a busy service, and the Social Work Leads in the team play a pivotal role in upholding social work standards and ensuring those entering the profession do so with the best support and preparation possible. The development of a professional, knowledgeable and skilled workforce is central to achieving practice improvement and driving change. The Social Work Lead will coordinate the ASYE programme across our Adult Social Care service, providing coaching and mentoring support for both NQSW and more experienced Social Work staff. This role is well suited to an experienced social work practitioner with experience in managing a complex caseload, providing expert supervision, building strong working relationships and a thorough understanding of Adult Social Care learning theories. • Developing the ASYE programme, to ensure a high quality support and professional development route., • Contribute to the strategic development of the ASYE programme within Essex, the Eastern Region and on a national level and lead on delivery, aligning commissioning with Partner programmes., • Confidently design and deliver training and workshops, ensuring effective facilitation and learner engagement., • Work closely with operational service managers to promote and support the development of social workers, coaching across social care to think creatively and reflect on best practice., • Responsible for developing a Workforce Development strategy which supports staff in delivering high quality, customer-focused services., • Develop and commission a range of blended learning and training opportunities, tailored to the individual needs of staff groups which support excellence in practice and represents value for money., • Contribute to building capacity for workforce planning, ensuring effective developmental support is available through a range of initiatives including training opportunities, career development and flexible career pathways., • Providing a source of expert advice and guidance for social workers., • Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well., • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration, • Qualified Practice Educator with significant experience of supervising learners., • Evidence of continuing professional development., • Significant experience of social work practice within Adult Social Care, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance., • Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff., • A subject matter expert in professional social work practice., • Ability to develop strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community., • In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need., • Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention., • Evidence of successful delivery and development of workforce projects and initiatives. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. To read more about our social care services, please visit: Adult Social Care and Children & Families As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone’s Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours Company: Essex County Council Salary: £48205 – £57988 per annum Location: Chelmsford, Essex Sector: Health and Social Care Sector: Social Care Job Role: Social Worker #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates seeking between 18.5 and 21 hours per week, with working arrangements to be agreed with the successful candidate. The advertised salary range will be pro rata'd based on the agreed number of working hours. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Early Professional Development team supports all students and newly qualified social workers as they start their social work careers. The team also oversees all practice educators, ensuring that they maintain currency and modelling high standards of practice. The role will primarily be supporting the Adults ASYE Programme and year 2 support, but will also work alongside colleagues in the team to oversee student placements and Practice Educators. Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is a busy service, and the Social Work Leads in the team play a pivotal role in upholding social work standards and ensuring those entering the profession do so with the best support and preparation possible. The development of a professional, knowledgeable and skilled workforce is central to achieving practice improvement and driving change. The Social Work Lead will coordinate the ASYE programme across our Adult Social Care service, providing coaching and mentoring support for both NQSW and more experienced Social Work staff. This role is well suited to an experienced social work practitioner with experience in managing a complex caseload, providing expert supervision, building strong working relationships and a thorough understanding of Adult Social Care learning theories. • Developing the ASYE programme, to ensure a high quality support and professional development route., • Contribute to the strategic development of the ASYE programme within Essex, the Eastern Region and on a national level and lead on delivery, aligning commissioning with Partner programmes., • Confidently design and deliver training and workshops, ensuring effective facilitation and learner engagement., • Work closely with operational service managers to promote and support the development of social workers, coaching across social care to think creatively and reflect on best practice., • Responsible for developing a Workforce Development strategy which supports staff in delivering high quality, customer-focused services., • Develop and commission a range of blended learning and training opportunities, tailored to the individual needs of staff groups which support excellence in practice and represents value for money., • Contribute to building capacity for workforce planning, ensuring effective developmental support is available through a range of initiatives including training opportunities, career development and flexible career pathways., • Providing a source of expert advice and guidance for social workers., • Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well., • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration, • Qualified Practice Educator with significant experience of supervising learners., • Evidence of continuing professional development., • Significant experience of social work practice within Adult Social Care, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance., • Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff., • A subject matter expert in professional social work practice., • Ability to develop strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community., • In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need., • Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention., • Evidence of successful delivery and development of workforce projects and initiatives. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. To read more about our social care services, please visit: Adult Social Care and Children & Families As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Broomfield Hospital Court Road, Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) Location: Broomfield Hospital Court Road, Chelmsford CM1 7ET Band: Band 5 Contract Type: Temporary Salary: Up to £28.50/hr Shifts: Day and Night shifts available Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a role with flexibility and competitive pay? Medacs Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Broomfield Hospital team. As a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, and more. Your responsibilities will include forming trusting relationships with patients, monitoring their physical and mental health, administering medications, and offering emotional support. • Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their specific diagnosis., • Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients' post-care., • Build trusting relationships with patients, offering advice and reassurance., • Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop appropriate treatment plans., • Advise relatives and carers on patient conditions, treatment, and progress., • Keep medical records up to date., • Conduct standard physical health checks and administer medications., • Discuss available therapies, support networks, and social activities to improve mental health and wellbeing., • Manage workloads and shift patterns., • Promote mental health initiatives and reduce stigma associated with mental health., • Stay updated with mental health best practices and theories., • NMC Registration., • At least 2 years post-graduate experience., • 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years., • The ability to pass an enhanced background check., • Competitive Rates: Up to £28.50/hr., • Access to Care4Carers support service for mental health and wellbeing., • Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs., • Large NHS client portfolio: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts, settings, and services throughout the UK., • 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant and revalidation support., • Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills. Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB, CM1 1 We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives. As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support. • Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent)., • Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role., • In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services., • Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards., • Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours., • Experience leading Ofsted home inspections. Desirable: Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous. • Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus, • A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000, • Career development opportunities., • A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme. Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children’s Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our Adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and Children’s services are regulated by Ofsted. Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards. We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking an ASYE Social Work Lead (Adults) on a fixed-term/secondment basis for up to 12 months. The role is part-time, 18.5 to 21 hours per week, with salary pro rata based on hours worked. The post will coordinate the ASYE programme across Adult Social Care, providing coaching and mentoring for both newly qualified social workers and more experienced staff, and overseeing student placements and Practice Educators. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Loading Shovel Operator Location: Ashlyns Farm, Epping Rd, Chipping Ongar, Epping CM16 6RZ Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time Hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm and every other Saturday 9am – 1 pm About Us: Envar is a producer and supplier of high-quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds. About the role: Envar Composting are looking for a Loading Shovel Operator to operate mobile plant effectively always following health and safety procedures and policies. Responsibilities: • Operate appropriate machinery and plant, as required, to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the site at all times, in particular loading shovel 360 tracked excavator, • Ensure that plant and machinery is maintained to required standards, including daily & weekly checks, refuelling, lubrication and greasing, and that defects and breakdowns are promptly recorded and reported, • Immediately report and complete defect reports, • Comply with site rules, H&S regulations and follow safe systems of work, • Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping working area tidy and access to walkways and emergency exits clear, • Deliver a high standard of customer care and service quality, • Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is used at all times, • Immediately report: any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site; accidents, incidents, and near misses; environmental hazards; health & safety breaches to the Supervisor or appropriate Manager, • Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including the operation of other plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties, • Complete Manual Handling activities to assist in waste management activities, • Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Supervisor, • Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity, • Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work, • Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements. About you: Essential: • Safe operation of mobile plant, • Good Communication, • Able to work safely and follow H&S policy and procedures, • A good attitude to environmental issues, • Flexibility where needed, • Time Management, • Pay attention to detail, • Ability to work alone or in a team, • Positive Attitude Desirable: • Experience in the Waste Industry, • Tickets for mobile and/or fixed plant Benefits: • Life Insurance with access to GP24, • Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme, • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees, • Cycle to work scheme, • Company Events, • GymFlex salary sacrifice Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Plant Operator, Mobile Plant Operator, 360 Excavator Operator, Loading Shovel Driver, Waste Management Operative, Recycling Operative, Site Operative, Heavy Plant Operator, Compost Site Operative, Machinery Operator, Yard Operative, Earthmoving Plant Operator, Production Operative, Skip Site Operative may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Care Coordinator – Children & Adults Services - Thurrock, Essex £14–£15 per hour DOE Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm + every other Saturday Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced Care Coordinator or Senior Care professional looking for a varied role with the opportunity to work across several different services? We are recruiting for a Care Coordinator to support a growing organisation providing domiciliary care, children's respite, out-of-school support and alternative provision across Thurrock. The services currently support over 50 children and a small number of adults, providing a combination of personal care, companionship and specialist support. The role You'll help coordinate the day-to-day delivery of services, including: Managing staff rotas and ensuring appropriate cover Coordinating care and support packages Maintaining care plans and risk assessments Liaising with families, social workers, schools and other professionals Supporting staff supervision and monitoring service delivery Responding to changes in care or staffing requirements Supporting safeguarding and compliance Maintaining accurate records You'll also support the organisation's alternative provision in Thurrock, working with children and young people who are unable to access mainstream or SEN education. About you We're looking for someone with: Previous care coordination, senior care or similar experience Experience supporting children and/or young people with additional or complex needs Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or similar Experience with rotas, care planning and risk assessments Good safeguarding knowledge Strong organisation and communication skills Confidence working with families and external professionals Experience within children's services, domiciliary care, respite or alternative provision would be particularly valuable. Hours & pay £14–£15 per hour DOE Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm + every other Saturday If you're looking for a varied coordination role where you can have a genuine impact across several services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. JBRP1_UKTJ

Package Description: Ready to take the next step and make your mark? Join Agincare as a Clinical Deputy Manager and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while bringing out the very best in your team. This is your chance to turn your experience into real impact—shaping a service that residents are proud to call home. Where you'll be working • Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Sheffield - Norton Lees Care Home in Yorkshire | Agincare As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy • Up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, • Refer a friend scheme up to £1000, • Outstanding career development, • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, • Blue Light care discount package, • Company pension scheme What is required from you? • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK, • Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses, • Active NMC Pin with no restrictions, • QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care, • Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks, • Must be available to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends A day in the life of a Deputy Manager As Clinical Deputy Manager you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our resident is safe, supportive and person-centred. You will ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet their current requirements, and ensure the general standards of hygiene and cleanliness and equipment are maintained for their safety and wellbeing. You will support to the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, assuming full capacity in their absence. A typical day could include: • Induction of new team members and the supervision and support to existing team members, • The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for residents as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality, • Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the residents themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision., • Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks, • Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date. About Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers JBRP1_UKTJ

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing Location: Clacton on Sea £12.71 per hour Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary team across Essex. We have ongoing work supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Flexible Hours Available Whether you are looking for a few shifts alongside another job or studies, or regular full-time hours, we can offer: • Part-time and full-time hours, • Day and night shifts, • Flexible working around your availability, • Ongoing temporary workAbout the Role You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible, providing person-centred support based on their individual needs. Your role may include: • Supporting people with daily routines and activities, • Promoting independence and supporting day-to-day tasks, • Personal care and manual handling where required, • Supporting people who may display challenging behaviour, • Following care plans and keeping records up to date, • Working as part of a team to provide consistent support, • Building positive and respectful relationshipsWhat We're Looking For, • At least 6 months' UK care experience, • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, • Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour, • A calm, reliable and caring approach, • Good communication skills, • Must be 18+, • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Skilled Worker visa holders welcome – up to 20 hours per week. Visa switching is not available, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS if neededTraining & DBS Support If you do not have a current DBS on the Update Service, we can support you with obtaining a new DBS. Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed. What We Offer • Weekly pay, • Flexible hours, • Day and night shifts, • Ongoing temporary assignments, • Work available across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford, • Friendly and approachable office teamInterested in joining us? For more information, contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on 01206 584170 (Option 2). Or send your CV to JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant. The Role • Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible, • Support residents with personal care and mealtimes, • Helping identify residents' unique goals and implement personalised care plans, • Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time, • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements, • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme, • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts, • Annual purchase holiday scheme, • Wellbeing support New to Care? We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that's needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Our new care home in Saffron Walden opens its doors in February 2026. At Care UK's Bailey Lodge in Saffron Walden, providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far. Our team will work in a luxury, purpose-built home in warm and welcoming surroundings. We'll provide short term and permanent residential and dementia care with fantastic facilities for residents, including our own coffee shop and hair salon, as well as a cinema room and lovely landscaped gardens. We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Bailey Lodge. JBRP1_UKTJ

We welcome applications from mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, family therapists, and other qualified professional staff for the role of senior CAMHS practitioner within SET CAMHS Mid-Essex. Mid-Essex SET CAMHS are looking to recruit a full time qualified professional from nursing, social work, psychology, family therapy or psychotherapy to join a community CAMHS team based in Chelmsford, Essex (covering Maldon/Braintree and Halstead). SET CAMHS works to the iThrive model, with this role sitting within the Getting More Help and System Support sections. The MID Essex team is a multi - disciplinary team providing evidence based therapies to children and young people. We are seeking a candidate with experience of working with young people with more complex mental health needs. The successful candidate would ideally have some supervisory experience however training and support can be provided. The band 7 role supports formulation and risk management within the Multi-Disciplinary team, as well as supporting band 6 staff. • To complete assessments of mental health need with children, young people and their families and carers., • To complete collaborative risk and care plans with children and young people., • To provide evidence based interventions for a range of presentations., • To provide treatment and interventions for children and young people with additional neurodevelopmental needs and co-morbid mental health issues., • We are kind., • We are respectful., • We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role Ready to take the next step in your career? Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Support Workers to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis (week 1 and 2 day shifts, week 3 and 4 night shifts). This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both individual and shared needs, while consistently demonstrating a positive and person-centred approach. Key Responsibilities • Providing day-to-day practical and emotional support, • Assisting with daily living activities and routines (no personal care), • Promoting independence, dignity and respect at all times, • Supporting with care plans, • Working as an effective team member and communicating effectively, • Following safeguarding procedures and organisation policiesRequirements, • Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker or experience with young people, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • A Compassionate and patient approach, • Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support, • Full UK Driving License and Right To Work (sponsorship is not provided)If this is of interest, please apply and we will be in contact with you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant. The Role • Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible, • Support residents with personal care and mealtimes, • Helping identify residents' unique goals and implement personalised care plans, • Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time, • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements, • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme, • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts, • Annual purchase holiday scheme, • Wellbeing support New to Care? We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that's needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Colne View, our welcoming care home in Halstead, Essex, opened in 2012. Since then we've developed it into a home where residents enjoy quality care while getting the most out of every day. Our skilled and compassionate team provides a range of care services for older people, from day care and respite care, to residential care and nursing care, plus specialist care for people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The team also offers specialist nursing dementia care and compassionate palliative and end of life care. We're skilled in delivering care that's personalised to each resident's needs, aims, interests and preferences. That approach applies to everything we do, from creating a tailored care plan for each person, through to the menus we create and the activities and outings we organise. Each resident's experience at Colne View is as unique as they are. JBRP1_UKTJ

Support Worker – Temporary Ongoing Location: Chelmsford £12.71 per hour Brighthire Recruitment is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our temporary team across Essex. We have ongoing work supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Flexible Hours Available Whether you are looking for a few shifts alongside another job or studies, or regular full-time hours, we can offer: • Part-time and full-time hours, • Day and night shifts, • Flexible working around your availability, • Ongoing temporary workAbout the Role You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible, providing person-centred support based on their individual needs. Your role may include: • Supporting people with daily routines and activities, • Promoting independence and supporting day-to-day tasks, • Personal care and manual handling where required, • Supporting people who may display challenging behaviour, • Following care plans and keeping records up to date, • Working as part of a team to provide consistent support, • Building positive and respectful relationshipsWhat We're Looking For, • At least 6 months' UK care experience, • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, • Experience or confidence supporting challenging behaviour, • A calm, reliable and caring approach, • Good communication skills, • Must be 18+, • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Skilled Worker visa holders welcome – up to 20 hours per week. Visa switching is not available, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, but we can support you to obtain a new DBS if neededTraining & DBS Support If you do not have a current DBS on the Update Service, we can support you with obtaining a new DBS. Training refreshers and updates can also be supported where needed. What We Offer • Weekly pay, • Flexible hours, • Day and night shifts, • Ongoing temporary assignments, • Work available across Colchester, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, and Chelmsford, • Friendly and approachable office teamInterested in joining us? For more information, contact Emma Brown at Brighthire Recruitment on 01206 584170 (Option 2). Or send your CV to JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Ready to take the next step in your career? Person Power is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Residential Support Workers to join a supportive team on a Full Time/ Permanent basis, combination of day shifts and night shifts. This role involves providing person-centred support in a Residential Children's Home, working as part of a team to help maintain a safe, supportive, and caring environment that meets both individual and shared needs, while consistently demonstrating a positive and person-centred approach. Key Responsibilities • Providing day-to-day practical and emotional support, • Assisting with daily living activities and routines, no personal care, • Promoting independence, dignity and respect at all times, • Supporting with care plans, • Working as an effective team member and communicating effectively, • Following safeguarding procedures and organisation policiesRequirements, • Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker or experience with young people, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • A Compassionate and patient approach, • Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support, • Full UK Driving License and Right To Work, sponsorship is not providedIf this is of interest, please apply and we will be in contact with you. JBRP1_UKTJ