Child care worker jobs in United Kingdom

Youth Offending Service Officer Location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB Contract: 6 months fixed term with potential extension Pay Rate: £34.22 LTD per hour (paid weekly via umbrella company) Start Date: 28th November About the Role: As an Youth Offending Service Officer you will be working at the frontline of youth justice. You’ll manage a caseload of children and young people who are subject to out?of?court disposals and statutory court orders. You’ll operate in line with the National Standards for Youth Justice and the Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) Inspection Framework. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of youth justice cases—including out?of?court disposals and statutory court orders—in line with national standards and the Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) Inspection Framework., • Adopt a “Child First, Offender Second” approach to support children and young people to successfully complete their orders/disposals and live a crime?free life., • Communicate effectively with children and young people, their families, and relevant internal and external partners to secure the best outcomes., • Ensure equality of opportunity and anti?discriminatory practice across all areas of work., • Use AssetPlus as the assessment and planning tool for case management, with a specific focus on trauma?informed practice, building foundations for change and desistance, to help children and young people refrain from offending and re?offending., • Work collaboratively with children and young people, their families and partner agencies to deliver effective, evidence?based individual and/or group interventions/programmes that reduce risk of offending/re?offending and disengagement from education, employment and training., • Prepare Pre?Sentence Reports or Stand?Down Reports for the Court, and Panel Reports for Referral Order Panels and other forums as required., • Represent the Youth Justice Service (YJTPS) and present information to courts., • Provide effective engagement and deliver interventions based on assessment analysis to keep children/young people safe and keep others safe. Essential skills and experience: • Qualified Social Worker (registered) or equivalent social?care qualification., • Proven experience of case?managing youth justice cases (out?of?court disposals and statutory orders)., • Competent use of assessment and planning tools (e.g., AssetPlus) with focus on trauma?informed and desistance practice., • Excellent report?writing skills and ability to present in court/panel settings., • Strong knowledge of youth justice standards, legislation, risk frameworks, safeguarding and multi?agency working., • Excellent communication skills – able to engage young people, families and partners; able to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries., • Commitment to equality, diversity and anti?discriminatory practice., • Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills; ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work, meet deadlines., • Resilient, flexible, able to work under pressure in a demanding environment; ability to adapt to change and maintain professional practice., • Motivated to promote positive change for children and young people, adopt a child?first approach and work collaboratively. Why Join • The opportunity to work across a large, collaborative Youth Justice function., • Professional development and ongoing training. Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail. Harry Greenhalgh Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse Service Care Solutions 01772 208962

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Here at Polaris Community, our independent fostering services are committed to providing the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. What is the role of a Form F assessor? Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: Be a qualified social worker. Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work. Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC. Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance. Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days. Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel. Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process. Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Why work with us? Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Keywords: Social Worker, Location: Croydon, ENG - CR0 0AH

Senior Residential Children's Home Support Worker We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker. Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary : £33,320.85 per annum Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) (Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between 2 to 3 years experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector) Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider, they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you will build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Propose of the Role: The Senior Support Worker is accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day-to-day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden. The Senior Support Worker is responsible key working children and focussing on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each child and young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home. The Senior Support Worker is a vitally important role within Area Camden. They will be accountable to the Registered Manager. Benefits: A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role Weekly rota on rotation 08:00pm- 20:00pm i.e. (1 week)- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday= 60 hours (2 week) - Wednesday and Thursday= 24 hours Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays) Holiday increase per year - 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours) Pension scheme after a qualifying period Care for Children Enrich the lives of young people in our care, helping them create a positive future Build on positive trusting relations with each young Peron Record key work sessions / care plans and risk assessments keeping them under review as part of their role. Childcare: Ensure the effective implementation of the Children Act 1989 and the accompanying guidance and regulations the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. This will be achieved in consultation with the relevant statutory body. Ensure that any matters relating to child protection are managed in line with current legislation, national standards and best safeguarding practice. Maintain the highest possible standards of childcare and ensure that each child and young person's agreed placement plan is fully implemented. Co-ordinate and access the appropriate services (health, education, therapy) to ensure the needs of each child and young person is met. Leadership: Provide leadership and coaching in childcare practice within the home to ensure best outcomes for children and young people. Support the Manager and/or Senior Residential Childcare Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices. Implement Area Camden underpinning philosophy and practice framework, ensuring that care standards are never compromised. Ensure that all of Area Camden & Polaris policies and procedures are implemented appropriately. The senior will support with the monitoring of the home within the childrens homes regulations and Standards, they will support with all aspects of Health and Safety Legislation. As senior you will work as part of a rolling rota that supports the function of the home providing round the clock support and care for the children. Home Management: To achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people, ensure that the home is managed effectively and efficiently. Ensure that Residential Childcare staff are focussed on providing the best childcare for the children and young people. Ensure full participation and co-operation with Area Camden's comprehensive and integrated Quality Assurance systems, including taking responsibility for all duties associated with regulatory compliance. This includes the annual inspection process. Facilitating and supporting with regulation 44 visits. Make sure that best practice is maintained by conducting regular quality assurance inspections. All aspects of Health and Safety Sustain and develop the administration systems, recording systems, and repair work, so that a safe warm and caring home environment is maintained. Contribute to manage the home within the agreed budget, taking full responsibility for all incidental costs as well as direct costs such as repairs to the property and appliances. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Child Care Worker, Location: City of London, ENG - SE25 5PY

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £39,142.63 Per Annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid - Hull Covering Area: Hull & Lincolnshire This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area . Our head office is based in Sheffield and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. For more information about this exciting opportunity, then please call Laura Stead - Fostering Service Manager on 07970 081 360. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Kingston Upon Hull, ENG - HU8 7TQ

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme. Location: Hybrid - Covering Durham ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on 07813 054 555. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Spennymoor, ENG - DL16 6AJ

Agency Decision Maker - FOSTERING Fixed Term 12 months contract Basic salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Base Location: Office/Homebased Covering Location: Nationwide About Us Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Overall Purpose/Aim: To make evidence based decisions about whether a person is suitable to be approved or re approved as a foster parent in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedure and best practise. Supporting the responsible individual Maintaining an up to date knowledge on new legislation, case law, policy guidance and local/regional policy developments and supporting the implementation of new legislation in conjunction with senior managers. Making and communication the decision to; Social work practitioners, families and panels and driving best practice across the service. Ensuring that issues of equality and diversity are properly reflected and addressed in the documents upon which the post holders decisions are based and withing the decision taken Providing regular reports for internal and external bodies Playing a key role in the strategic development of the agency through provision of specialist knowledge and expertise. Produce, develop, deploy and review policies, procedures and practice guidance specifically in relation to Agency Decision Making Undertake Panel chair appraisals alongside the agency panel advisor Play an active role in any external inspection of the fostering service, meeting with inspectors and evidencing the quality of the decisions made and of agency provision Produce and present workshops to staff and/or foster parents throughout the country when required relating to the Agency Decision Process Assist with the preparation of submissions to relevant government/regulatory bodies (e.g. Ofsted, CSSIW, HCPC,) and others such as local authority service commissioners e.g. Quality of Care Reports, pre-inspection returns, action plans, tender submissions, and performance statistics/service audit returns. Engage with other Polaris staff in the development and use of such databases (e.g. Charms) as may be determined to record service activity and outcomes, including analysis of such information captured. Work with local Fostering Services and Registered Managers to provide knowledge management and evaluation of the "quality" of work in relation to assessment and review of foster parents Liaise with the relevant departments and staff to ensure the organisation is not exposed to risks that are not managed. This includes media and an appreciation of the insurance and legal implications. Liaise with external bodies relevant to the work of Foster Care Associates as directed by the Managing Director or Operational Directo Attend meetings as required to develop the work of the Quality Assurance team in FCA and the Polaris Community. Contribute to the wider remit of the Polaris Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team through quarterly structured performance and quality evaluation meetings, attendance at management meetings, and to attend senior management meetings as requested and collaboration on mutual projects as may be directed. You will Qualified Social Worker Registered with SWE, SSSC, SCW & NISCC Extensive (at least 3 years) post-qualifying experience of childcare social work with extensive knowledge of childcare law and practice. ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information in assessment and reports provided to panels specialist knowledge about the disclosure of protected information about adults experience and understanding of relevant approaches to quality assurance Influencing, negotating and advocacy skills High level of written and oral communication skills Production of analysis of reports Confidence in devising and delivering training This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly supportive environment and to continue to build on an already highly performing fostering service which continues to develop and grow. IF you have any questions regarding this role please contact John Platt, Managing Director directly on 07813054752 or email No agencies PandoLogic. Keywords: Caregiver, Location: City of London, ENG - SE25 5PY

£30,220 - £33,378 + excellent benefits Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people. You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. You’ll also be a familiar, friendly face, this means our young people will sometimes stop to chat to you so we’ll give you some training on child safeguarding to give you that extra confidence! Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area. There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will: * Have some maintenance skills, either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast * Have a ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * Be confident taking responsibility for buying smaller pieces of maintenance equipment * Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___For a full job description and person specification, please click To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding and Care Planning Team Location: South East London Salary: £44,951 – £53,373 per annum • £2,000 annual retention payment, • £2,000 Golden Hello, • Lease car option About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Practitioner to join a Safeguarding and Care Planning Team in South East London. This role is ideal for an experienced and ambitious social worker who is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children, young people, and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage complex casework, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of safeguarding practice. You will work within a small, well-resourced team structure designed to promote high-quality, relationship-based social work, with strong management support and regular reflective supervision. The Service The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service is dedicated to ensuring that children are safe, their voices are heard, and their outcomes improved through effective assessment, intervention, and care planning. Teams are led by experienced managers and supported by clear professional pathways, robust systems, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary with retention and welcome payments, • Golden Hello (£2,000) and annual retention allowance (£2,000), • Relocation allowance (up to £8,000), • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Comprehensive induction programme and reflective supervision, • Excellent training and professional development opportunities, • Hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking, • Merited pay scheme and access to salary sacrifice benefits (lease cars, gym membership, technology, etc.) About You You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE) with substantial post-qualification experience in safeguarding, care planning, or a related area. You will bring: • Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and statutory responsibilities, • Excellent analytical, communication, and assessment skills, • A reflective, collaborative approach to practice and team working, • Passion and dedication to improving outcomes for children and young people If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to work in a supportive, progressive environment that values professional growth and high-quality social work, this is an excellent opportunity.

Nursery Key Teacher (CACHE Level 2+ qualified ONLY) Whether you're a freshly qualified graduate ready to make your mark or an experienced educator looking to grow your career, Abacus Ark welcomes passionate early years professionals from the UK and beyond to join our inspiring nursery family! About Us Abacus Ark Nursery is a family-owned and operated nursery school devoted to the well-being and development of children. Our child-focused team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care and education. Our nursery offers a vibrant and welcoming environment where children feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children! At Abacus, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. What You’ll Enjoy • 32 Days Annual Leave: Including 4 personal wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays, • Medical Cashback Plan: Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 annually, covering everyday health costs like dental, optical, and therapies, • Training & Development: Ongoing courses in First Aid, Safeguarding, and more—plus access to our self-paced learning platform, Flick., • Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced early years educators and receive regular guidance and feedback, • Mental Health Support: Access to resources and a workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, • Paid DBS Check: We cover the cost, so you can focus on what matters, • Company Pension and Events: Including social activities that help you feel part of a community What You’ll Be Doing As a Key Teacher, you’ll play a central role in a child’s early learning journey. You’ll lead your room’s daily routines and learning plans, ensuring each child feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow. You’ll also help guide your colleagues, collaborate with parents, and maintain high standards across all areas of care and education. Your Responsibilities Will Include • Designing and implementing engaging routines and learning experiences in line with the EYFS, • Creating a safe and stimulating environment, while managing risk assessments and individual child health needs, • Observing and assessing children's progress, tracking against EYFS milestones, • Building strong partnerships with parents through consistent, professional communication, • Supporting junior staff and working collaboratively with senior leadership, • Motivating your team and helping to build a positive, high-energy classroom culture What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone with a passion for early years education and a proactive, nurturing approach. You’ll be confident leading a classroom and supporting others, with a genuine commitment to providing the best experience for every child. Requirements • Level 2 or 3+ CACHE/NVQ in childcare (or equivalent), • Ability to obtain a clear enhanced DBS check (paid for by us), • Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker Sponsorship Also Available), • Ability to provide three referees, • Preferred: Diploma of Higher Education, • Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting, • A strong team ethic, patience, and excellent communication skills, • Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in childcare Working Hours Full-time: 40 hours per week Our nurseries operate 50 weeks per year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Ready to Apply? Join a nursery where your work has meaning—and where your growth is as important as the children’s!!

Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care. Job Responsibilities Experience supporting young adults or children in education Experience or wi

Support Worker with British Sign Language (BSL)/Communication Skills. To provide one-to-one support to a Deaf child living in a residential care setting, using appropriate communication strategies to ensure the child is fully included, understood, and supported in all aspects of daily life. Support

SEN Support Worker Hook ASAP Start GSL Education! Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working with troubled children and a background in a care setting? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Support Worker to join a school in Hook . This is your chance to make a real impact by providing essential support to students who need it the most. Role details: Location: Hook SEN Support Worker School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School Salary Scale: 82.80 to 100 per day Start Date: ASAP Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you have a genuine passion for supporting young people, we want to hear from you! The role of an SEN Support Worker : To support students who struggle with their class work Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment To provide support to the class teacher To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment To encourage children to do their best Help manage classroom behaviour Listen to the children read and practice their phonics The successful SEN Support Worker : Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential). Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals. A patient and nurturing approach to working with children. Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment. Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. To work with GSL Education as an SEN Support Worker , you should: Have the right to work in the UK. Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. Please be advised that this SEN Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Support Worker , please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.

Carestaff Solutions are looking for passionate, committed, enthusiastic, experienced children and young people residential workers. Our clients put the care, wellbeing and education of children first and our workers reflect that child-centred approach when on shifts, so whether they are working on one shift at the last minutes or working on a rolling contract the Carestaff team member is as effective as the permanent of the team. Here at Carestaff Solutions we know that its a privilege to work with children and young people who need our support, our aim is to improve the lives of the children and young people we work with, and in turn have a positive effect on their wider relationships. Duties: Work within, and ensure effective delivery of the policies and procedures in the client environment. Monitor and maintain administrative requirements, ensuring that the outcome meets the standards set out in children’s legislation, and the homes working practices. Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment. Proactively engage with young people who display challenging behaviour. Assist young people to identify unsafe, dangerous, harmful and abusive situations, individuals and groups. At all times ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and young people. Ensure a variety of intervention strategies are utilised in relation to behaviour management. Ensure an open culture is created with the young people in the care of the end client. Ensure that the child or young person is safe in terms of safeguarding protocols. The benefits of working with Carestaff Solutions: Plenty of variety of work on offer. Your own dedicated consultant - we will look after you. A phone app for you to update your availability and book your work in. We are open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Mandatory Training Part funded. 5.6 weeks annual leave. The requirements of an agency Support Worker for Children: Caring nature with good communication skills. NVQ Level 3 qualification in Children's residential or other relevant qualifications. Enthusiastic and friendly. Flexible and reliable. Passionate Person Centred Experienced About the Company: We are a specialised health and social care staffing supplier, training and compliance provider to a variety of sectors including statutory, private and third sector organisations across the UK with concentrated support in the the North West of England and Greater London areas.The success of Carestaff Solutions is based around the reputation built up over the past 16 years on the quality of our service delivery, progressive approach, person centred approaches, partnership working, reliability plus the standard and the high support and training levels for our staff supplied.Carestaff Solutions are flexible, responsive and there for you 24 hours a day, so right when you need us the most we are ready and willing to support you, we never close. About Carestaff Solutions: We are a specialised health and social care staffing supplier, training and compliance provider to a variety of sectors including statutory, private and third sector organisations across the UK with concentrated support in the the North West of England and Greater London areas.The success of Carestaff Solutions is based around the reputation built up over the past 16 years on the quality of our service delivery, progressive approach, person centred approaches, partnership working, reliability plus the standard and the high support and training levels for our staff supplied.Carestaff Solutions are flexible, responsive and there for you 24 hours a day, so right when you need us the most we are ready and willing to support you, we never close.

Support Worker with British Sign Language.Registered Manager/ Deputy Manager.To provide one-to-one support to a Deaf child living in a residential care setting, using appropriate communication strategies to ensure the child is fully included, understood, and supported in all aspects of daily life.

This North London Authority are looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker. Caseload is a mix of child and family assessment; child in need work; child protection work; looked after children's work; court work and transition work to adult social care.

Job Title: Solicitor (Litigation, Conveyancing, Immigration & Family Law) Experience Level: Minimum 3 Years PQE Job Location: Suite 51, 5th Floor, AMP House, 4 Dingwall Road, East Croydon, London, CR0 2LX Employment Type: Full-time , On Site About Us Kulachi Solicitors is a progressive and expanding law firm based in Croydon, Surrey, specialising in Litigation, Immigration, Family Law, and Conveyancing. The firm is known for its client-focused approach, professional integrity, and efficient case management. Since authorisation, Kulachi has grown rapidly with a dedicated team of legal professionals committed to providing high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses across the UK and overseas. We are expanding our Litigation, Immigration, Family, and Conveyancing departments and are seeking an experienced Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued development of these practice areas and will be confident in managing a mixed caseload independently from instruction to conclusion. Key Responsibilities Litigation • Manage a varied caseload including civil, contractual, commercial, and property disputes, as well as landlord and tenant matters., • Draft and file court documents such as Particulars of Claim, Defences, Witness Statements, Skeleton Arguments, and Bills of Costs., • Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences., • Provide strategic advice to clients and ensure full compliance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and SRA standards. Conveyancing • Handle residential and commercial conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, lease extensions, and transfers of equity., • Conduct title investigations, draft contracts, and manage exchange and completion., • Liaise with estate agents, lenders, and clients to ensure smooth progression of transactions., • Maintain compliance with CQS, AML, and Lender Exchange standards. Immigration • Advise and represent clients in all areas of UK Immigration Law, including Skilled Worker visas, Sponsor Licences, Family and Spouse applications, Student visas, Settlement, Naturalisation, Appeals, and Judicial Reviews., • Prepare legal representations, supporting evidence, and Home Office submissions., • Provide business immigration advice to corporate clients, ensuring sponsor compliance., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UKVI policies and legislative developments. Family Law • Manage private family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic abuse injunctions., • Draft key legal documents such as consent orders, divorce petitions, and statements of case., • Conduct negotiations, mediations, and court representation when necessary., • Offer sensitive, client-centred advice while maintaining professional boundaries. Key Requirements • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with minimum 3 years PQE., • Proven experience in at least two of the firm’s core areas (Litigation, Immigration, Family, Conveyancing); experience in all four is highly desirable., • Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills., • Strong understanding of CPR, UK Immigration Rules, and Family Law procedures., • Ability to manage multiple files independently and work to tight deadlines., • Competent with case management systems (Clio experience preferred)., • Professional, organised, and committed to exceptional client care and SRA regulations. What We Offer • Competitive salary commensurate with experience., • Performance-related incentives and progression opportunities., • Supportive and inclusive work environment., • Exposure to a diverse and challenging caseload., • Flexible working arrangements. Job Location: Croydon CR0 2LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

£30,220 - £33,378 + excellent benefits Huge Small Victories Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You'll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people. Get out what you put in You'll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. You'll also be a familiar, friendly face, this means our young people will sometimes stop to chat to you so we'll give you some training on child safeguarding to give you that extra confidence! One of the best environments in SEND Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 - 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club's training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area. There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here • and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: • Have some maintenance skills, either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast, • Have a 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Be confident taking responsibility for buying smaller pieces of maintenance equipment

About The Role Early Childhood Educator – Ark Start St Clement Reporting to: Nursery Manager Location: Ark Start St Clement (Holland Park, W11 4NS) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Term-time only (39 weeks per year) Interviews: We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified Salary: Competitive About the role: As we expand, we are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at Ark Start St Clement. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom! Key Responsibilities: • To be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents, • To implement the Ark Start curriculum, • To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery, • To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress, • To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures, • To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff, • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or the willingness to work towards qualification, • Right to work in the UK, • An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action, • A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning. Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We have 6 nurseries across London and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for an Early Childhood Educators to join our team. Benefits: • A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.85 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions., • Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes, • Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays, • Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning. Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We opened two nurseries in South London last year and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for Early Childhood Educator to join our founding team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for young children and with the skill, creativity, commitment, and energy to deliver excellent provision at Ark Start. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. If you would like to hear more about this role or about Ark Start, please contact ___.

About The Role Early Childhood Educator – Ark Start Brunel Reporting to: Nursery Manager Location: Ark Start Brunel (Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AE) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: All-Year-Round or Term-time only (39 weeks per year) Interviews: We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified Salary: Competitive About the role: As we expand, we are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at Ark Start Brunel. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom! Key Responsibilities: • To be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents, • To implement the Ark Start curriculum, • To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery, • To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress, • To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures, • To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff, • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or the willingness to work towards qualification, • Right to work in the UK, • An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action, • A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning. Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We have 6 nurseries across London and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for an Early Childhood Educators to join our team. Benefits • A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.85 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions, • Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes, • Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays, • Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning. Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We opened two nurseries in South London last year and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for Early Childhood Educator to join our founding team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for young children and with the skill, creativity, commitment, and energy to deliver excellent provision at Ark Start. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. If you would like to hear more about this role or about Ark Start, please contact .

We are currently looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school, which is based in Peckham, caters for children and young adults from 5-18 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficul

Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team. Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance. Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when rela

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Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance. Requirements of this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job:. This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job

You will join a team of compassionate, child-focused adults whose mission is to give the best experiences to our children and young people. You will need to be qualified in this role with a Level 3 in Residential Child Care as this is following criteria from Ofsted. Residential Child Care Worker - O

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We specialise in providing residential child care and education for young people between ages 8 and 18. Your role as a Residential Child Care Worker. Our Learning and Development team can support you to receive 100% funding for your Level 3 SVQ /NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.

Sanctuary Personnel has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Assessment Centre Team to work full time based in Haringey. Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or care with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriat