Child care worker jobs in United Kingdom

About The Role We require a part-time social work coordinator for a 1 year fixed term contract, to meet the needs of the service. We require the following hours to be met: Wednesday 1.30pm – 5pm and Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm. We do however take flexible working into consideration, in line with service demands, however this is an office-based role. Benefits: Specially designed core training package, professional development opportunities, good pension scheme and generous holidays, an experienced management team, and a great working location with good transport links. Job overview: An exciting opportunity has opened within Independent Futures where we have created a specialist Leaving Care Service for children and young people aged 16-25 years old. Islington is looking to recruit a part-time social work coordinator (SWC) who is motivated and passionate. You will be trained in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Inform Practice to ensure sustainability of practice across the service. A Social Work Coordinator (SWC) is a para-professional whose primary function is to provide enhanced administrative support in meeting the demands of frontline practice. This is a very active role and the practical support is critical in ensuring the child and family social workers’ and other practitioners’ time is used to best effect in helping families to keep children safe. This requires a high level of understanding of a child and family social worker’s job in helping families to safeguard children. Main duties: Our vision for the service is that children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. SWCs are the first point of contact for the team by service users, other staff, and professionals. As an experienced administrator, you would be expected to anticipate the planning and preparation necessary ahead of the range of meetings that take place with families and professionals and be instrumental in ensuring these meetings are coordinated. This includes multi-professional panels and tasks include (but not limited to) diary invites and minute taking. You would also be expected to help and support practitioners to stay organised in managing their workload. Child and family work is dynamic and responsive to both the local and national landscape, and SWCs must be flexible and adapt to changes within the organisation and to the presenting needs of the individual team. The SWC role, as with all other roles in the Service, should engage in continuous quality improvement by always looking for ways to improve the way we work to identify gaps in systems and make improvements that will increase added value to frontline practice. You will have excellent communication skills with children, young people and families as well as with carers and professionals taking into consideration equality and diversity. You will also have excellent skills when it comes to writing and minute-taking. Some of the main duties include: • Minute taking, • Arranging multi-professional meetings, • Diary management, • Creating and updating excel spreadsheet trackers, • Answering the duty phone to young people, families, and other professionals, • Updating the data base The successful candidates will have the following: • Excellent organisation and time management skills, • Ability to work pro-actively to identify and meet the needs of the team, • Flexibility, • Excellent ICT skills, • Good communication: verbal and written, • Ability to work under pressure Working for your organisation: In December 2024, we underwent a full OFSTED inspect. Although we are still awaiting formal feedback, we are pleased and proud to share we have maintained our outstanding rating. In October 2023, Independent Futures received a focused visit from OFSTED looking at the Local Authority’s arrangements for care experienced children and young people (care leavers). We proudly share some highlights from the report: • Young people are effusive about Independent Futures, Islington’s leaving care service., • Care experienced children and young people in Islington benefit from teams of highly committed, ambitious and determined professionals who work extremely well together, helping the children and young people to remain safe and to achieve in life., • Exceptional and aspirational corporate and operational leaders work together to listen to care experienced young people, to understand their world and to act on their views., • Islington’s motivational practice model ensures that all staff and many partner agencies provide trauma-informed assessments., • The genuine warmth of staff and their affection and pride in children’s progress and achievements are evident in their direct work and frequent contact and visits., • Staff report that they feel valued by their managers. This improves and supports practitioners’ emotional health and well-being., • Skilled social workers and YPAs are appropriately proud of their work., • Good opportunities for development, training and promotion are increasing the number of staff transferring from agency to permanent contracts., • A localised approach to commissioning housing support means that young people can maintain local links and have access to important local services, such as colleges, employment and training opportunities that will support them to achieve independence. The Independent Futures Service is well resourced and enjoys a stable and supportive workforce. You will be joining a multi-professional team made up of experienced managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Young Person Advisors, Mental Health Social Worker, CAMHS professionals, a UASC specialist and Social Work Coordinators. We have opportunities to consult with clinicians and you will receive supervision and manage support from a Senior Social Worker. Our children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do and the development of our practice model allows us to them towards their version of meaningful and sustained changed. Islington’s Motivational Practice Model provides an integrated care, safeguarding and change model, which includes Motivational Interviewing skills helping to build meaningful relationships and promote safety, collaboration and purposeful change. What is Motivational Practice? Motivational Practice is Islington’s Practice Model. There are core elements that underpin the practice framework that provide a set of skills around how to communicate in a helpful way with workers that you supervise, the professional network as a whole and families we work with, supporting a process of change. Our practice model is further complemented by Trauma-informed practice (including Dyadic Development Practice), as we believe that by better understanding the lived experiences of those we are here to serve, we are better positioned to engage, support and assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Relationships are also central to achieving the very best outcome for our children, young people, their families, and their carers. We work closely with our fostering team and placements service to support our carers in offering a trauma informed approach to care, and to offer stable placements where our children and young people can achieve their potential. Application overview: Please ensure you address the person specification fully, referencing how you meet each specification in turn as fully as possible. Application closes: Thursday 11th December 2025 at 23:59 Prospective interview date: 17 th - 23rd December 2025 For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact Independent Futures Team Manager: Lila Wisbeach [email protected] 020 7527 8585 / 8561 About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: • Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service, • A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week, • Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, • Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum, • Excellent local government pension scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships, • Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more! Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington. Pre‑Employment Checks Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include: • Proof of address, • Evidence of any name changes (if applicable), • Right to work in the UK, • Overseas criminal record check (if applicable), • Satisfactory references, • Occupational Health clearance, • Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations, • DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable) Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Disability Confident Scheme Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

Autism Assessor for Children and Young People - Remote (Self-Employed) Time commitment: Our ideal is working 3-5 days per week. Our minimum requirement is that you can complete at least 3 developmental histories per week. Location: This is a fully remote role. Reporting to: Autism Service Team Manager. About Paloma Paloma’s mission is to make children’s autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We are making this happen by redesigning care pathways, building new software & AI tools, and training up a specialist clinical workforce. Mark & Darshak founded Paloma as they were frustrated that families are waiting 2-10 years for NHS children’s autism and ADHD assessments. Learn more about the crisis in NHS children’s neurodevelopmental services from this Children’s Commissioner for England here: ___ We are growing incredibly fast to meet the need for autism and ADHD care, and we have: • Raised £5m pre-seed funding from leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital), • Grown our fantastic team to 80 people, and are hiring ~100 more over the next 12 months How is Paloma Health different from other Neurodevelopmental providers? • We are clinically-led, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered, and rigorous in recording our outcomes and family experiences., • Our in-house product & engineering team ensures we can:, • Give families a more consumer-like experience of healthcare, • Free our clinicians from documentation to focus on supporting families, • Our strong culture, including transparency, a sense of community, and supporting staff career development, • The experience of our founders (Dr Mark Jenkins & Darshak Shah), who have previously built tech-enabled NHS obesity and ophthalmology services. Combined, their previous companies have treated over 1 million NHS patients in the last 15 years!, • Being backed by leading healthcare investors (Triple Point Ventures and Heal Capital) allows us to move fast The Opportunity Paloma Health has developed a new gold-standard autism assessment pathway and our own Patient Record software system, which allows us to offer: • An exceptional service and timely assessments, as well as clear strengths and needs-based outcomes, regardless of whether an autism diagnosis is made., • High assessor role satisfaction by improving the experience of delivering assessments. For example, we are building an AI tool to streamline diagnostic report writing, which we know is a pressure of the role. You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team, delivering: • Remote developmental histories (via video calls), • If you are ADOS trained and experienced, you can do a combined role of remote developmental histories and remote child observations, • Peer MDT diagnostic decision-making, with the support of the senior clinical MDT where required From a cultural perspective, you are: • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embracing change, • Excited about using new technologies in your role, • Always looking for ways to improve our staff and patient experience Responsibilities: • Conduct high-quality remote developmental histories and child observations (if experienced) as part of an autism assessment., • Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary., • Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD. Qualifications and experience: Required: • Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England, • Typically, job titles of people with the relevant skills are:, • Psychologist, including Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, and Educational Psychologist (HCPC), • Occupational Therapist (HCPC), • Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC), • Nurse, including Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse (NMC), • Medical Doctor (GMC), • Social Worker (Social Work England), • Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course required for NMC, HCPC and, Social Work England registered applicants. Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors would be considered without having completed ADOS-2., • At least 1 year of experience in children and young people's autism diagnostic assessments with specific knowledge including:, • A sound understanding of co-occurring conditions and differentials., • Ability to present findings, including diagnostic formulation, concisely into a clinical report which is client-centred and includes a strengths and needs profile., • Good time management skills, including caseload management, • High-quality parent and patient communication skills, • Enhanced DBS with barred list check (as you will be working with children) Desirable: • Formal training in autism developmental histories e.g. ADI-R, • At least 30 completed child observational assessments for autism, • Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service, • Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above) Why join Paloma? You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s transforming access to Autism Assessments in England. We offer: • A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well-being, transparency, and career development., • £500 per completed developmental history and family feedback., • £300 per completed child observation. Equality & Diversity Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Accommodations We’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our interview process. Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on your role within the business, this will be at either an Enhanced, Standard, or Basic level. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure we appoint individuals who are aligned with our values and who will contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with. Application process Please apply via our website. We understand that applying for a new job requires a significant amount of effort, and we appreciate your time. We look forward to reviewing your application. Join us and be part of our journey to revolutionise access to NHS Autism Assessments in England!

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. Support the Manager and/or Senior Residential Childcare Workers in provision of best possible childcare practices.

Residential Support Worker – Bedfont Lane Children’s Home x 10 Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. Employment: 9 x permanent and 1 x part-time Hours: 36 hours per week and 1 x part-time at 18 hours per week DBS: Enhanced DBS required About us at Hounslow We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We’re opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children’s home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We’re building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow’s children and their families. You’ll be at the heart of this mission—leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. About The Team You’ll Be Working In The Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children’s development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that’s committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager, • Deputy Managers, • Senior Residential Support Workers, • Residential Support Workers, • A Chef/Cook, • A Handyperson You’ll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities, • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards About You You’re someone who brings compassion, resilience, and commitment to everything you do. You understand the challenges faced by children and young people in care, and you’re passionate about helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You may already have experience working in residential childcare or supporting young people with complex needs, or you may be looking to take the next step in your career with a role that truly makes a difference. Either way, you’re ready to be a positive role model, a trusted adult, and a key part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything. You’re confident working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment, and you’re not afraid to step up during a crisis. You’re a natural communicator, able to build strong relationships with young people, families, and professionals. You’re also organised, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and professional standards. You’ll be flexible in your approach, willing to work a rota that includes sleep-ins, weekends, and varied shifts. You’ll be open to learning, reflective in your practice, and eager to grow through training and development. Above all, you believe in the importance of care, connection, and consistency and you want to be part of a team that’s building something special for Hounslow’s children and young people. Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children’s home in Hounslow. We’re recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured, we’re working hard to coordinate everything smoothly. xrnqpay Closing date is 19th December 2025. To find out more and apply, please visit our website using the button provided.

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Senior Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. For this ro

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

Residential Childcare Support Worker. Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent). The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child.

Join The Lighthouse – Transforming the UK’s Response to Child Sexual Abuse Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. The Lighthouse is leading a national shift in how children are supported after sexual abuse, and if you share our commitment to changing the system, we want to hear from you. We are recruiting a Social Worker to join our specialist multidisciplinary team in Camden. Serving North Central London and influencing practice across the UK, we deliver a proven, child-centred model that strengthens recovery, improves health outcomes and enhances children’s experience of the criminal justice system. This fixed-term role runs until 31 March 2027 and offers a rare opportunity to develop specialist expertise in one of the most innovative services in the country. As England’s first Child House, The Lighthouse brings police, health, psychology and advocacy together under one roof. We provide early advice and safeguarding oversight, a VRI suite for evidence and cross-examination, holistic medical assessments and therapeutic support, ensuring children receive consistent, trauma-informed care in one place. In this role, you will contribute to our duty and case management systems, provide clear guidance to children and carers on the criminal justice process, and ensure robust safeguarding at referral. You will carry out holistic assessments and deliver direct interventions alongside ChISVAs, CAMHS clinicians, paediatric staff and NSPCC partners, playing an essential role in each child’s journey through the Lighthouse. We are seeking a qualified, professionally registered Social Worker with strong safeguarding experience, confidence working independently, and a commitment to reflective supervision, psychological safety and effective partnership working. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace whose teams reflect the diversity of the children and families we support. xrnqpay We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnicities, and from men, who are underrepresented in our service in order for us to provide a service that reflects our children and family’s experiences and uniqueness. For an informal discussion, please contact Eimear Timmons or Clementine Anderson at .

Senior Residential Support Worker X 3 - Bedfont Lane Children’s Home Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. About us at Hounslow We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand-new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This role offers a balance between direct work with our children and young people and the opportunity to contribute to the development of your team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape, develop and contribute to the management of a brand-new Ofsted regulated Children’s Home in Hounslow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take their first step into leadership, without the full stretch and responsibility of a Deputy Manager role. We'll support you to develop your own skills through training, regular supervision, and a personalised development plan, paving the way for future progression into more senior roles. This is an opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We’re opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children’s home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We’re building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow’s children and their families. You’ll be at the heart of this mission—leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. About The Team You’ll Be Working In The Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children’s development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that’s committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager, • Deputy Managers, • Senior Residential Support Workers, • Residential Support Workers, • A Chef/Cook, • A Handyperson You’ll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities., • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. About You You’re someone who brings compassion, resilience, and commitment to everything you do. You understand the challenges faced by children and young people in care, and you’re passionate about helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You may already have experience working in residential childcare or supporting young people with complex needs, or you may be looking to take the next step in your career with a role that truly makes a difference. Either way, you’re ready to be a positive role model, a trusted adult, and a key part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything. You’re confident working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment, and you’re not afraid to step up during a crisis. You’re a natural communicator, able to build strong relationships with young people, families, and professionals. You’re also organised, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and professional standards. You’ll be flexible in your approach, willing to work a rota that includes sleep-ins, weekends, and varied shifts. You’ll be open to learning, reflective in your practice, and eager to grow through training and development. Above all, you believe in the power of care, connection, and consistency—and you want to be part of a team that’s building something special for Hounslow’s children and young people. Essential for the Role Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand-new team for the opening of our residential children’s home in Hounslow. We’re recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured, we’re working hard to coordinate everything smoothly. xrnqpay Closing date – 19/12/2025. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.

KEY DUTIES Ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and Stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development To undertake the overall day-today operation of the nursery environment including; rooms, after school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop in services and any other supplementary services. To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered. To work as an effective member of the team to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families Support the management to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction. Prepare to support the team across all our settings at short notice to attend to activities, services, after-school club, breakfast club, drop in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities. To actively promote and implement the nurserys vision, with a clear focus on childrens achievement. To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage childrens learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential. To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community. To support the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance childrens learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed. To be a key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the nursery manager and deputy manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well-planned, safe and learning environment. To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for childrens learning. Ensure childrens learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents. To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting. To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions. To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children. To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day. To maintain high professional standards to ensure childrens individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully. To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals/breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations. To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately. Room Leadership Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To work with the team to implement the Early Years Learning Goals. Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin pointed; demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records. Document all observations on each childs progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development. Adhere to staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not under staffed at anytime. Ensure you have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly bases. To actively promote all childrens services and support with marketing and outreach in the local community. Finance Engage in the collection of parents fees and monitor debts in accordance with our terms and condition and financial procedure. Support the management by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal. Support the management to reduce wastages. Policies and Procedures Support the manager to implement all nursery policies Supervise the administration of all medication within the nursery ensuring the medicine policy is followed at all times. Ensure all medical forms are fully completed and signed by parents. Ensure QCCAs procedures manuals are followed, specifically Childcare, Employee Handbook, HR Guide, Health and Safety, Training and Finance. Health & Safety Responsible for Health, Safety and Cleanliness throughout nursery To undertake regular risk assessments, To monitor all child protection issues and keep a log of any accident or incident. To arrange for effective and regular waste removal. To ensure that all front-line staff maintain the personal hygiene of children Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food services areas To ensure that the preparation and cleanliness of nursery playrooms, bedding, nappy-changing room, food-serving areas and equipment is carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures To maintain proper emergency and security procedures including the registration and collection of children. Adhere and promote the emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book. Security & Equipment Support the management to maintain an inventory of all resources available Ensure care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys General Action and monitor all child protection issues, parent issues, complaints and accidents to ensure that remedial action is taken immediately, liaising with the nursery management. Ensure that following any OFSTED visits, any recommendations made by the inspectors are implemented. Ensure nursery menus are followed and the fresh food is readily available, ensure the highest standards of food hygiene at all times. Ensure snack and lunch is not ordered in excess and that full costs are recovered from parents. To ensure that the nursery is adequately equipped and ensure that orders are generated on time To offer an equal opportunities service with regard to race, gender, culture, faith and/or disability To undertake any additional tasks related to the effective delivery of the Childrens Services from the senior managers. no agencies please TPBN1_UKTJ

Child Care Worker - Education SEND School Based in Lambeth Full-timeWe are currently are looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment.

Description Job Title: Social Worker MASH Team Location: London Borough of Havering Grade: G7/(plus 4k MS) Directorate: People Starting Well Contract Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)/Front Door team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by delivering high-quality intervention within social care services in line with statutory requirements and best practice. As part of our Starting Well service you will manage a varied caseload conduct thorough assessments and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Hold and manage a diverse caseload ensuring cases are effectively assessed and managed. Utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations., • Undertake high-quality assessments ensuring they are child centred community focused. To work with multi-agency network to support in delivering interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people., • Identify and assess levels of risk and need delivering protective or supportive services for children at risk in need or looked after., • Maintain accurate timely case records and reports in line with departmental standards., • Qualifications: CQSW Degree in Social Work CSS or equivalent. Current Social Work England registration is essential., • Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and families including statutory assessments and child protection work., • Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills ability to apply child care legislation and proficiency in IT systems for case management., • Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 & 2004 Working Together guidance child development and safeguarding frameworks., • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, • Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements, • Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days, • Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually, • Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources Please view ___

Job Purpose As a Childrens Social Worker in the Referral and Assessment team you will be the first point of statutory social work intervention for children in need or at risk. Youll carry out robust Child and Family Assessments manage Section 47 investigations and make timely and appropriate decisions regarding further intervention or closure. You will work in a fast-paced supportive environment assessing immediate risk and need while building positive relationships with children and families. * Undertake statutory Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act 1989 * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries as required * Make clear evidence-based decisions about levels of risk and the required next steps * Provide short-term support and interventions where appropriate * Work closely with Early Help Education Health and partner agencies to ensure a coordinated response * Prepare clear and concise reports for Child Protection Conferences Legal Proceedings and Looked After Reviews * Manage a varied and sometimes complex caseload * Ensure all case recording is accurate and timely in line with organisational policies and procedures * A professional qualification in Social Work (BA/MA Social Work DipSW CQSW or equivalent) * Social Work England registration * Post-qualification experience in Childrens Social Care ideally within a referral/assessment or safeguarding setting * Good knowledge of relevant legislation including Working Together to Safeguard Children Children Act 1989/2004 and London Child Protection Procedures * Proven ability to undertake effective assessments and manage risk * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A reflective resilient and evidence-informed approach to practice * The ability to work collaboratively under pressure and meet deadlines * Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion in practice * Enhanced DBS (Child) Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

Description Social Worker - Safeguarding London Borough of Havering Romford Permanent 43680 - 53172 per annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement) About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies procedures and guidance. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Safeguarding) London Borough of Havering you will/will be: Manage a caseload dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations. Carry out high quality assessments using child-centered community focused and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected. Key Responsibilities Relevant social work qualification and registration Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments care planning and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures. Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues other agencies and families demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences. Why Choose Havering Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you. Additional Information We are a Disability Confident employer applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview All roles are subject to relevant checks including DBS or Disclosure Scotland depending on access to sensitive data or vulnerable groups Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration For more information about the position please click ___

Description Grade 7/per annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement) About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Children with disabilities Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies procedures and guidance. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Children with Disabilites) London Borough of Havering you will/will be: Manage a caseload dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations. Carry out high quality assessments using child-centered community focused and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected. Key Responsibilities Relevant social work qualification and registration Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments care planning and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures. Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues other agencies and families demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences. Why Choose Havering Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you. Please view ___

Description Social Worker - Assessment London Borough of Havering Romford Permanent 43680 - 53172 per annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement) About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Assessment Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies procedures and guidance. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Assessment) London Borough of Havering you will/will be: Manage a caseload dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations. Carry out high quality assessments using child-centered community focused and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected. Key Responsibilities Relevant social work qualification and registration Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments care planning and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures. Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues other agencies and families demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences. Why Choose Havering Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you. For more information about the position please click ___

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 + Expenses Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. 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. 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. xrnqpay PandoLogic. Keywords: Social Worker, Location: Croydon, ENG - CR0 0AH

Sports Youth Worker Do you love sports and are you passionate about the role physical activity can play in changing young people’s lives? We have an exhilarating opportunity that will make your heart race! We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Youth Worker to join a vibrant Sports team in the bustling heart of Burnt Oak, North London. Position: Sessional Worker Sport All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Location: Burnt Oak, North London Salary: £13.85 per hour £15.42 premium per hour on Saturday evenings only Hours: Up to 26 hours per week evenings and weekends About the role: As a Sports Youth Worker you will deliver and supervise face to face sports and activity sessions for young people, supporting session planning and general programming. You’ll lead a wide mix of activities, run taster sessions, organise competitions and challenges that develop skills, confidence and fitness, and provide coaching and support for young people and volunteer activity coaches. The centre offers a diverse range of facilities including a Fitness Suite, a multi purpose Sports Hall, a Boxing and MMA room and a MUGA astroturf space for games and outdoor activities. Depending on your skills, you’ll work across these areas to help young people get active, stay motivated and reach their potential. About you: We are seeking sports and activity coaches from a range of backgrounds such as PE teachers, football or basketball coaches, personal trainers, multi sports coaches, youth workers with activity experience, or anyone with a strong general sports background who loves working with young people. The skills and experience required include: • Experience of working with groups of young people aged 8 to 19 or up to 25 with a disability, • A genuine passion for sports, fitness and engaging young people in positive activities, • Commitment to safeguarding children Desirable but not essential: • Experience delivering general sports or physical activity based sessions, • NGB coaching awards in any sport, • Experience in organising games, tournaments or informal activity programmes, • Any additional experience in areas such as boxing, fitness instruction, martial arts, dance, multi sports or outdoor activities About the organisation: Our client is an independent charity and purpose built youth centre for Burnt Oak’s young people aged 8 to 19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They offer somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to, six days a week including school holidays. Their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential. They welcome applications from individuals with varied and non traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount and an enhanced DBS will be required. They also welcome experience gained in roles such as Child and Youth Programme Assistant, Youth Development Worker, Sports Coach, Sports Teacher, PE Teacher, Activity Coordinator, Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Football Coach, Multi Sports Coach and similar. xrnqpay #INDNFP PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Supervising Social Worker If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Skills and Knowledge The post holder must possess Must have a qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Assessment and report writing skills, and be able to produce analytical and well-evidenced reports for internal and external use as required. Good interpersonal skills, establishing effective working relationships through which one-to-one supervision and support are offered to foster carers. Group work skills, facilitating support groups and foster carer team meetings. Working knowledge of existing agency Policies and Procedures and their application. Sound understanding of current legislation and good practice guidance that governs and informs the delivery and standards of fostering service provision, as well as general developments in social work. Purpose To recruit, assess, train, supervise & support, and review a range of foster carers. To ensure that National Minimum Standards (2011), Regulations, schedules, and formal notifications to Ofsted are adhered to in respect of the provision of Fostering Services. To manage a caseload of foster carers, ensuring an effective deployment of services and resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in care and in alternative arrangements. To work in partnership with the local authority social work teams and to fully enact and facilitate care plans for children in placement. Key Tasks Tasks specific to this post: The following tasks are indicative of those that may be expected from the post holder and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks that a post holder may undertake. Furthermore, if the demands of the agency require it, the post holder may be required to fulfil a range of agency-related tasks. “This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” General duties: To manage a caseload of foster carers to meet the placement needs and outcomes for children placed in their care. To supervise, foster carers, mentors and or social work assistants as required. To undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in order to determine their suitability for approval or continued approval as carers. To accurately record and keep up-to-date information using the appropriate IT and Information systems, in accordance with the agency policy and procedures. To undertake duty tasks and Out of Hours (OOH) as part of the Ascent Fostering rota as directed by the Managers. To work out of hours as agreed. To promote standards which achieve equality of opportunity. To adhere to all relevant Policies & Procedures and foster guidance. To deliver training and workshops to foster carers. Work in partnership with the managers and key professionals to ensure that: Foster carers can keep children and young people safe. Foster carers and the “looked after” children and young people placed with them receive tailored, personalised support that improves the outcomes for them. Foster carers prepare children and young people placed with them and work with birth families, where there is a plan for rehabilitation home with their families or carers. Effective and constructive relationships with children, young people, their carer’s and their families, and partner agencies are promoted. Foster carer’s agreements, placement agreements, support plans and Safe Care policies are relevant, monitored and reviewed. Risk is effectively assessed and managed, and appropriate plans for each child or young person are in place and reviewed according to the needs of the child or young person. Recruitment and Assessment of Foster Carers: To participate in campaigns to recruit foster carers. To respond to inquiries from the public in relation to becoming a foster carer.To attend and participate in recruitment campaigns for foster carers on a planned rota basis throughout the year on evenings and weekends. To visit prospective foster carers To directly participate in the planning and delivery of training to prospective foster carers on a planned rota basis, evenings, and weekends. Consultation, Support, Feedback, Complaints & Representations: To contribute to, participate in the planning and delivery of support groups for a range of foster carers and alternative carers. To directly contribute to the planning and delivery of major fostering events e.g., Annual Foster carers Christmas lunch. To support consultation processes with foster carers and children placed in foster care and other alternative care arrangements. To provide information to respond to complaints and representations, and where appropriate, to attend specific meetings, e.g. Mediation, complaints interviews, and formal attendance to IRM panels. Service Quality, Audit, and Inspection: To contribute to and directly maintain and improve service quality, maintenance of all records to ensure that the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations 2011 are complied with. Service Information: To directly contribute to the development and production of service information to foster carers e.g. Foster carers Newsletter, Website, Publicity material, information packs etc. Decisions Making The post holder will: Report safeguarding events to their manager and work in partnership with the local authority to ensure that Safeguarding and Fostering Policies and procedures are followed. Be responsible for professional decision-making in relation to the supervision, support needs training, provision of information to foster carers, and carers involved in alternative care arrangements. Be responsible for the foster carer’s agreement, placement agreement and risk assessments, safe care agreements and review of foster carers. Supervisory Responsibility for Foster Carers The post holder will be directly responsible for the supervision of approved foster carers, and carers where temporary approval has been granted. The post holder may be asked to supervise mentors and social work assistants. Staff Supervision The postholder will receive monthly supervision and undergo an annual appraisal. The social worker will share the responsibility of ensuring supervision is booked and takes place as appropriate. The frequency of supervision may increase according to the complexity of cases, where additional support is requested or during the Induction period. xrnqpay All staff are responsible for their own personal development and engage in training specific to Ascent’s therapeutic practice.