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Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to £41,960.42 per annum, dependent upon experience Location: Remote, supporting Foster Parents in Southampton and Hampshire Benefits • Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rata, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • On-site Free Parking, • Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan 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 Foster Parents 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 Parent household, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and 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, • Participate in the day duty system on a rota basis, supporting the referrals team, • 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 Contact For more information about this post, please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager, on 07967 381058 or Ray Kalaker, Fostering Service Manager, on 07813 054594. 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Southampton, ENG-SO19 7JL

Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Benefits • £3,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. • Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent, • Previous experience of children and families social work, • A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications, • Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities • Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards, • To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Southampton, ENG-SO40 7AA

Foster Care Associates (The FCA)Role: Senior/Supervising Social WorkerBasic Salary: Up to £41,960.42 per annum, dependent upon experienceLocation: Remote, supporting Foster Parents in Southampton and HampshireBenefitsCompany Car or £2,000 Car Allowance30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rataLife AssuranceCompany PensionOn-site Free ParkingEmployee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash PlanAbout UsSet 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 IncludeSupport Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster careSupport and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young peopleEnsure that Foster Parents 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 proceduresProvide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational StandardsWork in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the Foster Parent household, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks definedEnsure each child and Foster Parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentationAttend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of carePromote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local communityParticipate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basisParticipate in the day duty system on a rota basis, supporting the referrals teamUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F AssessmentsYou Must HaveA Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights awayConfidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceContactFor more information about this post, please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager, on 07967 381058 or Ray Kalaker, Fostering Service Manager, on 07813 054594.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 Jobcentre Plus.The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ

Integrated Services Programme (ISP)Supervising Social Worker - FosteringBase Location: Ashurst, SouthamptonSalary: Up to £39,500 per annumContract: Full Time, PermanentBenefits£3,000 Car Allowance30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidaysCompany PensionLife Assurance x2Employee Discount SchemeMedical Cash PlanAbout UsSet up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong!The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme.Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered.RequirementsISP Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car.This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines.Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalentPrevious experience of children and families social workA comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publicationsFull driving licence with unrestricted access to your own carResponsibilitiesDirect support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervisionProvide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standardsTo work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protectionThe successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP.ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.TPBN1_UKTJ

Seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for Foster Care Associates to support Foster Parents and ensure child welfare. Requires social work qualification, registration, and strong legislative knowledge. Role involves remote support with extensive travel.

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton. Salary; £25,750-£26,383 per annum Hours; 37.5h per week Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role) About the Role We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse Complete evidence-based risk assessments Develop and review individual safety plans Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately Maintain accurate and confidential case records ...

Job DescriptionRegistered Home Manager Location: Cumbria Salary: Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside? We are seeking an experienced Registered Home Manager to lead a residential home offering a 28-day response placement with a focus on outdoor activities. The home is dual-registered with Ofsted and AALA and has a strong reputation for achieving excellent outcomes for the children in its care. With high staff retention and a record of Outstanding or Good ratings in all areas, this is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team. About the Role: You will provide effective leadership and management, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people. The role requires dedication, proven leadership experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality care. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the residential care team to provide exceptional care., • Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and Child Protection policies., • Maintain high standards of care, education, and therapeutic support for children with complex needs., • Oversee the smooth running of daily operations and support staff development. Requirements: • Minimum 1-year experience as a Senior Residential Care Worker, Deputy, or Home Manager., • NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)., • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management., • Experience with or understanding of AALA., • Full UK manual driving licence and access to personal transport., • Strong leadership, communication, and flexible working skills. Benefits: • Fully paid 2-week induction training including First Aid Level 3., • Free access to holiday homes across the UK., • All compliance checks funded; DBS update service subscription included. • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and family members., • Blue Light Card and Bright Exchange perks., • Referral bonuses up to £1,000., • Bike-to-work and electric vehicle schemes., • Access to a Training Hub with 800+ CPD-accredited care sector courses. JBRP1_UKTJ

Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. • In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation., • Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes., • Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: • Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change., • Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing., • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support., • Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes., • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice., • As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England., • Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting., • Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice., • Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust., • Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports., • Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles., • Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings., • A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? • Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice., • Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance., • Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative., • Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work., • Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval)., • Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice., • Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? • Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website., • Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623824'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation., • Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.

Senior Support Worker Role * To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the support, flexibility, and resources needed to undertake effective safeguarding work. With a competitive rate of £38 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement requiring only 2 days per week in the office, this role offers an excellent balance of flexibility and professional challenge. About Southampton City Council Southampton City Council is committed to ensuring children and young people are safe, supported, and able to achieve their full potential. The council continues to invest in its children's services and has developed a strong culture of collaboration, professional development, and relationship-based practice. Working within the Safeguarding Service, you'll manage a varied caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline processes, undertaking meaningful direct work and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You'll join a supportive team environment where managers are accessible, supervision is regular, and practitioners are encouraged to focus on high-quality social work practice that delivers positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention. Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and safeguarding assessments. Complete Section 47 investigations and risk assessments where required. Develop and implement outcome-focused care and safety plans. Undertake direct work with children and families to assess needs, strengths, and risks. Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation. Participate in Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups, Strategy Meetings, and Legal Planning Meetings. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including education, health, police, and legal services. Ensure children's voices are central to assessment, planning, and decision-making. Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements. Candidate Requirements Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification. Registered with the Social Work England. Previous experience within Safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN, or Locality Services. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures. Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills. Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy frontline environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Why Work With Us? £38 per hour competitive locum rate Hybrid working with only 3 office days per week Supportive and experienced management team Regular supervision and reflective practice Opportunity to work within a stable and collaborative safeguarding service Access to a wide range of future local authority opportunities Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment Excellent referral bonus scheme Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable children and families Apply Today For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Josh Dhumisani (phone number removed) ✉️

Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £(phone number removed), taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. What we’re looking for: • An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care., • A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly., • Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines., • Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice), • A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates, • A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: • Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life, • Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £(phone number removed), taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k), • Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%, • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time), • The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping, • Time off in Lieu, • Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year, • Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via (email address removed), • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts, • Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, • A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme, • Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website. More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website. Development opportunities: As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. About us: Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. How to apply: To apply please visit our website by clicking the "Apply Now" button to apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Additional information: Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School Location: Totton and Dibden Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a support worker, care worker, youth worker, or someone with a background in supporting children or adults with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEN within a welcoming mainstream primary school. This rewarding full-time role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey by providing the consistency, encouragement and support they need to succeed. About the Role Pay rate: £14.25 per hour Working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only) Contract type: Full-time Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN Supporting small intervention groups when required Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to promote positive outcomes Who We're Looking For We welcome applications from: Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants Support workers and care workers Youth workers, nursery practitioners, and learning support assistants Individuals with personal or professional experience supporting people with additional needs Candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential You will need: A calm, patient, and nurturing approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills At least two years' employment history A Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one What We Offer Competitive hourly pay A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact every day Valuable experience within a supportive school environment Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant Opportunity to go permanent with the right school If you're committed to supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and socially, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website