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Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. You’ll be joining Abbeywood School, which opened in 2019, located in a newly refurbished building with every aspect designed to consider the needs of our pupils. Complemented with a highly experienced and dedicated staff team, Abbeywood has grown, both in terms of pupil numbers and reputation, and was recently rated as Good by Ofsted. We provide a range of educational options for young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s and SEMH, including an extensive provision of vocational courses. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ * Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools ___ * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others, • Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives, • The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department, • You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___ To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Mental health services in Abu Dhabi have experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, reflecting a strong national commitment to improving psychological wellbeing across the lifespan. Driven by strategic government initiatives, increased investment, and evolving public awareness, the Emirate has expanded access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Abu Dhabi continues to develop modern, multidisciplinary services aligned with international best practice, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for mental health professionals to contribute to innovative service delivery and positive patient outcomes. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary mental health service in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents. The role contributes to service development, clinical governance, and education in line with international best practice and Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi standards. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities • Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management for children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health disorders, including neurodevelopmental, emotional, behavioural, and severe mental illnesses, • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and formulate evidence-based treatment plans, • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in line with best practice and local regulations, • Deliver care in outpatient, inpatient, community, and/or emergency settings as required, • Provide consultation and liaison support to paediatric, educational, and community services, • Engage families and carers in assessment and treatment planning Multidisciplinary & Collaborative Work • Work closely with psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers, • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning, • Collaborate with schools, safeguarding agencies, and other external stakeholders Governance, Quality & Safety • Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives, • Ensure compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, ethical standards, and safeguarding policies, • Contribute to risk assessment, management, and child protection processes Teaching, Supervision & Leadership • Provide supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and allied health professionals, • Contribute to teaching, training, and continuous professional development activities, • Support service development, pathway design, and policy implementation Essential Qualifications & Experience • Medical degree recognised by DOH Abu Dhabi, • Specialist/Consultant qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, such as:, • CCT/CESR (UK), • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (Ireland), • Board Certification (e.g. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry), • Equivalent recognised European, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand qualification, • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ post-specialist experience as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (preferred for consultant level), • Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure, • Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage but not essential) Desirable Skills & Experience • Experience working in multicultural and international healthcare settings, • Expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD), mood disorders, trauma, and complex presentations, • Experience in service development or leadership roles, • Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection frameworks

For our client, a leading educational institution in the UK, we are looking for a Teacher Salary Range: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum + Performance Bonus – Depending on experience Location: United Kingdom — On Site / Hybrid (depending on school policy) Your Responsibilities: • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum and school objectives., • Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports student development., • Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress using formative and summative assessment methods., • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles., • Manage classroom behavior effectively while promoting respect, safety, and high expectations., • Collaborate with teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and other staff to support individual student needs., • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and behavior., • Participate in school meetings, training, extracurricular activities, and ongoing professional development., • Maintain accurate records, lesson plans, and required documentation in line with school and regulatory standards. Your Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject., • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or appropriate UK teaching certification (e.g., PGCE + QTS, SCITT, Teach First)., • Previous experience teaching in a UK school., • Strong knowledge of the UK national curriculum and effective classroom management strategies., • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to inspire, motivate, and support pupils from diverse backgrounds and abilities., • Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of young people. This Is What Our Client Offers You: • Modern and well-resourced school environment, • Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture, • Clear career development pathways and promotion opportunities, • Flexible working options depending on role, • Professional development and funded CPD courses, • Generous holiday entitlement aligned with school terms, • Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or equivalent), • Staff wellbeing initiatives and assistance programmes., • Opportunities to lead clubs, projects, and extracurricular activities Does this sound exciting to you? Then apply with your latest CV in PDF format.

We are looking for Child and Adult Psychiatrists to join our ethical and trauma-informed Expert Witness service. The family court process can be incredibly stressful and at times re-traumatising for families. We want to do things differently. Our trauma-informed approach to assessments centres a focus on adversity, social determinants of mental health, and cultural competence. This is a flexible, self-employed role – you can complete as many or as few assessments as you choose, to suit you! We pride ourselves on the support and development we offer to our Experts – free monthly peer supervision, ongoing CPD opportunities, mentoring for those who are new to court work, as well as quality assurance and proof-reading support. ‘As a social enterprise, MCTS is the partner of choice for clinicians who value giving back as well as making a living.’ How does it work? • Your primary task will be completing complex psychiatric assessments of children and adults and writing reports for pre-proceedings or family court., • This is an affiliate, self-employed role., • You can pick and choose how much work you take on at any time with no pressure or minimum commitment., • Assessments can be virtual or face-to-face., • Our dedicated referrals co-ordinator will get to know your experience and availability and send you referrals that we think might suit – you let us know whether you’re interested and available., • £80 to £85 per hour (paid within 30 days). Up to 15 hours for an adult assessment (£1,275) or 25 hours for a child or adolescent (£2,125). Travel time and expenses are paid in addition., • When you’re ready to submit your report, we have a robust quality assurance process to support you and ensure the highest quality and consistency which includes support from a clinician as well as proof-reading and formatting support from our admin team., • We pay you within 30 days of filing your report, so you don’t have to worry about chasing payments from referrers! Added extras: • For experienced clinicians who are new to Expert Witness work, we can pair you up with a mentor to support you through your first couple of assessments., • We offer a free monthly peer supervision session for all our affiliates, so you have access to ongoing support no matter your experience level., • We also have lots of opportunities for you to maintain variety in your workload through activities like direct therapy, group work, delivering teaching or training, participating in CPD, research activity, or publishing articles., • We will also offer you free Safeguarding Training for children and adults (if required)., • And free access to our secure clinical management software for managing appointments, keeping records and storing files. Role requirements: • GMC registered Psychiatrist (child or adult)., • Essential: Experience of delivering psychiatric assessments for children, adults and/or families, including the use of specialist assessment tools., • Essential: Experience compiling professional reports and making clinical recommendations., • Desirable: Previous Expert Witness or court experience. For more information about this role, please email – Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people, including women and people of colour, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MCTS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every specification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway - you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. About MCTS: We are specialists in trauma, therapeutic care, and organisational culture. First and foremost, MCTS is a social enterprise – we believe in reinvesting to improve services for children, young people, and families who have experienced trauma and adversity, in an innovative and socially conscious way. Within the United Kingdom there is a devastating lack of effective, specialist services to meet the needs of children, young people and families impacted by trauma, abuse, and neglect. Our mission at MCTS is to share our expertise and experience in the field to develop and deliver specialist psychological services that are ethical and trauma-informed. Our services currently include Expert Witness Services, integrated Therapeutic Care packages for independent care providers, consultation and training. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so apply today to be considered. Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities MCTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please note: Job applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Specialist High-Support Package) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Salary: £25,000 – £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts | Waking days | Waking nights | 24/7 rota (including weekends and bank holidays) Location: Torquay, Devon DBS: Enhanced DBS (including children and adult barred list) required About the Role We are recruiting committed, emotionally resilient Residential Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home team in Torquay. You will support a young person with a history of significant trauma, neurodevelopmental needs (including ADHD and communication difficulties), and complex behaviours which may include dysregulation, heightened emotional distress, and absconding risk. This is not a routine residential role. It is a high-support, safeguarding-led placement requiring outstanding practice, consistent boundaries, calm decision-making, and a strong understanding of trauma-informed care. You will work within structured plans and risk management strategies, supporting the child to achieve safety, stability, and progress, whilst delivering care that meets the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. What You Will Do As a Residential Support Worker, you will: • Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, and emotional stability, • Build and maintain safe, trusting, professional relationships through consistency and positive engagement, • Deliver daily routines including education support, appointments, activities, meals, personal care, and bedtime structure, • Implement behaviour support and safeguarding plans, using proactive strategies, de-escalation, and clear boundaries, • Respond to incidents safely and lawfully, including managing heightened risk behaviours when required, • Work to reduce absconding risk through active supervision, planning, and professional vigilance, • Complete accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, safeguarding records, and detailed handovers, • Support the wider team and Registered Manager to deliver high standards of care, consistency, and accountability, • Engage professionally with external stakeholders including Social Workers, clinicians, educators, and care coordinators Who We Are Looking For We are looking for individuals who can deliver consistent safeguarding practice, not simply “turn up and support”. Essential Criteria • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people, • Ability to remain calm, confident, and professional during emotionally charged or challenging situations, • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain boundaries clearly and deliver structured support, • Emotional resilience and maturity, including the ability to reflect, learn, and accept direction, • Understanding of professional boundaries and the importance of consistency across a team, • Willingness to work a full rota, including waking nights, weekends, and bank holidays, • Ability to follow policies, risk assessments, and care plans without improvising boundaries Desirable Criteria • Experience supporting children with trauma, ADHD, attachment needs, exploitation risk, or high-risk behaviours, • Experience working in residential care, secure settings, CAMHS environments, youth justice, or crisis support, • Training in behaviour support / de-escalation / PMVA (or willingness to complete immediately), • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to enrol within the required timeframe), • Confidence with detailed documentation and accountability (incident recording, safeguarding updates, daily notes) What We Offer • A structured induction and onboarding programme, • Specialist training (trauma-informed practice, behaviour support, safeguarding, de-escalation and risk management), • Regular reflective supervision and professional development, • Strong leadership, team support, and clear shift structures, • Opportunities to progress and gain qualifications, • A meaningful role supporting a young person to experience safety, stability, and positive outcomes Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment ___ is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to: • Enhanced DBS (including barred list), • References and employment history checks, • Right to work verification, • Safer recruitment processes and probationary monitoring, • Ongoing training and quality assurance Apply Now If you are passionate about safeguarding, confident working with trauma and complex need, and ready to be part of a disciplined, high-performing residential care team, we would welcome your application. This role is suitable only for candidates who can apply training in real-world situations, work within strict safeguarding plans, and remain professionally focused throughout every shift. Consistency, vigilance, and lawful practice are essential. Apply today and make a life-changing difference.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Consultant Paediatrician from the United Kingdom to join our client’s private hospital on a beautiful Caribbean island. The ideal candidate will provide expert Paediatric to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment, upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety. Responsibilities • Deliver specialist paediatric care for acute and chronic conditions, • Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans, • Supervise junior doctors and nursing staff, • Collaborate with allied health teams and external partners, • Provide family-centred education and support, • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits, • Participate in on-call rota and emergency paediatric care Requirements • MRCPCH or equivalent paediatric specialist qualification, • Full GMC registration required, • Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience preferred, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Commitment to child safeguarding and family-focused care, • Ability to work in a multicultural environment Package on Offer • Tax free salary of $260,000 Per Annum, • Relocation support, • Excellent professional development opportunities If you are interested, feel free to apply. If you would like to know more information, call our office +353 64 66 70001 and ask for Liam or email

Senior Technical Architect Pay of up to £83,917. Benefits include 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Were looking for a Senior Technical Architect to join the Data Enablement team, providing architecture support to a variety of high-impact projects. Youll be the expert voice, leading the technical design of systems and services to ensure alignment with the broader government digital strategy. Youll influence major initiatives that will deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. Examples of the sorts projects you will work on include child benefit APIs, housing benefit data products, data quality tools and more. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Were using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UKs largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. Wed love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Expertise in Data Warehousing (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse, SAS Viya) and building enterprise data solutions. Strong knowledge of Analytics & Reporting, Data Lakes, BI tools, and best practices. Experience in Data Architecture Design, including data modelling, MDM, metadata management, and governance. Architecture design across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Translating business requirements into technical solutions with clear traceability. Presenting architecture designs to governance forums and securing approvals. Using architecture modelling techniques and tools to represent designs. You and your role As our Senior Technical Architect you will work across multiple projects within Data Enablement, collaborating with a range of stakeholders like product owners, data scientists, engineers and other architects to deliver solutions that unlock the power of data. From enterprise data warehousing and analytics platforms to integration technologies and cloud-based services, youll influence technology choices and set the direction for complex, high-profile initiatives. Your expertise will ensure that every solution aligns with DWPs broader strategy and meets the highest standards of quality and resilience. Beyond designing solutions, youll play a key role in governance and assurance - you can present complex information like architecture designs so that DWP makes the right decisions, resolving challenges, and securing approvals that enable delivery. Youll mentor colleagues, share best practices, and champion architectural principles that drive innovation and consistency across the organisation. This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference, lead change, and leave a legacy in the way public services are delivered and experienced by our customers. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: Youll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - youll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. Thats £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: Youll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. Youll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with I Can Be Me in DWP Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so its even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Therell be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

An NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Community Clinical Lead to manage children’s health services. Key qualifications include an NMC Registered Nursing degree and significant experience in children's services.

Caring, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children’s development. Are you passionate about working with children and supporting their development in a fun, nurturing environment? We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants to join our team across sites in York and Acomb.

Responsibilities include planning activities, observing children's development, and supporting daily nursery routines. A childcare training provider is seeking a Nursery Apprentice in Greater London. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and education for children while pursuing a Level 2

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Child Development Assistants to support children in a nurturing environment across York and Acomb. While experience in childcare is advantageous, training is available. Join a supportive team with opportunities for development and competitive ea

This key role involves managing and supervising a team of Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), overseeing clinical oversight, and developing services that enhance child mental health interventions. A leading health organization in Greater London is seeking a CWP Supervisor/Service Development

Access to professional development and a collaborative work environment are key benefits of the position.

The postholder will be taking the lead in all aspects of Delivery operationally managing multi-disciplinary working arrangements and leading on new care models across the partnership within the Child Development Service inclusive of Statutory functions for Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs Med

The postholder will be taking the lead in all aspects of Delivery operationally managing multi-disciplinary working arrangements and leading on new care models across the partnership within the Child Development Service inclusive of Statutory functions for Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs Med

The ideal candidate must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and a passion for supporting young children. A childcare provider in Shilton, Coventry, is seeking an enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Nurse to join their experienced team. You will create a caring environment that promo

This role provides valuable experience while helping children grow and develop. The candidate should be passionate about working with children and eager to learn. The nursery offers a supportive and nurturing environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits p

Caring, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children’s development. Are you passionate about working with children and supporting their development in a fun, nurturing environment? We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring. Experience in childcare or a relevant qualification is an advantag

This pivotal role involves providing leadership and operational management to multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, clinically directed services for children with developmental concerns. A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Clinical Lead for its Child