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Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what _ is like! This role is based at Bramley Hill School, 3-days-per-week. Bramley Hill School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Surrey, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children’s homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. 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 sector. With us, you’ll get to 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 including bank holidays, • Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You’ll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a few things we’ll need from you: • Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC, • Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs, • Need experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure they are being provided with clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences, • Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer., • Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative, • Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people 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

Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. This role is based at Bramley Hill School, 4-days-per-week. Bramley Hill School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Surrey, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children’s homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. 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 sector. With us, you’ll get to 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 including bank holidays, • Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will: • Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC, • Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs, • Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences, • Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer, • Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative, • Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people, • Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD, • Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital, • Be a car driver, as there’s some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You’ll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _. 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

Our Teaching Assistants 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. Check out this video on what life as a _at Witherslack Group is like! 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 Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. 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. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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 _, • 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, • Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) 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 Teaching Assistant, 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, • Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training, • Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Bramley Hill School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education. Based in Surrey and recently rated Good by Ofsted, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. 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, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families 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. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Officer to join our Business Development and Commissioning Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide operational and administrative support across commissioning, contracting and funding activity, helping to ensure that placement and service funding arrangements are established, documented and maintained accurately and efficiently. Working closely with the Senior Commissioning Manager, Head of Business Development & Commissioning and wider Business Development & Commissioning Team, the postholder will coordinate contractual documentation, maintain accurate commissioning and placement information across relevant systems, support funding applications and proactively follow up outstanding agreements, funding decisions and commissioner actions. Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below Role Requirements Provide general operational support to the Referral Manager and Placement Officer throughout the referral and assessment process, helping to ensure referrals are progressed efficiently from initial enquiry through assessment and towards an appropriate service or placement. Help minimise financial and contractual risk, improve the timeliness of funding arrangements and support achievement of organisational income, activity and occupancy objectives. Coordinate the preparation, administration and completion of contractual documentation for placements and commissioned services, ensuring agreements, schedules and associated paperwork are accurate and progressed in a timely manner. Maintain accurate and up-to-date commissioning, contract, placement and funding records across relevant systems and trackers, ensuring information is complete, accessible and supports effective financial and operational management, including taking and circulating accurate minutes and actions from relevant commissioning meetings Monitor and follow up outstanding contractual and commissioning actions, including unsigned agreements and commissioner responses, escalating delays, risks or non-standard/complex matters to the Senior Commissioning Manager or Head of Business Development & Commissioning. With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation. For more detail, please see the Duties and Responsibilities in the candidate briefing pack. Interview Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply' PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. To apply for this role please click on the apply now button at the bottom of this advert. Please note as part of the shortlisting process for external candidates, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. AI Statement We recognise the value of AI tools, particularly in supporting individuals who may benefit from assistance with writing. However, applications created mainly by AI can often appear generic and may not fully reflect an applicant's, skills, knowledge, and experience. We'd really like to hear from you so please use your own words and personal experiences when completing the application form to give us the best chance of understanding what you can bring to the role. Strictly no agencies, please. About Us The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, Car Scheme (subject to eligibility), subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher's pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Terms and Conditions As a charity organisation independent of the NHS, we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Consequently, we are unable to take into account NHS incremental dates or continuous service for salary, annual leave, or related entitlements such as absence pay at the point of recruitment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children's Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children's Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK's diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate's name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview. TPBN1_UKTJ

How you'll make a differenceJoin a children’s social care service rated Good by Ofsted, where strong practice, supportive leadership and positive outcomes for children are recognised. As Practice Manager, you will lead a team of family support workers acting as Family Help lead practitioners, overseeing targeted interventions that help prevent needs from escalating and improve outcomes for children.Working within a Family Help and Best Start Community team, you will provide supervision and oversight of practice, supporting alternatively qualified practitioners to work with families facing challenges such as mental health needs, domestic abuse, substance misuse and poverty. Through effective partnership working and sound decision-making, you will help ensure support is coordinated, strengths-based and focused on achieving lasting change.What you will be doingRather than routinely holding cases, the focus of your role is on enabling, guiding and quality assuring the practice of others to ensure children and families receive effective support. With support from a team manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of assessments, plans and interventions, supporting practitioners to deliver high-quality practice while ensuring work is consistent with agreed thresholds, statutory responsibilities and service standards. It will be your responsibility to line manage, supervise and develop family support workers, promoting wellbeing, professional development and confident practice.You will provide reflective supervision, case oversight and quality assurance, ensuring assessments, plans, interventions and reviews are outcome-focused and effective.Using your professional judgment, you will oversee risk, thresholds, referrals and step-up or step-down decisions, working closely with senior social workers or team managers.A key aspect of your role is building strong multi-agency relationships and supporting practitioners to coordinate strengths-based, whole-family responses.What we need from youIt is essential that you hold a recognised professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a qualification in youth work, early years, social care or a Level 5 management qualification.We are looking for someone with significant post-qualification experience within children’s services, including supporting vulnerable children and families and supervising staff to deliver high-quality practice.You will have the ability to lead and develop staff, manage performance and resources, and handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.Given the nature of your role, you will have a sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation and the national issues affecting children and families, with the ability to use this knowledge to improve outcomes.You must have strong partnership-working, communication and organisational skills, together with experience of using performance information and relevant IT systems to monitor and improve service delivery.A structured, supportive and emotionally intelligent leaderships style will be key, alongside the ability to make confident decisions, provide effective challenge and maintain a strong focus of safeguarding, relational practice and positive outcomes.What you need to knowThis position is available on a full time Limited Term Contract basis, with an anticipated end date of 1st June 2027.An enhanced DBS check is required due to the nature of the work with children and families.Travel throughout the authority and surrounding area is expected, including homes, schools, youth centres, police and partner premises, so a full driving licence with access to a vehicle or an alternative suitable means of travel is needed.We anticipate interviews will be held in person on 26th November 2026.How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is differentAs part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. What is special here is the strength of the team ethos. We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please refer to the Practice Manager – Family Help role profile attached to this advert.

Location: The Children's Trust, Tadworth Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) Specific Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Salary: £44,485 - £52,521 per annum dependent upon experience and inclusive of London weighting Closing Date: 04 November 2026 The role of a Specialist Occupational Therapist is to provide specialist occupational therapy to children and young people accessing The Children's Trust School and residential services. You will provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people with neurodisabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns, within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting. Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will support children and young people with functional activity within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting. Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more. • Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children and young people attending The Children's Trust School, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and education services., • Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments of children with complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations., • Devise suitable, individualised, 24hr occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the child's daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary Team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child., • Develop therapy goals, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the multidisciplinary and education teams, other health professionals and agencies, to facilitate the participation of the child in their life skills., • Support assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs., • Support assessment and intervention in the clinical area of assistive technology for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the multidisciplinary and educational teams., • Set outcomes as part of the child or young person's annual review and Education, Health and Care Plans., • Support the Multidisciplinary and education teams with measuring short term targets, through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)., • Teach, integrate, and monitor occupational therapy interventions in the child's environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers., • Assess, and organise the provision of necessary occupational therapy equipment., • Support specialist interventions including upper limb splinting and casting with support from the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist., • Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Children's Trust., • Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets., • Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Children's Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required., • Support the delivery of a tiered model approach to occupational therapy at The Children's Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses. With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation. For more detail, please see the Duties and Responsibilities in the candidate briefing pack. Interview Date: TBC If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment and Compliance Team on or email We recognise the value of AI tools, particularly in supporting individuals who may benefit from assistance with writing. However, applications created mainly by AI can often appear generic and may not fully reflect an applicant's skills, knowledge, and experience. We'd really like to hear from you so please use your own words and personal experiences when completing the application form to give us the best chance of understanding what you can bring to the role. Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, Car Scheme (subject to eligibility), subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher's pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a charity organisation independent of the NHS, we do not follow Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Consequently, we are unable to take into account NHS incremental dates or continuous service for salary, annual leave, or related entitlements such as absence pay at the point of recruitment. Many roles at The Children's Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children's Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK's diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate's name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role: Volunteer Driver for Children & Families Location: Site based in Tadworth, Surrey, with driving throughout the county and London areas Time commitment: Even a few hours of your time can make a real difference. This is a flexible role with no minimum time commitment required, we'll contact you when driving opportunities arise. About The Children's Trust: The Children's Trust supports children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability to live the best life possible. From our national specialist centre in Tadworth, Surrey, and through our community services, we provide specialist rehabilitation, education, therapy, care and family support. How You will Be Making a Difference: We are looking for volunteer drivers to support our children, young people and their families. You can help a child access essential hospital appointments, home visits and enrichment activities. You will play a vital role in helping children have opportunities that support their wellbeing. Driving opportunities are varied and can include local, regional and, if you wish, national journeys. What skills and experience will you need? Full UK driving licence A friendly, reliable and approachable manner Flexibility to support a variety of journeys What can this role offer you? Flexible volunteering around your availability Use your driving skills to support essential journeys and memorable experiences. Meet inspiring children, families and colleagues. Full induction, training and ongoing support. Mileage and expenses reimbursed in line with our policy Make a real difference to children and families. Be part of a friendly and supportive volunteer community. Recognition and appreciation for the valuable contribution you make. Please note: How to apply: Please do not click the apply now button at the bottom of the page 'fill in an application form' link at the top right of the page and make sure you click 'sign up' to the scheduled activity. Important Information. To help keep children safe, successful applicants will complete an enhanced DBS check, references, a driving assessment, occupational health and volunteer training. Our team will support you throughout the process. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children's Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children's Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK's diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate's name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview. TPBN1_UKTJ

Reigate, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026 At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors. Job Purpose To lead, manage, and develop the multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive the right help at the right time. The Service Manager will oversee the effective screening, triage, and allocation of safeguarding referrals, ensuring statutory timescales are met, multi-agency information sharing is effective, and safeguarding risks are appropriately managed. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership, drive service improvement, oversee performance and quality assurance, and work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children and families. • Lead, direct, and manage the Family Safeguarding Hub, ensuring all high-priority referrals are assessed, screened, and allocated appropriately within statutory timescales., • Provide strategic oversight of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, ensuring effective collaboration between Children's Services, Police, Health, Education, Early Help, and other partner agencies., • Ensure robust decision-making processes are in place to identify risk, safeguard children, and promote positive outcomes for families., • Promote strong partnership working between Early Help Services and the Family Safeguarding Hub, ensuring seamless pathways and timely interventions., • Oversee information-sharing arrangements across agencies to support effective safeguarding and decision-making., • Lead on the development and delivery of multi-agency safeguarding training and awareness initiatives., • Manage the consultation service for professionals seeking advice regarding safeguarding concerns and referral thresholds., • Develop and maintain a high-performance culture, ensuring compliance with national legislation, statutory guidance, local procedures, and service standards., • Monitor service performance through the analysis of key performance indicators, quality assurance activity, audits, and performance reporting., • Lead on quality assurance processes, including referral audits, threshold reviews, case tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure children, young people, and families' voices are central to service planning, decision-making, and practice development., • Promote and embed strengths-based practice and motivational interviewing approaches throughout the service., • Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop managers and staff, ensuring high-quality supervision, workforce development, and retention., • Manage complex safeguarding issues, escalations, complaints, and operational risks effectively., • Contribute to strategic planning, service transformation, policy development, and organisational improvement initiatives., • Represent the service at multi-agency boards, partnership meetings, and safeguarding forums., • Deputise for the Assistant Director when required and provide leadership across wider Children's Services functions., • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, Social Work Degree, or equivalent)., • Registered with Social Work England., • Significant senior management experience within Children's Social Care, Safeguarding, Early Help, or related statutory services., • Proven experience leading safeguarding services, referral and assessment teams, MASH/Family Safeguarding Hubs, or similar multi-agency environments., • Extensive understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding frameworks, statutory guidance, and relevant government policy., • Strong knowledge of threshold management, early intervention, risk management, and multi-agency safeguarding practices., • Demonstrated success in leading service improvement, quality assurance, performance management, and inspection readiness., • Experience managing substantial staffing budgets, resources, and workforce planning., • Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, and people management skills., • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with the capacity to manage complex safeguarding challenges., • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building skills., • Experience of driving cultural change, implementing new ways of working, and delivering continuous service improvement., • Ability to influence senior leaders, elected members, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families., • Enhanced DBS clearance required., • Willingness to travel and work flexibly in line with service requirements., • Location: Surrey County Council - Hybrid / Council Offices / Multi-Agency Hub, • Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments, • DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Check Required #J-18808-Ljbffr

South Gloucestershire Council | £42 per hour Umbrella Contract til end of February 37 hours per week Join South Gloucestershire Council's children's social care service, rated Good by Ofsted, where strong practice, supportive leadership and positive outcomes for children are recognised. As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will undertake skilled, relationship-based work with children and families across Child in Need, Child Protection and the early stages of Children in Care planning. You will manage complex and sensitive cases, using your professional judgement to assess risk, strengthen safety and support families to achieve sustainable change. Alongside your own caseload, you will contribute to good practice within the team by offering mentoring, guidance and support to colleagues, students and newly qualified Social Workers. Working within a multi-disciplinary Family Help and Best Start Community Team, you will provide statutory social work support to children and families, ensuring children's voices, family networks and relationship-based practice remain at the heart of your work. • Manage complex cases across Child in Need, Child Protection and early Children in Care, completing high-quality assessments, interventions, care planning and reviews., • Assess and manage risk, balancing children's needs and family rights while taking appropriate safeguarding action where there is a risk of significant harm or family breakdown., • Facilitate family group decision-making, strengthen family networks and coordinate effective multi-agency plans and meetings., • Provide mentoring, consultation and practice support to colleagues, students and newly qualified Social Workers., • Share specialist knowledge and take responsibility for a specific area of practice where required., • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to team learning, service development and consistently high standards of practice., • A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England., • Considerable relevant post-qualifying experience within a Local Authority children's services setting., • Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding procedures and statutory social work practice., • Excellent assessment, analytical, care-planning and risk-management skills., • Experience of working effectively with vulnerable children and families to achieve positive outcomes., • The ability to mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting confident, consistent practice., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to manage challenging and sensitive situations with families and partner agencies. To apply for this role, you will need: • A relevant Social Work qualification., • Current registration with Social Work England., • A minimum of six months' experience working as a registered Social Worker in the UK., • An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one., • Three years of referencing history., • A full driving licence and access to a car. Please note: DfE rules apply to this role. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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