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Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. As a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (3 days/week) you will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs. You will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to: • Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission, • Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans, • To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service, • To conduct risk assessment and review regularly, • To assess physical health, • To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team, • To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda., • To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams., • To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department., • Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota., • To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, • An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged., • To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners., • To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements., • To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development., • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Competitive annual salary, • £5000 car allowance (Pro rata), • £10,000 signing on fee, • 30 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off!, • A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution, • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Voluntary benefits, • Medical indemnity cover, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to: • Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission, • Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans, • To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service, • To conduct risk assessment and review regularly, • To assess physical health, • To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team, • To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda., • To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams., • To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department., • Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota., • To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, • An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged., • To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners., • To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements., • To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development., • Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Competitive annual salary, • £5000 car allowance, • £10,000 signing on fee, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!, • A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution, • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Voluntary benefits, • Medical indemnity cover, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Team Leader Childrens Residential Home Location: Hatfield, AL10 Salary: £14 - £15 per hour (Depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Important: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full clean driving licence About the Role: We are recruiting an experienced Team Leader to work in a Residential Childrens Home. You will support management in the day-to-day running of the home, provide care and guidance to young people, and supervise and mentor residential care staff. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support shifts, rota planning, and daily operations of the home., • Supervise and mentor care staff, providing guidance and feedback., • Build positive relationships with young people, acting as a role model and supporting their physical, emotional, and educational needs., • Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and other relevant paperwork are completed and up to date., • Deputise for management when required, including out-of-hours on-call duties., • Act as a key worker for young people, supporting them 1:1, encouraging independence, and promoting community involvement., • Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and professional discussions., • Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards.Essential Requirements:, • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent NVQ/Diploma), • Full clean driving licence, • Experience working in residential care and with children and young people, • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional boundaries, • Awareness of safeguarding issues and child welfare practices, • Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviour, • Basic household and cooking skillsDesirable:, • Experience in juvenile justice settings, • Knowledge of OFSTED standards and childcare legislation, • Understanding of managing challenging behaviourBenefits:, • Opportunity to make a real difference in young peoples lives, • Supportive team environment JBRP1_UKTJ

Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home Location: Hatfield, AL10 Salary: £30,000 £35,000 per year (Depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Important: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full clean driving licence About the Role: We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the running of a childrens residential home. You will work closely with the Home Manager to provide high-quality care, safeguarding, and support to young people, while assisting and mentoring the care team. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Home Manager in day-to-day running of the home, including rota planning, shift leading, and professional audits., • Build positive, supportive relationships with young people and act as a role model., • Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed and updated appropriately., • Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, providing guidance and support., • Attend professional meetings and liaise with external professionals as required., • Deputise for the Home Manager when necessary, including out-of-hours on-call duties., • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Full clean driving licence, • Experience working in residential care and managing a team, • Knowledge of childcare legislation and OFSTED standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with young people and staff, • Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours, • Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare principlesDesirable:, • Experience in juvenile justice settings, • Understanding of managing challenging behaviourBenefits:, • Opportunity to make a real difference in young peoples lives, • Supportive team environment JBRP1_UKTJ

The role involves conducting assessments, providing consultations, and working with families in the child welfare system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and child welfare, along with over 5 years of clinical experience.

This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Senior Residential Support Workers looking for a new challenge. What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker?. You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home Location: Hatfield, AL10 Salary: £14 - £15 per hour (Depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Important: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full clean driving licence About the Role: We are recruiting an experienced Team Leader to work in a Residential Children’s Home. You will support management in the day-to-day running of the home, provide care and guidance to young people, and supervise and mentor residential care staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support shifts, rota planning, and daily operations of the home. Supervise and mentor care staff, providing guidance and feedback. Build positive relationships with young people, acting as a role model and supporting their physical, emotional, and educational needs. Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and other relevant paperwork are completed and up to date. Deputise for management when required, including out-of-hours on-call duties. Act as a key worker for young people, supporting them 1:1, encouraging independence, and promoting community involvement. Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and professional discussions. Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards.Essential Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent NVQ/Diploma) Full clean driving licence Experience working in residential care and with children and young people Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional boundaries Awareness of safeguarding issues and child welfare practices Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviour Basic household and cooking skillsDesirable: Experience in juvenile justice settings Knowledge of OFSTED standards and childcare legislation Understanding of managing challenging behaviourBenefits: Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives Supportive team environment Career development and training opportunitiesHow to Apply: For more information or to apply, please contact: Emma Brown (phone number removed) – Option 2 for healthcare (url removed)

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Hatfield, AL10 Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (Depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Important: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full clean driving licence About the Role: We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the running of a children’s residential home. You will work closely with the Home Manager to provide high-quality care, safeguarding, and support to young people, while assisting and mentoring the care team. Key Responsibilities: Support the Home Manager in day-to-day running of the home, including rota planning, shift leading, and professional audits. Build positive, supportive relationships with young people and act as a role model. Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed and updated appropriately. Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, providing guidance and support. Attend professional meetings and liaise with external professionals as required. Deputise for the Home Manager when necessary, including out-of-hours on-call duties. Contribute to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care and equality. Essential Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Full clean driving licence Experience working in residential care and managing a team Knowledge of childcare legislation and OFSTED standards Ability to communicate effectively with young people and staff Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare principlesDesirable: Experience in juvenile justice settings Understanding of managing challenging behaviourBenefits: Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives Supportive team environment Career development and training opportunitiesHow to Apply: For more information or to apply, please contact: Emma Brown (phone number removed) – Option 2 for healthcare (url removed)

In this role, you will work with children to assess their living situations and promote their welfare. A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Children's Team in Greater London.

In this role, you will undertake assessments, manage cases, and work collaboratively with families and agencies to support vulnerable children.

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A local authority in Greater London is seeking an IRO Service Manager to lead the IRO team responsible for care plans and child protection. This role will focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children as well as implementing social care reforms.

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a dedicated IRO Service Manager to lead the IRO team overseeing care plans for looked after children. The role involves implementing social care reforms and collaborating with senior managers to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

A local authority in London seeks a Contact Supervisor at the Wandsworth Family Time Centre to provide safe, meaningful contact between children and their families. This full-time role requires experience working with children and relevant qualifications in psychology or social care. Responsibilitie

This role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and supervising staff to ensure the welfare of vulnerable children. A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children's Safeguarding Team in Durham.

The role involves working with children and families in court cases, ensuring children's voices are heard. A children's services organization is looking for a Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) for the Public and Private Law team in Sheffield and Hull.

There is a focus on areas such as Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Fostering, among others.