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Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Belfast Permanent Part Time: 25 hours per week - working days expected Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm; other working days are flexible Salary: £16,806.83 per annum (£23,529.57 FTE) Benefits • 30 days' Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, pro rata, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same: "to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities", and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. What We Are Looking For As a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from Health and Social Care Trusts and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will have the ability to work independently and be able to use your initiative to find creative solutions to foster placement requests. The Referrals Officer role is the first point of contact between Health and Social Care Trusts, foster families and Social Workers. You will be able to develop positive relationships with colleagues and be confident communicating with professionals at all levels. It would be beneficial to have experience of working within the children's services sector or similar and be able to evidence your administration skills, ability to follow regulatory policies and processes and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team. Full training will be provided. We are a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. Contact For more information about this post, please contact Danielle Chapman on 07500 085 301. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced AccessNI check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Belfast, NIR-BT4 2AW

Python Engineer (Django/Flask) Remote (UK-Based) Role Highlights: Position: Python Engineer Location: Remote within the UK Employment Type: Permanent Compensation: Competitive market salary plus equity options Overview: An innovative EdTech start-up is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to join their team. This company is changing education with an AI-driven platform that aligns with the UK National Curriculum, ensuring child-safe content and advanced safeguarding features. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Django and Flask frameworks. Design and implement RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Ensure the robustness and scalability of applications through testing and code reviews. Integrate MongoDB for data storage solutions as needed. Participate in agile development processes and contribute to continuous improvement. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Python Developer with expertise in Django and Flask. Familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases is a plus. Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices. Experience with version control systems like Git. Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage time effectively. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven company that's making a tangible impact on children's education. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a passionate and innovative team. Opportunity to grow with the company and take on increased responsibilities. Competitive compensation package with equity options.

Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Central Bristol? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! The organisation is looking for a permanent Finance Manager for Children and Education team. The Children and Education Directorate supports all children's services in Bristol, from children in care, asylum seekers and fostering in Social Care, to schools, special education needs, adult education, admissions and transport within Education Services. Focused around support to the Education and Inclusion teams, with a clear element supporting on Home to School Transport and Dedicated Schools Grant. This role only has 1 day a month in the office as a requirement. Key Responsibilities: • All school funding matters, the monitoring and compliance of as well as support, advice and training., • Preparing statutory returns and government claims, such as the Section 251 and Dedication Schools Grant Assurance statements., • Providing finance support to large scale projects such as the Safety Valve Programme, Our Families Transformation and assessing financial implications of new HR and policy initiatives., • Monitoring over £620m of revenue funding and an associated capital programme., • Working with services and stakeholders to support the aims of the organisation. Personal Requirements: • Experience monitoring budgets, assisting in the production of forecasts and leading reporting., • Experience business partnering, working more senior staff, budget managers and those with limited financial understanding. To also include experience of working with complex financial models., • Experience in project management, ideally both in terms of leading financial projects but also scrutinising project management documents to test delivery., • Experience driving through savings through business transformation and restructures. Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £57,884.00 per annum (dependent on experience)

Foster Care Associates (The FCA)Referrals Officer - FosteringLocation: BelfastPermanent Part Time: 25 hours per week - working days expected Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm; other working days are flexibleSalary: £16,806.83 per annum (£23,529.57 FTE)Benefits30 days' Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, pro rataCompany PensionLife Assurance x2Employee Discount SchemeMedical Cash Plan & Free ParkingAbout UsSet up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today.We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same: 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.What We Are Looking ForAs a Referrals Officer, you will manage referrals received from Health and Social Care Trusts and use key information and matching criteria to ensure that placements are carefully matched according to children's needs. You will have the ability to work independently and be able to use your initiative to find creative solutions to foster placement requests.The Referrals Officer role is the first point of contact between Health and Social Care Trusts, foster families and Social Workers. You will be able to develop positive relationships with colleagues and be confident communicating with professionals at all levels. It would be beneficial to have experience of working within the children's services sector or similar and be able to evidence your administration skills, ability to follow regulatory policies and processes and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team. Full training will be provided.We are a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family.ContactFor more information about this post, please contact Danielle Chapman on 07500 085 301.To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus.The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced AccessNI check if successful for the position.TPBN1_UKTJ

The Registered Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a 4-bed children's home, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to regulations.

Children's Services Team Leader. Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area).

Seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager for a 4-bed home in Doncaster to oversee daily operations, lead a care team, and ensure high-quality care for young people in accordance with legislation and organizational policies.

Provide residential care and support to young boys aged 6-18, acting as a role model and assisting with daily routines, life skills, and personal development.

Seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager for a 4-bed home in Doncaster to oversee daily operations, lead a care team, and ensure high-quality care for young people in accordance with legislation and organizational policies.

Manage a children's home, ensuring emotional resilience and supporting young people.

Its about leading by example supporting my team so they can give the very best care every single day.Thats how one of our Registered Managers describes their role.If youre a confident, compassionate leader whos ready to inspire others and make a real difference, wed love to hear from you.N Fethneys

Manage a children's home, ensuring high-quality care, staff supervision, and adherence to regulations.

Seeking a Deputy Manager for a therapeutic residential care home for boys aged 6-18.Responsibilities include supporting the Registered Manager, ensuring high-quality care, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance.

Seeking a full-time Tutor for Lyttelton House School in Andover, Hampshire, to support pupils aged 5+.The role involves term-time only work with a proposed start date in May 2026.

Social worker needed to work with children, families, and communities, identifying risks and investigating complaints.

Team Manager needed to lead a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality, child-centered services and promoting wellbeing.

Manages a 4-bed children's home, ensuring high-quality care and promoting young people's rights.

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings.

The Registered Manager will oversee the operations of a 4-bed children's home, ensuring emotional support and resilience for young people.

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18.

Seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker for a Children's Services role on the South Coast of England, offering hybrid working, career progression, and a supportive management structure.

With a focus on specialist complex care for both adults and children, we pride ourselves on providing tailored support with a personal touch.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge. Confidence in providing care to children with complex needs.

Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 57 years of business.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

With a focus on specialist complex care for both adults and children, we pride ourselves on providing tailored support with a personal touch.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

With a focus on specialist complex care for both adults and children, we pride ourselves on providing tailored support with a personal touch.

Strategic Services Sales Lead (SAP Professional Services). This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational sales leader to play a key part in accelerating our growth journey — expanding our SAP services customer base across both Consultancy and Application Management Servic

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

We specialise in supporting both adults and children with complex conditions ranging from but no limited to spinal injuries, brain injuries & behaviour that may challenge.

With a focus on specialist complex care for both adults and children, we pride ourselves on providing tailored support with a personal touch.